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Why John Petrucci wouldn’t be John Petrucci without Rush’s Alex Lifeson
By David West published
Future prog metal master discovered his Canadian counterpart at just the right time in his life – and he soon had friends including John Myung joining in

“Give me a break. Of course we’ve got frickin’ soul”: Dream Theater vs the haters
By Dave Everley published
In 2013, Dream Theater released their eponymous 12th album – but not everyone was onboard with their “soulless” prog metal

"It really feels like we’re 18 again!" Dream Theater's John Petrucci is fired up for upcoming 40th anniversary tour
By Rich Wilson published
Dream Theater's 40th anniversary tour kicks off at London's O2 Arena on October 20

Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy on the 10 albums that changed his life
By Greg Prato published
These aren't Mike Portnoy's favourite albums - they're much more important than that

Why ‘nice guy’ Dream Theater’s John Petrucci is Steve Vai’s prog hero
By Grant Moon published
They met at college and watched each other’s careers develop as the decades pass – but Vai remains in awe of how much his friend’s playing has developed too

“If you listen to Scenes From A Memory through Black Clouds & Silver Linings, that’s the sound and style”: Mike Portnoy teases what to expect from new Dream Theater album
By Matt Mills published
Dream Theater’s returning drummer has told fans what to expect from album number 16

“We always try to go for it, always try to have that relentless ride." Dream Theater and the making of Black Clouds & Silver Linings
By Jerry Ewing published
In 2009 we sat down with Mike Portnoy to discuss Dream Theater's tenth album Black Clouds & Silver Linings, little realising it would be his last with the band for 15 years!

Jordan Rudess details new solo album Permission To Fly
By Jerry Ewing published
Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess will release his new solo album Permission To Fly in September
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