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Dream Theater Working On Tenth Studio Album

posted Feb 12, 2009 at 3:24 PM by deathbringer.  (25 Comments)

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Prog metal veterans 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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25 Comments on "Dream Theater Working On Tenth Studio Album"

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1. J.R. writes:

Yeah, I can't wait to hear the new sh**!

# Feb 12, 2009 @ 3:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. G.P. writes:

DT f***ING RULESSSSSS

PLUS A NEW WORLD TOUR, I CANT WAIT TO GET THE TICKETS HAHA


CHEERS FROM ARGENTINAAAA

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 8:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. NeverHead writes:

MAN!!!!DREAN THEATER ARE BECOMING GAYER AND GAYER EACHTIME

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 9:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Txmetalhead writes:

I have only heard the first album from this band. It was fuxxin' long and drawn out. They had two albums so far, right??? (sarcasm) Ten albums, hell! This band is so close to power metal - it is not even funny. Rush does it so much better, in my opinion. DT is technical, but sounds like power metal, big time.

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 11:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. InfernoNecrosis writes:

Why do people from other countries think it's cool to type in all caps?

also... Yeah I heard an album from them and didn't like it. I listened to the famed "Images and Words" and I just wanted to die.

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 11:58 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Vicarious_Intent writes:

I hope they do another Prog Nation tour, that was so amazing and ridiculous...

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 12:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. kallah writes:

Wow, I've read so much b*tching against Dream theater, but power metal?

This one takes the cake.

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 6:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. xFiruath writes:

Hey Vicarious_Intent - good news! We just posted up a news story about this year's Prog Nation!

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 6:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. DeathInEye writes:

They have a power metal aspect I suppose, but Train of Thought is my favorite DT album. Systematic Chaos wasn't terrible either, not perfection, but not terrible.

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 7:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. SonOfKalmah writes:

these guys are what you want in a band. amazing talent, amazing albums, songs, amazing live. and an album every 2 years. they are true work-a-holics. unbelievable.

# Feb 13, 2009 @ 7:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Brandt writes:

Their albums are all different and i think that anyone can find something they like. personally i was introduced to the band with the ToT album and though it was amazing, when i went back and listened to all their older albums i didnt really like them but after listening to all their albums to date, back to back, you really get the full picture. It's not that they cant decide on a style so much as they like to experiment. Its not gay, its eclectic.

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 11:27 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Listen2_Autumns_Eyes writes:

It's funny hearing a fan say they got into their new stuff, then ended up not liking their old stuff. I was the exact opposite, I got into them long ago and currently can't stand their new stuff. I still respect the f*** out of em though!

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 11:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. psythe writes:

I like these guys. Whoever said Rush are better... stating the obvious a bit, arent we? Rush are downright awesome lol. But DT are also a great band, 'sfar as I'm concerned. My fav album (havnt heard em all) is Octavarium.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 1:49 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. RememberMetal? writes:

I'm a HUGE prog fan and respect what theese guys have done with themselves and for the genre but I've never been a fan of DT.

Theres something so sterile and and clinical about these guys that I just can't get past...This is coming from a fan of Decrepit Birth, Behold...The Arctopus, Blotted Science, Origin, Dillinger, Meshuggah and sooo many other tech savvy bands....

It frustrates me because they're amazing and creative musicians and they're one of the first of their type I'd ever heard. Admittedly, I have a hard time with the vocals though they really work for "Sacrificed Sons"...

I'm ramblin'...

Now Playing: Porcupine Tree - "Voyage 34--Phase 3"

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 10:37 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Txmetalhead writes:

Of course, it is my opinion, but DT is definitely not technical, death metal. Technical power metal..perhaps. Ok, not full on power metal, but, yes, they have elements of power metal. Hell - some people have called Iced Earth power metal. Especially, the last few albums. Yes - Rush is still one of the best LIVE concerts I have ever seen...they are phenomenal.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 10:38 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. PorcupineTreeFan writes:

I agree with you RM? DT has so much talent yet I rarely want to listen to them. The vox are quiet painful to hear, but more importantly I think they are missing some kind of "x" factor. The kind of factor that brings a given album together. Idk know what I'm getting at but it just seems like DT is more focused on how well they can play as oppossed to creating an "album". Bands like Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Riverside, Meshuggah, Pineapple Theif, Yes, 3, and countless other prog bands have that x factor.

Sometimes too many solos can be a bad thing.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 11:34 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. PorcupineTreeFan writes:

Txmetalhead: "Rush is still one of the best LIVE concerts I have ever seen...they are phenomenal."

^ I agree. I saw them this past summer. I don't care what people say about Neil, but I think Alex makes the band and the overall live performance.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 11:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. utoad9 writes:

Hey RememberMetal-PorcupineTreeFan.........I've been listening to the new Porc.Tree album. Great Stuff! What other PT albums would you recommend?

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 1:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Netromancer writes:

I've always felt, as a prog fan myself, that DT is an amazing band with a mediocre singer. I know I'll get quoted chapter and verse about how great he is, but the vocals have always been hard for me to listen to. I respect them as a band immensely, however.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 3:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Txmetalhead writes:

PTF - you are not kidding...Alex Lifeson is absolutely a genius on the axe. He is a huge part of why RUSH is such a long-enduring successful band. Every member is extremely talented, of course. The Live show was mind blowing...pyro/animated shorts - practically everything...truly an amazing concert. Have you ever heard the band Lifer? Alex helped produce their one album.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 3:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. DeathInEye writes:

I'm glad that you mentioned Behold...The Arctopus RM?! Love those guys. Especially because I have a nagging voice in my head that says Prog. Bands shouldn't have vocals on every song. These guys don't have vocals at all! I really hope they're (Behold...) working on new material. I enjoy Indricothere quite a bit also.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 3:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. RememberMetal? writes:

utoad9
Strongly suggest checking out "In Absentia" if you like "Fear of a Blank Planet".

If you like that, get "Deadwing"...Also check out "Signify" and "Up the Downstair" after that, if you still like them you need the whole discography. Their first album, "On the Sunday of Life" is the only one I can't recommend without reservations, it's pretty meh.

DeathInEye
Behold blew my mind with "NNCS", and "Skullgrid" absolutely topples "Nano". Great, great, great, band.

Now Playing: Hate Eternal - "Two Demons"

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 4:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. psythe writes:

Behold... cannot be recommended strongly enough. Been passing them up for Gengis Tron lately though. Diggin their stuff at the momento.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 5:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. Txmetalhead writes:

I agree Death In Eye - Jeff Loomis' new album is incredible. I can listen to metal with or without vocals...because I usually listen for instruments, as opposed to the singer's voice.

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 7:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. MachineMan writes:

This band should quit playing music.Just who in crikey f*** gives a damn about this band anymore.The singer sounds like a whinning pig being molested by Gene Simmons.The only thing that i can give credit to this band is the Drummer and the guitarist.I rather listen to Fear Factory rather than listen to this horse sh** band.

f*** Dream Theater.

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