A Dramatic Turn of Events

Dream Theater - recently voted one of the top 10 Prog Rock bands of all time by RollingStone.com readers - return with 'A Dramatic Turn of Events'. The band is armed with one of the most powerful efforts of their storied, iconic career. The album marks the recorded debut of new drummer Mike Mangini, who replaces departed drummer and founding member, Mike Portnoy.

Dream Theater are undoubtedly the most successful progressive metal band in the world today. With over 10 million sales of CDs and DVDs worldwide and a career spanning more than 25 years Dream Theater have not only survived, they have thrived. Outlasting trends and drawing in fans from all walks of life, Dream Theater appeal to anyone with an interest in listening to musicians of the highest calibre creating art with musical instruments.

"I'm incredibly psyched with the way this album came out and can't wait to share it with everybody," guitarist John Petrucci, who also serves as the producer for A Dramatic Turn of Events, said.

"We have poured our hearts and minds into the creation of this album," keyboardist Jordan Rudess offered. "All the life changing events that surrounded us before, as well as during the whole process, fueled our desire to dig deep within ourselves and create the best music we possibly could."

Vocalist James LaBrie said, "In the grand scheme of Dream Theater's career, the last several months have been such an incredibly positive, fulfilling and rewarding experience. The new songs and sound has never been so spirited or rejuvenating. I cannot wait for every one of our fans to sink their audio senses into this batch of tunes."