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“We are all blown away and extremely excited!” Mike Portnoy has finished recording drums for the next Dream Theater album
By Matt Mills published
The Dream Theater drummer, who recently returned following a 13-year absence, finished his work on album 16 over the weekend

Jordan Rudess shares first single from upcoming solo album. Listen to Embers here...
By Jerry Ewing published
Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess will release his new, as-yet-untitled solo album in September

Jordan Rudess announces new solo album to feature Joe Payne on vocals
By Jerry Ewing published
Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess has signed a new solo deal and will release a new solo album in September

“This is the next natural step in our evolution. This is a pinnacle moment for us. It’s something we had to do.” How Dream Theater made uber concept album The Astonishing
By Dave Ling published
With 2021's The Astonishing Dream Theater unveiled the daddy of all prog metal concept albums

“It’s a blessing and a curse… there’s times you feel like they’re hacking up your child! But the real freedom comes in trusting that it will all work out for the best”: How supergroup Transatlantic made Kaleidoscope
By Dom Lawson published
Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Pete Trewavas and Roine Stolt either flowed together like streams entering a powerful river – or made a pact to leave control-freak tendencies at the studio door

10 amazing covers by massive metal bands that you’ve (probably) never heard
By Matt Mills published
From Iron Maiden going full prog to Black Sabbath smashing Smoke On The Water, only completists will have heard these extraordinary covers

Watch Mike Portnoy join Umphrey's McGee onstage in Chicago for covers of Spinal Tap's Big Bottom and Rush's YYZ
By Fraser Lewry published
Dream Theater man Mike Portnoy contributed the traditional "lead bass" part to Big Bottom before retreating to the kit to tackle Neil Peart's iconic drum part on YYZ

"Within five seconds of seeing each other, it was hugs, kisses... the drama and bulls**t just melted away": Mike Portnoy on the meeting which led to his return to Dream Theater after 13 years
By Paul Brannigan published
How a 2022 meeting in New York paved the way for Mike Portnoy's surprise reunion with Dream Theater

“I can hear mistakes and imperfections, but spirit has transcended the years. When we play those songs live, they still work”: Dream Theater’s embryonic debut album
By Rich Wilson published
When Dream And Day Unite undeniably lacks finesse, polish and songwriting maturity - but their only record with Charlie Dominici is loaded with thrills
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