How Dream Theater became the kings of progressive metal – and stayed there
In 2009, Dream Theater released Black Clouds & Silver Linings – an album the prog metal giants claimed could give Slipknot and Trivium a run for its money in heaviness
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Yes guitarist Steve Howe picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance
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