John Petrucci
| Born | July 12, 1967 |
| Hometown | Kings Park, New York, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Rena Sands |
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The best Dream Theater songs featuring Mike Portnoy (to date)
- In anticipation of the drummer’s appearance on their 16th album, we present a list that many thought would never be added to
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- EntertainmentGuitar World
Mesa/Boogie and John Petrucci celebrate 40 years of partnership with “the most aggressive” Mark IIC+ ever
The Dream Theater virtuoso's limited-edition signature amp looks to take the Holy Grail metal and rock combo to all-new heights
- LifestyleMusicRadar
The ultimate Mark IIC+? John Petrucci teams up with Mesa/Boogie for JP-2C 1x12 combo
Petrucci and Mesa/Boogie present us with a customised Mark IIC+ that has all the gain you'd need, with CabClone tech, MIDI, effects loop, two 5-band graphic EQs, and heaps more features
- EntertainmentGuitar World
The 30 best guitarists from New Jersey – from Al Di Meola and Richie Sambora to Gibson's best-selling signature artist
We gone and made a list of our favorite Garden State guitar heroes... Do write in for which state you'd like to read about next. One way or another, it won't have better pizza
- EntertainmentMusicRadar
John Petrucci issues update on new Dream Theater album, promises “Mount Rushmore” of guitar tones
John Petrucci told the world that had finished up tracking guitars for Dream Theater’s 16th album, and there’s some very special studio gear secret sauce shaping his tone
- EntertainmentRolling Stone
Dream Theater on Emotional Mike Portnoy Reunion, First 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
Thirteen years after a bitter split, all five members of the quintet are ready to make music together again
- EntertainmentLouder Sound
“This is the next natural step in our evolution. This is a pinnacle moment for us. It’s something we had to do.” How Dream Theater made uber concept album The Astonishing
With 2021's The Astonishing Dream Theater unveiled the daddy of all prog metal concept albums
- EntertainmentGuitar World
NAMM 2024: “Some people were like, ‘That's the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen!’ It turns out it was the most successful instrument we ever could have imagined”: John Petrucci on the wild ride of his sig
Like many game-changing ideas, the Majesty (which wasn't the guitar's original name...) was not immediately welcomed with open arms, the Dream Theater man says
- EntertainmentConsequence of Sound
Reunited Thrash Band Meanstreak Announce New EP, Unleash “Giant Speaks”: Stream
The re-formed metal act features the wives of three Dream Theater members. Reunited Thrash Band Meanstreak Announce New EP, Unleash “Giant Speaks”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
- EntertainmentLouder Sound
"I was like, 'I've never heard any of these songs!'" Mike Portnoy almost drummed for Nickelback
Prog metal legend and Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy almost bagged a very unlikely gig
- EntertainmentGuitar Player
“The worst thing you can do is beat yourself up when you make a mistake…” John Petrucci’s top five tips for guitarists
Whether avoiding over-rehearsing, working out before a gig or stating off the sauce while on tour, these are the tips John Petrucci uses to stay at the top of his game
