Last time I saw Dream Theater, Joe Satriani and King's X opened for them. They were both amazing. I actually thought Satriani and King's X put more effort in that particular show. The first time I saw Dream Theater, they were so intense, that I ended up, exiting to the parking lot, and hurling. It was awesome! The last time tho, they weren't as intense. Probably cuz it was a bigger venue. The first time was at the Electric Factory in Philly and the second time was at the Sony/Blockbuster Tweeter Center in Camden. Big difference, and that's most likely why the difference in the performances. You would think the case would be opposite, but no. The Factory show was a million times more intense and enjoyable, and they had some awesome theatrics with video screens all over.. and they played none stop.. straight through. Just one song after another with not one pause at all. At the arena show, they weren't as energenic, with kinda of a lazy feel and needless pauses in between. Satriani and King's X ended up being more of highlight that night for me. I'd definately listen to some of their stuff. You might like it.