Monthly Archives: July 2015
Colonist – “Mechanical” EP
Colonist are really a breath of fresh air. It seems like many progressive bands are either obsessed with being complex or heavy or BOTH! Colonist walk the fine line between progressive rock and progressive metal much the way that Rush … Continue reading →
Dream Theater’s 30th Anniversary: My 30 Favorite Songs, Part 2 (11-20)
This is part 2 of my 3 part tribute to the 30th Anniversary of Dream Theater. I’ve chosen my favorite 30 songs by them and these are not necessarily their best songs of course, just the ones I love and … Continue reading →
Space Mirrors – “Stella Polaris”
What if Rammstein tried their hand at Hawkwind? That’s the nearest comparison I can make for the band Space Mirrors. Their new album “Stella Polaris” is listed as Dark Progressive Metal but I cannot hear anything remotely progressive about it. … Continue reading →
Symphony X – “Underworld”
Symphony X are one of the most consistent bands in progressive metal. Every release has been high quality and full of great songs played by great musicians. Their latest album “Underworld” is no exception. Symphony X have always always dipped … Continue reading →
AHAB Premiere New Video for “Like Red Foam” (The Storm) on Noisey
This is definitely going to be stormy! German Doomsters AHAB are drawing closer to the release of their upcoming album The Boats Of The Glen Carrig, which is coming out worldwide on August, 28th via Napalm Records. Today the four … Continue reading →
The Progressive Music Planet YouTube site is back up
The YouTube channel is back up and running. Thank you to Steve from Prosthetic Records for helping out! http://www.youtube.com/user/ProgressiveMusicTube The site has interviews and videos for independent bands and long out of print music.
Obsidian Kingdom – New album in 2016
Here is an update from Obsidian Kingdom: Dear listener, Our sophomore full-length is finally written. We will start recording at Orgone Studios in London with Jaime Gómez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Ulver, Primordial) as producer before the end of summer, and … Continue reading →
Redemption complete new album and sign to Metal Blade Records
Progressive metal act Redemption have completed recording a new album and signed with Metal Blade Records! The band is helmed by Nick van Dyk (guitars, keyboards), and includes legendary prog vocalist Ray Alder (Fates Warning, Engine), bassist Sean Andrews and … Continue reading →
Dream Theater’s 30th Anniversary: My 30 Favorite Songs, Part 1 (21-30)
It really boggles my mind that Dream Theater has existed for 30 years. Granted they were Majesty back in 1985 but still, they have done some amazing things in those 30 years. Now I know I’ve seen plenty of sites … Continue reading →
Between the Buried and Me debuts at #1 on Hard Music Billboard Chart
Progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me have debuted at #1 on the Hard Music Billboard Chart, as well as the iTunes Metal Chart, Vinyl Chart, Amazon Hard Rock Chart, and Amazon Metal Chart, with their latest release Coma … Continue reading →
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