Monthly Archives: June 2018

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy – “Live”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

Carl Palmer is the final living member of the legendary prog group Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Prior to the untimely passing of both Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, Palmer formed a power trio called Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. Not only … Continue reading →

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Karmic Juggernaut – “The Dreams That Stuff Are Made Of”

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

There are plenty bands who play music that is tough to digest but, after a few full-spins of Karmic Juggernaut’s newest recording “The Dreams That Stuff Are Made Of,” I’d have to classify this as more of an acquired taste … Continue reading →

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Devin Townsend Project – “Ocean Machine: Live at the Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv”

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

“Ocean Machine: Live at the Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv” is the latest live album from Devin Townsend and his last under the moniker the Devin Townsend Project. He disbanded the group last year so this live set, recorded with an … Continue reading →

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Mark Wingfield – “Tales From The Dreaming City”

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

My string of reviews covering instrumental albums continues with guitarist Mark Wingfield’s Tales From The Dreaming City. Mr. Wingfield is British, with an established music career, and yet he might have passed under my radar if I wasn’t following his … Continue reading →

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Fog Light – “2nd Impression”

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Instrumental prog metal is a very well populated sub genre. But it takes a lot of skill to really pull it off. However, skill is a lot more than just being precise and technically adept. How good are the riffs … Continue reading →

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Gabriel Lucas Music – “The Dwelling”

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

EPs such as “The Dwelling” by Gabriel Lucas Music are a sign of the times. An indie artist seeks out the help of more established musicians to bring their music to life. The more established musicians offer their services for … Continue reading →

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Tyranny of Hours – “Darkling”

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Before getting this album to review, I haven’t heard any music from Tyranny of Hours before. At least, that I recall. But it has been 5 years since the last album and I have listened to A LOT of music … Continue reading →

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Fates Warning – “Live Over Europe”

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

Live albums are always hard for me to review. It’s one thing to be at the show and another to listen to one on an album. It’s all about the energy. Plus I rarely find live versions of songs to … Continue reading →

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Burial in the Sky – “Creatio Et Hominus”

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

In the league with Black Crown Initiate, early White Arms of Athena, and Fallujah, I’d label Pennsylvania’s Burial in the Sky Progressive Melodic Death Metal. In my opinion, track one “Nexus” and the last minute of “Tesla” tells the listener … Continue reading →

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The Sea Within – “The Sea Within”

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

The Sea Within is the latest prog rock supergroup to come along. The band was assembled by Flower Kings guitarist Roine Stolt who immediately brought in Jonas Reingold, also from the Flower Kings, on bass. Stolt added Tom Brislin (former … Continue reading →

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