Avenged Sevenfold News: Avenged Sevenfold release statement about Mike Portnoy's departure

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Following the departure of drummer Mike Portnoy last week, Avenged Sevenfold have released an official statement explaining his departure.It reads as follows:"For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step."We know we are not ready to add another permanent member of Avenged Sevenfold. We don't know if we will ever be. But if we do, it...