Episode 188 - 40 Years Of Dream Theater

John Massaglia is a Central Illinois-based musician and also a long-time fan of Dream Theater, which is celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band in 2025. We hear John's discovery of Dream Theater, several of his favorite tracks and concert memories, along with a discussion on their authorized bootleg series, Mike Portnoy's departure AND return, and even dip our toes into other progressive metal, like Porcupine Tree. Huge thanks to John Massagalia for making his 5th appearance on the podcast to share his stories as a fan of Dream Theater. You can listen to his band The Truth Council on your favorite streaming apps!