Monthly Archives: October 2016

Anciients – “Voice of the Void”

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Rob

I found out about Anciients right after they released their debut album “Heart of Oak.” It was one of those accidental findings where I saw the cover art, read the title and decided to check them out. I was completely … Continue reading →

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TesseracT – “Errai”

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Rob

Kscope has pulled some “stunts” before by re-releasing albums with bonus discs or even has double disc “budget” releases. So it’s not a surprise that they re-released TesseracT’s “Polaris” album with a bonus disc called “Errai.” “Errai” features 4 songs … Continue reading →

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Mammoth – “Deviations”

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Rob

Mammoth are one of those bands that I feel I should have known about before this. The sheer skill and musicality of this trio are things that should get them noticed by anyone into jaw dropping prog metal. On their … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Negură Bunget, Waldgeflüster & support @ Backstage Club Munich, Germany 15th October 2016

Posted on October 16, 2016 by cristinasomcutean

I have never witnessed the Backstage concert area as busy as yesterday afternoon. All three venues were housing shows: Tarja played in the biggest venue, the “Werk”, Equilibrium played a sold-out show in the “Halle” and Negură Bunget and Waldgeflüster … Continue reading →

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French prog rockers WOLVE to tour Europe in October and November

Posted on October 14, 2016 by cristinasomcutean

Rooted in alternative rock and progressive music, Wolve is a “wild pack” with an instinctive approach and performance. Wolve‘s debut album, “Sleepwalker”, has been praised by the media (Music Waves, Neoprog, CORE & CO, Album Rock, French-metal, Progradar etc.) In 2015, Wolve … Continue reading →

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Fire Garden – “Far and Near”

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Rob

Zee of Fire Garden is a good friend of mine and I feel fortunate to be able to say that. Besides being a good person, he is also a talented guitarist and songwriter. Back in March of 2015, we met … Continue reading →

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A new transmission from the Progressive Music Planet

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Rob

For those who don’t know, I do have a weekly radio show. That show has been on hiatus since the end of August. The show returns for THIS WEEK on Sunday, October 16th at 10am Eastern US / 3pm UK … Continue reading →

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Omniverity – “Eclipse”

Posted on October 12, 2016 by thenihilistchamber

There seems to be a small movement within progressive metal that is eschewing the traditional trappings of the genre, and this dedication by a small but growing list of bands intent to “go their own way” is both inspiring and … Continue reading →

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Riverside – “Eye of the Soundscape”

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Rob

Riverside faced the worst tragedy possible with the passing of guitarist Piotr Grudziński on February 21st. The band was working on what would become “Eye of the Soundscape.” Grudziński’s death not only put this album’s future in question but also … Continue reading →

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Rank ‘Em: King Crimson studio albums

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Rob

It’s been a while since my last “Rank ‘Em” column and I actually thought I already did King Crimson. Then after looking at the discography, I realized why I hadn’t done Crimson yet. Unlike most bands, Crimson really falls into … Continue reading →

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