Dream Theater

Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci is featured on the cover of the February 2012 issue of Guitar Player magazine. The lengthy feature includes an extended interview with Petrucci about technique, the band's new album A Dramatic Turn of Events, production, and much more.

Trivium & Dream Theater guitarists conclude their discussion.

At their worst, cover songs are lazy album filler. At their best, they can eclipse even the best original material.

Last year, when Trivium and Dream Theater toured North America together, we sat Matt Heafy and John Petrucci down in our New York offices for an extended conversation about guitar technique, playing style, and much more. We showed you the first part yesterday, and now here's Part 2. Trivium are on the road in the US and Canada again right now, supporting their latest album, In Waves; stop by our tour page to find a show near you.

Last year, when Trivium toured North America with Dream Theater, we sat Matt Heafy down with John Petrucci for an extended conversation about guitar - playing technique, exercises, and much more - which we're presenting now, in four segments. Here's the first one: Trivium are on tour in North America again right now, with In Flames, Veil of Maya and Kyng; click here to find a show near you! To get your copy of their latest album, In Waves, stop by our webstore!.