Illumination Theory

2014 single by Dream Theater
VisualArtwork single Q16270771
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Illumination Theory

Summary

Illumination Theory is a single[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Illumination Theory's instance of is recorded as single[3].
  • Illumination Theory's composer is recorded as John Petrucci[4].
  • Illumination Theory's composer is recorded as Jordan Rudess[5].
  • Illumination Theory's composer is recorded as John Myung[6].
  • Illumination Theory's composer is recorded as James LaBrie[7].
  • Illumination Theory's composer is recorded as Mike Mangini[8].
  • Illumination Theory's genre is progressive metal[9].
  • Illumination Theory's genre is symphonic metal[10].
  • Illumination Theory followed The Enemy Inside[11].
  • Illumination Theory was followed by The Gift of Music[12].
  • Illumination Theory was produced by John Petrucci[13].
  • Illumination Theory was performed by Dream Theater[14].
  • Illumination Theory's record label is recorded as Roadrunner Records[15].
  • Illumination Theory's language of work or name is recorded as English[16].
  • Illumination Theory's country of origin is recorded as United States[17].
  • Illumination Theory was released on April 19, 2014[18].
  • Illumination Theory's lyricist is recorded as John Petrucci[19].
  • Illumination Theory's title is recorded as Illumination Theory[20].
  • Illumination Theory's single taken from the album or EP is recorded as Dream Theater[21].

Product Details

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  • Release type: Single[22]

  • First release date: 2014-04-29[23]

  • Genre(s): heavy metal, progressive metal, rock, symphonic metal[24]

  • Community tags: heavy metal, progressive metal, rock, symphonic metal[25]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 8cb38168-7c1f-40eb-ba9e-ccc60b80e73f[26]

Body

Authorship and Creation

Illumination Theory was performed by Dream Theater[14]. It was produced by John Petrucci[13].

Publication

Illumination Theory was published on April 19, 2014[18]. Its language of work or name is recorded as English[16]. Genres include progressive metal[9] and symphonic metal[10].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Illumination Theory followed The Enemy Inside[11]. It was followed by The Gift of Music[12].

Why It Matters

Illumination Theory ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month).[2]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [22] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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