Spawned at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, Dream Theater are the world's premier progressive metal outfit.
The band was originally called Majesty.
"Live Scenes From New York," released on September 11, 2001, featured the NYC skyline engulfed in flames. It was changed.
The band's original name, Majesty came from Mike Portnoy's description of Rush's "Bastille Day." Portney worships Neal Peart.
The band's name was contributed by the drummer's father, who saw a theater in California called the Dream Theater. Find all your favorite Dream Theater ringtones and Dream Theater realtones below.