Mr. Big drummer Nick D'Virgilio has shared a new episode of his "So...You Want To Be A Musician?" podcast. Check it out below.

Nick: "This video marks the fifth episode of my podcast and features the incomparable Mike Portnoy. During our time on the Cruise To The Edge earlier this year, Mike graciously sat down with me to share profound insights into his remarkable journey in the music industry.

Mike's career is nothing short of extraordinary. From the meteoric rise of his band Dream Theater to his involvement with numerous other high-profile bands and projects, he has experienced the peaks and valleys of a life devoted to music. Mike's story also encompasses a personal battle with addiction, a steadfast marriage, and the joys and challenges of raising a family. Through it all, he has navigated the often unpredictable waters of the music world, emerging stronger and more resilient.

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Mike and am thrilled to share it with you. His candid reflections and experiences are sure to inspire and captivate. Cheers!"

Progressive music titans, Dream Theater, recently announced their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 - 2025.

The tour - presented as An Evening With Dream Theater - is the first outing since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess.

The European leg consists of stops in 23 cities and kicks off on October 20 and runs through November 24. Dream Theater will be performing classics and fan favorites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music.

More information on all tickets and VIP packages can be found here.

“This tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! Each show will surely be filled with anticipation and a variety of emotions. We can’t wait to step on stage together once again and begin this historic celebration of 40 years with everyone this fall. This is just the beginning, and we will have plenty of more exciting Dream Theater news to share in the coming months,” explains Dream Theater.

An Evening With Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 - 2025

October
20 - London, England - The O2
22 - Berlin, Germany - Uber Eats Music Hall
23 - Koln, Germany - Palladium
25 - Milan, Italy - Forum
26 - Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport
28 - Munich, Germany - Zenith
29 - Zagreb, Croatia - Arena Zagreb

November
1 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Arena
2 - Prague - Czech Republic - Fortuna Arena
3 - Lodz, Poland - Atlas Arena
6 - Helsinki, Finland - Metro Areena
8 - Stockholm. Sweden - Waterfront
9 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum
10 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Poolen
12 - Luxembourg - Rockhal
13 - Zurich, Switzerland - The Hall
14 - Lyon, France - Halle Tony Garnier
16 - Lisbon, Portugal - MEO Arena
17 - Madrid, Spain - La Cubierta de Leganés
20 - Stuttgart, Germany - Beethovensaal
21 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhundderthalle
23 - Paris, France - Adidas Arena
24 - Amsterdam - AFAS Live

Dream Theater has been in their DTHQ studio working on their 16th studio album and the first with Portnoy since 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings. More information on the upcoming release will be unveiled in the future.