Tag Archives: prog metal

Dream Theater to share experience of choosing a new drummer

April 18, 2011 | princep | 0

Dream Theater would like to share the intense process that went into choosing a new drummer. And ask: who is the best fit behind the kit? ►

The Shadow Theory exceeds the vision of its leader

March 14, 2011 | princep | 0

Devon Graves, prog’s second-most-famous flute player, returns with a ’supergroup’ and a ghost story ►

10 Albums that changed Jordan Rudess’ life

February 2, 2011 | princep | 0

Keyboardist Jordan Rudess has been a full-time member of prog gods Dream Theater since 1999. Here are the albums that influenced him. ►

Typical Pain of Salvation does represent a true spirit

January 14, 2011 | princep | 0

“Road Salt One” is not an easy listen, as jarring chaos still ensues. ►

Delain enlighten female-fronted symphonic metal movement

January 4, 2011 | princep | 2

Delain add some light to the female-fronted symphonic-metal movement that may have lost some of its luster in the wake of so many copycat bands. ►

Mike Portnoy exits Dream Theater

September 9, 2010 | Michael Popke | 3

Mike Portnoy, the drummer who founded Dream Theater and saw it through a quarter-century of ups and downs, is leaving his own band. So what happens now? ►

A progressive drum and bugle corps?

July 29, 2010 | Michael Popke | 1

The current repertoire of Teal Sound, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based drum and bugle corps, is titled “In the Presence of Enemies” — named after a Dream Theater cut and featuring the music of Dream Theater, Jordan Rudess, Coheed and Cambria. ►

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy talks about sharing the road

July 2, 2010 | princep | 14

After a successful worldwide “Progressive Nation” headlining tour, Dream Theater are finishing up the year with an opening slot on Iron Maiden’s Final Frontier tour ►

Rockin’ the boat

June 10, 2010 | Michael Popke | 0

Progressive-metal bands take to the high seas on themed cruises, a la the famed Jam Cruise. Now, how about a pure prog cruise? ►