Monthly Archives: October 2016

Sonata Arctica – “The Ninth Hour”

Posted on October 30, 2016 by thenihilistchamber

I have admittedly never been much of a power metal fan. Although the big, galloped rhythms, massive keyboard patches and fantastical lyrics never really grabbed me, I still appreciate the musicality and technicality inherent in what these bands do. With … Continue reading →

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In Flames – “Battles”

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Rob

Let’s get a few things out of the way. No I don’t consider In Flames to be “prog.” I decided to review this album because I like the band. So if you are only into things labeled as “prog,” you … Continue reading →

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Albums Revisited: Yes – “Big Generator”

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Rob

With Anderson Rabin Wakeman hitting the road together, it got me thinking about the Trevor Rabin era Yes albums. I love “90125” and always have. I love “Talk” and did a column on it. I am probably one of the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Kalle Wallner of Blind Ego and RPWL

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Rob

It’s been a while since “Numb.” What made this the time to do another Blind Ego album? Yes, it is a pity to had a break for such a long time. But there were very busy times for me. 2010 … Continue reading →

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Kyros – “Vox Humana”

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Rob

The band Kyros began as Synaesthesia a few years ago and it was essential a solo project of keyboardist/vocalist Adam Warne. Warne hired a band to support the self-titled debut album and eventually the band decided to change its name … Continue reading →

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Pelander – “Time”

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Rob

Magnus Pelander is best known as the man behind the band Witchcraft. That band blends old school psych rock with prog and even elements of stoner rock and doom. The last two Witchcraft albums, “Legend” and “Nucleus” are flat out … Continue reading →

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Live Review: ARW (Anderson Rabin Wakeman) at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT on October 21, 2016

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Rob

The line has been drawn. There are two Yes bands. One owns the name, the other has the heart and spirit of the band. For me, after seeing ARW (Anderson Rabin Wakeman) play live, they are Yes to me. The … Continue reading →

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Marcela Bovio – “Unprecedented”

Posted on October 22, 2016 by cristinasomcutean

Vocalist and violinist Marcela Bovio is often associated with progressive music: She is the frontwoman of the symphonic progressive metal band Stream of Passion (the band is currently on their final tour) and collaborated with bands such as Ayreon, The … Continue reading →

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Blind Ego – “Liquid”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Rob

Blind Ego is the solo side project of Kalle Wallner of RPWL. Being a big fan of RPWL, I had meant to check out the last Blind Ego album “Numb” but of course I got distracted by the pile of … Continue reading →

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Consider the Source announce special run of ‘RADIOHEAD’ SHOWS

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Rob

The progressive/fusion trio Consider The Source will be playing an unmissable set of Radiohead covers at five special shows this fall, when they open for space rock band Papadosio. The ‘Radiohead sets’ are back by popular demand, after featuring in … Continue reading →

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