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'On the Backs of Angels,' a brand new song from progressive rock behemoths Dream Theater, hit the internet. The track is the first time anyone has heard any new music from the group since founding member Mike Portnoy left their ranks. 'On the Backs of Angels' features Mike Mangini, the recently recruited drummer replaced Portnoy after a lengthy audition process that was filmed for a documentary t

SampleWiz, the new sampling app for iOS devices developed by Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess and chief programmer Kevin Chartier, was released over the weekend via iTunes. Sample Wiz is the follow-up to the pair's top-selling synth-app, MorphWiz, which won first place in the category of Best Music Creation App in the 2010 Billboard Music App Awards, Best Musical App in the Best App Ever A

Adrenaline Mob, the drool-inducing progressive supergroup featuring Mike Portnoy (formerly of Dream Theater), Russell Allen (of Symphony X), Mike Orlando, Paul DiLeo, and Rich Ward, are gearing up for their intimate live debut on Friday, June 24th at New York City's Hiro Ballroom...

After recently confirming the addition of veteran drummer Mke Mangini to their lineup, Dream Theater have just announced 'A Dramatic Turn of Events' as the title of their new album. The much-anticipated record, which marks Mangini's recorded debut, will be released via Roadrunner Records on September 13th...

Mike Portnoy's exit from Dream Theater may have happened almost a year ago, but the timekeeper has been working non-stop to remain as vital, productive, and relevant as ever. Portnoy's newest release is a Beatles tribute album called 'Yellow Matter Custard – One More Night in New York City.' 'Y...

Legendary Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess recently spoke to Noisecreep from a recording studio in Long Island, New York, where the band is wrapping up work on their latest release. "We are very close to being finished, and it sounds amazing," he said...

Recording session ace Mike Mangini has officially been named the new drummer of Dream Theater. The Boston based musician is known for his work in Extreme, Annihilator, and Steve Vai's band. The announcement was made in the latest episode of 'The Spirit Carries On,' a video series launched by Dream Theater that documented their drummer audition process...

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has resurfaced with not one, not two, but several new projects. Among numerous other commitments, he is currently working on a new band with Symphony X's Russell Allen on vocals, Mike Orlando on guitar, and Paul DiLeo on bass...

When a band cites King Crimson's hallmark prog-rock album 'In the Court of the Crimson King' as one of their prime influences, they better have the musical chops to back it up. Fortunately for Beardfish, they have the skills to pay the bills...

Ex-Dream Theater drummer and former Avenged Sevenfold fill-in Mike Portnoy is working on the debut album of a new project between Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen and guitarist Mike Orlando, reports Blabbermouth. "Slammin'" was how Portnoy described the material...