John Petrucci Dream Theater announces details of their first new music with Mike Portnoy in 15 years – release near ten-minute track, Night Terror The prog metallers' 'Parasomnia' comes out in February, nearly two years after Portnoy’s celebrated return to the band John Petrucci Launches New Company, Tonemission, With the 'John Petrucci IR Collection: Vol. 1' Speaker Impulse Responses The prog metal master shares tone secrets from his ‘Terminal Velocity,’ ‘A View from the Top of the World’ and ‘Liquid Tension Experiment 3’ records “Putting in the Work Is How You’re Going to Become a Better Player”: John Petrucci’s Top Ten Tips for Guitarists The Dream Theater axeman offers advice to improve your chops and guarantee a long, healthy and knowledge-filled guitar life Latest John Petrucci Watch John Petrucci Cover the James Bond Theme Live with Mike Portnoy By Jackson Maxwell published 7 November 22 The Ernie Ball Music Man-wielding prog-metal maestro tapped into his inner secret agent at a recent show in Los Angeles. 'GP' Presents John Petrucci on Monday, November 7 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 November 22 'Guitar Player' welcomes the Dream Theater guitarist to the City by the Bay John Petrucci: "There Are Moments that You Can Pinpoint and Say They Were Truly Life-Changing, and for Me, Hearing Steve Morse Play Guitar Was One of Them” By Joe Bosso published 28 June 22 In conversation, the two Ernie Ball Music Man-wielding titans of shred reveal how they've inspired one another to go the extra mile in practice, technique, guitar design, and sticking to their musical guns. “Virtuosity on the Guitar Comes in Many Forms”: We Go Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural G3 Tour with Dream Team Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson By Joe Bosso published 22 April 22 With new albums and tours of their own, the trio sat down to recall how it all went down. Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock? By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21 John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day. Watch Dream Theater’s Epic Sci-Fi Video for Brand New Track “The Alien” By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21 VIDEO John Petrucci’s otherworldly guitar skills take a different voyage in this larger than life video. VIDEO Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New 20th Anniversary John Petrucci JP, Majesty Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 19 May 21 The gorgeous, autographed guitars are available in six- or seven-string versions. John Petrucci Discusses the Limitless Potential of Progressive Music and Unpacks the Philosophy Behind His Style By Richard Bienstock published 18 May 21 In reuniting Liquid Tension Experiment, the prog guitar virtuoso welcomes an old friend to the writing room, and finds new modes of expression within instrumental music. Liquid Tension Experiment, John Petrucci's Prog Supergroup, Premiere New Song, "Beating The Odds" By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 The twisty tune is the second single from the recently reunited band's upcoming third album. John Petrucci: Recording Guitar is Like Trimming Your Beard By Jackson Maxwell published 18 December 20 "If you try to get it exactly symmetrical you might just go in a little too much and next thing you know you’ve got to shave the whole thing off," says the Dream Theater maestro. 1 2 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1"As much as I love gear and gadgets, there’s no substitute for what you can do with your fingers." Adrian Belew reveals six ways to change your guitar game right now, for free 2Nancy Wilson tells how blazing guitars, powerhouse riffs and Yes combined to make Heart's monster hit "Barracuda" 3"It's a real pleasure to be here with my family and friends... 'cause this is a special year for me too." Lost for over two decades, this clip shows Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Jimmie Vaughan performing together in 1989 4Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison on the value of chord knowledge — and why 20 layers of guitars is too many5David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
Watch John Petrucci Cover the James Bond Theme Live with Mike Portnoy By Jackson Maxwell published 7 November 22 The Ernie Ball Music Man-wielding prog-metal maestro tapped into his inner secret agent at a recent show in Los Angeles.
'GP' Presents John Petrucci on Monday, November 7 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 November 22 'Guitar Player' welcomes the Dream Theater guitarist to the City by the Bay
John Petrucci: "There Are Moments that You Can Pinpoint and Say They Were Truly Life-Changing, and for Me, Hearing Steve Morse Play Guitar Was One of Them” By Joe Bosso published 28 June 22 In conversation, the two Ernie Ball Music Man-wielding titans of shred reveal how they've inspired one another to go the extra mile in practice, technique, guitar design, and sticking to their musical guns.
“Virtuosity on the Guitar Comes in Many Forms”: We Go Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural G3 Tour with Dream Team Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson By Joe Bosso published 22 April 22 With new albums and tours of their own, the trio sat down to recall how it all went down.
Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock? By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21 John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day.
Watch Dream Theater’s Epic Sci-Fi Video for Brand New Track “The Alien” By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21 VIDEO John Petrucci’s otherworldly guitar skills take a different voyage in this larger than life video.
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New 20th Anniversary John Petrucci JP, Majesty Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 19 May 21 The gorgeous, autographed guitars are available in six- or seven-string versions.
John Petrucci Discusses the Limitless Potential of Progressive Music and Unpacks the Philosophy Behind His Style By Richard Bienstock published 18 May 21 In reuniting Liquid Tension Experiment, the prog guitar virtuoso welcomes an old friend to the writing room, and finds new modes of expression within instrumental music.
Liquid Tension Experiment, John Petrucci's Prog Supergroup, Premiere New Song, "Beating The Odds" By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 The twisty tune is the second single from the recently reunited band's upcoming third album.
John Petrucci: Recording Guitar is Like Trimming Your Beard By Jackson Maxwell published 18 December 20 "If you try to get it exactly symmetrical you might just go in a little too much and next thing you know you’ve got to shave the whole thing off," says the Dream Theater maestro.