New Album Title (A Dramatic Turn of Events) and Track Listing Revealed

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Again, nobody ever said it was.

Well, lots of people said it was. Just no-one important 

Shucks am I disappointed that Raw Dog isn't going to be included on this album or the bonus disc

GOD WAR

[Elaitch]

Shucks am I disappointed that Raw Dog isn't going to be included on this album or the bonus disc

I hope you're kidding.

[The Letter M]

Shucks am I disappointed that Raw Dog isn't going to be included on this album or the bonus disc

I hope you're kidding.

He totally isn't... I wish it was on there too! We need "Raw Dog" in 5.1 Surround!!!

-Marc.

[SystematicThought]

Again, nobody ever said it was.

I don't know where you've been, but a lot have been speculating that it was.   I pretty sure that's what he meant

[bosk1]

No, I mean nobody associated with the band.  Some random fan on the Internet randomly speculating that something might be true means nothing.  I think I might have seen a post where someone said that on release day, DT was going to stetch actual tightropes across the sky and hire clowns to ride across them on unicycles.  Should I act shocked and disappointed when that doesn't happen?  I don't think so.

[fadetoblackdude7]

No, I mean nobody associated with the band.  Some random fan on the Internet randomly speculating that something might be true means nothing.  I think I might have seen a post where someone said that on release day, DT was going to stetch actual tightropes across the sky and hire clowns to ride across them on unicycles.  Should I act shocked and disappointed when that doesn't happen?  I don't think so.

That would be pretty interesting, though.   

[Jaffa]

No, I mean nobody associated with the band.  Some random fan on the Internet randomly speculating that something might be true means nothing.  I think I might have seen a post where someone said that on release day, DT was going to stetch actual tightropes across the sky and hire clowns to ride across them on unicycles.  Should I act shocked and disappointed when that doesn't happen?  I don't think so.

Well, true, but quite a chunk of fans had speculated that it would be an instrumental.  Just like the lyricist for OtBoA - most of us speculated that JLB wrote it, and were therefore a bit surprised when JR said that JP wrote it.  What's wrong with that?

[IdoSC]

No, I mean nobody associated with the band.  Some random fan on the Internet randomly speculating that something might be true means nothing.  I think I might have seen a post where someone said that on release day, DT was going to stetch actual tightropes across the sky and hire clowns to ride across them on unicycles.  Should I act shocked and disappointed when that doesn't happen?  I don't think so.

Well, true, but quite a chunk of fans had speculated that it would be an instrumental.  Just like the lyricist for OtBoA - most of us speculated that JLB wrote it, and were therefore a bit surprised when JR said that JP wrote it.  What's wrong with that?

That's the point actually...the fans assumed JLB wrote OTBOA, and they were wrong. The fans assumed TST/BITS is an instrumental, they were wrong. The underline is - if it's just speculation, take it with a grain of salt.




Actually, don't take it. At all. Just wait for official info ^^

[Jaffa]

No, I mean nobody associated with the band.  Some random fan on the Internet randomly speculating that something might be true means nothing.  I think I might have seen a post where someone said that on release day, DT was going to stetch actual tightropes across the sky and hire clowns to ride across them on unicycles.  Should I act shocked and disappointed when that doesn't happen?  I don't think so.

Well, true, but quite a chunk of fans had speculated that it would be an instrumental.  Just like the lyricist for OtBoA - most of us speculated that JLB wrote it, and were therefore a bit surprised when JR said that JP wrote it.  What's wrong with that?

That's the point actually...the fans assumed JLB wrote OTBOA, and they were wrong. The fans assumed TST/BITS is an instrumental, they were wrong. The underline is - if it's just speculation, take it with a grain of salt.




Actually, don't take it. At all. Just wait for official info ^^

No, I understand that.  I just don't see what's wrong with commenting on the fan speculation being proven wrong.

Like, for instance, how we're all going to laugh at Aniland if track 5 isn't the most lauded song on the album. 

[ronnibran]

It's probably already been posted somewhere else a dozen times by now, but James just twittered that JP wrote the lyrics for the "bridges in the sky" or whatever the name is.

edit: ha ha, I see that someone already did post it.  I only assumed no one did because I didn't see a million posts about it.

[Jirpo]

No, I mean nobody associated with the band.  Some random fan on the Internet randomly speculating that something might be true means nothing.  I think I might have seen a post where someone said that on release day, DT was going to stetch actual tightropes across the sky and hire clowns to ride across them on unicycles.  Should I act shocked and disappointed when that doesn't happen?  I don't think so.

That would be the best live show ever.

[The Silent Cody]

Sorry for asking, but I'm getting lost with this How do We know of track lenghts that it will be revealed in next week? 

[jonny108]

Sorry for asking, but I'm getting lost with this How do We know of track lenghts that it will be revealed in next week? 

This week!  And because I asked Roadrunner when they would release them and they replied with this:
I think it's worth a small news post later in the week!

[The Silent Cody]

Sorry for asking, but I'm getting lost with this How do We know of track lenghts that it will be revealed in next week? 

This week!  And because I asked Roadrunner when they would release them and they replied with this:
I think it's worth a small news post later in the week!

LOL, You asked and They answered just like that? impressive  in that case I can't wait Thanks

[FretMuppet]

I wonder when the previews will be released 

[The Silent Cody]

I wonder when the previews will be released 

If they will be released... They have been released with BC&SL though...I don't remember how fast before release anyway...

[tri.ad]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

[The Silent Cody]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? (...)

Yeah, now I do realise... 

[Chrissalix]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

The press have it now, by the looks of things

Metal Hammer Writer Dom Lawson's twitter, look about 10 tweens down.

[The Silent Cody]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

The press have it now, by the looks of things

Metal Hammer Writer Dom Lawson's twitter, look about 10 tweens down.

Interesting, RR is not afraid of leaking some material?

[tri.ad]

I think that the big magazines, like Metal Hammer, have a certain trust policy regarding that; it's the "small" journalists who are likely to leak new albums imo.

[Chrissalix]

I think that the big magazines, like Metal Hammer, have a certain trust policy regarding that; it's the "small" journalists who are likely to leak new albums imo.

Yeah it won't leak from a big magazine. It's when amateur journos get a hold of it that leaks happen.

[ReaPsTA]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

Aside from the bigger journalist apparently having it, I still tend to agree with you.  At this point, RR wants to let the hype machine incubate for the upcoming warm gooey explosion of people telling you you need the album.

[chrisbDTM]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

The press have it now, by the looks of things

Metal Hammer Writer Dom Lawson's twitter, look about 10 tweens down.

can someone post the tweet? i cant get on twitter here

[Zydar]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

The press have it now, by the looks of things

Metal Hammer Writer Dom Lawson's twitter, look about 10 tweens down.

can someone post the tweet? i cant get on twitter here

"#nowplaying Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events"

[chrisbDTM]

You guys do realise that it's still seven weeks until the release, right? My guess is that it will be still two or three weeks until we get the previews for the songs, most likely when the promo copies are distributed.

The press have it now, by the looks of things

Metal Hammer Writer Dom Lawson's twitter, look about 10 tweens down.

can someone post the tweet? i cant get on twitter here

"#nowplaying Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn Of Events"

thanks


when do the major magazines start publishing reviews?

[JoSeM90DT]

Official track lengths:

1. On the Backs of Angels  (8:46)
2. Build Me Up, Break Me Down (6:59)
3. Lost Not Forgotten  (10:11)
4. This is the Life (6:57)
5. Bridges in the Sky (11:01)
6. Outcry (11:24)
7. Far From Heaven (3:56)
8. Breaking All Illusions  (12:25)
9. Beneath the Surface  (5:26)

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/page/News?news_id=111612

[Zydar]

Wow, a couple of lengthy ones there. I like!

[bosk1]

3. Lost Not Forgotten  (10:11)

YES!!!  

[Zydar]

Far From Heaven (3:56) <-- possible single?

[ResultsMayVary]

Official track lengths:

1. On the Backs of Angels  (8:46)
2. Build Me Up, Break Me Down (6:59)
3. Lost Not Forgotten  (10:11)
4. This is the Life (6:57)
5. Bridges in the Sky (11:01)
6. Outcry (11:24)
7. Far From Heaven (3:56)
8. Breaking All Illusions  (12:25)
9. Beneath the Surface  (5:26)

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/page/News?news_id=111612

I love that! Nothing too long, but still a few longer tunes! It has sort of an SFAM feel with the track lengths.

[nikatapi]

It's a nice change that the last song is short compared to most closing songs on previous albums.
Nice mix of longer and shorter songs.

[The Silent Cody]

Wow, I can't remember when DT album was closing with shorter track.

[The Curious Orange]

Nothing over 15 minutes, 4 tracks over 10 minutes - should be interesting!

[Mladen]

Wow. If I had tried to predict the lengths, I would have been wrong for most of these. Who would tell they'd close the album with such a short song? It's also an interesting change that the longest song is actually twelve and a half minutes. Very nice info.

Also, Far from heaven is 3:56? If this isn't an intro to Breaking all illusions a la Wait for sleep, and if it isn't an instrumental, we have a perfect track for Dream Theater to perform on Conan.