Monthly Archives: February 2017

Frontiers Music Srl To Release New Labyrinth Studio Album “Architecture of a God” April 21st

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Rob

BREAKING NEWS: Frontiers Music Srl is particularly pleased to announce that after a seven year hiatus, Labyrinth, the legendary Italian metal band, will return with a brand new studio album, “Architecture of a God” on April 21, 2017. In the … Continue reading →

Posted in power metal, progressive metal | Tagged | Leave a comment

World Premiere of brand new music from PALMER

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Rob

I am honored to present the world premiere of “Misery” by Swiss post metallers Palmer. It comes from their album “Surrounding the Void” which I reviewed here: https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2017/02/02/palmer-surrounding-the-void/ Pre-order “Surrounding The Void” here: CD (Release February 24th): http://www.plastichead.com/item.asp?ex=fitem&target=CZAR043 LP (Release March … Continue reading →

Posted in atmospheric metal, post metal, post rock, progressive metal | Tagged | Leave a comment

My Soliloquy – “Engines Of Gravity”

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Rob

Pete Morten is a very talented man. He was one of the guitarists for prog metal legends Threshold, he is the lead vocalist for Nightmare World and by trade, he is a phenomenal graphic artist. He is also the creative … Continue reading →

Posted in progressive metal | Tagged | 3 Comments

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION and EDENSONG Announce Co-Headlining NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Rob

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION and EDENSONG are pleased to announce that they will be taking part in a co-headline tour in North America this Spring. IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION, last seen on tour with Norwegian Prog Metal outfit Circus Maximus in 2016 … Continue reading →

Posted in progressive metal | Tagged | Leave a comment

Steve Hackett – “The Night Siren”

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Rob

Steve Hackett is back with his latest masterpiece, “The Night Siren.” While “Wolflight” was an exploration into world music and even classical, “The Night Siren” feels more like Steve returning to what I think is HIS sound while still incorporating … Continue reading →

Posted in progressive rock | Tagged | Leave a comment

Pyogenesis – “A Kingdom To Disappear”

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Rob

After a mere 18 months, Pyogenesis are back! “A Kingdom To Disappear” is the follow up to “A Century in the Curse of Time” which I LOVE. Everything about “A Century in the Curse of Time” was epic. The songs, … Continue reading →

Posted in progressive metal, progressive rock | Tagged | 6 Comments

The Mute Gods – “Tardigrades Will Inherit the Earth”

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Rob

The Mute Gods are back with their second album in just over a year’s time. While I liked parts of their debut “Do Nothing till You Hear from Me,” it had some clear flaws and the song writing was not … Continue reading →

Posted in modern prog, progressive rock | Tagged | Leave a comment

Ex Deo – “The Immortal Wars”

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Rob

So the question you probably have is just how “prog” are Ex Deo? Conceptually, it does not get much more prog than anything that this band has done. Their third album “The Immortal Wars” is based on the legendary Carthaginian … Continue reading →

Posted in death metal, extreme metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal | Tagged | Leave a comment

Cult Of Luna Announce North American Dates

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Rob

Following the success of European performances last year, CULT OF LUNA today announces performances for North American fans. Set to kick off at Psycho Last Vegas on August 20, the shows will feature the band performing their acclaimed 2016 album … Continue reading →

Posted in post metal, post rock, progressive metal | Tagged | Leave a comment

Re-evaluating my own hypocrisy

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Rob

For a while now, I have rejected all review submissions with programmed drums. The problem is/was that the majority sounded like high quality demos rather than legitimate releases. Now I am aware that drums are expensive and a “real” recording … Continue reading →

Posted in progressive metal | Tagged | 3 Comments