Last week Backstage360 was fortunate enough to witness Dream Theater perform its newest album “THE ASTONISHING” in its entirety. To say that this incredible band is a favorite of mine would be an understatement. This incredible new album was performed to its absolute perfection in its entirety. Because of the fact that it’s a double album there was a considerable break between Acts 1 and 2 giving everyone a chance to stretch their legs and refresh their drinks. It also gave me a chance to walk around and speak to concert goers to see what they thought so far and wasn’t surprised to hear that they loved it.

This band has been creating Progressive Rock albums for a long time and, “THE ASTONISHING” is no different. Since their early days as students at the prestigious Berklee College of Music their focus has been to push the envelope as far as they could. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that this most recent album “THE ASTONISHING” is their most ambitious endeavor yet.

ACT I                                                                ACT II

1 – Descent of the NOMACS                              1 – 2285 Entr’acte

2 – Dystopian Overture                                       2 – Moment of Betrayal

3 – The Gift of Music                                          3 – Heaven’s Cove

4 – The Answer                                                  4 – Begin Again

5 – A Better Life                                                 5 – The Path That Divides

6 – Lord Nafaryus                                              6 – Machine Chatter

7 – A Savior in the Square                                  7 – The Walking Shadow

8 – When Your Time Has Come                           8 – My Last Farewell

9 – Act of Faythe                                               9 – Losing Faythe

10 – Three Days                                                 10 – Whispers on the Wind

11 – The Hovering Sojourn                                  11 – Hymn of a Thousand Voices

12 – Brother, Can You Hear Me?                         12 – Our New World

13 – A Life Left Behind                                       13 – Power Down

14 – Ravenskill                                                  14 – Astonishing

15 – Chosen

16 – A Tempting Offer

17 – Digital Discord

18 – The X Aspect

19 – A New Beginning

20 – The Road to Revolution

This iconic band consists of John Petrucci, (Guitar / Vocals) James LaBrie, (Lead Vocalist) Mike Mangini, (Drums) Jordon Rudess (Keyboards) and John Myung. (Bass Guitar)

You can catch them out on tour now and I can say that if you’re a fan of Prog-Rock and Dream Theater’s, this is a must see for diehards and new fans alike.

Follow the bands Tour Dates, Discography, Album Reviews and more on the Official Site of Dream Theater:  http://www.dreamtheater.net/

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