Monthly Archives: December 2015

Ihsahn’s “Arktis” Set For March 4 Release!

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Rob

Candlelight Records proudly announces March 4 as the global release date for the sixth solo album from Ihsahn titled Arktis.  The album will be available in standard cd, deluxe cd (featuring additional exclusive content), and vinyl formats.  The album’s first … Continue reading →

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My favorite 33 1/3 Albums of 2015 on the radio tonight!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Rob

Tonight on Metal World Radio, I will be counting down my top 33 albums and 1 EP of 2015 live at 8pm Eastern US, Midnight UK. I will be publishing the list on this site on Monday December 21st. Tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Proud Peasant to release 7″ single via Fruits de Mer Records in 2016 via

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Rob

Cinematic progressive rock band Proud Peasant (Austin, TX, USA) will release a 7″ single on acclaimed UK vinyl-only label Fruits de Mer Records. Cosmic Sound will be released as a part of the label’s April 2016 releases and will feature … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Progressive Metal Masters CIRCUS MAXIMUS Return With Havoc! Their Fourth Studio Album Out in March on Frontiers!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Rob

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce all details of Havoc, the eagerly anticipated new album from CIRCUS MAXIMUS, due for release on March 18, 2016. Havoc is CIRCUS MAXIMUS’ highly anticipated fourth studio album and one that will certainly … Continue reading →

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Casualties of Cool – “Casualties of Cool”

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Rob

By now, most fans of prog know not only who Devin Townsend is but that he redefined what is possible with pledge campaigns. Casualties of Cool was a project that he didn’t feel it should ask his record company to … Continue reading →

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Fifth to Infinity – “Omnipotent Transdimensional Soulfire”

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Rob

Doing reviews can be an educational experience. Such is the case with the band Fifth to Infinity. I rarely read anything about a new release before the first listen. That was my approach with their album “Omnipotent Transdimensional Soulfire.” One … Continue reading →

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Progressive Music Planet radio show counts down best albums of 2015

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Rob

On Thursday December 17th, I will take to the airwaves on Metal World Radio once again and this time, I will be counting down my favorite albums of 2015. It’s the Top 33 1/3 countdown! The 1/3 represents my favorite … Continue reading →

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Allegaeon confirms Riley McShane as new vocalist

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Rob

Allegaeon just completed over a month’s worth of touring with label-mates Act of Defiance, which featured Riley McShane on the microphone for his first full tour with the band. Upon returning home, Allegaeon is prepared to announce McShane as their … Continue reading →

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Nucleus Torn – “Blowing Up The Entire World (Explosions 1997 – ­2015)”

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Rob

To say that “Blowing Up The Entire World (Explosions 1997 – ­2015)” is impressive is an understatement. It encompasses the entire catalog of the band Nucleus Torn and represents what is the final statement for composer and visionary FS. FS … Continue reading →

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Interview with FS of Nucleus Torn

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Rob

FS, what made you feel like now was the time to disband Nucleus Torn? I know you’ve said that you’ve done all you’ve set out to do but how do you know when you’ve reached that point? That’s easy. I … Continue reading →

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