Dream Theater

"It broke our hearts," Mike Portnoy tells UCR regarding the group's early struggles.

There's still a lot of the year left, but here's what five of UCR's writers have liked so far.

John Petrucci tells UCR about the experience of making their newest album.

Progressive metal outfit's classic lineup reunites for first time in 16 years.

They admit they need to get it right despite the emotion of performing with Mike Portnoy for the first time in 14 years.

They'll begin working on their first album with the co-founding drummer since 2009's 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings.'

Solving the mysteries behind the monikers.

Happy summer solstice!

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.

Read the drummer's thoughts on whether he'd return to Dream Theater.