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Mike Mangini

The Making of Dream Theater’s A View from the Top of the World It certainly does not suck to be Dream Theater. Founded 37 years ago, the band continues to cast a mammoth imprint across the progressive-metal field. Starting back…

By Michael Molenda
Jan 14, 2022

New Releases by Mark Heaney, Dream Theater, Huntertones, John Hubbell, and more

Mark Heaney's new solo album reviewed—including comments from the electro-acoustic rhythmic auteur—plus the latest from Dream Theater and more

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2019

What’s Your Favorite 2000s Metal Drumming Album?

Heavy metal underwent significant change between 2000 and 2010, as the genre continually split into new styles.

Modern Drummer
Mar 27, 2019

Mike Mangini - Living The Dream

By creating layers of complex rhythms that complement Dream Theater’s epic arrangements, “the new guy” is ushering in a bold and exciting era for the band, its fans, and progressive rock music itself. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…

Story by Mike Haid | Photos by Paul La Raia
Mar 19, 2018

Mike Portnoy

Mike Portnoy by David Ciauro It takes a big pair to be one of a kind. Since leaving the most celebrated prog-metal gig in the world with Dream Theater, the drummer has thrown himself into an impressive number of diverse…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2013
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