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Comment: Does not currently meet WP:NSONG. It appears this article has potential, but it should be fleshed out more. Hey man im josh (talk) 13:17, 31 May 2024 (UTC)
“Panic Attack” is a song by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater from their 2005 album Octovarium.
"Panic Attack" | |
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Song by Dream Theater | |
from the album Octavarium | |
A-side | "These Walls" |
Released | June 7, 2007 |
Genre | Progressive metal |
Length | 8:13 |
Lyricist(s) | John Petrucci |
Meaning
[edit]The song’s lyrics talk about the singer’s struggles with anxiety and panic attacks.[1]
Legacy
[edit]On 20 March 2024, Dream Theater drummer and co-founder Mike Portnoy performed the song on Drumeo.[2]
Appearances in video games
[edit]The song has appeared in games such as Rock Band 2 and Jammit.[3][4] The song has also appeared in Rocksmith+[5]
Reception
[edit]Allmusic user John Smith said that the song was "ultra-metallic".[6]
Jeff Wagner said the song sounded like "propulsive metal blitz"[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "The story and meaning of the song 'Panic Attack - Dream Theater '". CMF Radio. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ BraveWords. "MIKE PORTNOY Performs DREAM THEATER's "Panic Attack" For Drumeo (Video)". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Author, Andy Chalk Legacy (2008-07-15). "Rock Band 2 Song List Revealed". The Escapist. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Dream Theater in Jammit (also, possibly another song in Rock Band?)". www.dreamtheaterforums.org. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Rocksmith+ teases Dream Theater release with "Panic Attack" single - The Riff Repeater". theriffrepeater.com. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Octavarium - Dream Theater | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-05-31
- ^ Wagner, Jeff (2010). Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal. Bazillion Points Books. ISBN 978-0-9796163-3-4.