DREAM THEATER Performs At Madison Square Garden For First Time; Video Available

Prog rock/metal icons DREAM THEATER played the Madison Square Garden in New York City for the first time ever on July 12 as the support act for IRON MAIDEN.

Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below.

Back in March, the members of DREAM THEATER expressed their enthusiasm about touring with IRON MAIDEN and the prospect of playing the legendary venue for the first time.

"DREAM THEATER has achieved so many dreams through the years, from playing the Budokan in Tokyo to Wembley Arena in London to Radio City Music Hall in New York City," drummer Mike Portnoy recalled. "But the one remaining dream that has eluded us through all of these years was to play at Madison Square Garden. Well, on July 12, along with IRON MAIDEN, that dream will finally be fulfilled."

Guitarist John Petrucci was equally stoked about playing the Madison Square Garden, saying, "I am unbelievably excited to be finally playing Madison Square Garden, and with the almighty MAIDEN to boot! They have been heroes to the band since the beginning and are iconic in our eyes.

"There is nothing like achieving success and recognition in your own country, in your own city. It's going to be an incredible night, for sure."

Portnoy has proof of this career-long dream, saying, "About a month ago, my family and I were watching a video of my first band INTRUDER from back in 1983, and in the video before the show, I was interviewed and asked what my dream goal was. I responded 'To play the Garden.' It took almost 30 years, but it’s surreal that I will now be able to check it off the list."