Metalsucks — I didn’t see this coming, but I can’t say I’m that surprised: Mike Portnoy is suing Dream Theater. The summons was sent all the way back on April 19th so I’m shocked it’s taken this long to find its way online, but here it is in all its glo... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Mike Portnoy has launched a lawsuit against his former Dream Theater bandmates accusing them of wrongfully excluding him from the line-up The drummer who helped form the band in 1985 left last year 10 after he asked the other four members if..... more info

Metalsucks — When I contacted Dream Theater’s press folks for a Rigged interview with new drummer Mike Mangini about his new kit, I didn’t realize I’d end up publishing a book. But that’s the kind of dude Mangini is; incredibly passionate, earnest, easy-g... more info

Metalsucks — Discussing Dream Theater’s new album, A Dramatic Turn of Events, last week, Vince wrote that the release “sounds just like Dream Theater,” even without longtime drummer Mike Portnoy. And Vince is a way, way, WAY bigger Dream Theater fan than I ... more info

Metal Injection — It’s been almost impossible to avoid hearing about Dream Theater this past year if you’ve been exposed to metal in any way. The news of founding member and drummer Mike Portnoy’s departure from the band was one of the bigger pieces of news for ... more info

Metalsucks — Damn. After a few slow weeks of new releases, we have a ton of new stuff coming out this week, including new stuff from Anthrax, Dream Theater, Wolves in the Throne Room, Haste the Day, Vader, Primus and my personal favorite, Elks, plus many more. We... more info

The Music Fix — Dominic Hemy assesses the prog master post-Portnoy. more info

Metal Injection — The weekend is almost upon us, and what better way to kick it off then with a bunch of new tunes. So I'll save the small talk, let's get to the music: Here is the official studio recording of the new Megadeth single, Public Enemy #1. I am i... more info

Altsounds — In the wake of their triumphant headline slot at this year's High Voltage Festival, progressive rock overlords, *DREAM THEATER* have announced their 'A Dramatic Tour Of Events' UK tour for early 2012. Guitarist John Petrucci is looking forward t... more info

Metalsucks — I’ve been ragging on Dream Theater a good bit lately, but it comes from a place of love; nowhere in the metalsphere will you find a bigger DT fanboy than me. Naturally I’m quite excited that no longer do we have to listen to short snippets of new... more info