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“Panic Attack” is a song by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater from their 2005 album Octovarium.

"Panic Attack"
Song by Dream Theater
from the album Octavarium
A-side"These Walls"
ReleasedJune 7, 2007 (2007-06-07)
GenreProgressive metal
Length8:13
Lyricist(s)John Petrucci

Meaning

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The song’s lyrics talk about the singer’s struggles with anxiety and panic attacks.[1]

Legacy

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On 20 March 2024, Dream Theater drummer and co-founder Mike Portnoy performed the song on Drumeo.[2]

Promotion

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The song has appeared in games such as Rock Band 2 and Jammit.[3][4] The song has also appeared in Rocksmith+[5]

Reception

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Allmusic user John Smith said that the song was "ultra-metallic".[6]

Jeff Wagner said the song sounded like "propulsive metal blitz"[7]

References

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  1. ^ "The story and meaning of the song 'Panic Attack - Dream Theater '". CMF Radio. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  2. ^ BraveWords. "MIKE PORTNOY Performs DREAM THEATER's "Panic Attack" For Drumeo (Video)". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. ^ Author, Andy Chalk Legacy (2008-07-15). "Rock Band 2 Song List Revealed". The Escapist. Retrieved 2024-05-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Dream Theater in Jammit (also, possibly another song in Rock Band?)". www.dreamtheaterforums.org. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. ^ "Rocksmith+ teases Dream Theater release with "Panic Attack" single - The Riff Repeater". theriffrepeater.com. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  6. ^ Octavarium - Dream Theater | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-05-31
  7. ^ Wagner, Jeff (2010). Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal. Bazillion Points Books. ISBN 978-0-9796163-3-4.