Dream Theater
USA, 1985–now
Long Island band formed in 1985 (as Majesty), the defining act of progressive metal. Images and Words and Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory fused virtuoso musicianship, long-form composition and metal heft into a hugely influential template.
MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Dream Theater and 0 artists Dream Theater influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Dream Theater?
- Rush — Rush's virtuosic progressive rock is the core model for Dream Theater's long-form, technical progressive metal.
- Metallica — Metallica's heavy metal power gives Dream Theater's prog its metallic edge.
- Iron Maiden — Iron Maiden's galloping, melodic metal is part of the heavy-metal foundation beneath Dream Theater.