Monthly Archives: October 2015
Interview with Richard West of Threshold (via Nuclear Blast)
Here’s an interview with keyboardist Richard West of Threshold where he talks about their upcoming live album “European Journey.”
Atomic Symphony – “Redemption”
Atomic Symphony have a good grasp on the progressive metal concept. The band was a symphonic metal band that apparently decided to become a prog metal band. First off, the band can definitely play. You can’t be a band in … Continue reading →
The Moth Gatherer – “The Earth is the Sky”
I am new to The Moth Gatherer so I had no preconceived notions about them going into “The Earth is the Sky.” There is so much depth to this album that having an open mind is critical. This is NOT … Continue reading →
Moloken – “All Is Left To See”
Moloken are a band that is attempting to push their sound into new directions. It took them 4 years to create their new album “All Is Left To See” and it sounds like time well spent. This not your typical … Continue reading →
50th Birthday Show on Metal World Radio!
Yes I turn 50 years old today. To celebrate, tonight’s transmission from the Progressive Music Planet on Metal World Radio will be completely self-indulgent. More than usual! I will play the songs and artists that got me into music in … Continue reading →
Dark Moor – “Project X”
A concept album about aliens? I’m in! Dark Moor have always been a band that I’ve been meaning to look more into, so being able to review “Project X” was a perfect opportunity to do that. Concept albums can be … Continue reading →
My interview with Jørgen Munkeby of Shining
Here’s my conversation with Jørgen Munkeby of Shining. We talked via Skype about the filming of their show at Trolltunga, the creation of the Blackjazz album and genre, and the new album “International Blackjazz Society.”
OVRFWRD – “Fantasy Absent Reason”
Can I buy a vowel? The band OVRFWRD could use a few! The band are an all-instrumental outfit from Minnesota that are more prog rock than post rock. Their second album “Fantasy Absent Reason” is a fearless affair that shows … Continue reading →
A Light Within – “Body Matter” EP
A Light Within are another band from Kansas City. I had no idea that KC had such a vibrant scene but thankfully, now I do. A Light Within are standard prog metal at all. Their sound is a mix of … Continue reading →
Shumaun – “Shumaun”
Shumaun walk the line between being prog and being mainstream rock. The songs on their self titled debut are of the verse/chorus/verse variety and all are fairly well written songs. Lead vocalist (and mastermind) Farhad Hossain has a really strong … Continue reading →
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