Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci confirmed in a recent interview with Guitar World magazine that the band will soon hit the studio to begin working on their next album. Due later this year, the follow-up to 2021's A View From The Top Of The World will be the first to feature original drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined Dream Theater last October, since 2009's Black Clouds & Silver Linings.

When asked if the band has commenced working on their new album yet, Petrucci said: "Well, very soon. So, we start the new album in less than two weeks. And we're looking forward to it. It's really exciting to have [Portnoy] back in the band. We started the band together. I talked [earlier in the interview] about being 18 at Berklee [College Of Music]; that's where we met. And we've been friends ever since. So, having him back in the band is really special to all of us. I know he's really excited as well. "e haven't started [working on new music]. We haven't written a note yet, but I'm sure when we get together, it's just gonna be like old times. So, I'm really looking forward to doing that and diving in."

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