The album consists of eight tracks, including the 20-minute epic closer:
Parasomnia marks the first studio album to feature drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009's Black Clouds & Silver Linings . This reunion has brought back the iconic songwriting chemistry between Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci, promising a return to the complex, technical, and melodic style that defined the band's classic era. The lineup for Parasomnia is: – Vocals John Petrucci – Guitar John Myung – Bass Jordan Rudess – Keyboards Mike Portnoy – Drums Inside 'Parasomnia': Themes and Sound Dream Theater Parasomnia zip
The record marks a . After a 16-year split, “Parasomnia” is Dream Theater’s first studio album since 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings to feature the band’s legendary co-founder and drummer, Mike Portnoy . This reunion has generated immense excitement, as Portnoy’s return alongside vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess brought the “classic” lineup back into the studio. The album consists of eight tracks, including the