Dream Theater Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Honor Thy FatherDream Theater8rank/position

Dream Theater – Honor Thy Father (Live in Chicago — August 12, 2005)

Dream Theater, the super band that impresses hardcore fans with their technical performances.

No matter which song you listen to, their high-level phrases, backed by outstanding musicianship, leave a strong impression.

Among them, the intro of this track features a bewilderingly complex phrase that someone like me—who usually only listens to so-called regular rock—can’t even imagine how it’s being played.

Of course, the snare, kick, and tom combinations in the first half are incredible, but the groove that follows has a uniquely distinctive feel and is a must-hear.

Be sure to listen closely and repeatedly to analyze it.

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Hane Keisuke

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Night TerrorDream Theater9rank/position

Dream Theater – Night Terror (Official Video)

An epic sonic journey unleashed by the giants of progressive metal.

Spanning around ten minutes, this track weaves horror elements into its heavy, dark tones, truly embodying a “fear of the night.” Mike Portnoy’s drumming—since his return to the band in 2009—imparts a powerful personality throughout the song.

John Petrucci’s guitar solo and Jordan Rudess’s synthesizer provide standout highlights that will captivate fans.

As a lead single from the album Parasomnia, slated for release in February 2025, anticipation is running high.

The lyrics, centered on nightmares, anxiety, and psychological struggle, seem to explore universal human suffering.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to revel in a massive sound and intricate rhythmic shifts.

Under A Glass MoonDream Theater10rank/position

Under a Glass Moon

Dream Theater is a progressive metal band featuring guitarist John Petrucci, renowned for his technical and academic playing.

The track Under a Glass Moon, from their second album Images & Words, creates impact with arrangements that make characteristic use of odd time signatures.

The flowing, rapid-fire phrases that epitomize a true metal guitar solo are so commanding that even listeners unfamiliar with guitar will likely be overwhelmed by their power.

It’s a metal tune packed with highlights not only on guitar, but also in the vocals, bass, keyboards, and drums.

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Hoshino Takashi

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A Broken ManDream Theater11rank/position

Dream Theater – A Broken Man (Official Visualizer)

A new song has arrived from Dream Theater, the originators and stalwarts of progressive metal.

It’s the lead single from their album “Parasomnia,” which marks Mike Portnoy’s return after 15 years.

The track portrays a veteran struggling with war-induced PTSD.

Its massive sound and intricate rhythms create an epic soundscape that is quintessentially them.

Released on December 3, 2024 ahead of the album’s scheduled February 7, 2025 release, the song is also slated to be performed on the band’s 40th anniversary tour.

Highly recommended not only for progressive metal fans, but for anyone seeking weighty, powerful music.