Monthly Archives: April 2019

Avandra – “Descender”

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Ryan Good

Released Friday, April 26 is “Descender” from Puerto Rico’s Avandra. After multiple listens, I’m left feeling nostalgic, comforted and happy. The music is reminiscent of the early Magna Carta catalog (think Altura, Lemur Voice, Dali’s Dilemma). “Descender” is in that … Continue reading →

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Arch / Matheos – “Winter Ethereal”

Posted on April 24, 2019 by jondubose

I will be upfront with you and start by saying that I’m a HUGE Fates Warning fan. When all my buddies in high school were squeaking and awing about Van Halen, I was in my dark room listening to the … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 11

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Rob

Allegaeon has somehow survived lack of finances and band turnover to release great album after great album. “Apoptosis” is their last and one of their greatest. The first big change was vocalist Riley McShane who stepped in on 2016’s “Proponent … Continue reading →

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PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS announces debut album; current & former Spock’s Beard members join forces in new band

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Rob

Here’s some cool news about a new band featuring current & former Spock’s Beard members Ted Leonard, Jimmy Keegan & Dave Meros as well as long-time contributing songwriter-producer John Boegehold. PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS is the brand new quartet featuring the talents … Continue reading →

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The Aristocrats Announce North America Tour + Reveal New Album Title

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Rob

Here’s the press release for the new Aristrocrats album and tour!   THE ARISTOCRATS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICA TOUR FOR SUMMER 2019 AND REVEAL THE TITLE OF THEIR FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM: “YOU KNOW WHAT…?”   “virtuosic, melodic, spontaneous, outrageous and fun” [Guitar World] … Continue reading →

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Bjørn Riis – “A Storm Is Coming”

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Rob

Airbag guitarist Bjørn Riis is back with his third full length album, “A Storm Is Coming.” Riis has been really busy with his solo career the last few years, releasing the EP “Coming Home” last year. His solo work has … Continue reading →

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Thank You Scientist announce new album ‘Terraformer’

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Rob

Here’s the press release for the upcoming album by Thank You Scientist: American Prog rock masters Thank You Scientist are pleased to announce their 4th studio album, Terraformer, out June 14th on Evil Ink Records.  Their second studio release on the label … Continue reading →

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Jordan Rudess – “Wired For Madness”

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Rob

“Wired For Madness” is the latest solo opus from Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess. DT has just released an album so it’s interesting that Rudess is releasing this at the same time. If you know his solo discography, you know … Continue reading →

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The Mute Gods – “Atheists and Believers”

Posted on April 1, 2019 by madvinyl

Busy would be a good adjective to describe many of the musicians I have discovered in recent years. One of these musicians is Nick Beggs, whose work I have come to know through his performances with Steven Wilson, and he … Continue reading →

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