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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - Be The First To Listen To Dream Theater's New Track
Roadrunner Records and Dream Theater are proud to announce the premiere of Dream Theater's new track "On The Backs Of Angels" taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" due out this September. Tune into Roadrunner Records' YouTube channel this Wednesday, June 29th at 11 AM EST to stream the new track!
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Friday, April 29, 2011 - Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries On - Final Episode Online
It's now official. The new drummer of Dream Theater is ....... Well, go see the final episode of the most excellent documentary here.
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Monday, April 25, 2011 - Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries On Episode 1
The 1st episode of Dream Theater's drummer audition documentary
is now online here
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Friday, April 22, 2011 - Dream Theater Mini Series: The Spirit Carries On
Dream Theater press release:

The secret is out! Today, the trailer for Dream Theater 2011: The Spirit Carries On has been released. This documentary, produced by Over the Edge Productions and directed by Mike Leonard, has been in the making for six months and will finally soon be released. When Dream Theater's drummer, Mike Portnoy, left the band, they brought in seven of the world's best drummers to audition for the gig. Over the Edge Productions was called in to document the entire process culminating with a feature length documentary that will rock your world!
 
The movie reveals the entire process of finding a new drummer and being blown away as the world's best play Dream Theater's toughest material. And yes, at the end, you'll get a front row seat to the band welcoming the new drummer into the family.
 
Over the Edge Productions is extremely proud to have had the opportunity to make a movie about this historic event. The entire movie will be released very shortly, but for now, be sure to check out the theatrical trailer on Dream Theater's facebook page or on Youtube.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - Dream Theater Album News
News from John Petrucci:

"First I'd like to say that my love and support goes out to all of our friends in Japan as they work through the tragic events of the past week. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I know that the strength of the Japanese people will prevail.

As for the new Dream Theater album, it is going incredibly well and I can't wait for everyone to hear it! We are in the tracking process and working hard as well as just having so much fun.

I appreciate everyone's patience regarding the announcement (or lack thereof!) of DT's new drummer. I know it has been very frustrating to have to wait for the news. Believe me, we are busting at the seems to tell everyone and rest assured that our decision will not disappoint on any level!

As for info and details on the new album, anything such as the title, song names, running times, artwork, direction etc, will be posted on the official DT and Roadrunner sites once the album is complete and we begin to prepare for it's release.

Looks like the start of our next world tour is lining up nicely as well. It's always great to be over in Europe during the summer playing out doors and seeing all of our friends again.

In the meantime, I'm just shedding, lifting and buried deep in the making of the new album. My beautiful Music Man's and Boogies are raging and there are many notes flying around the studio!

I hope everyone is well. Thank you so much as always for being such amazingly supportive friends and fans!

God Bless,

JP"
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Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Dream Theater: full of ideas and energy about the future
Keyboardist Jordan Rudess, of progressive metal giants Dream Theater, has posted the following statement on his official blog regarding the departure of drummer Mike Portnoy, the band's co-founder and leader for 25 years:

"Closing this chapter is difficult because Mike and I are really close friends, have been great musical partners and he has been a vital part of Dream Theater. Still, opening up the next chapter is really exciting because Dream Theater is full of ideas and energy about the future.

"Mike is the ultimate rock drummer and I know he will be successful at whatever he does. Meanwhile, Dream Theater is moving forward quickly and looking forward to creating some great new music."
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Thursday, September 9, 2010 - Mike Portnoy Leaves Dream Theater
Drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal band Dream Theater has released the following statement:

"I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write.

After 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater, the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century.

To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision...it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so....

After having had such amazing experiences playing with Hail!, Transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in Dream Theater

Please don't misinterpret me, I love the Dream Theater guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them... it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break.

Dream Theater was always my baby...and I nurtured that baby every single day and waking moment of my life since 1985... 24/7, 365... never taking time off from Dream Theater 's never-ending responsibilities (even when the band was 'off' between cycles)... working overtime and way beyond the call of duty that most sane people ever would do for a band.

But I've come to the conclusion that the Dream Theater machine was starting to burn me out...and I really needed a break from the band in order to save my relationship with the other members and keep my Dream Theater spirit hungry and inspired.

We have been on an endless write/record/tour cycle for almost 20 years now (of which I have overseen EVERY aspect without a break) and while a few months apart from each other here and there over the years has been much needed and helpful, I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a 'hiatus' to recharge our batteries and 'save me from ourselves'...

Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather... I even offered to do some occasional work throughout 2011 against my initial wishes, but it was not to be...

While it truly hurts for me to even think of a Dream Theater without Mike Portnoy (hell, my father named the band!!), I do not want to stand in their way...so I have decided to sacrifice myself and simply leave the band so as to not hold them back against their wishes.

Strangely enough, I just read an interview that I recently did that asked me about the future of Dream Theater and I talked about 'always following your heart and being true to yourself'... Sadly, I must say that at this particular moment, my heart is not with Dream Theater...and I would simply be 'going through the motions,' and would honestly NOT be true to myself if I stayed for the sake of obligation without taking the break I felt I needed.

I wish the guys the best and hope the music and legacy we created together is enjoyed by fans for decades to come... I am proud of every album we made, every song we wrote and every show we played....

I'm sorry to all the disappointed Dream Theater fans around the world... I really tried to salvage the situation and make it work... I honestly just wanted a break (not a split)... but happiness cannot be forced, it needs to come from within.

You Dream Theater fans are the greatest fans in the world and as you all know, I have always busted my ass for you guys and I hope that you will stay with me on my future musical journey, wherever it may lead me.... (and as you all know my work ethic, there will surely be no shortage of future Mike Portnoy projects!)"
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - James LaBrie discusses 20 years of fronting Dream Theater
James Labrie discusses the concept of opening for their heroes, Iron Maiden, and furthermore LaBrie goes on to explain his musical upbringing, his band's latest record, "Black Clouds and Silver Linings", and what it's been like fronting Dream Theater for 20 years.

Read an excerpt of the interview here or read the whole interview here.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Dream Theater Wither video online
Check out Dream Theater's great new video for "Wither" here.
 
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - New Dream Theater song online
News from Roadrunner Records and Dream Theater:

Dream Theater fans, it's time. Black Clouds & Silver Linings is out June 23rd. Get an exclusive FREE download of "A Rite of Passge" from that album right now! Go here for access to the song.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Dream Theater's Black Clouds & Silver Linings - Coming June 23rd!
Dream Theater have announced BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS as the title of their tenth studio album. The band commenced work on the album - their second for Roadrunner Records, following up 2007's Systematic Chaos - in October of last year.

Roadrunner will release the record on June 23. In addition to the standard version CD, the album will also be available on vinyl LP, as well as a 3-disc Special Edition CD that will include the full album, a CD of instrumental mixes of the album and a CD of six cover songs, the titles of which will be revealed at a later date.

Six weeks prior to the June 23 street date, Roadrunner will release one cover song per week through digital retailers.

Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci are once again at the helm as producers, while Paul Northfield mixed the record.

The band will embark on a world tour in support of the album beginning in Europe throughout June which will be followed by the second edition of the band's PROGRESSIVE NATION tour featuring Zappa Plays Zappa, Pain Of Salvation and Beardfish throughout North America in July/August.

A video for the first single, "A Rite of Passage" will be shot in late March.

The track listing for BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS is as follows:

1. A Nightmare to Remember
2. A Rite of Passage
3. Wither
4. The Shattered Fortress
5. The Best of Times
6. The Count of Tuscany

Check out the cover here.
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Friday, February 13, 2009 - Dream Theater working on new album
Dream Theater are currently wrapping up work on their tenth studio album. The band commenced work on the as-yet untitled album - their second for Roadrunner Records, following up 2007's Systematic Chaos - in October of last year.

Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci are once again producing the CD, while engineer Paul Northfield will mix the record. Roadrunner plans to release the album in early summer upon which the band will immediately embark on a world tour to support it.
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Saturday, November 29, 2008 - Dream Theater - New album update
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy recently posted the following update on their official forum:

Well, normally I wont share any studio info for fear of over speculation and analyzation (yes, there's another thread in the Forum with 21 pages of people talking about mine and JP's hair based on Jordan's studio diary!)....
 
But I felt the need to share this excitement with y'all:
 
Today I finished my drum tracks for the new Dream Theater album!  
 
And as I normally never give away song descriptions, titles, lengths, etc....I will say just this:
 
Imagine a DT album with A Change Of Seasons, Octavarium, Learning To Live, Pull Me Under and The Glass Prison....all on one album....
 
COULD YOU HANDLE IT???????  
 
Excited?
I sure am!!!!
 
Happy Turkey Day Everybody,
MP
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Dream Theater to release digital EP
March 31 will see the release of Dream Theater's "Forsaken" digital EP. The title track will be joined on the EP by two live tracks recorded last year in Spain. The full track listing is as follows:

01. Forsaken (edit)
02. Forsaken (live)
03. Constant Motion (live)

Dream Theater's new anime-themed video for the song "Forsaken" received its small-screen premiere this past Saturday (January 26) on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball". The impressive clip was created by the Japanese animation studio Gonzo and director Yasufumi Soejima and can be viewed here.
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Monday, January 14, 2008 - Dream Theater compilation
After recently celebrating the band's 20-year anniversary, Dream Theater returns with its first-ever best-of collection. Spanning 1991-2005, the two-disc set contains rare single edits, B-sides and a trio of new remixes that spotlight that band's nonpareil musicianship, complex arrangements and amazing songwriting. Dream Theater's GREATEST HIT (...& 21 other pretty cool songs) will be available from Rhino on April 1 at all physical retail outlets and www.rhino.com for a suggested retail price of $19.98 and at all digital retail outlets for a suggested retail price of $12.99.

Referring to Dream Theater's first and only major radio hit, "Pull Me Under," the compilation's tongue-in-cheek title is a testament not only to the band's sense of humor but also highlights the acclaimed New York-based quintet's ability to make music and cultivate a legion of fans on its own terms, without help from radio or MTV. The collection features more than two hours of progressive hard rock from James LaBrie (vocals), John Myung (bass), John Petrucci (guitar/vocals), Mike Portnoy (drums/vocals) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards).

The collection contains three newly remixed versions of tracks from Dream Theater's breakout 1992 album, Images And Words: the aforementioned "Pull Me Under" as well as "Take The Time" and "Another Day." Portnoy says this album presented the perfect opportunity to give the songs a bit of a facelift. "The original mixes always sounded a bit '80s' to me, so we had our good friend and longtime mixer Kevin Shirley give the tracks a bit of an update to sound more like the rest of the Dream Theater catalog. The songs remain the same (no pun intended-Kevin just mixed that album as well), but there are little nuances in the tracks that I forgot were originally there, and it's very cool to hear them again."

The collection's 22 songs are split evenly between two discs, which are divided into "The Dark Side" (the metallic) and "The Light Side" (the melodic). Filled with some of the band's most sinister sounds, the first disc lives up to the billing of "The Dark Side." Longtime fans will appreciate the abundance of alternative versions of classic tracks, including single edits of "Lie," "Home," and "Misunderstood." Disc One concludes with two tracks from the band's 2005 album Octavarium: "The Root Of All Evil" and "Sacrificed Sons."

The second disc, "The Light Side," spotlights the band's melodic side and features an alternate mix of "Through Her Eyes," a single edit of "Solitary Shell" and "To Live Forever," a 1994 B-side from the U.K.-only single of "Lie."

A grassroots phenomenon for 20 years, Dream Theater continues to record studio albums acclaimed for award-winning musicianship as well as artistic vision. To meet the demands of a demanding global fan base, the band also maintains an active touring schedule that regularly includes sold-out performances around the world.

Dream Theater has currently been on the road since June 2007, traveling the globe in support of their latest studio album Systematic Chaos. Their world tour will conclude with a final run throughout North America in May as they premiere their "Progressive Nation" package tour with Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, and 3 supporting.

DREAM THEATER'S GREATEST HIT

(...& 21 other pretty cool songs)

Track Listing

Disc 1: (The Dark Side)

"Pull Me Under" (2007 Remix)
"Take The Time" (2007 Remix)
"Lie" (Single Edit)
"Peruvian Skies"
"Home" (Single Edit)
"Misunderstood" (Single Edit)
"The Test That Stumped Them All"
"As I Am"
"Endless Sacrifice"
"The Root Of All Evil"
"Sacrificed Sons" Disc 2: (The Light Side)


"Another Day" (2007 Remix)
"To Live Forever"
"Lifting Shadows Off A Dream"
"The Silent Man"
"Hollow Years"
"Through Her Eyes" (Alternate Album Mix)
"The Spirit Carries On"
"Solitary Shell" (Single Edit)
"I Walk Beside You"
"The Answer Lies Within"
"Disappear"
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Sunday, July 15, 2007 - New Dream Theater video
News from Dream Theater:

Check out the video for "Constant Motion" before it can be seen anywhere else!

The video is available now in QuickTime format in two sizes. Please right-click on the links below and select "Save Target As".

  • Download "Constant Motion" - Large (33.9 MB)
  • Download "Constant Motion" - Small (15.7 MB)
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    Friday, June 29, 2007 - Dream Theater authorized biography details
    Dream Theater have issued the following press release:

    "Lifting Shadows will soon be available to order in a deluxe Images And Words special edition that includes a free CD of Dream Theater music. This limited edition comprises two hardback books that are held together in a slipcase.

    The first of these books is entitled Images and is crammed with colour photos of the band, previously unseen/unused album artwork, letters, press releases and a host of other memorabilia. Images is printed on luxury 130gsm art paper, measures 234 x 197mm and has around 192 pages.

    The second book, Words, contains the definitive biography of Dream Theater. It is printed on 80gsm paper, measures 234 x 153mm and has around 384 pages. The book features all new interviews with the band and a host of others who have played their part in the rise of one of prog-metals finest bands. The book's foreword has been written by Mike Portnoy. The book cover is to be designed by legendary rock artist, Hugh Syme.

    CD Tracklisting:

    'Another Won' (1985)
    (Original Instrumental Berklee Demo)
    Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD The Majesty Demos 1985-1986

    'Two Far' (1986)
    (1986 Majesty Demo)
    Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD The Majesty Demos 1985-1986

    'Status Seeker' (1988)
    (Radio Remix)
    Previously only available as a Mechanic Records Radio Promo CD
    Remixed by Terry Brown

    'Don't Look Past Me'
    (Vocalist Audition Demo)
    Taken from the 1999 Dream Theater Fan Club CD Cleaning Out The Closet
    Music originally recorded in Feb 1990
    James LaBrie vocal tracks added in Oct 1999
    Mixed by Doug Oberkircher

    'Under A Glass Moon' (1993)
    (Live At The Marquee Outtake)
    Previously Unreleased
    Recorded at the Marquee - London, England - April 23rd 1993
    Mixed by Doug Oberkircher

    'Caught In A Web' (1995)
    (Live on BBC Radio One)
    Previously Unreleased
    Recorded Live on Bruce Dickinson's BBC Radio One Show - January 30th 1995

    'You Or Me' (1996)
    (1996 Demo)
    Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD Falling Into Infinity Demos 1996-1997

    'Burning My Soul' (1998)
    (Once In A LIVEtime Outtake)
    Previously only available on the Five Years In A LIVEtime DVD
    Recorded at Le Bataclan - Paris, France - June 25th 1998
    Live Mix by Kevin Shirley

    'Through Her Eyes' (1999)
    (Original "Long Titanic" Arrangement)
    Previously only available on the end credits of Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York

    'Your Majesty' (2002)
    (Live in Paris)
    Previously Unreleased
    Recorded at Mutualite - Paris, France - October 23rd 2002

    'Metropolis' (2004)
    (Live in Los Angeles)
    Special Guests: Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian
    Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD When Dream And Day Reunite
    Recorded at The Pantages Theater - Los Angeles, CA - March 6th 2004

    However, in order for the book to be published before Christmas, we need to hit a certain level of pre-orders. Currently this is around the 2000 copies mark. Indeed anything significantly less than this, and the project may well need to be adapted due to the high costs involved in producing a book of this type. Rather than ask people to part with their money at this stage, you can now register your interest in pre-ordering the book by entering your name and e-mail address. The benefit of this is that you will be the first to know when the ordering process begins (hopefully in two to three weeks time) and will be able to guarantee yourself a copy. We will e-mail you as soon as this ordering process is available. We hope that we will be able to have the books in our warehouse and ready for shipping before Christmas.

    It is imperative therefore that you register as soon as possible if you want to buy the book, as if the number of people registering is far less than the 2000 mark, the project may be in doubt. Obviously please only register once, as we will be basing the print run on the number of registrations. However well intentioned, if we get a load of dud registrations, we will just be left with a huge bill and a load of books that will get pulped. But please feel to register twice if you plan to buy a couple of books!

    Register now at www.dreamtheaterbook.com

    Please note that the book will not be available in stores or at online retailers. The ONLY place you can purchase this book is via www.dreamtheaterbook.com. We will be shipping worldwide in conjunction with our distributors who are based in the UK and USA.

    The UK RRP will be £39.99 and $69.99 in the US, plus postage and packing. Please note at this time we do not have the postage costs. It has also not been decided as to whether this book will be re-issued at a later date in another format. Please spread the word among the DT community to ensure that we can maximise the level of those registering for pre-orders to ensure that this project happens!"
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    Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - Mike Portnoy discusses his 10 favorite albums
    To read about Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's 10 all time favorite albums check out this link to Amazon's Artists' Choice.

    The new DT album Systematic Chaos, will be released on Tuesday, June 5th via Roadrunner Records.
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    Saturday, May 12, 2007 - New Dream Theater recording
    An In-studio recording of The Dark Eternal Night, a song off the new Dream Theater album, Systematic Chaos, is now available on YouTube. Follow this link.
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    Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - Dream Theater - First batch of European Fall tour dates confirmed!
    Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion - World Tour 2007/2008

    European Tour - Fall 2007
    All shows are Dream Theater headlining shows with Special Guests: Symphony X and one more act TBA.

    The first dates:

    Wed Sept 26th - Ice Hall - Helsinki, Finland
    Fri Sept 28th - Hovet - Stockholm, Sweden
    Sat Sept 29th - Spectrum - Oslo, Norway
    Thurs Oct 4th - Lotto Arena - Antwerp, Belgium
    Fri Oct 5th - Zenith - Paris, France
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    Friday, February 9, 2007 - Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records Unite
    Press Release from Roadrunner Records and Dream Theater:

    Roadrunner Records is proud to announce the signing of progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater. A new studio album, Systematic Chaos is due in June. Dream Theater will hit the road in support of the album for a world tour, including major festival appearances in Europe.

    Since their first studio release in 1989, this US based five-piece has notched up record and DVD sales in excess of six million and headlined to audiences of 20,000. Having undertaken seven world tours across 42 different countries, Dream Theater has established a live reputation that has swept them to arena-status around the globe. They have appeared alongside acts such as Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Yes.

    Recognized by peers and public alike for their advanced musical expertise, the band (Mike Portnoy, drums; John Petrucci, guitar; John Myung, bass; James LaBrie, vocals; Jordan Rudess, keyboards) has long held the ability to combine complex arrangements with unadulterated songwriting skills, the material often underpinned by riffs as heavy as anything in the Metallica repertoire.

    "This album's got all of the elements we've become known for," reveals Portnoy. "The focus on musicianship, the skull-crushing riffs, the big progressive epics and the heart-wrenching melodies. We've got one of the strongest and most devoted fan bases in the world, and they should certainly be happy with the new material. By working closely with the label we hope to turn a great many new heads too."

    "Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records have led parallel careers on the cutting edge of metal for many years," say A&R men, Derek Oliver & Dante Bonutto, "We're thrilled to be working with a genuine market-leader, and when you add everything the guys bring to the table to the independent spirit and work ethic of the label, the results can only be exciting in the extreme!"

    Prior to teaming up with Roadrunner, Dream Theater was signed to a seven-album deal with Warner Music Group worldwide. The deal commenced with the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Images And Words (1992), a Gold-certified US release, and concluded, in equal style, with Octavarium (2005), a Top 40 Billboard outing. In August of last year the band issued Score, a live album/DVD (recorded at Radio City Music Hall in New York), which went straight to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard DVD charts, knocking Pink Floyd from the top!

    By the following month, the five were holed up at Avatar Studios in New York, working on the new album with veteran engineer/ mixer Paul Northfield (Rush, Queensryche, Porcupine Tree). As usual, Portnoy and Petrucci chose to co-produce the project, which features seven compositions (one a 25-minute epic), and word on the grapevine is that the Dream Theater/Roadrunner alliance looks all set to kick off with a classic.

    Systematic Chaos, Dream Theater's ninth studio release, arrives at a time when the band is casting a longer-than-ever shadow across the rock and metal landscape. Their influence is being acknowledged by an increasing number of contemporary, cutting-edge acts such as Stone Sour, Trivium, Shadows Fall, Opeth as their fan base continues to grow.

    Touring plans will be announced shortly. Please visit www.roadrunnerrecords.com or www.dreamtheater.net for up to the minute information.
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    Monday, June 13, 2005 - Dream Theater tour dates
    Dream Theater have added the following shows to their European Tour

    October
    10th/11th - Amsterdam, Netherlands at Heineken Music Hall
    24th/25th - London, England at Hammersmith Apollo

    According to the band's website, "These shows will be very special Evening with Dream Theater shows. In both cases, the second sets of the second nights (Oct 11th and Oct 25th) will be a classic album covered in its entirety." Go here for a full list of tourdates.
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    Thursday, May 12, 2005 - Dream Theater audio samples
    A number of short samples coming off Dream Theater's new album entitled Octavarium have been posted online at this location. Octavarium will hit the stores on June 7.
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    Monday, March 14, 2005 - Charlie Dominici to release solo album
    Charlie Dominici, the original vocalist for "Dream Theater" is releasing an "unplugged" solo CD in mid spring, 2005! It is a completely original work that is a story like a movie made out of music and words. Check out this website for more information on charlie Dominici.
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    Sunday, March 13, 2005 - Dream Theater news
    Dream Theater have completed work on their 8th full length studio album entitled "OCTAVARIUM" which is tentatively set for release through Atlantic Records on June 7th, 2005.

    The track listing is as follows:

    The Root Of All Evil
    The Answer Lies Within
    These Walls
    I Walk Beside You
    Panic Attack
    Never Enough
    Sacrificed Sons
    Octavarium

    Dream Theater's 2005/2006 World Tour will kick off on June 10th in Sweden with a leg of European Festivals and select headlining shows which will then be followed by a North American leg throughout July/August as part of a "package" tour with several other bands TBA very soon.....
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    Sunday, February 27, 2005 - Dream Theater album finished
    News from Mike Portnoy:

    On Friday February 25th 2005, Dream Theater wrapped up recording on their latest album. Mixing will be begin on Monday February 28th and the record will be delivered to the label in Mid-March. A release is expected for sometime around May/June through Atlantic Records.

    Dream Theater began writing and recording their latest album last November at the world famous Hit Factory studios in New York City. (everybody from Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Britney Spears, U2, Mariah Carey, REM, etc. etc. have all recorded at the legendary studio)
    As has been reported in the media several weeks ago, the famous recording studio is closing down upon the completion of Dream Theater's recording session.

    This album will hold the distinction of being the VERY LAST album ever recorded at the Hit Factory in NYC. (the first was Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life") After the Dream Theater sessions ended on Friday night, the lights were turned off and the doors were locked to the world famous studio - ending an era in the music industry....
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    Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - Dream Theater 15th Anniversary DVD
    Dream Theater will be issuing a special authorized 15th Anniversary concert DVD, which features appearances from former members Charlie Dominici (singer on 1989 debut When Dream And Day Unite and former keyboardist Derek Sherinian). The recorded show took place on March 6, 2004 at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles. A trailer for the DVD is available here.
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    Monday, August 9, 2004 - Dream Theater - Live at Budokan
    Dream Theater's "Live at Budokan" will be released on October 5th 2004. It will be available as both a 2 DVD set and a 3 CD set.

    The tracklist for "Live at Budokan" is as follows:

    1. Band History Video (intro tape)
    2. As I Am
    3. This Dying Soul
    4. Beyond This Life
    5. Hollow Years
    6. War Inside My Head/
    7. The Test That Stumped Them All
    8. Endless Sacrifice
    9. Instrumedley
    10. Trial Of Tears
    ~~~Intermission~~~
    11. New Millennium
    12. Piano Solo
    13. Only A Matter Of Time
    14. Goodnight Kiss/
    15. Solitary Shell
    16. Stream of Consciousness
    17. Disappear

    View cover art for both the CD & DVD here.
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    Monday, June 21, 2004 - John Petrucci solo album
    Latest news from producer Kevin Shirley's online diary:

    "Finished mixing John Petrucci's solo album today. He is massively psyched! It's called "Suspended Animation", is 64 minutes long, has no keyboards or vocals on it, and it rocks pretty hard. At times, it throws up Steve Morse, Gary Moore and Jeff Beck stylings and he really shreds on it! Next week, I begin mixing a new Dream Theater DVD/CD project from their recent gig at the Budokan in Japan, so that should be fun - with budget constraints and the bands touring schedule we've got just over a week to mix the 3 hour plus show in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound. Something I think you DT fans have been wanting for awhile!"
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    Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - Dream Theater DVD news
    The first two Dream Theater Home Videos, "Images And Words: Live In Tokyo" and "5 Years In A LIVEtime" will be released together on DVD on June 22nd, 2004.
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    Sunday, November 2, 2003 - Dream Theater single available for download
    The new Dream Theater single "As I am" can be downloaded in MP3 format through this link.
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    Sunday, September 14, 2003 - New Dream Theater Album
    Dream Theater's next CD, Train Of Thought is scheduled for release on November 11, containing the following songs.

    1. As I Am
    2. This Dying Soul
    3. Endless Sacrifice
    4. Honor Thy Father
    5. Vacant
    6. Stream Of Consciousness
    7. In The Name Of God
    Posted by: Tommy

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    Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - Dream Theater European Tour Dates Announced
    Dream Theater will start their 2004 World Tour in January with the following "An Evening With..." dates (no opening act):

    Jan. 16 - Manchester, UK - Apollo
    Jan. 17 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
    Jan. 18 - Rotterdam, NL - Ahoy
    Jan. 20 - Copenhagen, DEN - KB Hallen
    Jan. 21 - Oslo, NOR - Spectrum

    The new studio album is scheduled to begin mixing in late August with producer Kevin Shirley and should be available this fall through Elektra Records.
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    Monday, July 7, 2003 - A bit of Dream Theater news
    Dream Theater leader Mike Portnoy chatted with BW&BK before the band's headlining set in Montreal on July 5th, and confirmed the following details about the band's new album due out in the fall via Elektra Records.

    "I can only tell you vague things about the new album. We're done writing the music, and as soon as this tour (note: with Queensryche and Fates Warning) is over, we're going to go in and do the vocals. We're trying to write a classic metal album. On the last tour, we covered entire albums by Metallica (Master Of Puppets) and Iron Maiden (Number Of The Beast). We were inspired by that, and we want every song on the new record to be strong."

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    Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - Dream Theater Official Bootleg store
    If you're a Dream Theater fan and like bootlegs, then you'll be happy to hear that an Official Dream Theater Bootleg store has opened. Check out YtseJam Records for more information
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    This genius Progressive Metal band have released some real masterpieces like the groundbreaking Images And Words where symphonic elements are beautifully combined with raw power.

    Another fantastic piece of art is Metropolis Pt.2: Scenes From A Memory, a brilliant concept story of spirituality and love. The changes and details in their music is fascinating.

    Their style is very technical and filled with emotional elements.


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    Comment by Pradeep (Anonymous) - Tuesday, January 6, 2004
    It ain't six degrees of innocence jackass, it's six degrees of inner turbulence...


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    Comment by tony petrucci (Anonymous) - Thursday, March 18, 2004
    Dream Theater is my life.the best of progresif rock.is number one in the world


    Comment by ESPIRITO (Anonymous) - Tuesday, May 18, 2004
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    you are a bunch of freaks


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    this is my first comment, i'm glad to be in. i'm from indonesia, thanks..


    Comment by rolan prima yoga (Anonymous) - Monday, May 16, 2005
    john myung, thanks for the inspiration.. now i'm the best bassist of middle java.


    Comment by Michael Howell (Anonymous) - Friday, June 24, 2005
    Dream Theater is my most favorite band and they are all an inspiration for me. But I really wish they'd come to Lexington, Kentucky and play a show. God Bless to all and buy Dream Theater shit!!!!


    Comment by Oholsson@hotmail.com (Anonymous) - Friday, January 6, 2006
    Masters of finding millions of sounds and tacts to the same "bridge" love them for that :D

    Probably the worlds most skilled prog. metal instrumentalists and Mr. LaBrie doesn't make it worse :D
    I'm glad he was used to improve the ayreon album The Human Equation to be such a great album as it is.








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