Dream Theater

There's still a lot of the year left, but here's what five of UCR's writers have liked so far.

John Petrucci tells UCR about the experience of making their newest album.

Progressive metal outfit's classic lineup reunites for first time in 16 years.

They admit they need to get it right despite the emotion of performing with Mike Portnoy for the first time in 14 years.

They'll begin working on their first album with the co-founding drummer since 2009's 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings.'

'He left us with some of the most beautiful music this planet has ever heard,' said Rudess.

Feast your eyes and ears.

Mike Mangini of Dream Theater appeared on the show Time Warp, which focuses on super slo-mo videos. It's incredible to see what happens to a drumhead and a cymbal at those speeds!