JOHN PETRUCCI: New Album Is 'The Best-Sounding DT Record We've Ever Made'

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER will release their 14th studio album, ‘Distance Over Time’, on February 22, 2019.

‘Distance Over Time’ showcases a newfound creativity for DREAM THEATER while maintaining the elements that have garnered them devoted fans around the globe.

The album also marks the first for the band’s new label InsideOut Music. The artwork was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (RUSH, IRON MAIDEN, STONE SOUR). ‘Distance Over Time’ was produced by guitarist John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse and mastered by Tom Baker.

Says Petrucci: “When I listen back to the album, I can distinctly recall every moment of the writing process; where I was standing in the room, what inspired us in that instant and the meaning behind each song. As a producer, my goal was to try and create the best-sounding DREAM THEATER record we’ve ever made so that listeners can just be enveloped in the music.

I really wanted this recording to truly reflect the spirit, joy and passion that went into making the album and for people to walk away feeling some of the organic nature, personality and raw energy that the band captured while together in the studio. For me, I think it accomplishes that and I hope that other people will feel the same way.”

DREAM THEATER is also planning to hit the road in support of the new album. The ‘Distance Over Time’ tour of North America was recently announced and kicks off on March 20, 2019 in San Diego, California. The tour will run for seven weeks before wrapping up in Mexico City on May 4, 2019. More tour dates for the worldwide tour will be announced in the near future.

JOHN PETRUCCI: New Album Is ‘The Best-Sounding DT Record We’ve Ever Made’