Progressive metal legends Dream Theater have announced Black Clouds & Silver Linings as the title of their tenth studio album, set for release on June 22.
Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci are once again at the helm as producers, with Paul Northfield mixing. The band will embark on a world tour in June including a main stage performance at the UK’s Download Festival, with headline UK Progressive Nation tour dates in the Autumn. Dream Theater are shortly to unveil the video for "A Rite of Passage" which was shot in late March. The stunning artwork was once again designed by Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden).
In addition to the standard version CD, the album will also be available as a three-disc Special Edition that will include the full album, a CD of instrumental mixes of the album and a CD of six cover songs. Which songs have been covered will be revealed one per week six weeks prior to the June 22 street date.
