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News : Dream Theater Announce Special, Two-Night Australian Tour This October

By on August 12, 2014
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It’s been 5 years since they last graced our shores but now Boston-based, modern post-prog kings, Dream Theater, are marking their return down under this October for a short, two-night tour labelled ‘An Evening with Dream Theater’ as a part of their ‘Along for the Ride’ tour. Thanks to the folks at Tombowler and Metropolis Touring, Dream Theater will be conducting “two exclusive, intimate performances” in both Melbourne and Sydney only.

If there is one name that is synonymous with modern Post Progressive Metal, it would undeniably be Dream Theater.

The supreme lords of the genre own their style, best described as mixing the progressive tendencies of bands such asPink Floyd, Rush and Yes with the metal edge of Metallica and Iron Maiden. With a career spanning close to 30 years, Dream Theater have recorded over 10 million album sales around the world to a fanatical diehard fanbase.

Expressive, extraordinary and genre-defining, Dream Theater’s music is as timeless as their dozen-album strong discography would suggest, while their latest album, the self-titled Dream Theater sees the band ever advancing toward new horizons.  This latest record is the first featuring the full integration into the band of new drummer Mike Mangini, making their current lineup something to behold.

“Whenever a band of the magnitude of Dream Theater comes to town, the excitement is palpable. Tonight was no different, and the Palais was packed with fans itching to share in an experience that only takes place once every few years” – FasterLouder

Dream Theater’s proficiency and technical wizardry is at full flight with the near three hour ‘An Evening With Dream Theatre’ performance loaded with nothing but the best from Dream Theater! The tour has been nominated for a ‘best live event’ award at this year’s Progressive Music Awards, demonstrating it is certainly one of the finest Prog shows currently touring the world.

Dream Theater’s most recent effort was last year’s self-titled album which received wide, positive exposure across the board and gave the band their second Grammy nomination.

With exclusive pre-sale tickets going up for sale next Monday 18 August at 9:00am at this link here. Ensure you don’t miss out on what is guaranteed to be a marvellous evening!

An Evening With Dream Theater – Australian Tour 2014
Wednesday October 29 – The Palais, Melbourne
Thursday October 30 – The Big Top, Sydney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cf1CF6Avvc

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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.