Dream Theater stand as the undisputed leaders of modern progressive metal. Formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung and Mike Portnoy, the band of Berklee-trained musicians combines stunning technical skill with deep emotion and power.

After adopting the name Dream Theater in 1988, they released their debut album When Dream and Day Unite (1989). Global recognition came with Images and Words (1992) and the hit single “Pull Me Under”, blending soaring melodies, intricate riffs and epic compositions that redefined the limits of metal and progressive rock.

Albums such as Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Octavarium cemented their legacy — alongside kindred innovators like Tool and Opeth. Despite the departures of Portnoy and Rudess, Dream Theater continue to evolve and inspire the worldwide death and alternative metal scenes.

On MusikMachine, explore official Dream Theater items — embroidered patches, flags and t-shirts celebrating precision, depth and the spirit of progressive metal 🎶🌀