Originally published in Drumhead magazine 54 · April 2016
The Astonishing review
By The Astonishing
Review1 min read
Dream Theater
Drummer: Mike Mangini
Dream Theater’s eagerly awaited double concept album, The Astonishing, consists of 34 tracks spread across two unique acts. The Astonishing paints a tale of a retro-futurist post-apocalyptic dystopia ruled by medieval-style feudalism. It’s a place aching for a ‘Chosen One’ to rise above the noise and defeat an Empire defined by the endless drone of noise machines and the illusion of safety in bland conformity. Recognized as one of the most prolific and iconic progressive rock bands of the last thirty years, Dream Theater continue to prove that their collective artistic vision knows no boundaries. The Astonishing marks and extraordinary new chapter in Dream Theater’s already storied career and will stand as a progressive rock cornerstone for ages to come.