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
ContactMusic — Rockers AVENGED SEVENFOLD have cast doubt on whether they will ever fill the void left by tragic drummer JIMMY 'THE REV' SULLIVAN, insisting they're "not ready" to face a future with a permanent replacement.The band members were left devastated when ... more info
411 Mania — News on Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax doing more shows, Paramore losing two founding members, Rage Against the Machine possibly releasing a new album, Avenged Sevenfold parting ways with their drummer and more! more info
ContactMusic — Rockers AVENGED SEVENFOLD will start 2011 with a new drummer after parting ways with MIKE PORTNOY.The band hired Dream Theater's Portnoy as a temporary stand-in to join... more info
I Like Music — We dedicate I Like Music Rock to the best of the artists that we've featured in 2010, from Avenged Sevenfold through to Grinderman more info
ContactMusic — Rockers AVENGED SEVENFOLD showed their support for U.S. troops in Iraq with a series of top secret gigs at military bases in the warzone last month (Nov10).The band teamed... more info
Thrash Hits — We wish Hugh Platt would just shut up sometimes. He’s such a miserable bastard. Can’t he be pleased about anything? So System Of A Down are confirmed as one of the headliners of Download Festival 2011. Is this news? Insofar as: does this really c... more info
411 Mania — A personal Kanye West concert? Glee pajamas? Katy Perry's boobs? Avenged Sevenfold tickets? Justin Bieber's haircut? Babes we're all thankful for! It's all in the 411 Music staff's Christmas Wish List! more info