Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Pineapple Thief featuring Gavin Harrison announce European tour dates

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Rob

The Pineapple Thief have announced the second leg of their European tour in support of the critically-acclaimed album Your Wilderness. The new dates will see the band venture into Poland and Switzerland along with shows in Germany, Czech Republic, The Netherlands … Continue reading →

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Edguy – “Monuments”

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Rob

Compilations are a tricky situation. A band wants to release something that not only might attract new fans but also be something that existing fans will want to buy as well. Edguy has been around quite a while now and … Continue reading →

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Low Sun – “Icicles”

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Rob

I’ll admit it’s hard to review a single song but in the case of “Icicles” by London’s Low Sun, it’s a 14 minute song. The song is a post rock epic with tons of atmosphere and melody. It has a … Continue reading →

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Necromandus – “Necromandus”

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Rob

Necromandus could have been a massive force in prog metal. They could have even been the band cited as creating the sub genre. Unfortunately, they never got to prove any of that. Back in 1972, the band had the great … Continue reading →

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In the Presence of Wolves – “Of Two Minds, Stages 1-2: The Ape and The Cage” EP

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Rob

I have used this line before but if I had a record label, I would sign this band. I’ve been a supporter of In the Presence of Wolves since prior to their debut album, “Thalassas” came out in 2014. It’s … Continue reading →

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Von Hertzen Brothers sign worldwide deal with Mascot Records

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Rob

One of my favorite modern prog bands has signed with Mascot Records. Hopefully, this will lead to great things for the Von Hertzen Brothers! Here’s the press release: Mascot Records are thrilled to announce the signing of one of Finland’s … Continue reading →

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Interview with Yogi Lang of RPWL

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Rob

RPWL is one of the finest prog bands to emerge from Germany ever. They are releasing a new concert video for their special performance on Halloween 2015. Dubbed “A New Dawn,” the show featured songs from their last two studio … Continue reading →

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Discipline. – “Captives Of The Wine Dark Sea”

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Rob

I have to start by saying that I’ll be referencing the band Discipline. without the period at the end of their name because it just fucks with my own sense of punctuation. Now with that bout of OCD out of … Continue reading →

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