Monthly Archives: January 2018

Therion – “Beloved Antichrist”

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Rob

What is 46 songs in length and clocks in at 182 minutes and 26 seconds? Why yes, it’s the new Therion album, “Beloved Antichrist.” This album is the definition of massive. Three acts split across three discs, making an epic … Continue reading →

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Hago – “Hago”

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Ryan Good

If Umphrey’s McGee, Consider the Source, and Snarky Puppy had a few weeks to hang out and write music, HAGO sounds to me like what could result. This is music written by musicians who are talented enough to perform exactly … Continue reading →

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Jadis to release 25th Anniversary edition of debut album “More Than Meets the Eye,” announces Spring tour

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Rob

Jadis have been a favorite of mine since releasing their debut album “More Than Meets the Eye” way back in 1992. Now the band will be releasing a special 25th Anniversary Edition of the album which includes a new mix … Continue reading →

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DID – “Dissociative Identity Disorder”

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Rob

“Dissociative Identity Disorder”, or DID as they are known, are a French neo-prog band that, while they aren’t breaking any new ground, do know what they are doing when it comes to symphonic neo-prog. The band are instrumentalists who use … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Calling – “Boundless”

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Rob

Go for what you know. That’s the real theme behind the new album by Long Distance Calling called “Boundless.” After experimenting with two albums that were half instrumentals and half with vocals, the band are back to being an instrumental … Continue reading →

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STEVE HACKETT – Wuthering Nights: Live in Birmingham out now!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Rob

Here’s the full press release for the new Steve Hackett live album “Wuthering Nights: Live in Birmingham.”   Today sees the release of ‘Wuthering Nights: Live in Birmingham’, the new live release from guitar legend Steve Hackett.  Wuthering Nights was filmed … Continue reading →

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Fu Manchu – “Clone of the Universe”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Rob

I know what you’re thinking. Fu Manchu on a prog site?? Well hang on there. First off, I’ve loved this band since 1999’s “King of the Road.” They have that desert rock sound that Kyuss did and I loved Kyuss. … Continue reading →

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Kamelot announce the release date for “The Shadow Theory”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Rob

  Below is the press release for the upcoming album by Kamelot plus the album artwork! After releasing the title of the upcoming KAMELOT masterpiece and very first shows of the The Shadow Tour in the Netherlands, Norway and the UK, it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Sinistro – “Sangue Cassia”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by thenihilistchamber

Portgual’s Sinistro certainly know how to cultivate atmosphere. This is the operant word for the project, although various terms and descriptors came to mind as I listened and re-listened to their new record “Sangue Cassia”. To that end, a few … Continue reading →

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Interview with Monty Colvin of Galactic Cowboys

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Rob

I had the honor to interview bassist extraordinaire Monty Colvin of Galactic Cowboys. GC just reunited after 17 years and as a massive fan since their self titled debut, I was ecstatic! Here’s my conversation with Monty: First off, welcome … Continue reading →

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