Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has posted the photo below on his official Facebook page with the caption "...and so it begins," suggesting the band is now working on material for their next studio album. Watch the band's official Facebook page here for updates.

Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini has issued the following update:

"Hey everyone! Locations for my European masterclasses are coming along nicely. It looks like I'll be hitting Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, France and probably more!

Now, please be sure to put a 'like' on Facebook here if you want to stay up to date on where the exact locations will be. Through this page, we'll send you info as soon as soon as possible! Keep in mind these will be very exclusive and interactive seminars on any type of rhythm, practicing and improvising open to all instrumentalists - but seats are very limited! So please send a mail to my Europe Events Staff at mikemanginithegrid@gmail.com if you want to sign up. See you there!"

Dream Theater performed at the 2015 installment of the legendary Wacken Open Air. Pro-shot footage of the band's complete show can be viewed below.

The setlist was as follows:

"False Awakening Suite"
"Afterlife"
"Metropolis Pt 1"
"Burning My Soul"
"The Spirit Carries On"
"As I Am"
"Panic Attack"
"Constant Motion"
"Bridges in the Sky"
"Behind The Veil"

In the clip below, Dream Theater's John Petrucci and James LaBrie talk about their new album and how they like to spend their spare time in this new video interview shot at Wacken Open Air 2015.

Find the band’s live itinerary at this location.