Portnoy enters studio with Avenged Sevenfold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (MP Update on Pg.5)

I posted this in the other thread, but figured it should have it's own.

http://www.avengedsevenfold.com/news/a7x-enters-studio-mike-portnoy

A7X ENTERS STUDIO WITH MIKE PORTNOY

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 23:57
General news

I want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record has officially began. Jimmy helped leave this world an amazing gift and now it's our job to make sure to deliver that gift to our fans. We asked Jimmy's all time favorite drummer Mike Portnoy to record on behalf of him. Mike said it would be an honor and without question that’s what Jim would have wanted. Its comforting to us that someone like Mike, who is undoubtedly revered as one of the best drummers in the world, held such respect and adoration for the Rev's abilities. Even though it will never be the same without our brother by our side, his essence lives in our hearts and through the music he helped create. He was a legend before any of the success or any of that bullshit and we are fucking excited to lay this down for our fans, and especially for Jimmy.
-Avenged Sevenfold

Here's the text of the entry

A7X ENTERS STUDIO WITH MIKE PORTNOY Wed, 02/17/2010 - 23:57


I want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record has officially began. Jimmy helped leave this world an amazing gift and now it's our job to make sure to deliver that gift to our fans. We asked Jimmy's all time favorite drummer Mike Portnoy to record on behalf of him. Mike said it would be an honor and without question that’s what Jim would have wanted. Its comforting to us that someone like Mike, who is undoubtedly revered as one of the best drummers in the world, held such respect and adoration for the Rev's abilities. Even though it will never be the same without our brother by our side, his essence lives in our hearts and through the music he helped create. He was a legend before any of the success or any of that bullshit and we are fucking excited to lay this down for our fans, and especially for Jimmy.
-Avenged Sevenfold

WHAT THAA

Thats freakin cool man!!!!!!!!!!!

Sucks that I hate this band.

Regardless, that was a step in the cool/Mike is a cool guy direction

Far from a fan of that music, but this is such a fucking awesome thing to do. Huge thumbs up to MP for this.

Woah! That came out of nowhere!!! Damn, I'm now more excited about this album!!!

Sweet!

*Mind Blows Up*

HOLY FUCK!!!

Wow, this is so awesome!  What an honor for Mike; best of luck and skill to all of Avenged Sevenfold and Mike!  Can't wait to hear this album even more now :)

talk about awesome contribution.
I cant think of Mike playing an AV7X song, but should be wicked!

Well.... Kind of unexpected, but... Good luck with that. A7X is a great band! Waiting patiently to hear the result!

Mike is not just A class act, he's THE class act.

This is one of the nicest things I think I've ever heard of ANYONE doing. Can't wait to hear it.

MY JAW JUST HIT THE FUCKING FLOOR


THIS IS AMAZING
FUCKING PROPS TO MIKE
YOU HERO




serious note, i love you for this mike, there is no better drummer for the job
fucking yes
i know you'll do a7x and Jimmy justice
OMG

this is fucking the best news EVER

They said that they have written the best album of their career and that it would be epic. and now for sure it will be epic, with MP. He was The Rev favourite drummer. EPIC!

Well people can finally say it. Mike Portnoy will be on Mainstream Rock radio once again!

now then, crazy great news

That's very cool for Mike to do. Props.

WHAT?!!!




I mean, uh....thats pretty cool.  But no really, its fucking awesome.

Damn, that's pretty awesome.

Very kind of you Mr. Portnoy, a high five for you o/

Haven't really heard much from these guys, but I'd definitely be willing to check this out being that Mike will be recording on it. 

Holy Shit!

wow! crazy news!!!!!!!! mad props to everyone involved. this whole thing reeks of honorable behavior and coolness

This proves Mike's not just an incredible drummer but an equally incredible human being.

Stuff of legends! Kudos to Mike! That was really cool!

DAAAAIIM!! FUCKING UNBELIEVABLE!

Seriously, I love both A7X AND DT, and this is the best news in quite a while! I do wonder what that would sounds like, though, a mainstream metal band and 19/16 grooves combined. ;)

SWEETNESS!!!

I must say that is a really, really nice thing to do Mike. You continue to prove yourself worthy of the praise you get by doing amazing things.

Rock On \m/

Mad props.

 
There arent enough smileys to show how much I am blown away by this.

Wow, that was way off the expected radar. All the more reason to check it out come release time.

I AM FUCKING STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an amazing thing for you to do Mike.

Wow..I am shocked right now!!!!!!

Anybody guess that???

Awesome! I'll have to check this album out now...

Wow, this came out of left field.  Way to go Mike!

whoa this definitely was a surprise

Mike is THE MAN! Proving it, yet again.

I never would've expected this.  Not sure how this will affect A7X's sound.

WOW.  I haven't really been interested in the band's material since City of Evil (and I sort of grew out of their older stuff), but I will definitely be checking out the new album.

More importantly this is easily the most heart-warming news I've heard in a long time.  Having one of his all time heros pay tribute to him would probably be the most gratifying moment possible for Jimmy if he was still around.  Bravo Mike, Bravo.

this is freaking awesome!!! to be honest, i wasn't a big fan of of the rev's drumming...although he had some sick skills..

but portnoy + A7X = GOLD

mike portnoy is THE nicest guy in the world!!!