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!

Bjørn Riis – “A Storm Is Coming”

Posted on April 9, 2019

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

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

“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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Devin Townsend – “Empath”

Posted on March 30, 2019

I’ve been busy with personal things lately but I thought I could crank out a quick review. Yesterday saw the release of the new Devin Townsend album, “Empath.” I never received it from the label but I had preordered it … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 10

Posted on March 11, 2019

Queensrÿche is back and then there was four. Scott Rockenfield still has not returned to the band after opting out to be with his newborn son. The band decided to continue with Casey Grillo as their touring drummer. When it … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 9

Posted on February 20, 2019

I am sure you haven’t heard of Digression Assassins but you can and should change that right now. “Oblivion” is the follow up to the fabulous “Merkaba” and it finds the band growing as a young band should. Digression Assassins … Continue reading →

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Katatonia celebrate 10th anniversary of “Night Is The New Day” with exclusive live EU shows, deluxe edition of album

Posted on February 20, 2019

Katatonia are back! At least for a limited time doing a short EU tour to honor the 10th Anniversary of their classic album “Night is the New Day.” Here is the press release: “The umbral machinery known as Katatonia is … Continue reading →

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