Before we even begin, I should probably state that I went into this gig being completely unaware of Dream Theater's music. I'd heard bits and pieces but I'd never listened to one of their albums in full. Whether this is due to lack of time or my general disinterest with songs that go on for … Continue reading Dream Theater – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (20th April 2017)
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Dream Theater are currently gearing up to bring their 25th Anniversary of Images and Words tour to the UK across the next couple of weeks. Prior to them heading out, I had the opportunity to chat with the one and only James Labrie, amongst other things, about the tour and also solo albums. Read on … Continue reading Interview: James Labrie of Dream Theater
Woah. Dream Theater were one of the first - if not the first - bands I ever interviewed. Specifically then-drummer Mike Portnoy after their gig at Bradford Queens Hall on the original tour for this album. Sadly, the recording is lost in the halls of time, but I still can't believe it's been 25 years! … Continue reading Dream Theater release “Images & Words” 25th anniversary UK live dates
Another bumper crop of recent releases to get you going for the weekend. As ever, if you like 'em then check the bands out and give them some lurrrve (i.e. money). Dream Theater – "Our New World" The kings of prog metal made a comeback with The Astonishing in January. Here's one of the 34 tunes from … Continue reading Saturday Video Roundup (Dream Theater, 30,000 Monkies, Ragestorm, JD Allan)