Monthly Archives: April 2016

Live Review: Dream Theater presents “The Astonishing” at the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY April 18, 2016

  Seeing Dream Theater at the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY is special to me. It was 23 years ago that I saw them live at the same venue for the very first time. Much has changed since 1993, but … Continue reading

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Circuline – “Return”

Not many people probably know where Red Hook, NY is located but I’ve driven through that town many times on my way to and from my home in the Capital District region of Upstate NY. The interesting thing about Circuline, … Continue reading

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Schammasch – “Triangle”

Schammasch might not be considered “prog” by some people but for me, they are exactly what being progressive means. Schammasch do things their own way and take their brand of extreme metal even further on their new “triple” album “Triangle.” … Continue reading

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Overtures – “Artifacts”

I am getting a bit frustrated with bands that employ singers that simply aren’t of the same caliber as the rest of the band. Overtures are one of those bands. The music is catchy and still in a prog vein. … Continue reading

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Square to Check – “Stir Fry” EP

In a perfect world, a band as musically talented as Israel’s Square to Check would be quite famous and popular. Their influences range from other instrumental acts like The Aristocrats and Scale the Summit. These guys are every bit as … Continue reading

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Beyond God – “A Moment of Black”

I remember listening to Stream Of Passion’s “A War of Our Own” back in 2014 and being completely blown away by the beautiful music – and as fate willed, the band broke up one week ago. But luckily, the Dutch … Continue reading

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The Vision Bleak – “The Kindred Of The Sunset” EP

I realize that The Vision Bleak aren’t EXACTLY prog but I do think they are prog related enough to interest people who like the Facebook page or read this site on a regular basis. Since the band are signed to … Continue reading

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The Final Hours to Contribute to “Orbits”

This box set will be amazing and I cannot say enough great things about Anubis Gate. Here are the details about what you get and how to help make it happen! ONLY 52 HOURS REMAIN! Click here to join this … Continue reading

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