Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Frank sits down with Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci of Dream Theater for an exclusive interview discussing their reunion, the creation of their new album Parasomnia, the first thing they played together after 13 years apart, their fan’s opinions on what they do, their favorite songs in their 40 year career, feelings on heavy metal today and so much more!

00:00 - Feelings on their reunion
02:02 - Discussing what was happening in the band for Portnoy to return
04:26 - The first thing they played in the studio together after 13 years apart
06:07 - On taking fan’s opinions into account when writing
09:00 - What they learned after 40 years of Dream Theater
12:08 - The current working relationship in the band
14:28 - Their current favorite DT songs in the 40 year discography
18:08 - Their feelings on the state of heavy metal today and prog

Pick up Parasomnia out February 7th!
https://dreamtheater.store/
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