Dream Theater

Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess posted this video recently, demonstrating the capabilities of his iPhone/iPad app, Geo Synthesizer. Check it out: You can get Geo Synthesizer on iTunes now..

Infectious Magazine recorded a video interview with Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess backstage at their Boston show on October 10. You can check that out below. In the clip, Rudess talks about the loyalty of their fans, and expresses admiration for new drummer Mike Mangini, both as a drummer in the studio and also as a guy who's fun to hang out with on tour.

In addition to the exhaustive look they took at Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci's guitars and gear, Premier-Guitar.com also made the time, while they were backstage at the group's Rosemont, IL show, to go through bassist John Myung's equipment with his tech. At only a little over seven minutes, this isn't as amazingly in-depth as the Petrucci clip, but it's still an extremely informative virtual tour for any bassist. Check it out below! .

Premier-Guitar.com sent a video crew to the Dream Theater show in Rosemont, IL to go through guitarist John Petrucci's rig, including all the guitars he plays onstage, the amps, and everything else. It's an exhaustive explanation that's pretty much for serious gearheads only - but if you're a Dream Theater fan, the odds are pretty good that you're also a serious gearhead, so enjoy all 17 minutes of tech talk! .

Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess was filmed by Keyboard magazine on October 17, when the band played Washington, DC, and you can see the footage below. He takes you through his full live rig, including the Korg synth, the iPad, the 360 degree rotating keyboard stand (with pedals attached to its base), and much, much more. Check it out! Dream Theater's tour in support of their latest album, A Dramatic Turn of Events, continues to roll across America; visit our tour page to find a show near you!.

The above image is just one of a string of killer shots by Allen Ross Thomas, taken at Dream Theater's October 19 show in Atlanta. Head over to soundspike.com to check out the full set.

Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini was interviewed by Artisan News Service; the video can be seen below. In the clip, Mangini talks about his feeling of comfort within the band, and much more.

Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie was interviewed by the Canadian site ExploreMusic when the band played Toronto. In the video below, he's asked about various Canadian issues, such as if he voted in that day's elections (he didn't), his support for the Toronto Maple Leafs, his feelings at playing Massey Hall, a legendary Toronto venue.

It should come as no surprise to anyone that Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini plays a big kit. But when the guys from MetalSucks.net asked him to break it down for them, in an installment of their popular "Rigged" column, even they weren't expecting it to require multiple posts to encompass everything he hits or steps on during the course of a Dream Theater show or recording session. Here's a link to Part 1, where he discusses everything pedal-operated (bass drums and hi-hats) and his snare drums (yes, there are a few). Here's a link to Part 2, where he takes you through his cymbals and toms. And finally, here's a link to Part 3, which deals with electronics and other trickery. At the end of this epic journey, Mangini sums it all up by saying, "Drums are fun.

Dream Theater played a sold-out show at New York's Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, October 12, and naturally, we were there to capture some astonishing photos of their performance and their mind-blowing stage set. Check them all out at this link! Dream Theater's tour in support of their latest album, A Dramatic Turn of Events, continues to roll across North America, with Trivium opening up.