The World of Progresive Music Rejoiced in October 2023 when, after 13 years, Mike Portnoy Rejoined His Brothers John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudiss and James Labrie in the legendary Dream Theater. The resulting album, “Parasomnia”WAS AN EXPLOSIVE HIT, REACRY No. 1 ON THE HARD ROCK ALBUM CHARTS AS IT REINFORCED Dream Theater‘S status as The Premier Progressive Metal Band On The Planet. Now, in partnership with Z2The Band is Releasing The Companion Volume: “Dream Theater – Parasomnia: The Graphic Album”.
In This Exploration of Just How Thin The Line Is Between The Waking World and the World of Dreams, This Volume of Eight Stories Dives Deep Into The Songs Countted Within The “Parasomnia” album. EACH POWERFUL TALE EXAMPOS THE IMPACT OF THE DREAMING WORLD ON OUR EVERYDAY LIVES, AS IT IS BOUGHT TO LIFE BY A STUNNING ROSTER OF Nebula– LOCUS– Inkpot– and EISNER-Award-Winning Writers and Artists, Who Have Each Poured their Love of the Band’s Music into Every Story.
Petrucci was thrilled with the results of Dream Theater‘S Sojourn into the world of comics and sequential art. “It’s Been So Awesome Getting To Work With The Z2 Team on This Epic Collaboration, “He Said.” Having the Opportunity to Explore Alternative Interpretations of the Songs on ‘Parasomnia’ Through the Eyes of So Many Talented Artists Has Been Truly Inspirational. The Unique Storytelling Talents of All The Writers As Well As The Incredible Artwork That Reflects So Many Different Styles of Graphic Artistry Was Just Amazing to Witness. I Think Fans of This Media, Our DT Community and Just Anyone Who Appreciates Stunning Disples of Human Creativity Will Really Enjoy This Dark and Subtimes Twisted Journey Through the Realm of ‘Parasomnia’!
The Visual Symbolism of the Graphic Album Expands On The Themes From The Album, Via The Interpretations of EISNER-Winning Cover Artist Tony HarrisWHOSE ICONOGRAPHY FOR EACH SANG IS PRESENT NOT ONLY ON THE COVER, AND BEGINS EACH CHAPTER, BUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE DELUXE EDITIONS AS A SET OF COLLECABLE ENAMEL PINS.
Scolding the experience of Bringing Dream Theater‘S Songs to Life on The Comic Page, Nebula-Award-Winning Author Chandrasekera vajra Said: “I was intrigued and delighted by the opportunity to warm for this book! Rocky ObkIncredible What My Script into Sub Submit Strange and So Beautiful. I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS READING IT AS WE ENJOYED MAKING IT. “
The Full Creative Team For “Dream Theater: Parasomnia – The Graphic Album” Includes: Cat Rambo, Lydia Rasero, Kevin J. Anderson, Christian pink, Benjamin Raab, Deric Hughes, Gianenrico Bonacorsi, Dan Hernandez, Damien Worm, Gavin Highnight, Sofia Girol, Chandrasekera vajra, Rocky Obk, Steve Niles, Stan Yak, John Repression, Ryan Kelly, Simone d’Angelo and Lucas Carvalho.
“When Dream Theater GROUP [with Portnoy in 2023]Like Many Fans, I was Overjoyed That the Greatest Prog-Metal Band of All Time Was Back In Business, “Shared Z2 President Josh Bernstein. “We not only had to do This Book, but we had to use our ace in the hole and the only editor that edits in 15/8 Time, Rantz Hoseley. Can’t Sleep? Perhaps try ‘Parasomnia’… “
“Dream Theater: Parasomnia – The Graphic Album” is available as a Slipcased Platinum Edition, Signed by the Band, and is available exclusive for pre-or via Z2comics.com. Addionione Loudwire and Ultimate Classic Rockand an exclusive Tour Edition Will Be Available to Purchase at Dream Theater Tour Stops in the Fall of 2025.
Beyond Selling Millions of Records Worldwide and Gathering to Billion-Plus Streams, Dream Theater have evolved into progressive metal trailblazers over the courso of an a majority of Journey, Earmarked by one unforgetable milestone After Another. The Career-Launching “Images & Words” Graced Rolling Stone‘S “100 GREATEST METAL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME”, WHILE “Awake” CLAIMED No. 1 ON Guitar World‘S “Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums that defined 1994”. In addition to emerging Classic Rock‘s “15th greatest concept album”, “Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory” Topped to Fan-Voy Rolling Stone poll as the No. 1 “All-Time Progressive Rock Album”. They Shook The Charts With Three Top 10 Debuts On The Billboard 200 and Headineld Sold Out Shows Everywhere From Radio City Music Hall to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the O2 In London. The Band Garnered A Grammy Award in the category of “best metal performance” for “The Alien” FROM 2021’S “A view from the top of the world”. Of the latter, PROG Raved, “Not Just Proper Dream TheaterThan, But Subthing Ever-So-Slightly Bigger and Better, “and Concede of Sound Attested, “‘A view from the top of the world’ shows that the quintet is still offering music that is easily on par with their earlier efforts. “Now, Dream Theater have return to their roots as Labrie, Petrucci, Myung and RUDESS Reunite with Portnoy During The Fortieth Anniversary. Simultaneously, these Five Old Friends Entee Bold New Erad By Sub of the Most Focused, Formidable, and Fiery Music of Their Career. They’re Harnessing the Memories of the Past and the Promise of the Future in Order to make the Most of the present. Ultimately, The Group’s Sixteenth Full-Length Album, “Parasomnia” (Inside Out Music/Sony Music), Represents Both where they came from and where they continue Dream Theater and Beyond.
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