DREAM THEATER'S "PROGRESSIVE NATION" featuring OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME to embark on inaugural tour of North America throughout April & May 2008.
New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "PROGRESSIVE NATION". A package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy who explains: "I've been wanting to assemble a package tour like this for many years now. With all of the festivals and package tours that go through America, I've been talking with our manager and agent for over 10 years now about doing something that focuses on the more progressive, musician-oriented side of hard rock and metal. I decided it was time to stop talking the talk, lace up and finally walk the walk"
While DREAM THEATER co-headlined 2005's GIGANTOUR along side MEGADETH, as well as embarking on previous co-headlining runs with both QUEENSRYCHE and JOE SATRIANI, they have primarily built their 22 year career on the road playing solely to their own audience. Portnoy comments: "I've always prided myself on personally hand picking new and exciting opening acts for DREAM THEATER in the past. Bands such as PORCUPINE TREE, SYMPHONY X, SPOCK'S BEARD, FATES WARNING, PAIN OF SALVATION and KING'S X. In all of these cases, it was important for me to pick bands that I admire and respect but also ones that I know our fans will enjoy. And I think playing with DT has helped expand all of those band's fanbases as a direct result. I am hoping PROGRESSIVE NATION will continue to do the same thing in offering an audience for more daring and experimental acts that otherwise may not get the mainstream exposure they so rightly deserve."
Joining the bill for this inaugural run is Sweden's legendary OPETH who have been enjoying an ever-growing and expanding audience of their own for many years now. DT's Roadrunner Records label-mates will be ready to unleash their new album come next spring and PROGRESSIVE NATION should be a great launching pad for their next World Tour cycle. Guitarist/Vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt adds: "We're very excited about this upcoming tour with DREAM THEATER. It will be the first tour that we're doing in support of our upcoming record, and also somewhat of a dream come true personally as I've been a fan of theirs for a long time. It's quite intimidating to be on the bill with such amazing musicians but obviously we'll try and give them a run for their money and pull out a few nice licks of our own. I guess we'll need to practice a little bit for this....how boring! Yet, I can't wait for this tour to start and I'm sure we'll have a blast with the DT guys as well as together with the other bands on the bill!"
Also on the bill with their unique blend of pop, funk and hard rock is upstate New York's 3 who issued the following statement: "3 is very pleased to announce its participation in the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour. For well over a decade DREAM THEATER has been the vanguard of progressive rock and we are completely psyched to flex with these heavyweights, playing much of our new record "The End is Begun". This package will rock and awe fans everywhere as one of the most important tours of the year. It's a progressive way of music, a progressive way of life....welcome to the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour."
North Carolina's BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME are enjoying rave reviews and critical acclaim for their latest CD "Colors" and are looking forward to sharing the stage each night with both DREAM THEATER and OPETH. Vocalist/Keyboardist Tommy Rogers comments: "We are very excited to be touring with two bands that have been such an integral part of our musical upbringing. It is a wonderful opportunity to have our music heard by new ears."
DREAM THEATER are currently in the middle of their "Chaos In Motion" World Tour which has already traveled extensively throughout Europe and North America in support of their latest Roadrunner Records CD "Systematic Chaos". The World Tour will continue throughout 2008 hitting Asia, Australia and South America before concluding with PROGRESSIVE NATION returning to North America in April/May 2008.
Portnoy hopes that this first venture of PROGRESSIVE NATION will prove to be a success that can enable himself and DREAM THEATER to continue the package into future years and begin a tradition that musicians and fans alike can count on for quality musicianship and artistic integrity on future tours.
For more information as well as tour dates to be announced soon, visit:
Dream Theater's new anime video for the track "Forsaken" will have its exclusive World Premiere on MTV2's Headbangers Ball on Saturday, January 26th, 2008.
"Earlier this year, did a poll of the last 10 years amongst the readers
of the Dutch Progressive Rock Page (DPRP) and "Scenes From A Memory" came out winning by a landslide!
Also in the best track department, Transatlantic's "Stranger In Your Soul" and "All Of The Above" ended up
at numbers 1 and 3, with DT's "Octavarium" snuck in between at number 2. DT's "The Spirit Carries On" also
came in the top 10 at 7th position.
In the "best thing that happened to prog in the past 10 years" section Transatlantic came at number 1 and Dream Theater
at 7th position."
"Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records are ecstatic to announce
that the band's new video, "Forsaken", will premiere in early 2008. We think this anime-themed video will be the best from Dream Theater. Period.
To whet your appetite, we're giving you a peek at the
video's main characters here. That's Leo on the left and Alice on the right. You'll learn more about them over the coming weeks..."
This is the actual kit that Mike Portnoy played (and destroyed) at his AMAZING JOURNEY tribute to The Who in Whittier, California on May 27th 2006.
Although MP did his best Keith Moon impression in demolishing the kit at the end of the set, rest assured that it can still be setup and played
(but the couple of nicks and scratches make it that much more special....there still even may be a little bit of blood on it from Gary Cherone's head as well!)
This auction couldn't have been made possible without the donation and cooperation of our generous friends at Tama Drums and Sabian Cymbals.
We'd also like to thank Victor Salazar at the Drum Pad in Palantine, Illinois for parting with the bass drum heads!
This kit includes the following pieces:
Tama Rockstar Drums in Piano Black finish: (2) 16x22 Bass Drums (3) 8x14 Tom Toms (2) 16x16 Floor Toms
the original "Amazing Journey" custom front heads for the bass drums
An autographed photo of Mike Portnoy playing this kit
Additional Information:
we will ship to any where in the world, however, shipping cost is not included. Camp Good Days will pay up to $250 US for shipping regardless of destination. The absolute shipping weight is uncertain as pieces are still being brought together.
100% of the proceeds from this sale, like all items in the Dream Theater Charity Auction Series, will benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times.
Dream Theater has been nominated for the ACT OF THE YEAR Boston Music Award along with Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Lori McKenna, Boys Like Girls and Dinosaur Jr.
DREAM THEATER CHARITY AUCTION SERIES TO BENEFIT
CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES
"IRON MIKE" PORTNOY ROBE UP FOR AUCTION
(Syracuse, NY) - Progressive metal trailblazers Dream Theater have launched a charity auction series in conjunction with Camp Good Days and Special Times.
Camp Good Days and Special Times is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives
have been touched by cancer and other life threatening challenges. Camp Good Days facilitates residential camping experiences at their recreational facility
in Branchport, New York and year-round support activities. All proceeds collected from these auctions will be donated to the charity and will be used to
support the many programs and services offered. The band will continually donate a variety of memorabilia to the charity until June 2008 and the items
will be available for auction via eBay.
The next item to enter the auction is drummer Mike Portnoy's "Iron Mike" boxing robe. Portnoy has famously worn this black Everlast boxing robe
for his curtain call during the band’s last three world tours and can be seen wearing it on "Live at the Budokan," "Score" and
"In Constant Motion" DVDs.
This item will be up for auction from October 16 through October 26, 2007 with a starting bid of $200. 100% of proceeds collected from this auction will
be donated to Camp Good Days. For bidding and more information, please visit the Dream Theater Charity Auction Site
For the duration of this tour, Dream Theater will be donating unique items for auction on Ebay.
100% of the proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days.
The current item up for auction is a Dream Theater Concert Tee!
This Dream Theater tour tee features the much-loved "cartoon versions" of the band members on front
and includes the 2007 tour stops on back. And, of course, it is autographed by the guys in the band!
Details:
White "Hanes Heavyweight" tee
Size XL (100% preshrunk cotton)
Each band member has autographed the shirt by his picture (on the shirt's front)
Autographs are in black ink
Back of the shirt has the 2007/2008 "Chaos in Motion" tour dates
Camp Good Days will absorb the cost of shipping for all orders over $100
For the duration of this tour, Dream Theater will be donating unique items for auction on Ebay.
100% of the proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days.
The current item up for auction is a lithograph of the "Systematic Chaos" Cover Art, signed and numbered by the artist, Hugh Syme.
This litho is also autographed by all five members of Dream Theater.
Details:
The print, in its' entirety, is 17" tall by 15" wide.
The actual artwork is 12"x12".
There is a white border surrounding the artwork (1.5" around the top and sides, 3.5 inches along the bottom where the signatures are).
Hugh Syme, artist, has signed and numbered this print.
This print is #12 of 50 total.
The print can be shipped framed or unframed. Cost of shipping is paid by winning bidder.
There is a slight crinkle in the bottom left corner of the litho (as can be seen in the close up photo).
The 4 latest Ytsejam records titles are now available to order online!
These titles will also be available at the shows throughout the Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 World Tour, however in limited quanties... so order now!
New York City 3/4/93 (2 CD's) Including "Eve" and the original version of "A Change Of Seasons"
Falling Into Infinity Demos (2 CD's) Including the never before heard original rehearsal version of "Metropolis Pt. 2"!
Made In Japan (1 CD) Dream Theater's version of the classic Deep Purple album Mixed by Roger Glover
Bucharest, Romania 7/4/02 (2 DVD's) The entire Bucharest Concert TV Broadcast
And a Bonus Disc with: 8 Songs filmed in Mexico City - March 2002 Bulgarian TV Documentary - July 2002 Nine Degrees Of Backstage Turbulence Fan Club Video - November 2002
For the duration of this tour, Dream Theater will be donating unique items for auction on Ebay.
100% of the proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days.
The current item up for auction is an Autographed Concert T-Shirt.
Shirt Details:
Size XL (pre-shrunk)
Brand New (Of Course!)
Made by a company named "Anvil"
Primary color is Black
Shirt Front is the image from the cover of the *Systematic Chaos CD
Shirt Back is an image of a bullet with the tour dates
This shirt is autographed in silver by all of the band members (the photo of the shirt is not the actual shirt with the signatures. That photo will hopefully come soon.)
At this moment, the first item is ready to go up for auction: a 30 GB IPOD, LOADED to the hilt with all sorts of Dream Theater-related music (list below) and autographed by the band.
At Dream Theater's Salt Lake City show, Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. signed a proclamation making July 30th, 2007 "DREAM THEATER DAY" in the state of Utah.
It turns out Governor Huntsman is a big Prog Rock and Dream Theater fan and had a particular fondness for Jordan Rudess being a keyboard player himself.
The band is pictured here with the Governor as well as two of his sons (one of whom is a drummer and a huge Mike Portnoy fan).
Dream Theater will be signing autographs at the HMV Superstore (333 Yonge Street) in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, August 18th.
This event will take place from 1 - 3 PM. The band perform that evening at the Molson Amphitheater with special guests Redemption and Into Eternity.
Dream Theater Autograph Session
HMV Superstore
333 Yonge Street
Saturday, August 18th at 1PM
Wristband policy in effect on a first come, first served basis.
Autographs are not guaranteed due to time constraints.
One item per person to be autographed.
A limited amount of copies of some of the new Ytsejam Records titles will be available at the shows on the current Dream Theater tour.
The 4 latest Ytsejam Records titles are:
New York City 3/4/93 (2 CD's) Including "Eve" and the original version of "A Change Of Seasons"
Falling Into Infinity Demos (2 CD's) Including the never before heard original rehearsal version of "Metropolis Pt. 2"!
Made In Japan (1 CD) Dream Theater's version of the classic Deep Purple album Mixed by Roger Glover
Bucharest, Romania 7/4/02 (2 DVD's) The entire Bucharest Concert TV Broadcast
And a Bonus Disc with: 8 Songs filmed in Mexico City - March 2002 Bulgarian TV Documentary - July 2002 Nine Degrees Of Backstage Turbulence Fan Club Video - November 2002
Some titles will be available at the shows - and ALL titles will be available at Ytsejam Records in the coming days/weeks...so stay tuned!
The Authorized Dream Theater Book "Lifting Shadows" can now be pre-ordered from Essential Works.
Below is the email that was sent to fans who registered their interest in buying the book.
"Dream Theater fans!
Thank you for registering your interest in purchasing a copy of "Lifting Shadows - The Authorized Story Of Dream Theater".
We can now confirm that the level of support shown by you, the fans, has ensured that the book will be printed in the luxury format we had hoped. Thank you all!
The book is to be published by Essential Works who are respected publishers based in London.
The pre-ordering will take place on their website, which can be found at:
Please also ensure that you have read the terms and conditions at their site before ordering.
Please be aware that this book will not be available in high street shops or other online retailers. The book can ONLY be ordered via the Essential Works website.
The book is also being produced in a special, limited edition format which obviously means that stocks are not endless.
"Lifting Shadows" is being produced because of YOUR support - something for which I am truly grateful. As a special added thank you, it has been
agreed with the publishers that for a limited time, those of you ordering soon will get your names printed in the book, in a special "Roll Of Honour"
section at the rear of the Images book. This offer will be open until midnight GMT on the 31st August 2007. After that time, you will still be able to order
the books, but your name would not appear. We hope to be in a position to ship the books to you in time for Christmas 2007, barring any unforeseen delays."
The Authorized Dream Theater book "Lifting Shadows" will soon be available to order in a deluxe "Images And Words"
special edition that includes a free CD of Dream Theater music. This limited edition comprises two hardback books that are held
together in a slipcase.
The first of these books is entitled "Images" and is crammed with colour photos of the band, previously
unseen/unused album artwork, letters, press releases and a host of other memorabilia. "Images" is printed
on luxury 130gsm art paper, measures 234 x 197mm and has around 192 pages.
The second book, "Words", contains the definitive biography of Dream Theater. It is printed on 80gsm paper,
measures 234 x 153mm and has around 384 pages. The book features all new interviews with the band and a host of others
who have played their part in the rise of one of prog-metals finest bands. The book's foreword has been written by
Mike Portnoy. The book cover is to be designed by legendary rock artist, Hugh Syme.
CD Tracklisting:
ANOTHER WON (1985) (Original Instrumental Berklee Demo) Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "The Majesty Demos 1985-1986"
TWO FAR (1986) (1986 Majesty Demo) Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "The Majesty Demos 1985-1986"
STATUS SEEKER (1988) (Radio Remix) Previously only available as a Mechanic Records Radio Promo CD Remixed by Terry Brown
DON'T LOOK PAST ME (1990) (Vocalist Audition Demo) Taken from the 1999 Dream Theater Fan Club CD "Cleaning Out The Closet" Music originally recorded in Feb 1990 James LaBrie vocal tracks added in Oct 1999 Mixed by Doug Oberkircher
UNDER A GLASS MOON (1993) (Live At The Marquee Outtake) Previously Unreleased Recorded at the Marquee - London, England - April 23rd 1993 Mixed by Doug Oberkircher
CAUGHT IN A WEB (1995) (Live on BBC Radio One) Previously Unreleased Recorded Live on Bruce Dickinson's BBC Radio One Show - January 30th 1995
YOU OR ME (1996) (1996 Demo) Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "Falling Into Infinity Demos 1996-1997"
BURNING MY SOUL (1998) (Once In A LIVEtime Outtake) Previously only available on the "Five Years In A LIVEtime DVD" Recorded at Le Bataclan - Paris, France - June 25th 1998 Live Mix by Kevin Shirley
THROUGH HER EYES (1999) (Original "Long Titanic" Arrangement) Previously only available on the end credits of "Metropolis 2000 - Scenes From New York"
YOUR MAJESTY (2002) (Live in Paris) Previously Unreleased Recorded at Mutualite - Paris, France - October 23rd 2002
METROPOLIS (2004) (Live in Los Angeles) Special Guests: Charlie Dominici and Derek Sherinian Taken from the Ytsejam Records CD "When Dream And Day Reunite" Recorded at The Pantages Theater - Los Angeles, CA - March 6th 2004
However, in order for the book to be published before Christmas, we need to hit a certain level of pre-orders.
Currently this is around the 2000 copies mark. Indeed anything significantly less than this, and the project may
well need to be adapted due to the high costs involved in producing a book of this type. Rather than ask people to
part with their money at this stage, you can now register your interest in pre-ordering the book by entering your
name and e-mail address. The benefit of this is that you will be the first to know when the ordering process begins
(hopefully in two to three weeks time) and will be able to guarantee yourself a copy. We will e-mail you as soon
as this ordering process is available. We hope that we will be able to have the books in our warehouse and ready
for shipping before Christmas.
It is imperative therefore that you register as soon as possible if you want to buy the book, as if the number of
people registering is far less than the 2000 mark, the project may be in doubt. Obviously please only register once,
as we will be basing the print run on the number of registrations. However well intentioned, if we get a load of
dud registrations, we will just be left with a huge bill and a load of books that will get pulped. But please feel
to register twice if you plan to buy a couple of books!
Please note that the book will not be available in stores or at online retailers. The ONLY place you can purchase this
book is via www.dreamtheaterbook.com. We will be shipping
worldwide in conjunction with our distributors who are based in the UK and USA.
The UK RRP will be £39.99 and $69.99 in the US, plus postage and packing. Please note at this time we do not have the
postage costs. It has also not been decided as to whether this book will be re-issued at a later date in another format.
Please spread the word among the DT community to ensure that we can maximise the level of those registering for pre-orders
to ensure that this project happens!
DREAM THEATER celebrated the 15-year anniverary of its classic 1992 album "Images and Words" by performing the LP in its entirety
on Day Two of the Gods Of Metal Festival yesterday (Sunday, June 3) in Italy. Also appearing on the bill were co-headliners HEAVEN AND HELL,
along with BLIND GUARDIAN, DIMMU BORGIR, DARK TRANQUILLITY and SYMPHONY X.
DREAM THEATER's setlist was as follows:
Pull Me Under
Another Day
Take The Time
Surrounded
Metropolis
Under A Glass Moon
Wait For Sleep
Learning To Live
---- encore:
Home
As I Am
The new Metal Hammer UK edition (#167 - July 2007 - Dave Mustaine/Megadeth on the cover) hits the stands on Wednesday, June 6th. It is a worthy pickup for all
Dream Theater fans as it contains an enormous 2-sided Dream Theater poster (approximately 30" tall x 22" wide) detailing the band's entire 22 year
history. The poster contains quotes about the band from Dream Theater fans such as Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth), Josh Rand (Stone Sour), Matt Heafy (Trivium),
Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall) and Herman Li (Dragonforce).
Just a reminder that Dream Theater will be signing copies of their latest record, Systematic Chaos, at Looney Tunes in West Babylon (Long Island)
from 2pm-4pm on August 25th, before their show at the Jones Beach Amphitheatre. To be admitted to this once-in-a-lifetime event, you must pick up
either version of Systematic Chaos at Looney Tunes' store or from their website.
Only the first 300 people who pick up the album will get a wristband that guarantees admittance to this rare event, so hurry in!
Dream Theater will be making a very rare in-store appearance at Looney Tunes CDs in West Babylon, NY (Long Island) before their show at the Jones Beach Amphitheatre on August 25th!
It may be a couple of months away, but Systematic Chaos comes out tomorrow, June 5th, so head over to Looney Tunes and pick up a copy of the record to guarantee your chance to meet the band!
Below are upcoming club promo nights in the UK to promote the new Dream Theater album.
These nights are an opportunity to hear as much of the album as the clubs can play.
Tuesday, 29th May - Asylum @ University of Hertfordshire Students Union, Markyate
Wednesday, 30th May - The Rhino Club @ Waterloo Terrace, Southampton
Friday, 1st June - Spiders @ Spiders Nightclub, Hull (9.30am - 2.00pm) Friday, 1st June - Meltdown @ The Rigger, Newcastle-Under-Lyme (10pm - 2am) Friday, 1st June - Revolution @ Newcastle Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne (10pm - 3am) Friday, 1st June - The Twisted Rock Night @ Berties Nightclub, Newquay (10pm -) Friday, 1st June - Subsonic @ The Loft, Maidstone (10pm – 4am)
Saturday, 2nd June - Retribution @ Studio 24, Edinburgh Saturday, 2nd June - The Cathouse, Glasgow (10.30pm - 3am) Saturday, 2nd June - Meltdown @ Waterfront, Norwich Saturday, 2nd June - Corporation, Sheffield (9.30pm - 3am) Saturday, 2nd June - Subculture @ Carling Academy Birmingham, Birmingham (10pm - 3am) Saturday, 2nd June - Loaded @The Krazyhouse, Liverpool (9pm)
Saturday, 16th June - The Sanctuary @ Birmingham (3.30pm - 7.30pm)
"Roadrunner Records has posted eight new shots
taken during the recording sessions for Dream Theater's new album, "Systematic Chaos". Check them out at
this location.
A nine-minute video clip shot during the recording of
the song "The Dark Eternal Night" from the band's upcoming album, "Systematic Chaos", has been posted at
YouTube.
"Systematic Chaos" will be released on Tuesday, June 5 (date may vary in different countries) through Roadrunner and will be
available in two formats: regular-edition CD and a
special-edition CD and DVD.
DREAM THEATER will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Saturday, May 26 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show,
aptly named "Rock Show". Listen to the program live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time
(between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST) at BBC.co.uk."
Dream Theater's new album "Systematic Chaos" will be released on Tuesday, June 5th (date may vary in different countries) and is available in two formats:
Regular Edition CD:
Special Edition CD and DVD:
The Special Edition DVD includes:
the entire album mixed in 5.1 surround sound
"Chaos in Progress - The Making of Systematic Chaos" (a 90-minute documentary directed by Mike Portnoy)
The CD's track listing for both editions is:
In The Presence of Enemies Pt.1 (9:00)
Forsaken (5:36)
Constant Motion (6:55)
The Dark Eternal Night (8:51)
Repentance (10:43)
Prophets Of War (6:01)
The Ministry of Lost Souls (14:57)
In The Presence of Enemies Pt.2 (16:38)
The band has also shot a video for the first single off the album, "Constant Motion".
A Dream Theater "Electronic Press Kit" is available for download on the Road Runner Records website.
Please right-click on the link below and select "Save Target As" or "Save Link As".
Download your FREE copy of the track "Constant Motion" from Dream Theater's
new album "Systematic Chaos"! Simply fill in your details and the download link will be sent directly to your email.
Hey Everybody!
Well it looks like Dream Theater is no longer the only band in the universe without a My Space page!!
Through the help of our new friends at Roadrunner Records, www.myspace.com/dreamtheater is now alive and kicking...
We encourage all of our great friends and fans to help make this *YOUR* space for all things DT!
BAND AND LABEL JOIN FORCES WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM PLUS WORLD TOUR TO FOLLOW
ROADRUNNER RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater. A new studio album, Systematic Chaos is due in June. Dream Theater will hit the road in support of the album for a world tour, including major festival appearances in Europe.
Since their first studio release in 1989, this US based five-piece has notched up record and DVD sales in excess of six million and headlined to audiences of 20,000. Having undertaken seven world tours across 42 different countries, Dream Theater has established a live reputation that has swept them to arena-status around the globe. They have appeared alongside acts such as Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Yes.
Recognized by peers and public alike for their advanced musical expertise, the band (Mike Portnoy, drums; John Petrucci, guitar; John Myung, bass; James LaBrie, vocals; Jordan Rudess, keyboards) has long held the ability to combine complex arrangements with unadulterated songwriting skills, the material often underpinned by riffs as heavy as anything in the Metallica repertoire.
"This album's got all of the elements we've become known for," reveals Portnoy. "The focus on musicianship, the skull-crushing riffs, the big progressive epics and the heart-wrenching melodies. We've got one of the strongest and most devoted fan bases in the world, and they should certainly be happy with the new material. By working closely with the label we hope to turn a great many new heads too."
"Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records have led parallel careers on the cutting edge of metal for many years," say A&R men, Derek Oliver & Dante Bonutto, "We're thrilled to be working with a genuine market-leader, and when you add everything the guys bring to the table to the independent spirit and work ethic of the label, the results can only be exciting in the extreme!"
Prior to teaming up with Roadrunner, Dream Theater was signed to a seven-album deal with Warner Music Group worldwide. The deal commenced with the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Images And Words (1992), a Gold-certified US release, and concluded, in equal style, with Octavarium (2005), a Top 40 Billboard outing. In August of last year the band issued Score, a live album/DVD (recorded at Radio City Music Hall in New York), which went straight to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard DVD charts, knocking Pink Floyd from the top!
By the following month, the five were holed up at Avatar Studios in New York, working on the new album with veteran engineer/ mixer Paul Northfield (Rush, Queensryche, Porcupine Tree). As usual, Portnoy and Petrucci chose to co-produce the project, which features seven compositions (one a 25-minute epic), and word on the grapevine is that the Dream Theater/Roadrunner alliance looks all set to kick off with a classic.
Systematic Chaos, Dream Theater's ninth studio release, arrives at a time when the band is casting a longer-than-ever shadow across the rock and metal landscape. Their influence is being acknowledged by an increasing number of contemporary, cutting-edge acts such as Stone Sour, Trivium, Shadows Fall, Opeth as their fan base continues to grow.
Touring plans will be announced shortly. Please visit www.roadrunnerrecords.com or www.dreamtheater.net for up to the minute information.
"This one goes out to the craziest fan base on the face of the planet.
We really screwed the pooch this past month when our initial shipment of "The String Quartet Tribute to Dream Theater" went out with an incorrect package and song list. We apologize to all of you who waited for months and months for the album to arrive, only to be met with a product full of glaring errors.
Your response to the situation has been great, to be fair. We know that sonically we nailed the sucker, but on the manufacturing side of things, we dropped the ball. As such, the next run of product will go out with the list of songs that you actually hear on the record. Plus, anybody who has already purchased the bunk copies can contact us and we will send out the proper artwork. You can drop us a line at info@vitaminrecords.com
As for the incorrect package, well, we'll call it a collector's item and leave it at that.
Thanks for all the kind words we've heard so far and for omitting all the truly harsh things we know we deserve for our foul-up.
- James Curtiss, Project Coordinator, Vitamin Records"
"For over 20 years, Dream Theater has consistently challenged and engaged critics and fans alike with their unique brand
of progressive metal. They've sold millions of records worldwide, released a diverse array of studio albums, live sets
and side projects, and have sold out tours across the globe - and they've done this by catering to no one. Members of both
the mainstream and underground have been quick to dismiss the impact that Dream Theater has on their fans, but the proof
is in the pudding. We challenge you to find a more dedicated fanbase than Dream Theater's.
In the classical, experimental spirit of their best material, The String Quartet Tribute to Dream Theater is a
stripped-down take on the ambitious favorites that have won them fans around the world. Culled from a tracklist selected by legendary
drummer Mike Portnoy, there is something for every DT fan to enjoy on this auditory onslaught. This is one project every
Dream Theater fan needs to add to the voluminous library they've dedicated to the world's most amazing band."
"Hi gang,
Do you live near New York City?
Do you want to have your voice on the new Dream Theater CD?
If so, I'm looking for a group of about 30 or 40 people to do some "chants" for a section of one of the new songs...and I figured it be fun to offer the job to a few lucky fans!
Here's the deal:
At 2pm this Friday January 26th, we will let a group of you into the studio to do some yelling for us...
The place:
Avatar Studios - 441 W. 53rd St (between 9th & 10th Ave)
The time:
We will open the doors around 2pm.
**DO NOT** arrive any earlier than 1pm which is when the line will form....
(fans arriving earlier than 1pm will not be permitted to line up outside)
Depending on the turnout, we cannot guarantee entry to everybody.
It will be based on first come, first serve.
You will be needed for no more than an hour, so you will be able to leave by 3pm.
**DO NOT** bring cameras or recording equipment....any found will be held at the reception desk while the session takes place.
**DO NOT** call the studio for information.
This is a place of business and they are getting annoyed by the constant phone calls coming in about this...
Everything you need to know is already on the first page of this thread!!!
Dream Theater:
"For over 20 years, Dream Theater has consistently challenged and engaged critics and fans alike with their unique brand of progressive metal. They've sold millions of records worldwide, released a diverse array of studio albums, live sets and side projects, and have sold out tours across the globe - and they've done this by catering to no one. Members of both the mainstream and underground have been quick to dismiss the impact that Dream Theater has on their fans, but the proof is in the pudding. We challenge you to find a more dedicated fanbase than Dream Theater's.
