DREAM THEATER RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “PARALYZED†– THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM DISTANCE OVER TIMEÂ
Feb 08 2019
NEW ALBUM SCHEDULED FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2019 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ATÂ https://dream-theater.lnk.to/DistanceOverTime
Band To Embark on The Distance Over Time Tour of North America Beginning March 2019
There is a palpable excitement level surrounding two-time Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, Dream Theater and their upcoming 14th studio album, Distance Over Time. On the heels of two recently released tracks, “Untethered Angel†and “Fall Into The Light†(both of which have received millions of plays to date via YouTube and Spotify), the band returns with their first official single from their February 22nd release. “Paralyzed†is quintessential Dream Theater; a song that showcases the band’s unique ability to write memorable melodies backed with unique song structures and maestro-level musicianship all at a radio-friendly running time of 4:18. The song will be impacting Active Rock and Metal radio later this month. Wayne Joyner, who also imagined the clip for “Fall Into The Lightâ€, created the animated video for the song. The video for “Paralyzed†can be seen here: https://youtu.be/C7m7l8iqGAk.
“The song is an introspective reflection on the negative impact that being obstinate or single-minded can have on important relationships,†explains guitarist John Petrucci.
Distance Over Time showcases a newfound creativity for Dream Theater while maintaining the elements that have garnered them devoted fans around the globe. The album also marks the first for the band’s new label InsideOutMusic / Sony Music. The artwork was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden, Stone Sour). Distance Over Time was produced by John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse and mastered by Tom Baker. The latest addition to Dream Theater’s impressive catalog is now available for pre-order in various configurations at: https://dream-theater.lnk.to/DistanceOverTime. Distance Over Time will be available as: Standard CD Jewel Case, Special Edition Digipak (incl. 1 bonus track), 180g Gatefold 2LP Edition (incl. 1 bonus track, an 8-page-LP-booklet & the entire album on CD), Ltd. Edition Artbook (incl. 1 bonus track, 5.1 mix with video animations, instrumental mixes & high res files of the album, stems for “Untethered Angelâ€, extended liner notes, additional artwork incl. photos from the writing session and additional video content), as Deluxe Collector’s Box Set (incl. lenticular cover card, Artbook, 180g 2 LP Gatefold Edition with exclusive artwork and exclusive white vinyl, exclusive picture 7â€, 60 x 60 cm poster, 10 art cards, slipmat, patch, pin and a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity) and as Digital Album (incl. 1 bonus track).
The tracklisting for Distance Over Time is:
1 | Untethered Angel | 06:14 |
2 | Paralyzed | 04:17 |
3 | Fall Into The Light | 07:04 |
4 | Barstool Warrior | 06:43 |
5 | Room 137 | 04:23 |
6 | S2N | 06:21 |
7 | At Wit’s End | 09:20 |
8 | Out Of Reach | 04:04 |
9 | Pale Blue Dot | 08:25 |
10 | Viper King (Bonus Track) | 04:00 |
Dream Theater is also planning to hit the road in support of the new album. The Distance Over Time Tour of North America kicks off on March 20, 2019 in San Diego, CA. The tour will run for seven weeks before wrapping up in Mexico City on May 4, 2019. Select European festival dates for the summer are already announced with more dates being added and announced in the near future. Information on tickets for all upcoming shows as well as VIP packages can be found at www.dreamtheater.net.
Progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater— James LaBrie (Vocals), John Petrucci (Guitars), Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Mangini (Drums) — share a unique bond with one of the most passionate fan bases around the globe as evidenced by their two GRAMMY® Award nominations and 15 million records sold worldwide. The 1992 opus Images & Words received a gold certification and landed on Rolling Stone’s coveted “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All-Time.â€Â Guitar World placed the follow-up Awake at #1 on “Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994.â€Â 1996’s A Change of Seasons notably soundtrackedNBC’s coverage of Downhill Skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Fans voted the 1999 Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory the “Number One All-Time Progressive Rock Albumâ€Â in a 2012 Rolling Stone poll. Not to mention, it ranked as the “15th Greatest Concept Albumâ€Â by Classic Rock.  2009 saw Black Clouds & Silver Liningscrash the Billboard Top 200 at #6 as A Dramatic Turn of Events[2011] and Dream Theater [2013] maintained a three-peat in the chart’s Top 10. Consequence of Sound dubbed 2016’s The Astonishing, “An absolutely unique experience.â€Â  Beyond three platinum and two gold videos, the group was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2010. On its 14th full-length and first release for InsideOutMusic / Sony Music, Distance Over Time, the band recharge the brotherhood that has kept them creating music together for over 30 years. It’s Dream Theater at their most dynamic, direct, and definitive.
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