Dream Theater Brand Affinity ranks highest Ampeg at 43.68% . Very Strong. Score DMDB 66.27% | Fanbase 63.29%

Dream Theater — metal artist from US.

Dream Theater, a progressive metal band hailing from Long Island, New York, gained global recognition for their musically sophisticated songs and thematic…

Dream Theater

Recognizable

Country: US | Artist ID: 11e81bc9-b06d-032e-9b8b-a0369fe50396

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Genres

metalmetalneo classical metalprogressive metal

Influential: 66.27% Fanbase: 63.29% Trending: 67.76%

As of: 2025-09-09

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 43.68% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-09

1,669,557

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

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Scores

Score: DMDB 66.27% | Fanbase 63.29% | Trending 67.76% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Dream Theater, a progressive metal band hailing from Long Island, New York, gained global recognition for their musically sophisticated songs and thematic concept recordings since the early 1990s. Formed in 1985 by Berklee College of Music students John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy, the band evolved through various lineup changes before solidifying with vocalist James LaBrie and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. Dream Theater's discography includes standout albums such as Images and Words, Awake, and Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. In 2025, the band released Parasomnia, a thematic concept album about sleep disorders, marking the return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy after a decade-plus hiatus.

Originally named Majesty, Dream Theater underwent several transformations, including a change in lead vocalist and label disputes, before finding their signature sound and lineup. Over the years, the band's music has evolved from hook-based hard rock to intricate progressive metal, with notable releases like The Astonishing and A View from the Top of the World. Dream Theater's enduring legacy in the metal genre is characterized by their tight musicianship and elaborate storytelling, culminating in their 2025 release, Parasomnia, produced by guitarist John Petrucci.

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Dream Theater speaks to 25-34 & 18-24 audiences with measurable traction in INDONESIA, BRAZIL, UNITED STATES. Composition is heavily male (87%), which tightens creative strategy without sacrificing scale. Youtube is the reach engine (16,386 avg views per post), and Instagram supplies credible back-and-forth with core fans. Affinity clusters near Ampeg, Akg, Sennheiser, suggesting category lift in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The result is a partnership that feels earned, not forced.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Dream Theater score 0.53% — Low bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: AkgBrand: Sennheiser

Followers:1,669,557

Engagements:8,845

Rate:0.5%

Posts:2,022

Avg Likes:8,751

Avg Comments:99

Avg Views:22,719

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 1,669,557 · Engagements 8,845 · Rate 0.5% Posts 2,022 · Views 22,719 · Avg Likes 8,751 · Avg Comments 99 · Avg Views 22,719	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 43% 18-24: 33% 35-44: 15% 45-64: 6%	Largest: 25-34 (43%); next: 18-24 (33%)
Gender Split	Female: 13% Male: 87% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (87%)
Top Countries	INDONESIA (21%) BRAZIL (14%) UNITED STATES (13%) ITALY (4%) INDIA (4%)	Top regions: INDONESIA (21%), BRAZIL (14%), UNITED STATES (13%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 7,419 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 6,333 avg views/post · Youtube: 16,386 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 16,386 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 7,419 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 43.68

Akg

Score: 30.09

Sennheiser

Score: 18.24

Pro Tools

Score: 16.36

MOOG

Score: 15.42

Metal Gear Solid

Score: 12.67

Ableton

Score: 8.05

Movistar

Score: 5.87

Bandai Namco

Score: 5.10

Resident Evil

Score: 4.87

Final Fantasy

Score: 4.52

Yamaha

Score: 4.49

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Top Brand Affinities

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		43.68
Akg		30.09
Sennheiser		18.24
Pro Tools		16.36
MOOG		15.42
Metal Gear Solid		12.67
Ableton		8.05
Movistar		5.87
Bandai Namco		5.10
Resident Evil		4.87
Final Fantasy		4.52
Yamaha		4.49
Spotify Music		4.22
Sega		4.17
The Witcher		3.92
Fallout		3.74
Panasonic		3.51
Mortal Kombat		3.48
Columbia Pictures		3.15
Leica		3.11
Alfa Romeo		3.10
musical.ly		2.90
Gundam		2.87
Matrix		2.85
Jack Daniels		2.80
MTV		2.59
Monster Beverage		2.58
Warner Bros		2.48
Star Wars		2.48
Harley-Davidson		2.45
Beats Electronics		2.38
Montblanc		2.31
HBO		2.27
SoundCloud		2.23
AMC		2.19
Transformers		2.16
Lollapalooza		2.08
Nintendo		2.06
Boeing		2.01
Fujifilm		2.01
Sony		2.00
Xiaomi		1.88
A Game of Tones		1.85
Ubisoft		1.81
Guinness		1.78
PlayStation		1.77
Paramount Pictures		1.77
Pixar		1.73
League of Legends		1.73
Snapseed		1.71