Members of American heavy metal band Dream Theater perform at a show in Beijing on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

American heavy metal band Dream Theater brought their progressive sound to China in an energetic show in Beijing on Tuesday.

In front of a delirious, packed audience, Dream Theater packed their longstanding classics, as well as new hits from their latest album, "Systematic Chaos," into a dense, two-hour show.

Several leading Chinese rock musicians, including Cui Jian, were among the audience.

Local critics were quoted in media reports using words like "astonishing," "comprehensive," "infectious," and "perfect."

Formed in 1985, Dream Theater is critically acclaimed for its instrumental proficiency.
 
(CRI January 23, 2008)