Having heard it live Yesterday, SoC was so fucking good! It cemented it at the top of their instrumentals for me. How do you think it compares to Dance of Eternity? ImO its miles better

Im an Aussie fan and would love for them to come down under for their 40th Anniversary tour

Is it confirmed that they will? Or still waiting to see?

If you know, you know. And if you don't, I do refuse to elaborate.

She listened to a bit of it and now we're working together to try and piece together what the story is. DO NOT TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS I WANT TO FIND OUT MYSELF

I have already got the Metropolis Book but was wondering about other stuff there is out on the internet

You have to write a piece of a dream theater song but writing how you actually hear it.

I'll start:

KARINA WHERE = Caught in a Web

Wait to give us the answer. Give us time to guess.

I already liked the song the day it was released but I can‘t stop myself from listening to it on a daily basis. What are your thoughts? So many details and parts I love by now. Can‘t wait for the album.

So, I was just listening to Mike Portnoy on the Eddie Trunk Podcast from yesterday, and he casually dropped some news—Dream Theater’s planning to record their show in Paris on November 23rd for an official live album and Blu-ray.

He also hinted that they will most probably do another official recording during the second leg of the tour (the part focused on Parasomnia). I'm assuming Radio City, i.e. Score II.

Anyone else catch this? Thought it was worth sharing.

Edit: Update-- From what I understood the upcoming EU + US tours are the first "phase", and the second “phase” that is more focused on promoting Parasomnia, will take place mid-late 2025. This phase will also get an official recording, but I crossed out my assumption of Radio City i.e. Score II because said show is definitely going to be a "phase 1" show.

I GOT A TICKET FOR THE ISTANBUL CONCERT IM SO HAPPY RNNNN

There is a bunch of live footage from the Octavarium tour included in this instructional dvd. Does anybody know what shows the footage is taken from?

For me, just plain butter on toast is the way to go, but curious if people like to be more progressive with their toast toppings?

When i think about it, this is a very small band. So if you see this listen to their newest album and their new singles and comeback.

Hope they can get more recognition. :)

....And I honestly don't get why people rave over these two "prog" bands. I started listening to them after getting them recommended for being similar to DT. They are not.

First few listenings of Periphery, they're literally an emo/metalcore band with obnoxious screaming. Imagine if Silverstein or As I Lay Dying tried to be a prog band. The riffs have so many notes and signatures yet is just directionless, boring drivel. Djent or whatever zoomers call it, sucks.

Animals as Leaders, another boring instrumental wankery band with zero value. One song, you've heard them all.

Next!

If seems like he's always improvising the vocal melodies live because he wants to sing in a more comfortable register. They should just sit down and rewrite these lines so James knows what to sing night in and night out instead of improvising every night.

Does anybody think that Radio City Hall show will be a special show like score, or will it be the same as all other shows?

Hello guys. Somebody here is selling a Air Norton JP modded pickup, the one with the hex pole pieces. Does anybody know what are tonal differences about the OG version and the JP One? Could not find anything reliable

• In the Arms of Morpheus -> JP
• Night Terror -> JP
• A Broken Man -> MP
• Dead Asleep -> JP
• Midnight Messiah -> JP
• Are We Dreaming? -> JLB
• Bend the Clock -> JM or might be an instrumental
• The Shadow Man Incident -> JP

You can listen to it here:

https://whyp.it/tracks/221179/mix-3m59s-audio-joinercom?token=Z2jxP

v2 extension part only: https://suno.com/song/db383831-76c7-4fdc-b152-160c81d18f91

I've used my own cover as a base, and to my surprise the ai actually matched my tone well and went above and beyond in creating something very much inspired by an extended fall into light version
let me know what you think. I have other versions as well that can sound better with a more refined prompt

anyone wanna tab this?! Lol

I really like how all three characters from the past(Julian, Victoria and Edward) had their own flaws or mistakes. Julian-obviously, drugs, gambling, maybe even alcohol addiction and his wayward nature(as sang in Beyond this life). So Julian was likely unwilling to change or straight up just gave up and wallowed in his vices. He could've also likely been selfish

Edward-Now we don't really have much of a look on Edward, as he didn't really said-sang much about himself in the album. But he's most likely egoistical, manipulating and likely selfish. I think, that Edward is cold and calculating, and he won't stop until he gets what he wants. Also as a senator, he's likely got an affair with mobsters, and he could've paid them to hunt down Julian and Victoria. I think, that when Edward sets his mind on something, nothing can stop him. And not to mention that he really couldn't get enough and killing Victoria once didn't satisfy him. No. Bro waits for nearly 71 years, only to kill Nicholas, because he was reincarnated Victoria.

Victoria-Now, Victoria's presented as the kind, sweet, selfeless and overall good person. Which, I agree with. Good people can make mistakes, but Victoria just straight up fucked the hell up big time. Now, I imagine Victoria as a pasive person. She wants to avoid arguments and always tries to comply to everyone. I think, that Victoria didn't have the will or courage to knock some sense into Julian and make him give up on his vices and how much it was affecting their relationship. Instead, she left him, (which must've resulted in more drinking, gambling and drug usage in Julian) and turns to Julian's own brother Edward. Now, I understand that she was looking for comfort and understanding in Edward, which Edward likely gave her. And I also understand that strong emotions likely result in acting on impulses and without much thinking... But fucking?

In the end, I think that all three of them acted without much thinking and simply because they were too overwhelmed with their emotions. All three made selfish decisions and Victoria's and Julian's deaths were everyone's fault.

I really like how each character has their flaws and bad decisions made. I can't wait for the SFAM novel, to understand all the characters and their flaws better.

It’s not as majestic as it should be. It sounds like the conductor is asleep and the orchestra are tired. Couldn’t DT find a more energetic orchestra?