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Dream Theater - Re-Sign With Roadrunner Records
Prog masters Dream Theater have re-signed with Roadrunner Records. That is great, but the most important thing is that the band will start recording their next album soon as part of the new agreement with the label.
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Begin Writing New Material
Iconic US progressive metallers Dream Theater's guitar player and founder John Petrucci announced via his personal Facebook that the band has started writing for their upcoming album and follow-up to 2011's A Dramatic Turn Of Events. The band will also be filming a DVD on their next North American tour, although no further details were yet disclosed.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Premiere New Lyric Video
US progressive metallers Dream Theater have premiered the official lyric video for the song "Build Me Up, Break Me Down" at Loudwire. Alternatively, you can watch it below. The track comes off the band's most recent album, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, released last year via Roadrunner Records.
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Debut New Video
Progressive metal giants, Dream Theater, have debuted a new video for the track "On The Backs Of Angels", at Yahoo Music. You can also watch it below. The song is off of the band's latest offering A Dramatic Turn Of Events released just a week ago. All album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Two More Previews Online
In another attempt to please the fans, Dream Theater have released their fourth and fifth song previews off of their new album A Dramatic Turn Of Events. The song entitled "This Is The Life" can be previewed at this location, while "Beneath The Surface" can be viewed below.
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Yet Another Song Snippet Online
After previewing "On The Backs Of Angels" and a snippet of "Bridges In The Sky" (previously reported over here), Roadrunner Germany and Dream Theater have released yet another 60 second preview from their newest album A Dramatic Turn Of Events. This time, they will be previewing the song "Breaking All Illusions", which can be heard bellow.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - New Song Snippet Online
Dream Theater has posted a 71-second snippet of "Bridges In The Sky", a new track off the upcoming new album A Dramatic Turn Of Events. Check it out in the YouTube video below.
For those keeping score, 71 seconds is 9.34% of the song's 11:03 total running time.
Another new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", is still available for streaming in its entirety over here.
"Bridges In The Sky" and "On The Backs Of Angels" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled A Dramatic Turn Of Events, which will be released in September through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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For those keeping score, 71 seconds is 9.34% of the song's 11:03 total running time.
Another new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", is still available for streaming in its entirety over here.
"Bridges In The Sky" and "On The Backs Of Angels" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled A Dramatic Turn Of Events, which will be released in September through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Announce North American Tour With Trivium
As hinted last month, progressive metal giants Dream Theater are touring North America later this year in support of the upcoming A Dramatic Turn of Events together with Roadrunner Records labelmates Trivium.
You can find the first batch of dates below (with more to be announced shortly).
Said Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci: "We are all very pumped about the release of A Dramatic Turn of Events this September, as well as the world tour we'll embark upon in support of the album. Our first leg will bring us throughout North America where we'll showcase songs from the new album along with tons of fan favorites and a brand new tour production unlike any other that we've done before. We're equally excited to have our friends in Trivium join us. It's sure to be an incredible tour. We're looking forward to seeing all of our friends on the road this fall!"
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You can find the first batch of dates below (with more to be announced shortly).
Said Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci: "We are all very pumped about the release of A Dramatic Turn of Events this September, as well as the world tour we'll embark upon in support of the album. Our first leg will bring us throughout North America where we'll showcase songs from the new album along with tons of fan favorites and a brand new tour production unlike any other that we've done before. We're equally excited to have our friends in Trivium join us. It's sure to be an incredible tour. We're looking forward to seeing all of our friends on the road this fall!"
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Touring North America With Trivium In September
According to the latest word on the interwebs, progressive metal giants Dream Theater will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in September. Support on the road will come from their Roadrunner Records labelmates Trivium.
Exact cities and dates will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Dream Theater will release their forthcoming new album, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, on September 12th. Get a new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", here and more album details here.
Trivium on their turn will release their upcoming new album, In Waves, on August 9th. New tracks are listed earlier here. More album details are available here.
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Exact cities and dates will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Dream Theater will release their forthcoming new album, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, on September 12th. Get a new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", here and more album details here.
Trivium on their turn will release their upcoming new album, In Waves, on August 9th. New tracks are listed earlier here. More album details are available here.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - New Song Online
"On The Backs Of Angels", a brand-new track from Progressive drama metal band Dream Theater can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.
"On The Backs Of Angels" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled A Dramatic Turn Of Events, which will be released on September 12th through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"On The Backs Of Angels" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled A Dramatic Turn Of Events, which will be released on September 12th through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - New Album Details Revealed
Progressive metallers Dream Theater have set A Dramatic Turn Of Events as the title of their eagerly awaited new album, due in early September through Roadrunner Records. The album track listing can be found below.
The album is currently being mixed by Andy Wallace (Sepultura, Avenged Sevenfold, Rage Against The Machine).
The album marks the first studio recording of new drummer, Mike Mangini.
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The album is currently being mixed by Andy Wallace (Sepultura, Avenged Sevenfold, Rage Against The Machine).
The album marks the first studio recording of new drummer, Mike Mangini.
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Announce New Drummer
In reality TV style, Dream Theater have put together a trio of videos documenting their search for their new drummer. The last video of the series shows the last applicants of the seven-man short-list auditioning and jamming with the band in their hope to be selected as the new American Idol. After narrowing the short-list down to two drummers and a long and hard deliberation, the band have chosen Mike Mangini as their new drummer.
The whole series can be found at these locations:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L609JsPFmmI
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vaDfcKzLbY
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHMQjH17aw
Mike Mangini's history includes drumming with Annihilator, Steve Vai and James LaBrie.
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The whole series can be found at these locations:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L609JsPFmmI
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vaDfcKzLbY
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHMQjH17aw
Mike Mangini's history includes drumming with Annihilator, Steve Vai and James LaBrie.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Have Entered The Studio
According to a Twitter message from guitarist John Petrucci, Dream Theater have started recording a new full-length album.
Petrucci writes: "First day in studio and the dawn of a new era for DT. Can't wait to get the music flowing."
And what about Mike Portnoy? Well meanwhile, the ex-Avenged Sevenfold drummer and founding member of Dream Theater has joined forces with guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and vocalist Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine). The as-yet-unnamed project has just entered the studio as well to begin work on a new album, due later in the year.
Yesterday Portnoy wrote the following on his Facebook: "It's a new year and time for new beginnings... tomorrow I start 2011 Project #1 (of many more to come): MP, Steve Morse, Neal Morse, Dave LaRue & Casey McPherson... the musical potential is off the charts! Very exciting indeed."
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Petrucci writes: "First day in studio and the dawn of a new era for DT. Can't wait to get the music flowing."
And what about Mike Portnoy? Well meanwhile, the ex-Avenged Sevenfold drummer and founding member of Dream Theater has joined forces with guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and vocalist Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine). The as-yet-unnamed project has just entered the studio as well to begin work on a new album, due later in the year.
Yesterday Portnoy wrote the following on his Facebook: "It's a new year and time for new beginnings... tomorrow I start 2011 Project #1 (of many more to come): MP, Steve Morse, Neal Morse, Dave LaRue & Casey McPherson... the musical potential is off the charts! Very exciting indeed."
Keep checking for updates!
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| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Another Update On The Mike Portnoy Saga
There has been a plethora of rumors, misinformation and speculations surrounding the whole Mike Portnoy affair. Here's an attempt to clear up some confusion.
Numero uno: Mike Portnoy didn't get kicked out of Avenged Sevenfold.
Avenged Sevenfold released the following statement a couple of days ago:
"For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step."
And here's what Avenged Sevenfold's manager Larry Jacobson wrote to West Coast Sound denying any correlation between Mike Portnoy's departure and the Australian tour's cancellation:
"The plan had always been for Mike Portnoy to play with the band through 2010. Nothing changed there but it was confusing because Mike gave interviews suggesting he may be touring with the band beyond 2010. There will be another drummer behind the kit for the band's Nightmare After Christmas Tour as well as for the many other dates around the world that are underway into 2011 and beyond.
As for Australia, the timing is completely unrelated. If you've read any of the juvenile and public attacks by the promoter, you can probably figure out why the band had legitimate doubts they could work with him to be able to put on the professional show their fans expect. They're not in Australia every day so each tour needs to be the best the band has to offer."
More importantly: Mike Portnoy is NOT going to rejoin Dream Theater any time soon.
In early December guitarist John Petrucci said the following:
"I know that the big question is "Who is the new Dream Theater drummer?" I also realize that some people are getting frustrated waiting for the news.
Well, auditions went great and we do have someone but we are spending some time getting everything in order before making an official announcement. Let me just say that we are all incredibly excited about our choice and just bursting at the seams to let the world know!"
FYI: Dream Theater will appear at the High Voltage Festival in London on July 24, 2011. So we'll know by then.
And just today Mike Portnoy issued the following statement on his official forum:
"Just for the record, this is indeed true...
Fairly recently, I reached out to the guys to try and make amends and offered to reconcile for the sake of having peace back in our lives... (plus I know how much it meant to alot of the fans...). I figured it was still possible to try and save us because they hadn't made any announcements yet or begun any public activity with another drummer... but sadly, they declined my offer (well, actually their lawyer did... they didn't even tell me themselves...)
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Numero uno: Mike Portnoy didn't get kicked out of Avenged Sevenfold.
Avenged Sevenfold released the following statement a couple of days ago:
"For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step."
And here's what Avenged Sevenfold's manager Larry Jacobson wrote to West Coast Sound denying any correlation between Mike Portnoy's departure and the Australian tour's cancellation:
"The plan had always been for Mike Portnoy to play with the band through 2010. Nothing changed there but it was confusing because Mike gave interviews suggesting he may be touring with the band beyond 2010. There will be another drummer behind the kit for the band's Nightmare After Christmas Tour as well as for the many other dates around the world that are underway into 2011 and beyond.
As for Australia, the timing is completely unrelated. If you've read any of the juvenile and public attacks by the promoter, you can probably figure out why the band had legitimate doubts they could work with him to be able to put on the professional show their fans expect. They're not in Australia every day so each tour needs to be the best the band has to offer."
More importantly: Mike Portnoy is NOT going to rejoin Dream Theater any time soon.
In early December guitarist John Petrucci said the following:
"I know that the big question is "Who is the new Dream Theater drummer?" I also realize that some people are getting frustrated waiting for the news.
Well, auditions went great and we do have someone but we are spending some time getting everything in order before making an official announcement. Let me just say that we are all incredibly excited about our choice and just bursting at the seams to let the world know!"
FYI: Dream Theater will appear at the High Voltage Festival in London on July 24, 2011. So we'll know by then.
And just today Mike Portnoy issued the following statement on his official forum:
"Just for the record, this is indeed true...
Fairly recently, I reached out to the guys to try and make amends and offered to reconcile for the sake of having peace back in our lives... (plus I know how much it meant to alot of the fans...). I figured it was still possible to try and save us because they hadn't made any announcements yet or begun any public activity with another drummer... but sadly, they declined my offer (well, actually their lawyer did... they didn't even tell me themselves...)
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| Source: | mikeportnoy.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Dream Theater - Mike Portnoy Leaves The Band (UPDATED)
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In the "didn't see this one coming" department, Mike Portnoy has just announced he is quitting Dream Theater. Portnoy issued the following statement on his Facebook fan page he administers himself:
"I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write: after 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater... the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century.
To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision... it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so....
After having had such amazing experiences playing with Hail!, Transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in Dream Theater...
Please don't misinterpret me, I love the DT guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them... it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break...
Dream Theater was always my baby... and I nurtured that baby every single day and waking moment of my life since 1985... 24/7, 365... never taking time off from DT's never-ending responsibilites (even when the band was "off" between cycles)... working overtime and way beyond the call of duty that most sane people ever would do for a band...
But I've come to the conclusion that the DT machine was starting to burn me out... and I really needed a break from the band in order to save my relationship with the other members and keep my DT spirit hungry and inspired.
We have been on an endless write/record/tour cycle for almost 20 years now (of which I have overseen EVERY aspect without a break) and while a few months apart from each other here & there over the years has been much needed and helpful, I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a "hiatus" to recharge our batteries and "save me from ourselves"...
Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather... I even offered to do some occasional work throughout 2011 against my initial wishes, but it was not to be...
While it truly hurts for me to even think of a Dream Theater without Mike Portnoy (hell, my father named the band!!), I do not want to stand in their way... so I have decided to sacrifice myself and simply leave the band so as to not hold them back against their wishes....
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In the "didn't see this one coming" department, Mike Portnoy has just announced he is quitting Dream Theater. Portnoy issued the following statement on his Facebook fan page he administers himself:
"I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write: after 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater... the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century.
To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision... it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so....
After having had such amazing experiences playing with Hail!, Transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in Dream Theater...
Please don't misinterpret me, I love the DT guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them... it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break...
Dream Theater was always my baby... and I nurtured that baby every single day and waking moment of my life since 1985... 24/7, 365... never taking time off from DT's never-ending responsibilites (even when the band was "off" between cycles)... working overtime and way beyond the call of duty that most sane people ever would do for a band...
But I've come to the conclusion that the DT machine was starting to burn me out... and I really needed a break from the band in order to save my relationship with the other members and keep my DT spirit hungry and inspired.
We have been on an endless write/record/tour cycle for almost 20 years now (of which I have overseen EVERY aspect without a break) and while a few months apart from each other here & there over the years has been much needed and helpful, I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a "hiatus" to recharge our batteries and "save me from ourselves"...
Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather... I even offered to do some occasional work throughout 2011 against my initial wishes, but it was not to be...
While it truly hurts for me to even think of a Dream Theater without Mike Portnoy (hell, my father named the band!!), I do not want to stand in their way... so I have decided to sacrifice myself and simply leave the band so as to not hold them back against their wishes....
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |