Monthly Archives: July 2016

GlerAkur – “Can’t You Wait”

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Rob

“Can’t You Wait” is a fairly accurate title for this 3 song, 24 minute EP by GlerAkur from Iceland. The EP is not in a hurry to go anywhere…at all. Drone is certainly an element of their sound but there’s … Continue reading →

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Zombie Picnic -“A Suburb of Earth”

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Rob

Ireland’s Zombie Picnic are far more picnic than zombie. Their post rock style relies on an old school psych rock backdrop which is bright and fun. Their name might make you think they have something omnious to them but that’s … Continue reading →

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Periphery – “Periphery III: Select Difficulty”

Posted on July 21, 2016 by cristinasomcutean

Ah, a new Periphery record. I’ve really been looking forward to listen to some fresh, new and cheerful djent again. So let’s dive right into this review – here are my thoughts on “Periphery III: Select Difficulty”. In general, this … Continue reading →

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Sonata Arctica announce new album ‘The Ninth Hour’!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Rob

Only two years after the release of ‘Pariah’s Child’ plus a massive world tour, the Finnish melodic metal quintet SONATA ARCTICA are already back for more – their ninth masterpiece entitled ‘The Ninth Hour’ will see the light of day … Continue reading →

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Solarhall – “Lokus”

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Rob

Finland’s Solarhall have released their debut album “Lokus” and it’s a case of a new band still looking for a firm identity. There are certainly some influences which is fine but the bigger issue is that stylistically, Solarhall are a … Continue reading →

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Opeth to release 12th studio album “Sorceress” on September 30th

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Rob

Opeth have released the following regarding their upcoming album “Sorceress”: 2016 marks the monumental return of one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades, OPETH. Over the years, the experimental, prog veterans have … Continue reading →

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Opeth “Sorceress” artwork?

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Rob

Based on an ad in a European magazine, it would appear that this is the artwork for the new Opeth album “Sorceress.” [Source: Opeth Facebook group.]

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Albums Revisited: Genesis – “Abacab”

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Rob

To Genesis fans, “Abacab” was either the beginning of the end, the very last good album or more shit since Peter left. Many people already assume Phil Collins was in control but that’s not the case. The album sold very … Continue reading →

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Nathanael Larochette – “Earth and Sky”

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Rob

Nathanael Larochette is the guitarist for the bands Musk Ox,a chamber folk outfit and for The Night Watch, a stellar prog metal band who are releasing “Boundaries.” I recently reviewed “Boundaries” so I was keen to hear what Nathanael Larochette … Continue reading →

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Circa: – “Valley of the Windmill”

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Rob

Circa: is the project formed by Billy Sherwood and Tony Kaye, both of Yes fame. “Valley of the Windmill” is their latest outing and it has 4 epic tracks on it. Sherwood is a busy guy. He was asked to … Continue reading →

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