As the release of ‘Distance Over Time’ draws closer, progressive powerhouse Dream Theater invite fans into the studio for a unique walkthrough experience. Set to release on the 22nd of February, ‘Distance Over Time’ is an album of firsts for the band.

Not only will their fourteenth studio album be the first to be released on their new label Inside Out Music, but the band also took the decision to live together during the writing and recording process for the first time in their thirty-three-year history. Resulting in a heavier collection of songs that feature loved elements from across the bands career, all six members took to upstate New York to seclude themselves inside of their own private composition space. Speaking of their summer living experience singer James LaBrie reflected that, ‘Being around each other the whole time made it that much more of a profound experience. I think the songs reflect the energy. It was a lot of fun to have a situation so powerful at this point in our career’.

Additionally, in speaking about the album guitarist John Petrucci explained that, ‘When I listen back to the album, I can distinctly recall every moment of the writing process; where I was standing in the room, what inspired us in that instant and the meaning behind each song. As a producer, my goal was to try and create the best-sounding Dream Theater record we’ve ever made so that listeners can just be enveloped in the music. I really wanted this recording to truly reflect the spirit, joy and passion that went into making the album and for people to walk away feeling some of the organic nature, personality and raw energy that the band captured while together in the studio. For me, I think it accomplishes that and I hope that other people will feel the same way.’

Make sure to cash in on this unique look inside of where ‘Distance Over Time’ was created by watching the video below.