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Experience Dream Theater Parasomnia Tour Across the USA This Fall 2025
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Progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater are making a triumphant return to the United States this fall with their much-anticipated Parasomnia Tour. Following the release of their critically acclaimed 16th studio album, Parasomnia, the band is set to deliver an unforgettable live experience for fans across the country.
Tour Details and Dates
The Parasomnia Tour kicks off on September 5, 2025, at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. Over the next seven weeks, Dream Theater will perform in 30 cities, wrapping up on October 25, 2025, at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York. The tour includes stops at iconic venues such as the Fox Theatre in Detroit and appearances at major rock festivals like Louder Than Life in Louisville and Aftershock in Sacramento.
This tour marks Dream Theater’s first major U.S. trek since their 40th Anniversary North American tour earlier this year, which celebrated four decades of groundbreaking progressive metal and featured the return of drummer Mike Portnoy after a 14-year hiatus.
What to Expect: The Parasomnia Experience
Fans attending the Parasomnia Tour will be treated to the full live performance of Parasomnia, an album that has quickly become a fan favorite. Dream Theater will play all eight tracks from the album, showcasing their signature blend of technical mastery, intricate compositions, and emotional storytelling.
The album’s tracklist includes:
- In The Arms Of Morpheus
- Night Terror
- A Broken Man
- Dead Asleep
- Midnight Messiah
- Are We Dreaming?
- Bend The Clock
- The Shadow Man Incident
The closing track, The Shadow Man Incident, is a 19-minute epic that highlights the band’s progressive roots and musical virtuosity. Alongside Parasomnia, Dream Theater will also perform classic hits and fan favorites, ensuring a dynamic and engaging setlist.
About the Album Parasomnia
Released on February 7, 2025, Parasomnia is Dream Theater’s first album to feature Mike Portnoy since his departure in 2010. The album was produced by guitarist John Petrucci and mixed by Andy Sneap, with stunning cover art by Hugh Syme.
Thematically, Parasomnia explores various sleep disorders such as sleepwalking, sleep paralysis, and night terrors—concepts that inspired the album’s title. Musically, it blends heavy riffs, complex rhythms, and melodic passages, reaffirming Dream Theater’s position at the forefront of progressive metal.
The album debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums, Hard Music Albums, and Current Rock Albums charts, and reached number 41 on the Billboard 200, a remarkable feat for a band in this genre.
Meet the Band
The Parasomnia Tour features the classic Dream Theater lineup:
- James LaBrie – Vocals
- John Myung – Bass
- John Petrucci – Guitar
- Mike Portnoy – Drums
- Jordan Rudess – Keyboards
Mike Portnoy’s return has injected fresh energy into the band, and fans are eager to see this legendary lineup perform together once again.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets for the Parasomnia Tour go on sale Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can purchase tickets through official channels including the Dream Theater website, Ticketmaster, LiveNation, and other authorized vendors.
Final Thoughts
Dream Theater’s Parasomnia Tour promises to be a landmark event for progressive metal fans. With a full album performance, classic hits, and the reunited lineup featuring Mike Portnoy, this tour offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the genre’s most influential bands at their peak.
Don’t miss your chance to witness Dream Theater live this fall—prepare for a night of extraordinary musicianship, powerful storytelling, and immersive progressive metal.
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