Dream Theater

Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory (EastWest)

The prog metal boys are back! Displaying a higher quota of ‘tougher’ tracks than their last studio album, Falling Into Infinity, Metropolis Part 2 provides some of their most intense music to date. With new keyboardist Jordan Rudess on board. John Petrucci has a new partner to trade off some blistering solos with. As always, the band plays up a storm but the constantly shifting textures are an acquired taste, so be warned! However, if you’re interested in the flipside to Korn’s particular brand of heavy metal, this might just be the ticket!

—Jason Sidwell

Rating: 4 out of 5 (The Exorcist)