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Review 1 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

Simply incredible

O2 Academy Leeds @

- Leeds @

- Fri 12 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: Instrumedley @

Posted 14/07/2009

by musopaul

Location: Blackpool

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The guys just get better and better. A mind boggling combination of unbelievable musical talent, massive riffs, complex rhythms and masses of feeling.

Quite simply one of the best bands in the world - if only going by musical talent alone.

As this was not a tour for an album there was a good mixture of new and old songs that kept every fan happy.

The best gig i've ever been to.

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- Fri 12 Jun 2009 @

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Review 2 for Dream Theater

4 / 5

Dream Theater never let you down!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Count of Tuscany @

Opening act(s): Opeth @

Posted 18/11/2009

by spearchucker

Location: Essex

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Due to traffic we missed the first two bands so no idea whether they were good, bad or otherwise. Sat through Opeth as long as I could before I gave up. When the banter between the songs is more entertaining than the music it's time to go. Saving grace..Dream Theater. Once more they came, played fantastically and left the support trailing in their wake. The songs were great, the playing fantastic and even the four man drum 'orchestra' were superb, and not a little unique.

It was all over too soon and even though we got Count of Tuscany as the encore I couldn't help feeling that next time Dream Theater should play without support as in previous times. In summary Very sweet but a little to short. Til the next time...

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- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Count of Tuscany @

Opening act(s): Opeth @

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Review 3 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

3 out of 4 = Win!

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: DT's first track "Nightmare To Remember" @

Setlist: Nightmare To Remember, Rite Of Passage, Wither, The Count Of Tuscany, The Spirit Carries On, In The Name Of God (I think...) @

Opening act(s): Unexpect, Bigelf and Opeth @

Posted 02/11/2009

by Mikeyfer

Location: Liverpool

I went to this gig not knowing who were supporting DT, but I was pleasantly surprised. Unexpect and Bigelf were new to me, but I thoroughly enjoyed their stuff. The only disappointment of the night were Opeth, who quite frankly bored me.

Dream Theater were my one and only reason for going to this gig, and I wasn't left disappointed. They were simply awesome. It's the first time I've ever seen them live, and I'll never forget it.

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: DT's first track "Nightmare To Remember" @

Setlist: Nightmare To Remember, Rite Of Passage, Wither, The Count Of Tuscany, The Spirit Carries On, In The Name Of God (I think...) @

Opening act(s): Unexpect, Bigelf and Opeth @

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Review 4 for Dream Theater

4 / 5

Dream Theater were excellent

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The beginning with their opening song from their latest album @

Setlist: N/A @

Opening act(s): Rubbish, rubbish etc. @

Posted 24/10/2009

by HWibblywobbly

Location: Kent

They played a very good set of the highest quality. However, because they had 2 guest bands (or was it 3?) before them, they only played for 1.40 minutes. Also, much as as I admired the drummers skills (and I think he is one of the best drummers in the business), why oh why did the band pad out the set with a 15 minute (mind boring drum solo), even if the drummers from the 2 other bands joined in!. Normally this happens when a novice band tours with only one album under their belt and need a drum solo, because they don't have enough songs to complete a decent length gig / set! The last time I saw them was their last tour in London, when they only had 1 support band and played for almost 2 hours. Come on Dream Theater, try to play some of your excellent music for 2 hours a gig next time you tour!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The beginning with their opening song from their latest album @

Setlist: N/A @

Opening act(s): Rubbish, rubbish etc. @

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Review 5 for Dream Theater

2 / 5

It could be better...

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Posted 18/10/2009

by ATOM

Location: London SE

Dissapointed. I expected the show to be longer. There were no my favorite songs. The sound was not as good as should be. DT can do better than that.

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- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

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Review 6 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

Dream Theater are soooo good

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- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

Posted 17/10/2009

by Anonymous

This was our 3rd time of seeing this truly gifted and amazing band and I can say it was the best so far! Long may their brilliance continue for many of years to come!

In one word - CLASS

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Favourite moment: All of it @

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Review 7 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

Amazing

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Petrucci solo's @

Posted 16/10/2009

by sync

Dream theater were simpely amazing and i was VERY shocked when bigelf WOW'd me away!

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Petrucci solo's @

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Review 8 for Dream Theater

3 / 5

not too bad

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: take the time @

Setlist: take the time @

Opening act(s): Opeth and 2 others which weren't that great @

Posted 16/10/2009

by HaNGi

Location: Germany

Opeth are not my cup of tea, dream theater were not bad but also not great. they didn't do 'pull me under' and sometimes it seems like they just want to get off stage and go home.
still, there were some highlights like when they did 'take the time' and sand with the audience.

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- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: take the time @

Setlist: take the time @

Opening act(s): Opeth and 2 others which weren't that great @

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Review 9 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

DT + Opeth

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Posted 16/10/2009

by AnarchyAnt

Turns out that combination of bands = perfection. It was literally the best gig i've ever been to, an amazing display of musicianship and showmanship made this an event i'll never forget.

If you're a fan of either, or both of these bands, you HAVE to go to this tour!

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- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

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Review 10 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

I just love!

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- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: New songs! @

Posted 16/10/2009

by Hildinha

Location: Huntingdon

Amazing show,real music !!!
I don't know what to say, I just loved,every moment.

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- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: New songs! @

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Review 11 for Dream Theater

4 / 5

Best gig in 30 years

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Big Elk OK but other support bands not like comparing black to white @

Posted 16/10/2009

by Stampman

Having attended rock gigs for 30+ years Rolling stone onward this was musically the best gig yet.
A REAL 5* EXPERIENCED SPOILED ONLY BY DEATH METAL SUPPORT BANDS

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Big Elk OK but other support bands not like comparing black to white @

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Review 12 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

my DREAM came true!!!

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- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Posted 16/10/2009

by rafallechocki1

Location: manchester

dream theater is one of may favourite bands ever...it was a one of a kind momrnts to see a people who influencing me for years...the best thing was standing in first line nad seeing guys so clear like having meeting face 2 face...johns solos was monumental and the band shown why are top progress band for over 20 years....

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- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

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Review 13 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

dream theater prog nation

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: It is always singing my heart out to The Spirit Carries On. @

Opening act(s): Unexpect different. Big Elf I would go to see these when on tour next. Opeth already one of my favourite bands. @

Posted 15/10/2009

by bifco

Location: Manchester Apollo

My best mate came to this event for the first time and could believe how a group has put together a group of such gifted muscians. As a tubthumper himself Mike Portnoy is now a God.
I personnally thought the diversity of the four bands made an incredible evening.
The precision timing of changeover of each band was a pleasure to see ie. very professional.
Best night out I have had so far this year.
As well as my mate I also took my son and grandson to this gig.
How about this for a disaster. My son had a meet and greet with the DTs but never checked his E mails.

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: It is always singing my heart out to The Spirit Carries On. @

Opening act(s): Unexpect different. Big Elf I would go to see these when on tour next. Opeth already one of my favourite bands. @

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Review 14 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

Dream Theater and Co.

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dream Theater - The Dance Of Eternity @

Posted 15/10/2009

by pioneer72

It's always amazing seeing Dream Theater live and it's even better if you see them with the other babies playing on the same tour (especially Opeth).
Two little notes: wembley arena doesn't still deliver a good sound( or soundboard issues?!) and Dream Theater only play for about 1h 20min , so my friends fans of this fantastic band that used to have setlists of 3hours.... Pity
Anyway 5 stars and two songs they played worth of every rispect: the dance of eternity, the count of toscany.
Don't miss it !!!

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- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dream Theater - The Dance Of Eternity @

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Review 15 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

utterly amazing!

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Unexpect, Big Elf & Opeth. @

Posted 14/10/2009

by heathermarie

Location: Manchester

I'll be honest, I went with reservations, but i was greatly surprised. The band played a fantastic set and Petrucci was amazing.
I was most impressed by Jordan Rudess's wizard that copied him playing the keyboard :~)
It was a great night out, well well well worth going if you get the chance :D

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Unexpect, Big Elf & Opeth. @

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Review 16 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

Best band in the world at the moment!!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dream theater performing ''The count of Toscany'' @

Posted 14/10/2009

by tomigun

Location: Athens Greece

Anyone to have attended the Progressive Nation 2009 tour would agree to this statement;
1. Dream theater is the hottest band in the world at the moment.
2 . Opeth is definitely the best death metal band.
3. What else could someone ask for an opening in concert than unexpect , hope and future for us prog guys and veterans bigelf..
We all had a wonderful night at wembley, sound was hi-fi quality , lights were up to the standard of the event and perfomers were at least excellent .

Thanks to everyone involved in this, it was a once in a lifetime experience.

Wembley Arena @

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- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dream theater performing ''The count of Toscany'' @

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Review 17 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

unexpect were amazing

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: dream theater playing dance of eternity @

Opening act(s): unexpect, big elf, opeth @

Posted 14/10/2009

by derma

Location: london

What an evening... at first UNEXPECT hit the stage. The are a blend of so many different styles... but so originally whole... that attempt to write about them is impossible. Listen to them, that's how music can be played in a different way. Amazingly.
Then Big Elf, that personally didn't like much. Especially the drummer wasn't impressive at all.
Opeth did their job, played their music well. I expected more, but after UNEXPECT it wasn't easy...

Then Dream Theater hit the stage, playing a set list to die for: lie, mirror, dance of eternity, take the time... What a show!!!

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- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: dream theater playing dance of eternity @

Opening act(s): unexpect, big elf, opeth @

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Review 18 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

Still the best band around

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- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Drum solo, when Mike Portnoy invites to play with him all the 3 drummers from the other opening bands @

Posted 14/10/2009

by DTfan

Dream Theater has once again proven that they are in optimum shape, arguably the best band around. If there is only 1 criticsm to this gig, is that Dream Theater's set was not long enough! Still, it leaves you longing until the next time these virtuosos visit us...till then the records will keep us going.

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Drum solo, when Mike Portnoy invites to play with him all the 3 drummers from the other opening bands @

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Review 19 for Dream Theater

5 / 5

For ever magic..!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Mike Portnoy jamming with the other three drum players anticipated by his sentence:"this drum is too big to be playied alone!" @

Posted 14/10/2009

by Pinabluerose

Location: islington

With three band to open up for Dream Theater, the awaiting was far too long, but cerntainly worth it!!!
To a point I just felt I wanted everyone out of that stage and Dream Theater to start their show and finally, at 9pm there they were, taking over with all the power of a progressive band who knows what it want, what their fans want!!
Starting with 'A Nightmare to Remember' first song of their new 11th studio album 'Black Clouds and Silver Linings',Dream Theater went straight to the point: delivering a pure, vibrant, magical two hour-set music experience hard to forget and forgive!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Mike Portnoy jamming with the other three drum players anticipated by his sentence:"this drum is too big to be playied alone!" @

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Review 20 for Dream Theater

4 / 5

Prog Nation 09 at Wembley

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: the elephants wandering around the hospital (what was that about?) @

Setlist: nightmare to remember - the mirror - the lie - prophets of war - whither - dance of eternity - take the time - count of tuscany @

Opening act(s): unexpect - big elf - opeth - dream theater @

Posted 14/10/2009

by chappo64

Location: rugby

Gig didn't get off to a good start - ticket said doors open at 6 show starts at 7:30 - got there for 7:20 and found that the show started at 6:10 and i'd already missed 2 of the bands
The next up was Opeth - which must be short tongued for hopeless - it was pure sub 6th form drivel with the arpegio's mascarading as class and virtuosity - they were very poor
But onto the main event dream theater - in order to keep things fresh for the band the have a tendency to play 3 or 4 songs every night and the rest of the set is pot luck. The musician ship was top draw - the stage show used loads of back projection and james' voice was on the best form in years - all in all i'd have liked more dream theater and less bands - the dream theater set did come in a just over 1:40 hours

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- Sat 10 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: the elephants wandering around the hospital (what was that about?) @

Setlist: nightmare to remember - the mirror - the lie - prophets of war - whither - dance of eternity - take the time - count of tuscany @

Opening act(s): unexpect - big elf - opeth - dream theater @

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