Now that the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) have been inducted and since Metallica had been inducted previously, there might be a possibility of seeing a Dream Theater nomination in about 5 yrs. or so. I happen to like some songs from the new version of Dream Theater. I happen to think that ‘On The Backs Of Angels,’ is definitely one of their best songs and I like the fact that their music does not appear to be sonic sludge any longer, it sounds more like Rush combined with Yes. So how on earth, could I not like it? ;-)

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 10:47am

@Enig

Since the HOF rarely inducts metal, it would take way longer than five years to pick up DT; they’ve never been a multi-platinum selling band.

I guess in order for that to happen, we just need these bands to get in to increase the possibilities first: Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Motörhead, Roxy Music, ELP, Pantera, Anthrax, Slayer, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Boston, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Foreignor, Scorpions, Bad Company, Procol Harum, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, and Tool.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 11:21am

DT has an excellent reputation as a serious band who are committed to making music on their own terms. That said, I don't get much out of their music which I find to be a bit ponderous and self-indulgent. I don't think that the mere inclusions of poly-rhythms or odd time signatures alone should merit the praise heaped on them for geeking-out musically. Sure, they are capable of playing quite well and anyone would be lucky to be able to play at their level though it's not as if any of their albums are on repeat - at least for me. It could be that it's their fans that bug me more - some of whom think that sweeping arpeggios and tapping are required for a guitar solo. If you have to break every song down into permutations of specific techniques then maybe it's not that good of a song to begin with ? Again, DT are great musicians but seeing them perform live can be like going to a clinic at GIT in LA. I do hope they get recognition just for staying in the biz as long as they have which is miraculous. And no - I am not Mike Portnoy trollin' on the band.

Posted by Nektarious on Tuesday, 09/25/2018 @ 16:17pm

Very talented and influential band, but I just can't see it happening.

Posted by Tyler Partnow on Thursday, 01/17/2019 @ 20:10pm

DREAM THEATER KICK OFF 2019 TOUR: SET LIST AND VIDEO

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/dream-theater-2019-tour-set-list/

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/21/2019 @ 09:59am

Rest in Peace Charlie Dominici, second vocalist for Dream Theater, 1951-2023.

Posted by Joe S. on Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 00:56am

Rest in Peace Charlie Dominici, second vocalist for Dream Theater, 1951-2023.

Posted by Joe S. on Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 00:56am

RIP Charlie Dominici.

Posted by J.W. on Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 07:05am

Okay so here is the thing when it comes to Dream Theater and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. First of all they have sold 12 millions records as of now when I write this, that is pretty good. They have probably sold millions of tickets, I would probably say around 2-3 million personally, but that is a guess at best. Listen I think that when it comes to the conversation of If someone should get into the Rock Hall, let's discuss some of that criteria. Did you make a positive impact in their genre? Does almost every generation(alive today), every culture and every time zone in some form love your music? is your fan base that diverse? I think when you ask these questions alone, Dream Theater are Hall of Famers, look they are arguably the best Prog Metal band ever. I mean maybe Queensryche will top them, but other than that Dream Theater is probably the top Prog Metal band I mean almost 80 million listens on their top song "Pull Me Under" with songs like "Panic Attack" and "Another Day" not too far behind with a good amount of listens as well. So for me Dream Theater should get in, they are one of the greatest Heavy Metal bands of all time and to me If you get a title like that you deserve to be Rock and Roll Hall of Famers not to mention the stats and points I made earlier, yes they should go in but they probably will never sniff the Rock Hall and that is a tragedy, the Rock Hall has to get their stuff together. All of these bands should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they aren't, obviously including Dream Theater:
Iron Maiden
Dio
Megadeth
Anthrax
Slayer
Helloween
UFO
Bad Company
Twisted Sister
Poison
Soundgarden
REO Speedwagon
Phil Collins
Toto
Tool
Thin Lizzy
Survivor
Styx
Stone Temple Pilots
Sting
Steppenwolf
Billy Squier
The Smashing Pumpkins
Scorpions
Rainbow
Pantera
Oasis
Ted Nugent
Motorhead
Motley Crue
The Monkees
Meat Loaf
Huey Lewis and the News
Cyndi Lauper
Korn
Linkin Park
King Crimson
Kansas
Jethro Tull
Billy Idol
Don Henley
Sammy Hagar
Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Rick Derringer
Boston
Blue Oyster Cult
Alice in Chains
Bryan Adams
Dream Theater
Dragonforce

Posted by Justice Jaymes Atchley on Monday, 11/18/2024 @ 19:09pm

Oh yeah let me say one other thing. Clear objectively great songwriting and talent should be apart of the discussion as well when it comes to If Dream Theater should get in. Ladies and Gentlemen Dream Theater are nothing short of being all of those things I mentioned, they are a good live band, they are good songwriters, they are insanely talented. I just wanted to say that because I think the Rock Hall does not pay attention to that enough. ROCK HALL, STOP HATING ON METAL BANDS!

Posted by Justice Jaymes Atchley on Monday, 11/18/2024 @ 19:15pm