Avenged Sevenfold have recruited Mike Portnoy to play on their new album.
The Dream Theater drummer will step in following the unexpected passing of Jimmy ‘The Rev´ Sullivan last December.
In a post on his website forum, Portnoy was quick to stress that he is not trying to fill The Rev´s shoes, instead he is “merely lacing em up for him”.
He added: “Even under normal circumstances, I would've been happy to help the guys out in any way I could as I think Avenged Sevenfold are a great band...but under these incredibly sad and tragic circumstances, I must say I am truly honoured to have been asked to play with them...and I didn't even have to think twice about saying yes.”
Check out the video below to see exactly why The Rev will be so sorely missed by the drumming world.
