<body><div>Dream Theater Unveils ‘Parasomnia’: First Album with Mike Portnoy in 16 Years Set for February ReleaseHey there, Dream Theater fans! Exciting news has just dropped from the prog metal giants. They’ve shared their first new music since drummer Mike Portnoy rejoined the band last year. The band has released a video for their brand new single, the nearly ten-minute epic “Night Terror.”But that’s not all. Dream Theater has also announced their sixteenth studio album, “Parasomnia,” set to be released through InsideOut Music on February 7. This album marks a significant milestone as it reunites the iconic lineup of vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and Mike Portnoy for the first time since 2009’s “Black Clouds &amp; Silver Linings.”“We’ve been working on it since February and it’s coming along,” Petrucci revealed to Prog. “I’m just so excited about it. It really has been awesome. I feel so great about the material and it has just been fun, it really has. I mean Mike and I have done things together before this. We’ve already connected musically and we even toured together for my solo album. So that’s already there.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=05qF0W_0w223eRx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=05qF0W_0w223eRx00" width="1000" height="563" ></figure>“But you know, with him just coming back into the band, it has been great. It’s like we haven’t missed a beat and it really feels like we’re 18 again. The flow was really, really smooth. There’s definitely an undeniable, creative chemistry there. You meet certain people in your life and you connect on an artistic level, and it just flows. We have been working in our own studio and our space has expanded. We have just built a new live room and control room, which is just beautiful.”“Parasomnia” promises to be a thrilling journey for fans, featuring eight tracks that span a total of 71 minutes of brand new music. Among these tracks is the near 20-minute epic “The Shadow Man Incident,” which is sure to be an epic, standout piece.The album was produced by John Petrucci, engineered by James ‘Jimmy T’ Meslin, and mixed by the renowned Andy Sneap. Adding to the visual appeal, Hugh Syme returns to lend his creative vision to the cover art, which you can check out below.For the collectors out there, “Parasomnia” will be available in several special editions. The limited edition deluxe box-set includes a deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook featuring the full album, instrumentals, Dolby Atmos &amp; 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Mark Gittins, high-resolution stereo mixes, animated visualizers for each song created by Wayne Joyner, and a 68-page booklet. It also comes with a gatefold 180g dark green 2LP with alternative cover artwork, a Majesty-logo dream catcher keyring, a sleeping mask, a Dream journal, a 60x60cm poster, and a hand-numbered, foil-stamped certificate of authenticity. This edition is limited to 3500 copies worldwide.<h2>Dream Theater: Parasomnia Track Listing:</h2>1) In The Arms Of Morpheus (5:22)2) Night Terror (9:55)3) A Broken Man (8:30)4) Dead Asleep (11:06)5) Midnight Messiah (7:58)6) Are We Dreaming? (1:28)7) Bend The Clock (7:24)8) The Shadow Man Incident (19:32)<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0REFTf_0w223eRx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0REFTf_0w223eRx00" width="1000" height="547" ></figure>Additionally, there will be a limited edition deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook, a gatefold 180g 2LP with a 12-page LP booklet, a special edition CD Digipak, and a digital album that includes Dolby Atmos mixes by Mark Gittins.With “Parasomnia,” Dream Theater is set to deliver another masterpiece that blends their signature complex compositions with powerful performances. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, this album is shaping up to be a must-listen.Dream Theater, formed in 1985 by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy, is a progressive metal band celebrated for their intricate compositions and technical mastery. Originally named Majesty, they adopted the name Dream Theater following a trademark issue. Known for influential albums like “Images and Words” and “Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory,” Dream Theater has sold over 12 million records worldwide, earning a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. This new chapter with “Parasomnia” is set to solidify their legacy in the prog metal world.Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to dive into the world of Dream Theater once again. February 7 can’t come soon enough!<div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2IPT60hvGw4?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1TvDH9_0w223eRx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1TvDH9_0w223eRx00" width="599" height="598" ></figure></div></body>

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DREAM THEATER Stuns Fans with Epic New Track ‘Night Terror’ Following Mike Portnoy’s Triumphant Return

Dream Theater Unveils ‘Parasomnia’: First Album with Mike Portnoy in 16 Years Set for February Release. Hey there, Dream Theater fans! Exciting news has just dropped from the prog metal giants. They’ve shared their first new music since drummer Mike Portnoy rejoined the band last year. The band has released a video for their brand new single, the nearly ten-minute epic “Night Terror.”

DREAM THEATER Stuns Fans with Epic New Track ‘Night Terror’ Following Mike Portnoy’s Triumphant Return

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