Dream Theater Debut First Song Off 16th Album ‘Parasomnia’

Dream Theater have officially announced their first new album with Mike Portnoy since 2009, Parasomnia, alongside the release of the first song, the nearly 10-minute “Night Terror.”The prog metal masters reunited with their legendary drummer in late of October of last year, following a five-album run with Mike Mangini behind the kit.The timing also aligns with what will be Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary in 2025 and they’re getting a jumpstart on the celebrations with a celebratory tour that kicks off later this month in Europe. Meanwhile, fans in North America will get their chance to see this lineup back in action next February and March.At the time the reunion was made public, Portnoy exclaimed, “I am overwhelmed with joy to be returning home and reuniting with my brothers! There is so much shared history between us all…so many memories, so much music…to think we’re coming up on 40 years since this journey began! The idea of creating new music together is so exciting and I absolutely cannot wait to hit the road and get to play live for a whole new generation of fans that weren’t ever able to see this lineup before…There’s no place like home!!”READ MORE: The History of Prog Metal in 21 AlbumsAnd while Dream Theater will be observing their 40th anniversary, sights are also set on the future with this new record, their first with Portnoy since Black Clouds and Silver Linings.Parasomnia will be released on Feb. 7 through InsideOut Music.Get a taste and check out “Night Terror” directly below (along with the lyrics) and view the artwork and complete track listing further down the page.Pre-orders for Parasomnia, Dream Theater’s 16th album, will be available starting Oct. 11 and you can get more concert information at the band’s website.Dream Theater, “Night Terror” Music Video + LyricsSpiders seeking shelterFading with the dawnVanishing at sunriseAs morning light shines onSacrificial martyrVictim dressed in whiteHeaded for the slaughterAngels cry for her tonightTo the crossAt the stakeTo the lionsOn the rack I breakI breakNight terrorHysteriaNocturnal trial by fireEyes open wide but I can’t seeMind awakeBody at restDrifting through sleep transitionBorderland stateSwimming through wavesSensory dream conditionWithout warningI fall down the bottomless wellFlesh is crawlingNeed to claw my way out of this hellBy the swordOn the wheelTwisting in the windPierce the silenceWith a screamWhy can’t I remember anything?AnythingNight terrorHysteriaNocturnal trial by fireEyes open wide but I can’t seeI can’t seeDream Theater, Parasomnia Artwork + Track ListingDream Theater, ‘Parasomnia’ album coverInside Out Musicloading…1. “In The Arms Of Morpheus” (5:22)2. “Night Terror” (9:55)3. “A Broken Man” (8:30)4. “Dead Asleep” (11:06)5. “Midnight Messiah” (7:58)6. “Are We Dreaming?” (1:28)7. “Bend The Clock” (7:24)8. “The Shadow Man Incident” (19:32)The Best Album by 10 Huge Prog Metal BandsKeep scrolling to see why these albums are the best of the bunch!Gallery Credit: Jordan BlumEvery ‘Big 4’ Prog Metal Album Ranked Worst to BestFrom esteemed masterpieces to embarrassing misfires, the discographies of Dream Theater, Opeth, Queensrÿche and/or Between the Buried and Me have it all. So, keep scrolling to see where your favorite (and least favorite) studio LPs landed!Gallery Credit: Jordan Blum