Frank sits down with Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci of Dream Theater for an exclusive interview discussing their reunion, the creation of their new album Parasomnia, the first thing they played together after 13 years apart, their fan's opinions on what they do, their favorite songs in their 40 year career, feelings on heavy metal today and so much more!
00:00 – Feelings on their reunion
02:02 – Discussing what was happening in the band for Potnoy to return
04:26 – The first thing they played in the studio together after 13 years apart
06:07 – On taking fan's opinions into account when writing
09:00 – What they learned after 40 years of Dream Theater
12:08 – The current working relationship in the band
14:28 – Their current favorite Dream Theater songs in the 40 year discography
18:08 – Their feelings on the state of heavy metal today and prog
Pick up Parasomnia right here, due out February 7! You can also catch Dream Theater at one of their very many 40th anniversary world tour dates below. Tickets are available here.
2/7 Philadelphia, PA The Met
2/8 Raleigh, NC Martin Marietta Center
2/10 Nashville, TN Opry House
2/11 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
2/12 Biloxi, MI Hard Rock Café
2/14 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
2/15 Dallas, TX Texas Trust CU
2/16 San Antonio, TX Majestic
2/18 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Center
2/19 Highland, CA Yaamava Theater
2/21 Las Vegas, NV The Chelsea
2/22 Los Angeles, CA YouTube Theater
2/24 San Jose, CA San Jose Civic
2/25 Sacramento, CA Safe Credit Union Performing
2/27 Seattle, WA Moore Theater
2/28 Portland, OR Keller Auditorium
3/2 Reno, NV Grand Sierra
3/4 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center
3/6 Denver, CO Mission Ballroom
3/8 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
3/9 Cleveland, OH MGM Northfield Park
3/11 Toronto, ON Coca-Cola Coliseum
3/12 Montreal, QC Place des Arts
3/14 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theater
3/15 Boston. MA Boch Center
3/17 Rochester, NY Kodak
3/18 Wheeling, WV Capitol Theater
3/19 Cincinnati, OH Brady Music Center
3/21 Washington, DC The Anthem
3/22 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
