Monthly Archives: July 2017

Steven Wilson – “To the Bone”

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Rob

Short version: I really don’t like this album. It’s a poorly written, poorly arranged, disjointed collection of substandard songs. It’s not prog but that’s not why I don’t like it. For a very long explanation, read on. Long version: Reviewing … Continue reading →

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Leprous – “Malina”

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Rob

I got into Leprous right after they released “Bilateral.” The album completely blew me away. The band itself were so tight and the music had plenty of twists and turns. But they also knew the importance of melody. They have … Continue reading →

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Rage – “Seasons of the Black”

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Rob

Rage are one of those bands that I’ve kept meaning to check out for a LONG time and for whatever reason, I just never have. I recall I really became interested in their “Soundchaser” album because it was a concept … Continue reading →

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Interview with Frank Hall of Necromandus

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Rob

Frank, congrats on the new Necromandus album! I love it! It’s been a long time coming. How rewarding is it for you to finally get the name out there and have a band to go with it? Its very rewarding … Continue reading →

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PMP’s Cristina starts her own music site

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Rob

It’s my pleasure to announce that my dear friend Cristina, who has been a contributor here on the Progressive Music Planet website, has started her own site: Musicality Unlimited! We’ve been friends for a while since we both started writing … Continue reading →

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Gentle Knife – “The Clock Unwound”

Posted on July 19, 2017 by thenihilistchamber

I always find it refreshing listening to a band that aims to sound different on every track, and I usually applaud artists willing to take this risk even if the results don’t always pan out. Gentle Knife takes this varied … Continue reading →

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Interview with Jonny Scott of Kylver

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Rob

Kylver is one of “those” bands for me.  I have bands that just hit me hard from the first note and that was the case when I listened to Kylver for the first time. Both of their albums combine the … Continue reading →

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Prospekt – “The Illuminated Sky”

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Rob

The 90s ushered in a new age of prog metal. When bands like Dream Theater and Symphony X expanded on what bands like Fates Warning and Queensrÿche had started in the 80s. This new brand of prog metal was more … Continue reading →

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Heterochrome – “Melancholia”

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Rob

Heterochrome are a rarity. They are a prog metal band from Iran. This means they could be jailed for their album “Melancholia.” The good news is that they haven’t been caught yet. Their influences range from older Opeth to doom … Continue reading →

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Wintersun – “The Forest Seasons”

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Rob

Wintersun are a band that you could write a book about. They’ve had an interesting career to this point which includes a brilliant debut album, an 8 year span between albums, a second album “Time” that was split into two … Continue reading →

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