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Progressive metal group Dream Theater will release ‘The Astonishing’ in early 2016, however the band wasn’t planning on announcing the title so early.

Recorded during their visit to Boston, Massachusetts, Dream Theater’s upcoming live effort ‘Breaking the Fourth Wall (Live From The Boston Opera House)’ shows the progressive metal heavyweights running through a compilation of fan favorite selections in addition to tracks from last year’s self-titled studio album. The performance is also considered by the members of Dream Theater as a return to their roots, particularly the guest appearance from The Berklee College of Music Orchestra and Choir.

“The Looking Glass” is the second single from progressive metal heavyweights Dream Theater’s eponymous studio album which surfaced earlier last year. Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci calls the new song “a tip of the hat to Rush,” and the similarities are unignorable. We’re such fans — they’ve been a huge influence on us, and we continue to admire and look up to them,” explains Petrucci.

In light of the holidays, Dream Theater have issued a collection of free live tracks which previously didn’t make the band’s recently released live effort ‘Live at Luna Park.’ The band said this in a statement: “To our fans all over the world! It is because of all of you that ‘A Dramatic Tour Of Events’ was such a success. We enjoyed playing to you all each and every night on the road!

2013 has had more than it’s share of memorable comebacks, surprising return-to-forms and well welcomed collaborations. From a Nirvana reunion featuring Paul McCartney on lead vocals, to the return of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne back at the helm, it’s been a great year for the metal music world. Without any further hesitation, we now present our list of The Best Metal Songs of 2013.

Led Zeppelin’s live effort ‘Celebration Day’ is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. A number of this year’s finest releases by classic rock and heavy metal artists are being now recognized by The Grammy Awards. As we recently indicated, 2013 has been a great year for rock and metal, and it’s nice to see that some of this year’s finest releases earning nominations for next year’s ceremony.

Just as 2013 has been a memorable year for rock and roll, it has also been one for the metal music world. Progressive metal bands Queensryche and Dream Theater each issued triumphant self-titled albums, whereas such names as Motorhead and U.D.O. delivered their own standout efforts. See who is crowned number one on our list of The Best Metal Albums of 2013.

Dream Theater have been making the fourth quarter of 2013 memorable for their fan base; on top of recently releasing their twelfth self-titled studio album, the progressive metal group are also issuing a new live DVD. ‘Live at Luna Park’ just dropped earlier this month, and was recorded during Dream Theater’s stop in Buenos Ares last year.

Rarely does Dream Theater ever push the envelope into top 40 material, taking risks that their purist fans may not appreciate. However, with the new self-titled album ‘Dream Theater’ they take that risk, drawing inspiration from such renowned names as Rush among others to create one of their more radio friendly efforts.

Dream Theater has just announced that they will be releasing their seventh live album towards the end of this year. Find out when the album will be released, and what fans can expect to see here!