Contrary to all trends, Dream Theater has managed to conquer a large fan base with its mix of progressive rock, trash metal and hard rock. The sound is solid but melodic throughout, as if Metallica, Iron Maiden and Genesis are united in one band. The group members combine ingenious musical craftsmanship with compositional talent. Couple that with a solid live reputation and it becomes clear how this
… group has managed to win over the loyal fans of both heavy metal and symphonic rock with its albums. On Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence the group comes out old-fashioned with long epic songs, spread over two CDs. What is also striking is the balanced and dynamic sound: the technical perfection ultimately ensures that the record, despite all the retro influences, sounds quite contemporary. (MS)more
