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Is DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI 'Stronger Than All'? (Video)

May 26, 2016

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci recently took part in The Rock Reel's "Stronger Than All" challenge. He was asked to hold a five-kilogram solid steel hammer with his arm stretched out to the fullest and hold it as long as he could. You can now watch the results below.

Petrucci has in the past compared weight lifting to playing guitar. He has said: "When it comes to the discipline of practicing, there isn't a better parallel to the guitar than working out with weights. In both cases, you have to embark on a systemic, consistent practice regimen over a fairly long period of time in order to see any progress. There's a lot of mindless, repetitive work that initially doesn't seem to lead to anywhere. But then, when you least expect it (or are ready to throw in the towel),you make a breakthrough and reach the next plateau; only to have to start the painful process all over again. The bottom line is, you have to be mentally tough and really see yourself achieving your objectives to go through all the physical discomfort and mental tedium."

DREAM THEATER's latest concept album, "The Astonishing", was released on January 29 via Roadrunner. The CD was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York, with John Petrucci producing, studio luminary Richard Chycki (AEROSMITH, RUSH) engineering/mixing and legendary arranger, composer and conductor David Campbell orchestrating.

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