Formed: 1985
From:
Long Island,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Dream Theater News
Below is our complete Dream Theater news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Between The Buried And Me Premiere Music Video
Between The Buried And Me premiere a new music video for “Fix The Error“. The band's latest single features guest drum solos from Mike Portnoy (The Neal Morse Band, ex-Dream Theater), Navene Koperweis (Entheos, ex-Animals As Leaders and Ken Schalk (ex-Candiria). “Fix The Error” is taken from the group’s upcoming full-length “Colors II“, out on August 20th via Sumerian Records.
Tells singer Tommy Rogers: More...
Between The Buried And Me Premiere New Track
Between The Buried And Me premiere their new advance track “Fix The Error” streaming online below. It’s the first single from the bandp’s impending new release “Colors II“. Several guest drummers participate on this particular song, including Mike Portnoy (The Neal Morse Band, ex-Dream Theater), Navene Koperweis (Entheos, ex-Animals As Leaders and Ken Schalk (ex-Candiria).
Explains frontman Tommy Rogers: More...
Liquid Tension Experiment Premiere New Music Video
Progressive hard rock/metal band Liquid Tension Experiment premiere their new advance track and video “Hypersonic” streaming via YouTube for you below. It’s the second single from the band's impedning new album “LTE3“, out March 26th via InsideOutMusic.
The supergroup is of course comprised of Dream Theater‘s John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess, ex-Dream Theater, etc. drummer Mike Portnoy and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel).
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Liquid Tension Experiment Premiere New Single
Progressive hard rock/metal band Liquid Tension Experiment premiere their new advance track and video “The Passage Of Time” streaming via YouTube for you below. It’s the first new single to arrive in about 22 years. It is taken from the band's impedning new album “LTE3“, out March 26th through InsideOutMusic.
The supergroup is of course comprised of Dream Theater‘s John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess, ex-Dream Theater, etc. drummer Mike Portnoy and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel).
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Dream Theater Premiere New Live Video
Dream Theater premiere a new live video for "Pale Blue Dot", taken from their upcoming new live album "Distant Memories – Live in London". The outing was recorded this past February at the Apollo in London and willl be released November 27.
Check out now "Pale Blue Dot" below.
The tracklisting for "Distant Memories – Live In London" is: More...
BPMD (Overkill, Etc.) Premiere Grand Funk Cover
BPMD (Overkill, Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head, ex-Dream Theater etc.) premiere a cover of Grand Funk Railroad‘s “We’re An American Band” as their third single from the supergroup's upcoming debut release, “American Made“, that has been scheduled for a release this Friday, June 12th.
Tells bassist Mark Menghi: More...
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See: Dream Theater's Mangini Play Bucket Drum Solo
Boston's local radio station WAAF decided to put Dream Theater's Mike Mangini's drum skills to the test using a kit made out of buckets, pasta collanders, a trash lid, etc.. Check it out below:
Dream Theater Posts New Album Trailer Online
American progressive metal legends Dream Theater has posted a new trailer online for their upcoming new studio album, "Distance Over Time." You can check it out below. The record is set to be released on February 22nd through InsideOut Music.
"Distance Over Time" showcases a newfound creativity for Dream Theater while maintaining the elements that have garnered them devoted fans around the globe. The album also marks the first for the band’s new label InsideOutMusic / Sony Music.
The artwork was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden, Stone Sour). Distance Over Time was produced by John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse and mastered by Tom Baker. More...
Dream Theater Posts First Track By Track Video
There is a palpable excitement level surrounding two-time Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, Dream Theater, and their upcoming 14th studio album, Distance Over Time, out on February 22nd via InsideOut Music.
In the new video below, John Petrucci and Mike Mangini discuss the album track, "Paralyzed":
"Paralyzed" is quintessential Dream Theater; a song that showcases the band’s unique ability to write memorable melodies backed with unique song structures and maestro-level musicianship all at a radio-friendly running time of 4:18. The song will be impacting Active Rock and Metal radio later this month. Wayne Joyner, who also imagined the clip for "Fall Into The Light," created the animated video for the song, which can be seen below.
"The song is an introspective reflection on the negative impact that being obstinate or single-minded can have on important relationships,” explains guitarist John Petrucci. More...
Dream Theater Posts Studio Walk Through
American progressive metal legends Dream Theater will release their 14th studio album, "Distance Over Time," on February 22nd. In support of the upcoming release, the band have released a studio walk-through interview, which can be seen below.
"Distance Over Time" showcases a newfound creativity for Dream Theater while maintaining the elements that have garnered them devoted fans around the globe. The album also marks the first for the band’s new label InsideOutMusic / Sony Music. The artwork was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden, Stone Sour). "Distance Over Time" was produced by John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse, and mastered by Tom Baker.
"Distance Over Time" will be available as: Standard CD Jewel Case, Special Edition Digipak (incl. 1 bonus track), 180g Gatefold 2LP Edition (incl. 1 bonus track, an 8-page-LP-booklet & the album on CD), Ltd. Edition Artbook (incl. 1 bonus track, 5.1 mix with video animations, instrumental mixes & high res files of the album, stems for “Untethered Angel”, extended liner notes, additional artwork incl. photos from the writing session and additional video content), as a Deluxe Collector’s Box Set (incl. lenticular cover card, Artbook, 180g 2 LP Gatefold Edition with exclusive artwork and exclusive white vinyl, exclusive picture 7”, 60 x 60 cm poster, 10 art cards, slipmat, patch, pin and a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity) and as a Digital Album (incl. 1 bonus track). More...
Dream Theater Premiere New Track
A second single called “Fall Into The Light” from Dream Theater‘s new album “Distance Over Time“ has received its online premiere . The new outing will hit stores on February 22nd.
Following the record’s release, Dream Theater will be out touring North America in the spring for this 20th anniversary tour for their 1999 album “Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory“: More...
Dream Theater Premiere New Song "Untethered Angel"
Dream Theater premiere a new song called "Untethered Angel", taken from their upcoming new album "Distance Over Time", which will be out in stores February 22nd.
Check out now "Untethered Angel" below.
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Dream Theater Debut "Interview @ the Studio Pt. 1"
Dream Theater debut the first in a series of clips discussing the creation of their new effort “Distance Over Time“, which is out February 22nd via InsideOut Music. You can stream that first episode now below.
In case you missed the news: Dream Theater will be out in the spring of next year on a 20th anniversary run for their 1999 album, “Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory. Dates for that tour can be found below: More...
Dream Theater Reveals New Album Details
American progressive metal legends Dream Theater has announced that the name of their new album is "Distance Over Time" and fans can expect the record to drop in February, though no specific release date has been given yet. The band has also revealed the front cover artwork for the release, as well as posting a thirty second audio preview, both of which can be seen below.
In addition to this, the band has announced a string of headlining tour dates in North America, though no venues have been confirmed as of yet. The tour dates are as follows:
March 20 - San Diego, CA
March 21 - Los Angeles, CA
March 22 - Los Angeles, CA
March 24 - San Francisco, CA
March 26 - Denver, CO
March 28 - St. Paul, MN
March 29 - Chicago, IL
March 31 - Milwaukee, WI
April 2 - Detroit, MI
April 4 - Toronto, Ont.
April 5 - Montreal, Que.
April 6 - Quebec City, Que.
April 8 - Boston, MA
April 9 - Oakdale, CT
April 10 - Red Bank, NJ
April 12 - New York, NY
April 13 - Upper Darby, PA
April 15 - Washington, D.C.
April 17 - Nashville, TN
April 22 - Charlotte, NC
April 23 - Atlanta, GA
April 25 - Orlando, FL
April 26 - St. Petersburg, FL
April 27 - Jacksonville, FL
April 29 - Dallas, TX
April 30 - Houston, TX
May 1 - Austin, TX More...
Dream Theater Posts Guitar Tracking Video
American progressive metal legends Dream Theater has posted a new video online, the latest in their series chronicling the recording of their as yet untitled fourteenth studio album. This time, John Petrucci gives fans a behind the scenes look at the guitar tracking. You can check it out below. This will be the band's first album for Sony Music’s progressive imprint InsideOutMusic, with whom they signed with last year. More...
Dream Theater Posts Studio Update
American progressive metal stars Dream Theater has posted a new video online, showing drummer Mike Mangini working on the band's as yet untitled new album. You can check it out below. This is the second video update the group has posted since entering the studio, with the previous installment (based on drum tracking) also available to be seen below.
A message from the band said: "Here’s Mike in the studio recording a short proggy bit from the new album. Yes, that will be the album take and his reward will be some delicious BBQ chicken courtesy of chef JP! It's the first day of drum tracking for the new Dream Theater album here at our remote recording studio hideaway!" More...
Dream Theater Enters The Studio
In late 2017, Dream Theater signed with Sony Music’s progressive imprint InsideOutMusic. Now, in preparation for the band’s fourteenth studio album and their first album ever produced in collaboration with this leading worldwide label, they are pleased to announce that they have entered the studio to begin the writing process.
Recently, John Petrucci and James LaBrie shared a quick video update from the writing sessions on the band’s official Facebook page (see below).
James comments: "We’ve been here for one week and it is going sensational. Everybody is in the one room… and I gotta tell you, if the first week is any indication of where this album is going, you’re in for a treat."
John adds: "There’s a lot of ideas flowing, and it’s already been really productive after only a week in. So far the music is heavy, progressive, melodic, shredding and it’s epic." More...
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John Petrucci Playing The "Super Mario Bros" Theme
See Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci rip through the theme to the classic NES video game "Super Mario Bros" together with YouTuber FamilyJules in the below video.
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Metal Parenting: Watch 11 Year Old Cover Metallica
Watch 11 year old Avery "Drummer" Molek cover Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" below. The kid also has covers of Rush's "Subdivisions" and Dream Theater's "Dance Of Eternity" on his YouTube channel.
Check this kid out:
Into the Great Divide (Dream Theater) Debut Song
Instrumental prog metal band Into the Great Divide - featuring drummer Mike Mangini of Dream Theater - premiere a new song titled "Test & Enemies", taken from their upcoming self-titled debut album, which will be out in stores January 26th.
Check out now "Test & Enemies" below.