Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Fierce & The Dead announce “Spooky/Magnet super deal” available!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Rob

Great news from The Fierce & The Dead! September is a good time to join the cult. For the whole of September you will be able to get our second album Spooky Action and the white version of our new … Continue reading →

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Bassist extraordinaire Alberto Rigoni’s “bass-O-rama” crowd funding campaign needs you!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Rob

Be a part of prog bassist Alberto Rigoni’s next album “bass-O-rama” which will be released at the end of 2016. This experimental album is being funded by the fans and you can be a part of it and pick up … Continue reading →

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Third All-Request Show on Metal World Radio

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Rob

I have a weekly all prog music radio show on Metal World Radio, Tuesdays at 8pm Eastern US time. This week’s show is my third ALL REQUEST show. Listeners can comment on any post regarding this show and I will … Continue reading →

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Interview with guitarist Christian Hector of doom metal sea merchants Ahab

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Rob

How would you describe your brand of doom metal? I had called Ahab a prog metal band playing doom. Chris: I actually like your description. I wonder what we would have been called in the 60s and 70s… probably Nautic … Continue reading →

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The Great Dischord “Echoes” EP out today on Spotify

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Rob

Available at other digital and streaming services on 9/18 Sweden’s THE GREAT DISCORD, who just unleashed their debut full-length album Duende in June, are pleased to announce that their new EP Echoes is now available for streaming on Spotify and … Continue reading →

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Simulacrum – “Sky Divided”

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Rob

Progressive metal has taken on many shapes and forms over the years. Nowadays, it’s harder to find a band that is just straight up prog metal without any additional sub-genres thrown in. Finland’s Simulacrum are damn close to straight up … Continue reading →

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Chaos Frame – “Paths to Exile”

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Rob

Sometimes it is critical to listen to full songs versus just snippets of songs when deciding to review something or ultimately purchase an album. “Paths to Exile” is one of those albums. Chaos Frame could stand to frame their chaos … Continue reading →

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Amorphis – “Under the Red Cloud”

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Rob

Amorphis are one of my favorite bands. I figured I should have full disclosure. They have been so consistent for so long now too. Yet, I think they are still very underrated within the metal community. They have a unique … Continue reading →

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GODSTICKS RELEASE A ‘MAKING OF’ DOCUMENTARY FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM EMERGENCE

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Rob

PRE-SALES AVAILABLE FROM WWW.GODSTICKS.CO.UK/SHOP EMERGENCE IS DUE FOR RELEASE ON 4TH SEPTEMBER 2015  “Dark and muscular prog heaviness from one of the UK’s most idiosyncratic rock bands” Metal Hammer (Cardiff, 24th August 2015) Godsticks, the progressive heavy rock band from Wales, will release their … Continue reading →

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Legendary bassist John Wetton urges everyone to go for checkups as he gears up for chemotherapy

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Rob

John Wetton has urged everyone to take preventative action against cancer as he gears up to begin chemotherapy treatment. The Asia frontman will undergo his first session tomorrow, after he confirmed in May that he’d been diagnosed with cancer and … Continue reading →

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