November 26, 2007 – 4:48 am
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 Portnoy. An “ultimatum” was issued (you’ll have to read the book to find out the full details).
The book is authored by Rich Wilson, a UK based rock journalist who has contributed articles to Classic Rock, Record Collector and Metal Hammer over the last decade. He spent over three years researching and writing this definitive book on Dream Theater’s history. For more information on “Lifting Shadows”, visit this website.
November 26, 2007 – 1:41 am
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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November 16, 2007 – 10:40 am
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.
Read the full story at ProSoundWeb.com
November 13, 2007 – 5:17 am
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.
November 9, 2007 – 9:03 am
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 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.”
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October 18, 2007 – 12:26 pm
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 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. For bidding and more information, please visit the Dream Theater Charity Auction Site.
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October 5, 2007 – 7:40 am
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