Over the past few years, metal band "Dream Theater" has been nominated for a Grammy thrice. Fortunately for them, they finally took home their first win earlier this month, but one member didn't expect that they were going to win at all.
In a recent interview with "VWMusic's" Andrew Daly, where he discussed their victory, keyboardist Jordan Rudess said he didn't expect them to win because he's been used to being nominated and not snagging the title.
"The other reason I thought we wouldn't get it is that Dream Theater is really prog metal, and we were in a metal category," he added. (via Loudwire)
Further explaining the matter, the musician said it was the best category for them to be nominated, but he thought voters would stick to the traditional metal frame.
Speaking about how he felt after the win, Rudess said he's pleased to have the recognition and validation.
He added that a Grammy could affect a musician's career because it changes how they do business with people in the industry.
"It's a really big deal. I definitely have to say that it feels really good. We are riding high over it for sure."
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The band won Best Metal Performance for "The Alien" from their album "A View From The Top Of The World."
They were previously nominated for the songs "On The Backs Of Angels" from "A Dramatic Turn Of Events," and "The Enemy Inside" from their self-titled album.
Jordan Rudess Opens Up About 'Dream Theater's Songwriting Process
Elsewhere in the interview, the keyboardist gave fans a glimpse of how they come up with new songs, saying it sometimes starts with a "cool rift."
After having a base or "seed," a new idea will inspire the band to create and finish more songs. He explained that when other band members go into the studio with a new idea, they carry on and finish it as they have no shortage of inspiration.
The only problem they encounter whenever they have mixed ideas is putting them together in a way that makes them feel like it's enough and great.
"it's interesting that for some bands, the challenge is coming up with ideas, because that's never been our issue. It's the opposite," the musician joked.
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