Monthly Archives: August 2015

Tony MacAlpine Postpones Asia And Australia Tours Due To Illness; Cancer Suspected

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rob

To my friends in Asia and Australia, it is with great disappointment and regret that I must announce the postponement of my tours in Asia and Australia. Last week I was taken to the hospital with severe stomach pains.  Following … Continue reading →

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Albums Revisited: Rush – “Caress of Steel”

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rob

No album in Rush’s catalog demands being revisited as much as “Caress of Steel.” Sure you could argue the debut album but for me, that album is almost a different band style-wise. Though, it does play a part in “Caress … Continue reading →

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Godsticks – “Emergence”

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rob

I got into Welsh trio Godsticks back on their last album “The Envisage Conundrum.” After many listens, I am still not sure how much I actually like it. Why is that? For me, Godsticks are an enigma. They are a … Continue reading →

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Editorial: the Pros & Cons of Vocalists

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rob

I have to give credit to instrumental bands for not fucking up their sound with a vocalist. I love bands with vocalists for sure but if I had a nickel every time I previewed something and said, “wait for the … Continue reading →

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Progoctopus – “Transcendence” EP

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Rob

As their name would suggest, Progoctopus are a 4 person (8 arms, 8 legs) prog rock band from the UK. Their debut is a 4 track EP called “Transcendence.” To start with, the band can certainly play and are gifted … Continue reading →

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Shattered Skies part ways with vocalist Sean Murphy

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Rob

This was posted on the Shattered Skies Facebook page: Shattered Skies is very sad to announce that we have parted ways with our vocalist Sean Murphy. Sean has been an amazing singer and person from day one, and we wish … Continue reading →

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Deus X Machina – “X”

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Rob

Deus X Machina are from Argentina and should not be confused with the Greek prog band Deus ex Machina. Deus X Machina are more power metal with a healthy dose of progressive metal thrown in for good measure. If I … Continue reading →

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InsideOut Music artists to be featured on the next Progressive Music Planet radio show

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Rob

Since InsideOut Music has been the label that has done the most for progressive rock and progressive metal over the years, I felt it was appropriate to feature their artists for all two hours on the next radio show on … Continue reading →

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SikTh return with first new music in 10 years!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Rob

From the band via their Facebook page: We are proud to announce that the new mini album will be called OPACITIES and unveil the cover artwork that has been created by Dan Mumford. MIKEE : “I really love what Dan … Continue reading →

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INTRONAUT To Release ‘The Direction Of Last Things’ Album In November

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Rob

Post-metal progressive powerhouse Intronaut has revealed release details for its upcoming fifth studio album. Mixed by Devin Townsend, “The Direction Of Last Things” will be available November 13 via Century Media in the following formats; CD digipak, digital download, and … Continue reading →

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