Dream Theater are undoubtedly the most successful progressive metal band of all time, with over 10 million sales of CDs and DVDs worldwide and a career spanning more than 25 years . Out lasting trends and drawing in fans from all walks of life Dream Theater appeal to anyone with a keen interest of drinking in musicianship of the highest caliber, with every detail honed to its finest, most opulent point.
We recently asked guitarist John Petrucci a few questions including why he chose METAL! Read on to see what he had to say…
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE METAL?
I was drawn to the sound and role of the guitar in metal music. It always sounded so mighty and powerful! Also, the locked percussive nature of the riffs in so many bands such as Metallica for example, as well as the full and punchy production style of metal albums really pulled me in.
WHATS THE BEST KIND OF METAL?
Initially it was Maiden, Priest, Ozzy, Metallica etc. but it has certainly expanded through the years.
WHY WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO CHOOSE METAL?
The musicianship required to play in todays
great metal bands is most often at a very high level. Some of the most amazing guitar players, drummers
etc play metal and the style and shoot off genres are
as vast as they are diverse. You can really get lost in
it and discover a lot of incredible music.
YOUR RECOMMENDED DREAM THEATER TRACKS
Since we are widely known as fusing progressive rock with metal, I would urge people to check out our more adventurous tracks such as Metropolis (from Images and Words), The Dance of Eternity (from Scenes From A Memory) or Outcry (from A Dramatic Turn of Events).
METAL MIX TAPE - JOHNS TOP (6)6(6)
1. METALLICA - ‘Master of Puppets
2. IRON MAIDEN - 'Hallowed Be Thy Name
3. LAMB OF GOD - 'Laid To Rest
4. CHEVELLE - 'Family System
5. OZZY OZBOURNE - 'Over The Mountain’
6. RUSH - '2112’
