DREAM THEATER Cancels Atlanta Show Due To JAMES LABRIE’s Illness

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Due to illness, progressive metal icons DREAM THEATER have had to cancel their scheduled February 11 concert at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia.

DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie said in a statement: “To everyone attending tonight’s show in Atlanta, I sincerely apologize for having to cancel the show tonight due to being sick. I hope to get through this as quickly as possible and resume putting on amazing shows throughout the remaining [North American] dates. Thank you and see you soon.”

DREAM THEATER launched the North American leg of their 40th-anniversary tour on February 7 at The Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Titled “An Evening With Dream Theater,” the tour marks their first North American run since drummer Mike Portnoy rejoined the lineup alongside James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The tour is set to wrap up on March 22 in New York City.

DREAM THEATER released their latest studio album, Parasomnia, on February 7, 2025. This album marks the band’s first release with drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings. You can read our review for Parasomnia here.