 However, later Portnoy commented that both Petrucci and Rudess were the only members that stayed in touch with him.Tensions became especially high when Portnoy called James LaBrie "disrespectful" for comments LaBrie made during an interview, stating that Dream Theater were "not sad at all" that Portnoy was no longer a band member.As of July 12, 2011, LaBrie has not remained in touch with Portnoy.