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Dream Theater hook up with Z2 Comics for special Parasomnia graphic novel release
By Jerry Ewing published
Reunited US prog metallers Dream Theater have released their new Parasomnia: The Graphic Album in various formats

Iconic metal drummer says Ozzy Osbourne’s death has made just as big an impact as John Lennon’s
By Matt Mills published
Mike Portnoy of progressive metal luminaries Dream Theater weighs in on the widespread mourning following the Prince Of Darkness’ death last month

How Mike Portnoy became Avenged Sevenfold’s saviour after the The Rev died
By Rich Wilson published
Dream Theater man’s stand-in role may have complicated his own position, but the younger band were grateful for his unflappable optimism as they fought to keep going

“We knew the album would stick out like a sore thumb and we’d have to show real tenacity. But if it wasn’t for Pull Me Under there’s a strong chance we wouldn’t be having this conversation”: When Dream Theater beat the odds with Images And Words
By Dave Ling published
They were crossing Metallica with Yes and Rush while grunge ruled the world. But despite problems with their producer and label – and even rumors of a plot to replace James LaBrie – the prog metal pioneers survived and thrived

Epica bassist Rob Van Der Loo’s prog timeline, from Jon Lord to Dream Theater
By Prog published
Deep Purple’s Concerto For Group And Orchestra opened the door to the Dutch artist’s own career in symphonic rock

“I paid a scalper $400 to see The Who play Tommy. It was worth it”: Mike Portnoy’s prog world
By Grant Moon published
The Dream Theater drummer’s musical world includes Rush, Yes, King Crimson, Roger Waters and Frank Zappa – alongside the Bee Gees

"I'm scared for my life and career at this point." Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy jokes he's worried about his job after spate of drummer firings
By Stef Lach published
Josh Freese, Zak Starkey and Jason Bonham have been let go – which Portnoy says makes it a weird time for drummers

The best metal albums of 2025 (so far)
By Rich Hobson last updated
From Cradle of Filth to Whitechapel, Bloodywood to Spiritbox, these are some of the best metal releases of 2025 so far.
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