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1. (Dream Theater) (867↑, 105↓)

Progressive Metal band formed in Long Island, New York, USA in 1985. They are said to be one of the innovators of the Prog-Metal genre. The band is composed of five prodigious classicaly-trained musicians - James LaBrie (Vocals), John Petrucci (Guitars), Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), John Myung (Bass Guitar) and Mike Portnoy (Drums and Percussion). Their music was initially inspired by the band Rush and influences by bands like Queensryce and Queen can be heard too.

Awake Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Author: Camilo http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/865764

2. (Dream Theater) (760↑, 147↓)

the progressive band whose technical proficiency on their instruments cannot be topped by any other rock group

Most people cannot comprehend how incredible the music of Dream Theater is compared to average popular rock crap.

Author: Tarheel82 http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/816767

3. (dream theater) (679↑, 132↓)

prog metal is our religion... dream theater is our god...

do i need to put an example?

Author: gods tool http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1181545

4. (dream theater) (436↑, 80↓)

A prog-metal band hailing from the New York area, have been around for almost 20 years. A band that a lot of people would not like if they heard them. Most of their songs are over 10 minutes long, over the top musicianship, long jams, nothing that could possibly reach the mainstream audience in this day and age. However, they have a large cult follwoing all over the world for those who can tolerate this kind of music, myself included. Influenced by prog acts like Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson, with the crushing metal of Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, and Black Sabbath, Dream theater has forged a sound that has brought them to the top of progressive music and are the true definition of prog-metal. If you're into prog music and enjoy metal, give Dream Theater a listen and perhaps you will join the cult.

Dream Theater Fan: Yo dude, you listen to Dream Theater? Dude: Dream what?

Author: Paul http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/986050

5. (Dream Theater) (408↑, 112↓)

A kick ass progressive metal band from NY. They constantly get tons of shit from stupid preps (see: [sluts] and [teenybopper]) who listen to crappy pop music such as Nsync and Backstreet Boys and tons of other pop shit. Preps and jocks have no claim to call good music shit because the music they listen to is shit.

prep: hey dream theater sux nsync rulz man jock: YO BITCH DREAM THEATER SUX GANGSTA RAP RULZ YO Me: The music you listen to is shit.

Author: Blahb http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1239718

6. (dream theater) (288↑, 64↓)

Progressive metal band that has existed since 1985, famed for their instrumental prowess and compositional skill. Its three core members, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and drummer Mike Portnoy were students at the Berklee College of Music. They are perhaps the only prog-metal band to be signed to a major label. Nay-sayers claim that DT's music is nothing but pretentious wankery. With one or two brief exceptions, the above accusation is outright farcical.

The new Dream Theater album, due in early June, is gonna rock\!

Author: Robert the Bruce http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1187871

7. (Dream Theater) (304↑, 101↓)

One of several bands that I actually consistently like.

"Who stole my Dream Theater CD? There's going to be a reckoning\!"

Author: Qit http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/459778

8. (Dream Theater) (171↑, 66↓)

The Gods of Progressive Rock, and a band consisting living legends: John Petrucci (Guitars and vocals - overwhelming) James Labrie (Vocals - Better than best) John Myung (Bass - great but seems to be by his band members) Jordan Rudess (Keyboards, Continuum and lap steel guitar - petrucci's music twin) Mike Portnoy (Drums, Percussion, Vocals - One of the greatest drummers) Every1 should get DT's new album, Octavarium, it ROCKS\!\!

Dream Theater rules over the popular fucks in terms of 'music'(but music is all that matters\!) and cannot be compared to crappy-rappy music shits. Bitch: "yo dumbass, rap is the best, dream theater sux shit" Me: "Well, that's cuz u don't know real music, and suck the mic 24/7, cocksucker. Bitch: "O.." Me: "Yeah you STFU, or i'll call Bush"\\ Famous albums: Images and Words Train of Thought Octavarium

Author: yomommy http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1346511

9. (dream theater) (133↑, 57↓)

Prog-metal band with its 1989 debut WHEN DAY AND DREAM UNITE. Virtuosos including James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), Mike Portony (drums), and Jordan Rudess (keyboards). I love that band, if you're in to progressive rock and/or metal I highly recommend you check em out. A personal favorite of mine is their album IMAGES AND WORDS, so if you havent heard their stuff and you feel like checking them out, try that one on for size. Have fun\!

If God were an album, his name would be IMAGES AND WORDS, and I'd be a religious man

Author: Greg DiMattina http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1340762

10. (Dream Theater) (144↑, 84↓)

The greatest band ever. They formed in 1985 in Long Island, New York. A lot of people have already talked about their music and influences already. Their newest album is Octavarium, which contains a song called Octavarium, which clocks in at 24 minutes long, making it their longest song. You know these guys are good.

Me: Dream Theater are a kickass band Emo kid: na uh\! MCR can soo rule them\! Me: *slap*

Author: Octopussy http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1388373

11. (Dream Theater) (107↑, 56↓)

An amazing Progressive metal band, whom have been going for over 20 years. Not a mainstream band, therefore not very popular or even wellknown to the present public, but kicking ass. Each member proves to be a god at their instrumental talent.

Me - Lo, Do you like Dream Theater? Person - Dream Who? Me - Nevermind...

Author: Rich Seeley iPhoenix http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1411981

12. (Dream Theater) (92↑, 48↓)

The best band Ever. Progressive Metal, they have two 24 minute songs (A Change Of Seasons, Octavarium) And one 42 minute song (Second Cd of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence) Popular Rock bands wish they had the skills of the gods (if they have heard of them) They are so awsome John Petrucci went with G3, each member is highly skilled. I was an atheist, and these guys has caused me to convert to their cult following. Most people cannot begin to fathom how much these guys rock. They could be their own supergroup.

Average Joe: Omg I just bought Senses Fail tickets\! Me: *Bitch Slaps him with an Octavarium CD* Average Joe: Holy Shit dude. I felt the intense power of that band without even listening to it\! I've found the light\! Thank you from that terrible fate my comrade\! Me: Not a problem, now lets go and scalp those tickets and get Dream Theater tickets.

Author: Captain Dream Theater http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/2209168

13. (Dream Theater) (57↑, 16↓)

The best [fucking] band in the world. Period.

... Forsaken in The Dark Eternal Night with my Endless Sacrifice to a Dance Of Eternity. I will rise Another Day to be In The Presence of Enemies, and then Lie to You Not Me. I' Burning My Soul in Hell's Kitchen while begging In The Name Of God to Just Let Me Breathe and Take Away My Pain. If you try to Pull Me Under, I will Raise The Knife and make you The Root Of All Evil. As I Am like Perfect Strangers to you, I will give you a Goodnight Kiss before you Disappear and get somebody to to see Through My Words .. because It's Only A Matter Of Time before I end up Beyond This Life just like A Fatal Tragedy with a Strange Deja Vu. Take a look at yourself .. in The Mirror. That's Dream Theater.

Author: loathsome.us http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/2542783

14. (dream theater) (55↑, 27↓)

A progressive metal band that formed in 1985 by Mike Portnoy, John Myung, and John Petrucci. They combine the heavy sound of such bands as Metallica, Soundgarden and Megadeth combined with the musical complexity of Yes, King Crimson and Emerson Lake and Palmer. Dream Theater's music covers a lot of ground, but fans of the band consistenly enjoy all of their music. Some of their well known albums include Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Train of Thought, and Octavarium.

Dream Theater is music for people who actually like good music, made within the last 10 years. Not many other bands like that out there.

Author: tsman445 http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/2415912

15. (dream theater) (54↑, 27↓)

One of the best bands ever created - PERIOD. Rikki Nadir is one of the people that has no taste in music, and he probably listens to all american rejects and green day. ROFL. [www.dreamtheaterforums.com]

Me: Sup rikki\!\!\! That dream theater concert was amazing\! Rikki Nadir: Dream theater sucks d00d\! I'm retarted and love all american rejects and green day. Me: I'm going to kick your ass.

Author: ROFL ROfl OMg ROFL ROFL gg rofl pwnt\! http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/2123690

16. (Dream Theater) (112↑, 91↓)

Dream Theater, originating from New York, is to me one of the greatest bands to ever put together a song. After hearing their 23 minute epic "A Change Of Seasons" I suddenly knew what music was about\! So many people think that Dream Theater is shit because they have so many long, complex, and serious songs, but you must notice that they listen to [Emo], [Punk], Goth, Nu metal, and all that other bullshit that makes it to the mainstream by simply consisting of "musicians" wearing make-up and girls' clothing and/or screaming so that the "words" come out as incoherent noises; and if they're not screaming they're "singing" like pussies about how shitty their lives (or aspects thereof) are. GET A FUCKING LIFE. The worst thing about bands like that is the fact that they all claim to be DOING THEIR OWN THING. Yeah right. Those guys are NOT unique in any form. They're all alike and its really kinda sickening. You cant see all of their faces, what you CAN see is covered in make-up or piercings, they have tattoos just to try to look cool, they dont wear much in terms of men's clothing, they have little if any musical talent (especially the singers and guitarists), and they ALL claim to be non-conformists. If that is so, then why are they all alike? Dream Theater, on the other hand (or other side of the universe), are truly unique. They KNOW what they're are doing in the studio and on the stage, they have a true variety of styles and approaches to their craft: true music. Where most bands play bad riffs and worse solos that they cant even play exactly on stage, Dream Theater are capable of playing every riff and solo EXACTLY the way it was written and performed in the studio. And ALL of their shows are at LEAST two and a half hours long, their albums commonly clocking it at over 70 minutes or close. The members of Dream Theater do not dress or act "in style" to become popular in the mainstream or please the audience; the lead vocalist does not scream like that fuck from Slipknot; the music is always written with true talent and feeling, something [Emo] and [Goth] bands lack entirely. AND THEY DONT GIVE A SHIT WHAT YOU THINK. Dream Theater is what music is all about. "Metal is our religion, Dream Theater out gods\!" And oh yeah, John Petrucci (Dream Theater's guitarist) can out perform any other quitarist, and WIPES HIS ASS with Steve Vai.

EMO kid: I just bought the new MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and GOOD CHARLOTTE cds\! Good Person: You should get the new Dream Theater CD\! EMO kid: What's Dream Theater? *sniffle* Good Person: *in one breath* Just the band of Progressive Metal gods that wipe their asses with the likes of My Chemical Romance and all those other so-called "musicians" who always sing about how shitty their lives are and how they want to kill themselves but (unfortunately for us) never do. They're amazing\! And you can even see their faces\! *big smile* Emo kid: *about to cry* Oh... I cant take it\! I just wanna diiiiie\! *runs sobbing home to the computer to whine about his pathetic life on MySpace* The Albums: When Dream & Day Unite Images & Words Live at the Marquee Awake A Change of Seasons Falling Into Infinity Once In a LIVEtime Metopolis Pt.2: Scenes from a Memory Live Scenes from New York Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence Train of Thought Live at Budokan Octavarium The DVDs: Images and Words: Live in Tokyo Five Years in a LIVEtime Metropolis 2000: Scenes From New York Live at Budokan When Dream and Day Re-Unite Dream Theater is: James LaBrie = Lead Vocals John Myung - Bass John Petrucci - Guitar/vocals Mike Portnoy - Drums Jordan Rudess - Keyboards

Author: "I AM A ROCK GOD\!" Jake http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1782090

17. (Dream Theater) (17↑, 8↓)

Probably the only band in the history who can write 30+ minute songs that people will actually listen to.

Guy: "Dude, are you done listening to that Dream Theater song yet?" Dream Theater Fan: "No, I'm only 25 minutes in." Guy: "\!\!\!"

Author: Cats in Hats & Hats in Cats http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/5457447

18. (Dream Theater) (3↑, 0↓)

A band so great that haters feel the need to go out of their way to put them down. This effort, however great, ultimately fails due to the sheer awesomeness emanating from each song of glory.

Hater: Dream Theater sux, dnt listen 2 them man Non-hater: Dude, why are you even watching this video if you hate them so much? Go get a life

Author: Hater McHaterson http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/6261016

19. (Dream Theater) (81↑, 134↓)

The songwriters of Dream Theater are up there with the lyrical talent of Bob Dylan, while their melodies remind you of the catchiness of The Beatles. With a late-night vibe that is similar to that of Tom waits and "Kind of blue" era Miles Davis (but more "pure") they produce a type of "roots" music that is so authentic and honest that it would even turn "The Band" and Hank Williams into musical liars. Their guitar solos are raw and heartfelt and have a brilliant sing-along factor to them because of the "less is more" attitude of Petrucci's playing: they stick with you for the rest of your days: You won't get rid of his well chosen notes. The average DT fan is a charismatic jazz-cat with a great love for for things that are "real" in life. Surrounded by "James Dean-cool" they hate sience fiction, mathematics and digital. They are extremely popular with the ladies because of their romantic urge and their ability to play "Dream Theater songs" on the piano for the girl by moonlight...

Taken from Jack Kerouac's "On the Road": "Rawlins and I decided to sharp up for the big night. "latch on to some of these towels and razors and we'll spruce up a bit. Let's dig some dream theater and check out some cute dolls..." Bob Dylan on Dream Theater: The first time I heard Dream Theater on AM radio back in '56, I knew that I would never work for the man..."

Author: Hans Hitmachine http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1424147

20. (dream theater) (138↑, 589↓)

Utter crap. Bombastic nonsense from a bunch of guys that raided Fabio's wardrobe, Queen's (or think Angel crossed with ELP) sense of restraint, warmed over Vai/Satriani riffing, served up with an overdose of ultra-seriousness. A must for all to avoid.

Dream Theater are boring pseuds.

Author: Rikki Nadir http://dream-theater.urbanup.com/1477716

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Last updated: 2012.02.29