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Dream Theater

Musical Group

American progressive metal band formed in 1985, known for virtuosic musicianship and landmark albums such as Images And Words and Metropolis Pt. 2.

Formed in 1985 (originally as Majesty). Core early members include John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass) and drummer Mike Portnoy; vocalist James LaBrie joined for Images And Words (1992). Portnoy left in 2010 and was replaced by Mike Mangini; Portnoy returned to the band in 2023.

The DeBaser reviews collect decades of reactions to Dream Theater’s career. Reviewers repeatedly praise technical skill and classic albums (Images And Words, Metropolis Pt. 2, Six Degrees) while often criticizing later directions and perceived excess. The Mike Portnoy departure (and subsequent Mangini era) is a recurring topic; the band’s return to heavier or more melodic approaches divides opinion. Live releases and concept records attract particular attention.

For:Fans of progressive metal, musicians, critics, and curious listeners seeking thorough, opinionated album reviews

 O God of Progressive Metal, give me the strength to properly celebrate this immortal, powerful, heartbreaking, rocky, emotional, deeply suffered MASTERPIECE.

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 Dream Theater is either loved or hated, there are no middle grounds, almost like Juventus.

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 The void. The nothingness.

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