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“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 23 June 24

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!

Albums

Jordan Rudess details new solo album Permission To Fly

By Jerry Ewing Published 22 June 24

Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess will release his new solo album Permission To Fly in September

Albums

Drummer Mike Portnoy of Sons of Apollo performs at The Fillmore on January 26, 2020 in San Francisco, California.

Watch Mike Portnoy learning Tool's Pneuma – a drum track so complicated it "makes Dream Theater look like Weezer"

By Stef Lach Published 27 May 24

Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy wrestled with learning Tool drummer Danny Carey's work on epic track Pneuma

Bands & Artists

Dream Theater announce UK and Europe dates for 40th Anniversary tour

By Jerry Ewing Published 8 April 24

US prog metal giants Dream Theater will tour Europe and the UK in October and November

Concerts & Shows

“We are all blown away and extremely excited!” Mike Portnoy has finished recording drums for the next Dream Theater album

By Matt Mills Published 2 April 24

The Dream Theater drummer, who recently returned following a 13-year absence, finished his work on album 16 over the weekend

Albums

Jordan Rudess shares first single from upcoming solo album. Listen to Embers here...

By Jerry Ewing Published 27 March 24

Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess will release his new, as-yet-untitled solo album in September

Albums

Jordan Rudess announces new solo album to feature Joe Payne on vocals

By Jerry Ewing Published 2 February 24

Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess has signed a new solo deal and will release a new solo album in September

Albums

“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 29 January 24

With 2021's The Astonishing Dream Theater unveiled the daddy of all prog metal concept albums

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 27 January 24

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

Interviews

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 3 January 24

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

Bands & Artists

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