Dream Theater are currently touring the world in support of their epic new album ‘The Astonishing’. They did however find time to record this amazing acoustic cover of the Pink Floyd classic ‘Wish You Were Here’ for Classic Rock Magazine.

Dream Theater, the critically acclaimed masters of progressive music with over 12 million records sold worldwide and sold out performances across the globe, have recently released their most immersive and experiential journey to date – a double CD rock-opera entitled The Astonishing. The multiple Grammy nominated American band continues to garner attention around the world topping numerous reader’s polls in international, industry-leading publications such as BURRN!, Guitar World and Loudwire. Their 1999 concept album, Scenes From A Memory was recently voted “Favorite Prog Rock Album of All Time” in Rolling Stone magazine scoring a landslide victory and further securing their place as one of progressive rock’s most original, triumphant and iconic musical partnerships. As one of the most relentlessly focused bands in music today, with one of the most loyal fanbases, Dream Theater has undertaken their most ambitious project to date.

The Astonishing tells the story of a dystopian future, where music and the arts are no longer created by humans but instead are artificially manufactured by the Noise Machines or NOMACS. In a world where it’s citizens are secure in their illusion of safety, rendered possible only through bland conformity enforced by a tyrannical leadership under the rule of Lord Nafaryus, music has all but been forgotten and instead it is the dulling cacophony of the ever-watchful NOMACS that permeates the souls of it’s inhabitants. In this setting, Gabriel, a young man from the peaceful outlying village of Ravenskill, emerges as “The Savior” blessed with the transformative gift of music – a divine and mystical gift so profound that it so greatly moves everyone fortunate enough to be touched by it. He becomes known as “The Chosen One” and represents hope and freedom, providing inspiration for his people that a better life beyond this desperate existence truly does exist out there. Led by his brother Arhys, the Commander of The Ravenskill Rebel Militia, Gabriel’s talent and presence brings new opposition into the political setting of the Great Northern Empire of the Americas (G.N.E.A.) and through an unlikely alliance, helps to lead the people of Ravenskill in a revolution against Nafaryus and his tyrannical rule.

Turbo Tape Games (TTG) is based in Bergen, Norway, and is the oldest and most established game developer in western Norway. The company has a string of strategy games under its belt, having released titles such as Full Cycle, Naval War, UHR: Warlords and, the 3rd of March, the complete edition of Warhammer: Arcane Magic for iOS, Android, PC and Mac. Dream Theater is proud to partner with Turbo Tape Games, and the duo looks forward to releasing one of the most unique and enjoyable playing experiences in recent gaming history.

The game is based on the album’s story, setting, and characters, giving players an opportunity to further experience the world of Ravenskill and the G.N.E.A. while battling Empirical forces and securing man-made artistry’s place in the futuristic world set forth in the universe of The Astonishing. Tactical gameplay and a storyline that progresses with the player make this a can’t-miss experience for gamers and music fans alike. The game will share core gameplay mechanics with TTG’s critically acclaimed UHR: Warlords, with several enhancements for this new project. The game will be available as a free download for iOS, Android, PC and Mac expected in late April, 2016. – with a one-time fee to continue playing past the first two missions. The game features both single-player and multi-player pass-and-play same-device functionality.

Two additional Downloadable Content Packs (DLCs) are planned for the game, and are to release shortly after the original launch.
For more information on the game and to sign up for the Newsletter, which will also reward you with a free in-game item upon release, please go to turbotapegames.com

Daniel P. Carter last night revealed that Creeper will be playing Reading & Leeds Festival this coming summer! Creeper are currently on the road in support of their new EP ‘The Stranger’ which is available now on ltd edition white 12″ vinyl, digitally on iTunes or stream on Spotify!

We got bored waiting for festival season to start so we figured we keep ourselves entertained by making a new Spotify playlist of some of our favourite bands playing Download Festival 2016. The playlist features Roadrunner’s Killswitch Engage, The Amity Affliction and Gojira as well as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Korn, Rammstein, Glassjaw, HECK, Deftones, Atreyu, Neck Deep, Milk Teeth, Municipal Waste and much more!

We will keep adding to the playlist so make sure you follow for all future additions. Let the countdown begin!

Theory Of A Deadman’s Tyler Connolly spoke to the NationalStudent.com a head of the bands upcoming UK headline tour which begins this Saturday in Newcastle. He spoke about the bands lighter side, their future plans and working with Alice Cooper on the song ‘Savages’ from the album of the same name. Get the full run of of dates in our tour page section.

Check out the brand new Killswitch Engage song ‘Cut Me Loose’ taken from their forthcoming album ‘Incarnate’. You can pre-order ‘Incarnate’ on CD from Amazon with an exclusive ‘Incarnate’ artwork patch whilst stocks last. You can also pre-order on iTunes where you will get instant downloads of ‘Cut Me Loose’, ‘Hate By Design’ and ‘Strength Of The Mind’.

Goth punk rippers Creeper have today released their latest EP ‘The Stranger’ on Roadrunner Records. The EP which features the songs Black Mass, Valentine and Miser is available on ltd edition white 12″ vinyl from our store or digitally from iTunes.

Creeper will take to the road again tomorrow for their first headline tour with support from Grader. London’s upgraded show at The Underworld has already sold out – don’t sleep on getting tickets for the other dates!

Creeper have unveiled their brand new EP ‘The Stranger’ ahead of the official release on Friday! The EP which features the single ‘Black Mass’ can be streamed right here! There is still time to pre-order the exclusive ‘South Coast Coroner’ t-shirt & white 12″ vinyl bundle in the Roadrunner webstore. This t-shirt will not be available ever again after the pre-order period is over!

“To this day I’m kind of shocked by the success we’ve had. If you do the math, none of this should have happened. Think about it: nine guys in masks and coveralls from Des Moines, Iowa, playing crazy heavy metal music – there’s no way that works on paper. To this day no one is more surprised by our success than we are.”

Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor answered fan questions yesterday over on The Guardian. Check it out right here!

“I’ve always employed a melodic style with my leads, placing strong emphasis on infusing romantic sensibilities into what I’m trying to say.” Dream Theater’s John Petrucci shares his 5 top tips for guitarist over at MusicRadar.

Dream Theater recently released their latest album ‘The Astonishing’ which went to no.11 in the UK album charts.