About Dream Theater’s ‘Parasomnia’ Graphic Novel + Coloured Vinyl

To coincide with this yr’s Parasomnia comeback album for the reunion of Dream Theater‘s longest-running lineup, the prog metallic legends have simply introduced a brand new “graphic album” in partnership with Z2.

The Deluxe Version of Parasomnia – The Graphic Album is available in two variations. One options the graphic novel based mostly on Parasomnia‘s overarching theme inside a slipcase whereas the opposite additionally contains new and extremely uncommon double LP of the newest album on sea-blue vinyl.

The sixteenth album from Dream Theater, the band’s first with drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009, options eight songs stretching over 71 minutes, all coping with numerous disruptive sleep issues. Now, every music will unfold with its personal story within the pages of the graphic novel, which options Nebula Locus, Inkpot and Eisner award-winning writers and artists.

John Petrucci, delighted to convey the band’s imaginative and prescient to life in a brand new and thrilling approach, feedback,

It’s been so superior attending to work with the Z2 staff on this epic collaboration. Having the chance to discover various interpretations of the songs on Parasomnia via the eyes of so many gifted artists has been really inspirational. The distinctive storytelling abilities of all of the writers in addition to the unbelievable paintings that displays so many alternative types of graphic artistry was simply superb to witness. I believe followers of this media, our DT group and simply anybody who appreciates beautiful shows of human creativity will actually take pleasure in this darkish and generally twisted journey via the realm of Parasomnia!

Nebula award-winning writer Vajra Chandrasekera says of the expertise,

I used to be intrigued and delighted by the chance to write down for this guide! It is a very totally different medium for me, since almost all my expertise is in prose fiction, and I had a good time working with Rocky OBK, whose unbelievable artwork made my script into one thing unusual and so lovely. I hope everybody enjoys studying it as a lot as we loved making it.

Z2 President Josh Bernstein enthuses,

When Dream Theater reunited final yr, like many followers, I used to be overjoyed that the best Prog-Metallic band of all time was again in enterprise. We not solely had to do that guide, however we had to make use of our ace within the gap and the one editor that edits in 15/8 time, Rantz Hoseley. Can’t sleep? Maybe attempt some PARASOMNIA…

About Dream Theater’s Parasomnia – The Graphic Album

Dream Theater’s Parasomnia – The Graphic Album shall be launched on Z2 within the following codecs: Platinum Version (signed by the band), Deluxe Version (contains graphic novel in slipcase with vinyl and enamel pins, different choice with out vinyl and pins) and a Tour Version.

See photographs beneath and get your copy now via the Loudwire merch retailer (additionally out there by way of purchase buttons beneath) or via Z2’s webstore the place the Platinum Version and double LP solely are additionally out there.

Dream Theater 2025 Tour Dates Enjoying Parasomnia in Full

An unique Tour Version of Parasomnia – The Graphic Album shall be out there at Dream Theater tour stops all year long.

The graphic album is an effective way to completely take in the themes earlier than seeing the band play the document in full on a fall U.S. tour. That begins on Sept. 5 in Studying, Pennsylvania and can criss-cross the nation earlier than the closing night time in Lengthy Island, New York on Oct. 25.

READ MORE: 5 Issues We Love About Dream Theater’s New Album ‘Parasomnia’

For tickets and extra data, go to Dream Theater’s web site.

See all U.S. dates immediately beneath.