Mike Portnoy has announced he is leaving Dream Theater. The remaining members have stated that Dream Theater will be begin recording a album in January 2011, followed by a world tour.
Who could replace Mike Portnoy?
Two possibilities come immediately to mind:
No matter who replaces Mike Portnoy, Dream Theater will end up being a very different band. But consider, the remaining members are still top notch musicians, so it’s likely the next album will be worth checking out.