Monthly Archives: August 2018

Arch/Matheos re-signs with Metal Blade Records; begins work on new album

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Rob

Here’s some very exciting news from Metal Blade Records:     Metal Blade Records has proudly re-signed Arch/Matheos for a worldwide deal! Arch/Matheos began as a reunion between founding Fates Warning members John Arch (vocals) and Jim Matheos (guitar), who … Continue reading →

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A Dying Planet – “Facing The Incurable”

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Ryan Good

Discussing the release “Facing The Incurable” by A Dying Planet is a challenge. The progressive metal community has come to expect high-level music from musicians Jasun and Troy Tipton (Zero Hour, Cynthesis, Abnormal Thought Patterns). I was eager to review … Continue reading →

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3.2 – “The Rules Have Changed”

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Rob

Before you read this review, stop right here and go read my interview with Robert Berry first. You need proper context before you go any further. I’ll wait here. CLICK HERE: https://progressivemusicplanet.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/interview-with-robert-berry-about-3-3-2-and-his-dear-friend-keith-emerson/ Go read it… OK, did you finish? I’ll … Continue reading →

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The Eternal – “Waiting for the Endless Dawn”

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Rob

“Waiting for the Endless Dawn” is the sixth album by The Eternal and the first one that I’ve heard by the Aussies. They play a heavily prog influenced brand of doom metal. I’d compare them with bands like Katatonia, While … Continue reading →

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Royal Hunt – “Cast in Stone”

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Rob

Denmark’s Royal Hunt have been around quite a few years now. So have I for that matter. I first found them back when Magna Carta Records signed them and released “Paradox.” The label then reissued the previous album “Moving Target.” … Continue reading →

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Semantic Saturation – Paradigms

Posted on August 12, 2018 by restlessamoeba

I’m new to Semantic Saturation so I dove into this one without knowing anything about them. Figured I would give it a full, fresh, blind listen. And I enjoy what I hear. . The band is made up of creator … Continue reading →

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Unicorn – “The Weirdest of Tales (2018 Remaster)”

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Rob

Dan Swanö has been going thru the original recordings of his old prog band Unicorn and giving them a sonic facelift. He started last year with “A Collection of Worlds – Resurrection.” And now. he has moved onto the next … Continue reading →

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Progressive Music Planet radio show joins Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio!

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Rob

In addition to having my weekly radio show LIVE each Sunday at 10am Eastern on Metal World Radio, I’m pleased to be rerun each Tuesday evening at 8pm Eastern on Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio! I’ve been on Metal World … Continue reading →

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Krakow – “minus”

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Rob

First off, Krakow are not from Kraków. They are from Bergen, Norway and are on one of favorite labels, Karisma. Their sound is a combo of Neurosis infused post metal, the adventurous nature of Motorpsycho and more hook laden prog … Continue reading →

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Progressive Music Planet Radio Show

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Rob

Not sure if people are aware (or care for that matter) but I have a weekly radio show where I play music for 2 hours. The show is Sundays at 10am EDT, 3pm UK on http://www.metalworldradio.com but don’t worry it’s not … Continue reading →

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