dream theater

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

Many of the genre's biggest names are still awaiting their induction.

Rock isn't dead. These artists are proof.

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

Breaking down the most collected albums from Tool, Dream Theater, Rush and other big prog acts.

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.

Diving into over 40 years of characteristically intricate arrangements, extensive track lengths and fantastical lyricism.

The guitarists of the '90s may not have gotten the hype of past decades, but they put in some impressive work nonetheless.

Let's dig past the classics!

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