The departure of Mike Portnoy after 25 years with the band cast a shadow over this release, but Dream Theater ultimately delivered a strong, self-produced album that affirmed their core sound.
- The album was the first to feature drummer Mike Mangini, who joined the band after a public audition process.
- The album's lead single, "On the Backs of Angels," was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
- "A Dramatic Turn of Events" debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
Dream Theater is a progressive metal band formed in Long Island, New York, in 1985. They are one of the most commercially successful bands in their genre, known for their complex compositions and instrumental virtuosity. "A Dramatic Turn of Events," released in 2011, marked the band's ninth studio album and their first with drummer Mike Mangini, following the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy.
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