Category Archives: groove metal
Sepultura – “Quadra”
I reviewed the last Sepultura album and I know people were surprised since they aren’t really prog. That said, there was plenty of prog moments on “Machine Messiah.” The title being a reference to the Yessong. They are back on … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 14
To start things off, we have the long awaited fourth album by Noekk, “Waltzing In Obscurity.” I reviewed their EP “Carol Stones and Elder Rock” from last year which was an all acoustic affair. I had wondered if that was … Continue reading →
Manticora – “To Kill To Live To Kill”
Prior to this, I had never heard of Manticora. And on paper, not only should I know who they are but I should be a fan of theirs. Their new album “To Kill To Live To Kill” has all of … Continue reading →
GEPH – “Apophenia”
What do you get when you add two Chapman stick players and a drummer? You might think Stick Men but no, the correct answer is GEPH. GEPH are from Massachusetts and are clearly influenced by Tony Levin and the bands … Continue reading →
Fu Manchu – “Clone of the Universe”
I know what you’re thinking. Fu Manchu on a prog site?? Well hang on there. First off, I’ve loved this band since 1999’s “King of the Road.” They have that desert rock sound that Kyuss did and I loved Kyuss. … Continue reading →
Extremities – “Gaia”
People who share music with you are good people. When Progman Rob sends me music to review, it’s like I have a personal Pandora-station making suggestions based on what he knows like. It’s pretty cool. [“awww, Ryan. -Rob] The email … Continue reading →
Progressive Music Planet Top 40 Albums of 2017 Part I: 21-40
The rules for my list are no live albums, no EPs (separate list), no compilations. Most albums are purely progressive while some have hints of prog on them. The bottom half of my favorite 40 albums of 2017 are as … Continue reading →
Toothgrinder – “Phantom Amour”
For the longest time, I was completely unsure if I liked or hated Toothgrinder’s last album “Nocturnal Masquerade.” There were elements I liked, and others that I didn’t. The band were heavy and yes fairly technical. This certainly gave them … Continue reading →
Byzantine – “The Cicada Tree”
Most reviews on this site are either requested by bands or releases that I receive from labels or PR agents. This review is not that. I like when an album that I buy impresses me enough to WANT to write … Continue reading →
