Metalsucks — Well, here’s an anticlimactic conclusion to a dramatic story. Avenged Sevenfold have announced that Arin Ilejay, formerly of the Christian band Confide, will be taking Mike Portnoy’s spot behind the drum kit for their upcoming tour dates. The ann... more info

NME — Band name Mike Portnoy's replacement on the eve of US tour more info

ContactMusic — Former DREAM THEATER and AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer MIKE PORTNOY has formed a new supergroup with members of DEEP PURPLE and ENDOCHINE.The unnamed outfit, announced via Portnoy's Twitter.com account, will feature guitarist Steve Morse, Neal Morse and ... more info

411 Mania — From Eminem, Robyn, and Motorhead to Tool, Mastodon, Avenged Sevenfold, Rage Against the Machine and more, 411 Staff ranks their top 5 bands that they're currently listening to! Check out the full article to see which bands made their lists and why! more info

Metalsucks — While we were gone for the holidays, Mike Portnoy asked to re-join Dream Theater after being let go by Avenged Sevenfold, surprising no one. We’ve stated our case for siding with Portnoy in this whole ridiculous public drama, but it seems awfully h... more info

ContactMusic — AVENGED SEVENFOLD's NIGHTMARE has been named the best heavy rock album of 2010 in music magazine Revolver's end-of-year round-up.The group, who lost drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan at the end of last year (09), beat the Deftones, Fear Factory and Tr... more info

ContactMusic — AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. SHADOWS is urging fans to celebrate the life of tragic drummer JIMMY 'THE REV' SULLIVAN on Tuesday (28Dec10) - one year after the musician's death.The band members were left devastated when Sullivan died from a drug over... more info

411 Mania — From Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday and My Chemical Romance's Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys to Stone Sour's Audio Secrecy, Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare and more, the 411 Music Zone continues its look at the top 50 albums of 2010 wi... more info

411 Mania — Say he was never a permanent member... more info

Metal Injection — A few days ago Mike Portnoy formally announced he has fulfilled his agreement with Avenged Sevenfold and will no longer be with the band. Mike mentioned that he offered to extend his stay, but the band respectfully declined, saying it's time for... more info