DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess checks in with the following update:

"This summer of touring was a highlight of my 13 years with DT. Still buzzing from the great hangs on the tour bus, memorable backstage group practice sessions, lots of laughs and a unity onstage that was apparent to all who came to our shows. Fans welcomed MM (new drummer Mike Mangini) with open arms and the audiences were ecstatic. Can’t wait to share this new level of DT with the rest of the world!"

Dream Theater will release their new album, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, on September 13th via Roadrunner Records. The band have updated their tour itinerary, confirmed shows are listed below:

September

24 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield *
25 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theater *
27 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO *
28 - Vancouver, BC - Queen Elizabeth Theatre *
30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall

October

2 - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Theatre
3 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
4 - Pittsburgh, PA - Trib Total Media Amphitheatre *
6 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall *
7 - Montreal, QC - Place des Arts *
8 - Quebec City, QC - Pavilion de la Jeunesse *
10 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre *
11 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center *
12 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre *
16 - Philadelphia, PA - Merriam Theatre
17 - Washington, DC - Warner Theatre
21 - Pompano Beach, FL - Pompano Beach Amphitheater
22 - Cleawater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
23 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
25 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater *
26 - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall *
27 - Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

Shows marked as * feature special guests TRIVIUM

Meet and Greet and VIP packages will be available for all North American tour dates at VIPNation.com.