Musical Style
Dream Theater is well noted for being one of the early progenitors of the progressive metal genre. The original members, John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy have strong influences from bands such as Rush, Yes, Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, various speed metal bands, and even the glam metal of the day. This synthesis created a unique metal that was not traditional of the day: it had distorted guitars and fast riffing, but the music focused more on technical proficiency and precise execution than on heavy metal riffs. The band's music has focused on three main elements: metal, melody, and progressive roots.
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