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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

10 massive metal bands we want new albums from in 2024
By Stephen Hill published
From Ozzy Osbourne to Tool, a host of metal legends look ready to make 2024 a star-studded year

Mike Portnoy explains Dream Theater return: “We’ve been reconnecting through the last few years.”
By Matt Mills published
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy talked about his return to the band in October during a recent live event

Original Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici dead at 72
By Jerry Ewing published
Frontman Charlie Dominici sang on Dream Theater's 1989 debut album When Dream And Day Unite

Dream Theater’s James LaBrie comments on Mike Portnoy return: “Gonna be one hell of a ride for all.”
By Matt Mills published
The Dream Theater frontman welcomed the band’s returning drummer “home” and teased a new studio album and world tour

“It was like having Billy Joel try to sing with Queensryche or Iron Maiden. It just didn’t work”: Watch five examples of Dream Theater’s early live struggles
By Rich Wilson published
Alarming shorts, pixie boots, meeting fans in silence, dad dancing – evidence that it takes a while to refine a stage sensation
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