Dream Theater Debut “Midnight Messiah” Video

Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have released a new music video for “Midnight Messiah,” featuring live footage from their recent 40th-anniversary tour. The track marks a major moment in the band’s history, showcasing the first lyrical contributions from returning drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009. Speaking about the song, Portnoy shared:

“It was great writing lyrics again and contributing this chapter to the Parasomnia story. DT fans may get a kick out of discovering some of the hidden nuggets I planted in the song referencing many of my past DT lyrics…and the music video is a great representation of the excitement of the first two tour legs we recently completed throughout Europe and South America. Just in time to prepare for our next leg throughout North America which we are so excited to embark on.”

To coincide with the album’s release, the North American leg of their 40th Anniversary Tour will kick off the same day, hitting the following cities:

02/07 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
02/08 Raleigh, NC – Martin Marietta Center
02/10 Nashville, TN – Opry House
02/11 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
02/12 Biloxi, MS – Hard Rock Cafe
02/14 Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
02/15 Dallas, TX – Texas Trust CU
02/16 San Antonio, TX – Majestic
02/18 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Center
02/19 Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Center
02/21 Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea
02/22 Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
02/24 San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
02/25 Sacramento, CA – Safe Credit Union Performing
02/27 Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
02/28 Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
03/02 Reno, NV – Grand Sierra
03/04 Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
03/06 Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
03/08 Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
03/09 Cleveland, OH – MGM Northfield Park
03/11 Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
03/12 Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
03/14 Wallingford, CT – Oakdale Theater
03/15 Boston, MA – Boch Center
03/17 Rochester, NY – Kodak
03/18 Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theater
03/19 Cincinnati, OH – Brady Music Center
03/21 Washington, DC – The Anthem
03/22 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

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