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Mike Portnoy Plays Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the First Time in Over 13 Years: Watch

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:52:54 +0000

Portnoy filmed the playthrough video just weeks after rejoining Dream Theater.

Mike Portnoy Plays Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the First Time in Over 13 Years: Watch
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Charlie Dominici, Former Dream Theater Singer, Dies at 72

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:53:13 +0000

Charlie Dominici, former singer of progressive-metal titans Dream Theater, has died at the age of 72. His passing was reported on Facebook by Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy. Dominici was Dream Theater’s second singer, replacing original vocalist Chris Collins, and was a member of the band from 1987 to 1989.…

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Dream Theater Welcome Back Drummer Mike Portnoy to the Band

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:25 +0000

Dream Theater have announced the return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13 year absence from the band. The legendary stickman is back in the veteran prog-metal act’s lineup, as his replacement Mike Mangini exits the group. Portnoy, who formed the band under the name Majesty with guitarist John…

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Drummer Mike Portnoy Quits Twitter: Anybody Can “Simply Buy” a Blue Check Verification

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:23:49 +0000

The legendary metal drummer is jumping off the social media platform due to their new verification policy.

Drummer Mike Portnoy Quits Twitter: Anybody Can “Simply Buy” a Blue Check Verification
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Dream Theater Announce Summer 2023 North American Tour with Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:14:42 +0000

The "Dreamsonic" tour is being billed as the first edition of an annual traveling festival led by Dream Theater.

Dream Theater Announce Summer 2023 North American Tour with Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders
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Dream Theater’s John Petrucci Announces Full 28-Date Solo Tour with Mike Portnoy on Drums

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:24:47 +0000

Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has revealed the full 28-date itinerary for his upcoming solo tour with former bandmate Mike Portnoy on drums. Previously, only three dates had been announced for the North American trek. It’s set to kick off October 5th in Providence, Rhode Island, and runs through November…

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Dream Theater’s John Petrucci Announces Fall 2022 US Solo Tour Dates with Mike Portnoy on Drums

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:05:29 +0000

Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has announced initial dates for his first-ever headlining solo tour, during which he’ll be joined onstage by former bandmate Mike Portnoy on drums. It’s major news for Dream Theater fans, as the shows will mark the first time founding members Petrucci and Portnoy have shared the…

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30 Years Ago, Dream Theater Found Their Voice and Validation with Images and Words

Jordan Blum — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Although it demonstrated an enjoyable and quite innovative blend of 1980s heavy metal and 1970s progressive rock, Dream Theater’s debut LP — 1989’s When Dream and Day Unite — didn’t exactly set the world aflame. As discussed in Rich Wilson’s book Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater, the…

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2022 Grammys: Dream Theater Win Best Metal Performance

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:11:22 +0000

After more than 35 years as a band, Dream Theater have won their first-ever Grammy. The prog-metal veterans took home the trophy for Best Metal Performance during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards’ non-televised pre-ceremony Sunday night (April 3rd) in Las Vegas. Dream Theater earned the honor for the song “The…

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Dream Theater’s James LaBrie on Taking Inspiration From the Elon Musk/Joe Rogan Interview

Consequence Staff — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:13:45 +0000

Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about A View From the Top of the World, the progressive metal band’s 15th studio album. The Canadian vocalist takes us through the process of the band constructing…

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Grammys 2022: AC/DC, Deftones, Chris Cornell, Foo Fighters Lead Rock + Metal Nominees

Jon Hadusek — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:26:27 +0000

The nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards have been unveiled, with AC/DC, Deftones, Foo Fighters, and the late Chris Cornell leading the way in the rock and metal categories. Wolfgang Van Halen, Gojira, Mastodon, Dream Theater, and Rob Zombie also received nods in various categories, rounding out an impressive stable of…

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Dream Theater Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates for 2022

Anne Erickson — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:28:08 +0000

Back in September, Dream Theater announced that they were postponing their fall 2021 tour due to COVID-19 concerns. Now, the progressive-metal band has announced a full itinerary of rescheduled dates for 2022. “Playing music for our fans is all we ever want to do,” the band said in a statement…

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Dream Theater’s Prog Vision Remains Laser Focused on A View From the Top of the World: Review

Greg Prato — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:30:14 +0000

The Lowdown: For years (actually, make that decades), Dream Theater have been kings of prog-metal — especially judged from their loyal worldwide fanbase. Comprised of members James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), and Mike Mangini (drums), few bands — past or present — have…

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Mike Portnoy’s Son Is Now Drumming for Code Orange

Jon Hadusek — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:07:49 +0000

Legendary metal drummer Mike Portnoy’s son Max is now drumming for Code Orange, who are currently on tour as part of Slipknot’s “Knotfest Roadshow.” Going by the name “Mud Max” and donning a Mankind-style mask, Max Portnoy has appeared on drums during the band’s recent shows, though it is undetermined…

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Dream Theater Postpone North American Tour Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:49:11 +0000

A month before their fall North American tour was set to kick off, Dream Theater have postponed the entire outing due to COVID-19 concerns. The trek will now kick off in February 2022, with the new dates to be announced shortly. The progressive-metal veterans had planned to kick off the…

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