August 15, 2005
Mike to play with Rush Tribute Band

From Blabbermouth:

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will perform with CYGNUS & THE SEA MONSTERS (a tribute to RUSH — featuring RACER X/ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert, ex-CYNIC bassist Sean Malone and WATCHTWOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS singer Jason McMaster) at a special drumming event to commemorate the The Drum Pad's 20th anniversary on Sunday, September 18 at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Also appearing on the bill will be Terry Bozzio, Chad Wackerman, THE JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX, Jeff Hamilton, Steve Smith, Zakir Hussain with GEORGE BROOKS' SUMMIT, and Mike Mangini. Tickets are on sale now only at The Drum Pad. General admission $55, opera box seating $65 (sold out). All ages welcome. Phone (847) 934-8768.
Posted by Skadz at 02:53 PM
Drumavarium available for pre-order

Mike's latest drum DVD is now available for pre-order on Mike's site.

The trailer can be seen here.

Posted by Skadz at 02:47 PM
Dream Theater Announces South American Tour Dates

Dec. 03 - Buenos Aires, ARG @ Obras Sanitarias
Dec. 04 - Buenos Aires, ARG @ Obras Sanitarias
Dec. 06 - Santiago, CHL @ Velodrome
Dec. 09 - Rio de Janeiro, BRA @ Claro Hall
Dec. 10 - Sao Paulo, BRA @ Credicard Hall
Dec. 11 - Sao Paulo, BRA @ Credicard Hall
Dec. 13 - Caracas, VEN @ El Poliedro

All shows will be "An Evening with Dream Theater" format. This means 2 sets with an intermission and no opening band.

Posted by Skadz at 02:42 PM
August 06, 2005
Scenes From A Memory, The Play

The BATS (Bexhill Amateur Theatrical Society) have decided their next play will be a stage adaption of Dream Theater's Scenes From A Memory. More information can be found here.

Posted by Skadz at 12:26 PM