Author Archives: Rob

About Rob

I have been a fan of progressive metal and progressive rock for most of my life. My music collection is insanely large. My passion for life is music...progressive music!

Neil Peart 1952-2020

Posted on January 11, 2020

It’s hard to put into words how much Neil Peart meant to me. It’s staggering to see how much he meant to SO MANY people. It was more than his talent as a drummer or even his ability to craft … Continue reading →

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Moron Police – “A Boat on the Sea”

Posted on January 8, 2020

I get a lot of submissions from labels and PR reps. When Roie Avin of Royal Avenue Media (and InsideOut and the Prog Report) sent me “A Boat on the Sea” by Moron Police, I wasn’t blown away. I listened … Continue reading →

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Dead Kosmonaut – “Gravitas”

Posted on January 2, 2020

I’d never heard of the Swedish band Dead Kosmonaut before getting sent this promo but I liked the description so I gave it a shot. They definitely merge Sabbath and Maiden but also have a Uriah Heep vibe going as … Continue reading →

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Transport Aerian announce European tour for 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020

Here’s a press release from Transport Aerian announcing an upcoming 2020 European tour. No dates have been published yet however. But a new song is coming on January 24th via Melodic Revolution Records! Belgian progressive rock project Transport Aerian comes … Continue reading →

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Sons of Apollo – “MMXX”

Posted on December 27, 2019

Somehow, prog metal supergroup Sons of Apollo survived to make a second album, “MMXX.” I’ll admit I was worried that I would not like “Psychotic Symphony,” but overall it was a really good album with enough hooks and prog craziness … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Top 20 of 2019

Posted on December 17, 2019

I announced this live on the recent radio show but here it is (officially), my top 20 studio albums of 2019! No EPs, no live albums and no compilations allowed. I left off A LOT of great albums and my … Continue reading →

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My Top 20 of 2019 announced live on Sunday December 15th!

Posted on December 13, 2019

As many of you know, I have an internet radio show and each year I do a show or two dedicated to my favorite albums of the year. With 2019 getting near its end (and not having any other ideas … Continue reading →

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