DREAM THEATER Announce Quarantième: Live À Paris 40th Anniversary Concert Release
Grammy-winning progressive metal giants Dream Theater will celebrate their landmark 40th anniversary with the release of Quarantième: Live À Paris on November 28 via Inside Out Music/Sony Music.
The new live package captures the band’s November 23, 2024 performance at Adidas Arena in Paris, France, during their sold-out European anniversary tour. Featuring the reunited “classic lineup” of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and Mike Portnoy, the show was a career-spanning celebration that included fan favorites such as “Metropolis Pt. 1”, “Panic Attack”, “Octavarium”, and “Pull Me Under”.
To mark the announcement, the band has shared a live version of “Overture 1928 / Strange Déjà Vu”, now streaming on all digital platforms, alongside a professionally shot performance video.
Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci reflected on the importance of the release: “From the moment we announced our 40th-anniversary tour, we knew it would be a very special event for both the band and our fans and must be captured. With this release, our performance in Paris is presented so beautifully in both stunning audio and video and really encapsulates this momentous occasion for all to enjoy.”
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined the band in 2023 after more than a decade apart, echoed the sentiment: “We always knew this tour would be unforgettable because not only were we celebrating four decades since forming the band, but also the reunion of the band’s classic lineup.
“The excitement and emotions between us and our fans at each and every show were palpable and totally off the charts! The night captured here in Paris was an epic evening that we can now share with the whole world to celebrate this incredible tour.”
The release will be presented in multiple formats, all featuring artwork by longtime Dream Theater collaborator Hugh Syme:
- Limited Deluxe 3CD + 3Blu-ray Artbook (68 pages of photos/artwork + bonus Blu-ray material)
- Special Edition 3CD + 2Blu-ray Digipak
- Deluxe 180g 4LP Box Set
- Digital formats
The Blu-ray editions feature the full Paris concert mixed in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound, and hi-res stereo audio, ensuring fans can experience the evening in all its immersive glory. Pre-orders are available here.
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