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Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts. The band comprises John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), Mike Portnoy (drums), James LaBrie (vocals) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards).
- Chris Collins
Collins grew up on Long Island with fellow future Dream...
- Images and Words
Images and Words is the second studio album by American...
- Dream Theater Discography
The discography of Dream Theater, an American progressive...
- Chris Collins
The discography of Dream Theater, an American progressive metal band, consists of fifteen studio albums, one extended play, nine live albums, one compilation album, eight video albums, nine singles, and twenty-one music videos.
- History
- Logo and Imagery
- Live Performances
- Bootleg Culture
- Discography
- Band Members
The early days of Majesty at Berklee
The initial formation of the band started in September of 1985 by John Petrucci and John Myung, two Long Island natives who were studying music at Berklee College of Music. The two friends came across drummer Mike Portnoyin one of Berklee's practice rooms and approached him, striking up an immediate friendship based on shared musical tastes and the fact that Portnoy was also from Long Island. The three came together to form an as-yet unnamed band, gaining some notoriety at Berklee for constan...
"When Dream and Day Unite" The end of Majesty, the beginning of Dream Theater
Majesty had success in playing local shows and getting their tapes distributed, however the core members became increasingly frustrated with Chris Collins, citing creative and personal differences, as well as his poor vocals. One notable incident nearly led to blows between Collins and Myung after Collins made a remark about Myung's Korean heritage that was taken personally. Collins and Majesty parted ways. Collins' merits and contributions to the band are debated by fans, with many seeing hi...
The Road to "Images and Words"
Following Dominici's departure and the break from Mechanic Records, Dream Theater decided to first focus on getting a singer before signing another record contract. The band auditioned over 200 singers for the role, with some notable people who either came very close to landing the job, or did for a short period. The first serious contender was John Arch, formerly of the band Fates Warning, who was a friend of the band. Arch, however, was not seriously interested in becoming a singer for Drea...
Despite the band being forced to change their name, Dream Theater adopted a custom logo (known as "The Majesty Symbol") and wordmark which has appeared on the vast majority of their promotional material and on the front cover of every Dream Theater studio album, and most other releases. The Majesty symbol is derived from Mary Queen of Scots' mark, ...
Throughout their career, Dream Theater's live shows have gradually become bigger, longer, and more diverse. The most obvious example of this is their rotational set list policy. That is, every single night of every tour has its set list devised by Portnoy using a meticulous process that ensures its uniqueness. Factors such as set lists from previou...
Mike Portnoy started an YtseJam Recordsseries in response to Dream Theater fans' affinity for live versions of their concerts. Dream Theater is one of the most actively bootlegged bands in the progressive metal genre. Since their very first shows in New York as Majesty, fans have recorded almost every single show that Dream Theater have played (occ...
Main article: Dream Theater discographyWhen Dream and Day Unite(1989)Images and Words(1992)Awake(1994)Falling Into Infinity(1997)Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory(1999)Apr 12, 2023 · The official website of Dream Theater, the progressive metal band with 15 studio albums and 40th anniversary tour. Find out the latest news, tour dates, music releases, and more.
Learn about the origins, changes, and achievements of Dream Theater, one of the most influential progressive metal bands of all time. From Majesty to Distance Over Time, explore the legacy of this iconic group and its members.
A View from the Top of the World is the fifteenth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on October 22, 2021.
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The discography of Dream Theater, an American progressive metal/rock band, consists of fifteen studio albums, one extended play (EP), nine live albums, two compilation albums, nine video albums, thirty-five singles, and eleven music videos.
