Terminal Velocity (album)

Terminal Velocity is a 2020 instrumental rock album by guitarist John Petrucci. It is his second solo album, released 15 years after his first, Suspended Animation (2005). The album features Mike Portnoy on drums, marking their first full-length collaboration since Portnoy's departure from Dream Theater in 2010. Dave LaRue plays bass on the album.

The album's title track, "Terminal Velocity," was released as the first single and a music video accompanied its release. The album consists of nine instrumental tracks, showcasing Petrucci's technical prowess and melodic sensibility. Musically, Terminal Velocity is characterized by its blend of hard rock, progressive metal, and blues influences.

The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Petrucci's guitar work, the strong rhythm section of Portnoy and LaRue, and the overall compositional quality. Some reviews noted a return to a heavier and more energetic sound compared to Petrucci's more recent work with Dream Theater.