Dream Theater, originally known as Majesty, is a progressive metal band hailing from Boston, USA. The band is renowned for intricate musical compositions, blending progressive rock and metal with virtuosic instrumentals. Founded in 1985 by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music, the band has undergone several lineup changes but remains central to the progressive metal genre.
The band's debut album, 'When Dream and Day Unite,' was released in 1989, but it was their second album, 'Images and Words' (1992), that garnered critical acclaim with the hit single 'Pull Me Under.' Over the years, they have released many notable albums, including 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory' and 'A Dramatic Turn of Events.' Dream Theater is also known for their live performances, with albums such as 'Live Scenes from New York' capturing their on-stage prowess.
