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“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

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

The 10 greatest guest spots in heavy metal history
By Joe Daly published
From Bruce Dickinson teaming with Rob Halford to Dave Grohl’s Probot album, here are the times big names made great metal songs even greater

"I learned that any innocent little comment can be twisted to make it seem something that it isn’t": Mike Portnoy on his departure from Dream Theater
By Dave Ling published
Returned Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy looks back on regret, alcoholism, and choosing between Rush and Paul McCartney
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