Mike Portnoy has formed a band.
Adrenaline Mob is a heavy metal supergroup formed in early 2011 by singer Russell Allen ( Symphony X ) , guitarist Mike Orlando and drummer Mike Portnoy ( ex-Dream Theater ) . Mike Portnoy . He is a founding member of Liquid Tension Experiment , an instrumental progressive rock band featuring fellow Dream Theater members John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess along with bassist Tony Levin . He is also a founding member of Flying Colors , a progressive pop band also featuring Steve Morse , Neal Morse , Dave LaRue , and Casey McPherson ; and The Winery Dogs , a power trio also featuring bassist Billy Sheehan ( Mr. Big ) and guitarist Richie Kotzen ( formerly of Mr. Big and Poison ) .