Each chapter of life prepares us for the next. As seasons come and go in cycles, we gain invaluable experience, beginning anew from a place of wisdom.
It’s as if we get to start over with all of the knowledge that we wish we had the first time around…
In one respect, Dream Theater have returned to their roots as James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], and Jordan Rudess [keyboards] once again unite with Mike Portnoy [drums] during the fortieth anniversary of their formation. At the same time, these five old friends enter a bold new era fueled by some of the most focused, formidable, and fiery music of their career. In essence, they’re celebrating how far they’ve come by forging ahead together once more. They’re also harnessing the memories of the past and the promise of the future in order to make the most of the present.
Ultimately, the GRAMMY® Award-winning group’s sixteenth full-length album, Parasomnia [Inside Out Music/Sony Music], represents both where they came from and where they’re going as not only bandmates, but as brothers.
“When you listen to this, I hope you’re able to hear, the excitement, the camaraderie, and feeling of being reunited as brothers,” affirms Petrucci. “All of that is reflected in the music. It’s very driven and purposeful. I hope it sounds like the Dream Theater you remember and recall when Mike was in the band, but maybe even a little more elevated.”