Progressive metallic titans Dream Theater are increasing the world of their chart-topping album Parasomnia with a brand new companion undertaking: Dream Theater – Parasomnia: The Graphic Album, created in partnership with Z2 Comics.
The ebook takes the album’s exploration of the blurred line between waking and dreaming into eight illustrated tales, every impressed by a observe from Parasomnia. A roster of Nebula, Locus, Inkpot, and Eisner award-winning writers and artists have reimagined the file’s themes in sequential artwork type, bringing a brand new dimension to the music.
“It has been so superior attending to work with the Z2 staff on this epic collaboration,” stated Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci. “Having the chance to discover various interpretations of the songs on Parasomnia by way of the eyes of so many gifted artists has been actually inspirational.
“The distinctive storytelling abilities of all of the writers in addition to the unimaginable art work that displays so many various types of graphic artistry was simply superb to witness. I believe followers of this media, our Dream Theater neighborhood and simply anybody who appreciates gorgeous shows of human creativity will actually take pleasure in this darkish and generally twisted journey by way of the realm of Parasomnia!”
Eisner-winning cowl artist Tony Harris supplied symbolic iconography for every tune, used on the quilt, in the beginning of every chapter, and as collectible enamel pins within the deluxe editions.
Nebula award-winning creator Vajra Chandrasekera shared, “I used to be intrigued and delighted by the chance to write down for this ebook! It is a very totally different medium for me, since almost all my expertise is in prose fiction, and I had a good time working with Rocky OBK, whose unimaginable artwork made my script into one thing unusual and so lovely. I hope everybody enjoys studying it as a lot as we loved making it.”
Z2 Comics president Josh Bernstein added, “When Dream Theater reunited [ed note: reunited with Mike Portnoy] final 12 months, like many followers, I used to be overjoyed that the best Prog-Steel band of all time was again in enterprise. We not solely had to do that ebook, however we had to make use of our ace within the gap and the one editor that edits in 15/8 time, Rantz Hoseley. Cannot sleep? Maybe strive some Parasomnia…”
Dream Theater: Parasomnia – The Graphic Album will probably be accessible in a number of editions: a slipcased Platinum Version signed by the band (unique to Z2Comics.com pre-orders) and an unique Tour Version bought on the band’s Fall 2025 exhibits.
Talking of Dream Theater stay, catch ’em at one of many dates beneath! The tour kicks off September 5 in Studying, PA and runs by way of October 25 in Uniondale, NY, with stops at main theaters, arenas, and high-profile competition appearances equivalent to Louder Than Life and Aftershock.
The trek can even function two particular nights in Atlanta: a devoted Parasomnia efficiency on September 13 and the rescheduled Dream Theater 40th Anniversary anniversary present on September 14. Get your tickets right here.
9/5 Studying, PA Santander Performing Arts Middle
9/6 Baltimore, MD The Lyric
9/9 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Middle
9/10 Clearwater, FL The BayCare Sound
9/12 Orlando, FL Arduous Rock Reside
9/13 Atlanta, GA Coca Cola Roxy
9/14 Atlanta, GA Coca Cola Roxy (Rescheduled DT40 Present)
9/16 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
9/18 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Middle
9/19 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life
9/21 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
9/22 Peoria, IL Prairie Dwelling Alliance Theater
9/24 Milwaukee, WI Miller Excessive Life Theatre
9/25 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
9/27 Waukee, IA Vibrant Music Corridor
9/29 Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Middle
10/3 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Competition
10/4 Oceanside, CA Frontwave Enviornment
10/5 Lengthy Seashore, CA Lengthy Seashore Terrace Theatre
10/7 Mesa, AZ Mesa Arts Middle – Ikeda Theater
10/8 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theatre
10/11 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Theater
10/13 Kansas Metropolis, MO Arvest Financial institution Theatre at The Midland
10/14 Chesterfield, MO The Manufacturing unit
10/17 Hammond, IN The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond
10/18 Columbus, OH Palace Theatre
10/20 Syracuse, NY Landmark Theatre
10/22 Windfall, RI Veterans Memorial Auditorium
10/23 Schenectady, NY Proctors Theatre
10/25 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
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