Prog Fetish

An upcoming book on Dream Theater, “Lifting Shadows”, will contain some shocking bombshells, such as that the prog-metal masters came close to axing singer James LaBrie back in 2002. “Towards the end of the ‘Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence’ tour, several of us were really starting to question our future with James,” admits drummer Mike [...]

Blabbermouth has posted a 2-part video interview with Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy, recorded prior to the band’s November 4, 2007 concert in Durango. Part One is provided below:
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Yamaha Audio Systems has announced that the first live use of the new DSP5D expander for the Yamaha PM5D console is taking place on Dream Theater’s tour. The Yamaha DSP5D is a stand-alone unit that expands the capabilities of the Yamaha PM5D digital console to 96 mono plus 16 stereo input channels.
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Dream Theater has confirmed the following dates in Australia for January/February:
Jan. 25 - Perth, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 27 - Adelaide, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 29 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Jan. 30 - Sydney, Australia - The Horden
Feb. 01 - Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage
Also… their video for “Constant Motion” is now on YouTube.

Press Release
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 [...]

As you already know, Dream Theater has launched a series of eBay charity auctions in conjunction with Camp Good Days. 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 next item to enter the auction is drummer Mike Portnoy’s “Iron [...]

The Roadrunner Records website has posted new videos from “behind the scenes” of Dream Theater’s Systematic Chaos tour. The video clips are:

Before the Cleveland Show
In Chicago
After the Cleveland Show
Dream Theater Truck Tour
Hello Cleveland
Kevin on Guitar
Jordan Warms Up
Stu on the Monitor