Mike Portnoy

American drummer

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February 7 2025 Portnoy releases 'Parasomnia', his first album with Dream Theater in 15 years.
February 7 2025 Portnoy releases 'Parasomnia', his first album with Dream Theater in 15 years.
2023 Portnoy plays a one-off performance with Twisted Sister.
2023 Played a one-off performance with Twisted Sister.
2023 Played a one-off performance with Twisted Sister.
2023 Portnoy plays a one-off performance with Twisted Sister.
October 2023 13 years after his initial departure, Portnoy is announced to be returning to Dream Theater, reuniting with the band he co-founded.
October 2023 13 years after his initial departure, Portnoy is announced to be returning to Dream Theater, reuniting with the band he co-founded.
2015 Portnoy begins drumming with Twisted Sister following the death of longtime drummer A. J. Pero.
2015 Portnoy begins drumming with Twisted Sister following the death of longtime drummer A. J. Pero.
February 18 2014 Portnoy launched Progressive Nation at Sea, a 4-day cruising music festival on the Norwegian Pearl sailing from Miami, FL to the Bahamas. He organized the event with Derek Sherinian and Sixthman, performing in three different bands: Transatlantic, Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine, Sherinian (PSMS), and Bigelf.
February 18 2014 Portnoy launched Progressive Nation at Sea, a 4-day cruising music festival on the Norwegian Pearl sailing from Miami, FL to the Bahamas. He organized the event with Derek Sherinian and Sixthman, performing in three different bands: Transatlantic, Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine, Sherinian (PSMS), and Bigelf.
June 4 2013 Portnoy announces his departure from Adrenaline Mob due to scheduling conflicts.
June 4 2013 Portnoy announces his departure from Adrenaline Mob due to scheduling conflicts.
September 2010 Portnoy announces his departure from Dream Theater after 25 years with the band, marking a significant turning point in his musical career.
September 2010 Portnoy announces his departure from Dream Theater after 25 years with the band, marking a significant turning point in his musical career.
May 5 2010 Portnoy releases a statement concluding his working relationship with Avenged Sevenfold after filling in for their deceased drummer Jimmy Sullivan.
May 5 2010 Portnoy releases a statement concluding his working relationship with Avenged Sevenfold after filling in for their deceased drummer Jimmy Sullivan.

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