Scott Munro
Dream Theater has released an animated video for their track Barstool Warrior.The song features on the band’s latest album Distance Over Time, with guitarist John Petrucci explaining the themes behind the track.
He says: “Barstool Warrior is a fictional tale about two characters, unrelated but connected in their lament over being stuck in dead end situations.
“The first is a local townie, alcoholic who never escaped the humdrum of his sleepy, maritime village. The second, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship trying to survive from day to day while questioning what makes her stay.
“Both are able to reimagine their lives and find the courage to embrace a better future by embodying the person they dream of being.” Dream Theater is currently preparing to embark on a North American tour that’ll see them celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Metropolis Pt.2 Scenes From A Memory album.
The band is also the cover star of the brand new issue of Prog magazine, which is on sale now. In Prog no.101, the band, along with their former drummer Mike Portnoy, discuss the making of the 1999 album and reveal some surprises.
