 The band is well noted for being one of the early progenitors of the progressive metal genre.The original members, Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci and John Myung, have strong influences from progressive rock bands such as Rush, Yes, and Pink Floyd, heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, various speed metal bands, and even the glam metal of the day.This synthesis created a unique metal that was not traditional of the day