Monthly Archives: February 2018

Dukes of the Orient – “Dukes of the Orient”

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Rob

Dukes of the Orient began life as Asia. John Payne joined Asia back in 1991 for the “Aqua” album. Payne partnered with Asia leader Geoff Downes for 5 excellent albums before Downes reformed Asia’s original lineup leaving Payne without a … Continue reading →

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Deathwhite – “For a Black Tomorrow”

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Rob

Back in 2015, I reviewed the last EP by Deathwhite. In it, I remarked how I assumed they would be a band I should like but that the EP just wasn’t quite good enough. I closed by saying they were … Continue reading →

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Mildlife – “Phase”

Posted on February 23, 2018 by madvinyl

Phase is the debut album from Melbourne-based band Mildlife. The lead single The Magnificent Moon is the first track on the album and it is a wonderful introduction to this band. On first blush, this song reminded of another Aussie … Continue reading →

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AMORPHIS reveal album title, cover & release date!

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Rob

AMORPHIS have finally finished recording their upcoming new studio album, entitled ‘Queen Of Time’. The record is scheduled for a May 18th release, via Nuclear Blast. In comparison to its predecessor, ‘Under The Red Cloud’ (2015), the album will include the … Continue reading →

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Bjørn Riis – “Coming Home”

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Rob

Airbag guitarist Bjørn Riis put out one of my favorite albums of 2017 with “Forever Comes to an End.” Needless to say (yet I am), I was very excited to find he was releasing a follow up mini-album/EP called “Coming … Continue reading →

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ATHEIST sign worldwide record deal with Agonia Records and announce plans for new upcoming release slated for 2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Rob

American, legendary, technical, metal pioneers ATHEIST have signed a worldwide record deal with the European based label, Agonia Records. The band is expected to release a new studio album, the follow-up to 2010’s critically acclaimed “Jupiter” in mid to late 2018. … Continue reading →

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Jakub Zytecki – “Feather Bed/Ladder Head”

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Ryan Good

Today I’m listening to and reviewing Jakub Zytecki’s solo music. He may be known as the guitarist in prodigal Polish progressive metal act Disperse. February 23, 2018 will see the release of Jakub’s “Feather Bed / Ladder Head,” a physical … Continue reading →

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Vitral – “Entre as Estrelas”

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Rob

Brazilian prog band Vitral are very good at what they do. What they do might not be considered “reinventing prog” but that’s okay with me. They play a very decidedly classic style of prog which is heavily influenced by British … Continue reading →

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Rank ‘Em: Fates Warning studio albums

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Rob

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. I was reminded by Luke Henson of that, so here’s my rank ’em for the mighty Fates Warning. The criteria is no greatest hits albums, no EPs and no live … Continue reading →

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Black Neon District – “Standing Waves”

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Rob

Djent as a genre has pretty much exhausted itself. At least that’s what I think and then a band will come along that channels djent in a new, fresher way. VOLA was one of those bands. Letters From The Colony … Continue reading →

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