Dream Theater will perform on 21 July in the German Winterbach (Winterbach) 11 Winterbach Zeltspektakel

During his more than 30-year history, Dream Theater has become one of the most respected and recognized progressive groups: it had twice been nominated for Grammy awards, sold over 15 million records and has acquired a loyal fan base, which counts several generations of listeners.

Their popularity cannot be explained simply by the gift of composition and virtuosity: between James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), John Mayang (bass), Jordan Rodessa (keyboards) and Mike Mangini (drums) there is chemistry, thanks to which on stage with Dream Theater and not like anyone else. The same can be said about their albums: album, 1992 Images & Words was in the list of “100 best metal albums of all time” magazine RollingStones, the album MetropolisPt. 2: ScenesfromaMemory was ranked 15th among the top concept albums of all time ClassicRock, and the subsequent album Black Clouds & Silver Linings, A Dramatic Turnof Events and DreamTheater has consistently been at the top of the Billboard Top 200.

In 2019, the group returns with a new album Distance Over Time, recorded over 4 months in a remote from large cities, the village of Monticello, new York. It will be released on February 22. “We recorded a lot of records together, but before we got together in the Studio only for work – musicians either came from the house, or stayed in a hotel, says John Petrucci, this time it was different, we had no obstacles in order to spend 12-14 hours at work and relax together in between... We did everything together, we jammed, ate, drank Bourbon and just relax – thanks to this music has found a “raw” energy”... they All thought it's time to go back to my roots and make it more natural for us entry, we focused on our “heavy” and “promoveu” side, and the surrounding atmosphere allowed us to get a special pleasure from playing”.

Petrucci hopes that the new Dream Theater songs will give fans the same feeling of unity, brotherhood, co-creation, which was the musicians while working on them. “There's something magical. When I listen to the new album, I can certainly remember every minute of this footage: where am I in this moment was that inspired us about what was behind each song. As a producer, I tried to record the best Dream Theater album in the history of music that completely enveloped the audience. I wanted this entry convey the passion and pleasure we have received during the work on it... I think we did it, and I hope that other people agree with me”.

21 Jul fans of prog-rock are in for a real feast of sophisticated melody, filigree technique and indomitable energy, thanks to which Dream Theater to surprise and delight their fans for decades!

Organizer: Kulturinitiative Rock e.V.