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Dream Theater – Parasomnia (Album Review)

Dream Theater – Parasomnia Released: February 7th, 2025LineupJames LaBrie // VocalsJohn Myung // BassMike Portnoy // DrumsJohn Petrucci // GuitarsJordan Rudess // KeysOnline:FacebookInstagramWebsiteA decade and a half ago, Dream Theater shocked the progressive music world when they announced that stalwart co-founding member and drummer extraordinaire Mike Portnoy would be leaving the group. A new skinsman, another Mike (Mangini this time), was quickly recruited and on the band went, seemingly losing little to no momentum despite the departure of such a key member. They went on to write, record and release another five studio albums and tour the world many times over the next ten years or so, while Portnoy also remained extraordinarily active and high-profile.Fast forward to late 2023, the band shocked the prog world again when they announced Mike P would be rejoining.Without delving too far into the Portnoy vs Mangini shitfight too much, it must be said that both drummers are stunning players (you can’t be in DT and not be a world-class instrumentalist), and that both brought something unique, something all their own, to the table as they bashed the skins for the greatest prog metal band ever. Mangini brought a rock-solid steadiness that they never had [...]