Category Archives: post metal
Krakow – “minus”
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 →
PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES U.S. EXPANSION & PROPHECY FEST USA
One of my favorite record labels is Prophecy Productions. The quality of their roster is extremely high. They sign truly unique and progressive acts. So I am very excited that they are expanding their operations. For more info, here’s the … Continue reading →
Kontinuum – “No Need for Reason”
There’s just something special about bands from Iceland. Could be cooincidence but I love bands like Agent Fresco, Sólstafir, Árstíðir and Sigur Rós. Another band that’s been on that list is Kontinuum. I first found them when I reviewed their … Continue reading →
Khôrada – “Salt”
I am a huge Agalloch fan so when the band broke up I was quite upset. Then it was announced that they had fractured into two bands: Pillorian and Khôrada. So then I thought that maybe we’ll get 2 Agallochs? … Continue reading →
Abraham – “Look, Here Comes The Dark!”
It doesn’t get much more epic than a 4 part post metal concept album. I have always considered post rock and post metal to be a part of prog and the new album by Abraham, “Look, Here Comes the Dark!” … Continue reading →
Toundra – “Vortex”
So my one complaint about Toundra’s fifth album “Vortex” is the name. Nothing wrong with the word itself but the band has numbered all of their previous albums so the OCD in me wanted this one to be called (V). … Continue reading →
Long Distance Calling – “Boundless”
Go for what you know. That’s the real theme behind the new album by Long Distance Calling called “Boundless.” After experimenting with two albums that were half instrumentals and half with vocals, the band are back to being an instrumental … Continue reading →
Sinistro – “Sangue Cassia”
Portgual’s Sinistro certainly know how to cultivate atmosphere. This is the operant word for the project, although various terms and descriptors came to mind as I listened and re-listened to their new record “Sangue Cassia”. To that end, a few … Continue reading →
Sons of Vulcan – “Perimeter Gods”
It’s a bold move for a young band to record an album that is effectively one really long song, but that’s exactly what St. Louis based band Sons of Vulcan have done with their second album “Perimeter Gods.” The confusing … Continue reading →
PMP’s Cristina starts her own music site
It’s my pleasure to announce that my dear friend Cristina, who has been a contributor here on the Progressive Music Planet website, has started her own site: Musicality Unlimited! We’ve been friends for a while since we both started writing … Continue reading →
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