Tag Archives: Dream Theater

Dream Theater begin work on first studio album with Mike Portnoy in 15 Years

Posted by on February 10, 2024

    Dream Theater has officially started production on their sixteenth studio album, marking their first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return last October. Portnoy, who co-founded the band in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung, contributed to ten Dream Theater albums over a 20-year period before departing in 2010. On Instagram, […]

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Metal Insider’s Top 10 Shocking Moments of 2023

Posted by on December 29, 2023

    It was quite a year for the metal and hard rock music world in 2023. From unexpected bands getting back together and calling it a day to moments that were just plain weird, there were a lot of notable moments that happened this year. Here are just 10 of the most shocking moments in […]

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Former Dream Theater vocalist Charlie Dominici has passed away

Posted by on November 17, 2023

  With sadness, we share the passing of former Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici. The news was confirmed by Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who shared on social media earlier today (17th), along with photos of their time together. Dominici, the band’s second vocalist, having replaced Chris Collins during their Majesty Days, was later succeeded […]

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Dream Theater Announce drummer Mike Portnoy’s return for upcoming album

Posted by on October 25, 2023

  Prog rock giants Dream Theater are set to reunite with founding member Mike Portnoy. The original trio, including guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung, formed the band in 1985 at Berklee College of Music. This marks Portnoy’s return after over a decade, joining vocalist James LaBrie and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The band will […]

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Concert Calendar (6/28-7/02): A Gnarly Summer – Metal Church, Today is the Day, & more

Posted by on June 28, 2023

  Hey there, and happy summer! I (Ian) spent too many Saturdays raw powering at work since May for those sweet post-work concerts. But that’s where strong, blackened cold brew does its job. What matters is that this summer, we’re going to see epic times happen at a gig with some like-minded people. Yes, I […]

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Dream Theater unveil “Answering The Call” video

Posted by on June 15, 2023

  Dream Theater have unveiled a music video for “Answering The Call,” taken from their latest album, 2021’s A View From The Top Of The World. The clip was created by their longtime collaborator, Wayne Joyner. The clip is released in celebration of their Dreamsonic tour with special guests Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders, […]

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Dream Theater announce Dreamsonic 2023 w/ Devin Townsend & Animals As Leaders

Posted by on April 12, 2023

  Dream Theater’s prog-metal music festival, Dreamsonic 2023, will debut this summer, featuring Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders as special guests. This event promises to be a recurring musical experience. Tickets will be available this Friday (14th) at 10 am.   Tour Dates: 06/16 Cedar Park, TX @ H-E-B Center At Cedar Park 06/17 […]

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Dream Theater’s John Petrucci announces solo tour dates

Posted by on July 14, 2022

    Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has announced his first headlining solo tour. Petrucci has recruited Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) on bass and Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater) on drums for the trek with special guests Meanstrea who will be opening all shows.    Petrucci comments: “My first headlining solo tour is set to take […]

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Metal By Numbers 4/20: The charts take an ‘Ego Trip’

Posted by on May 10, 2022

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the April 8th releases.   Notable Debuts: Papa Roach, Ego Trip (New Noize) Debut #11 6,900 sold This is the band’s 11th studio album.             Joe Satriani, […]

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Metal By Numbers 3/30: Charting Westward

Posted by on May 10, 2022

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. We back! Here are the numbers for the March 18th releases.   Notable Debuts:   Stabbing Westward, Chasing Ghosts (COP International) Debut #29 1,957 sold Industrial rock from Chicago. It’s their first album since their 2001 self-titled […]

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