DREAM THEATER Begins Work On 17th Studio Album
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Dream Theater have begun work on their 17th studio album, following 2025’s “Parasomnia”. The band confirmed the news with a photo from their Ytse Jam Studios and the caption “#DT17 is underway”, marking the next step after an extended world tour.
Singer James LaBrie has said the band develops albums through discussions about what inspires them and ideas each member brings in. He previously expected writing and recording to begin in late 2026 or early 2027, though he stressed that timetable was not firm. The group’s current line-up includes returning drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined in 2023 after 13 years away.
- Dream Theater have started work on their 17th studio album.
- It will follow 2025’s “Parasomnia”.
- LaBrie had earlier suggested writing might start in late 2026 or early 2027.
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Dream Theater are an American progressive metal band, known for long songs and complex arrangements. Their albums are made collectively, with members discussing musical influences and developing ideas brought in by each person.
The group’s current line-up includes singer James LaBrie and drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned in 2023 after 13 years away. Their previous studio album, Parasomnia, came out in 2025, following Portnoy’s return to the band.
The new album would be the band’s 17th studio release. Its development follows an extended world tour, and the timing matters to fans tracking how the reunited line-up shapes the next phase of the group’s music.