Category Archives: progressive metal
Ihsahn – “Ihsahn”
If you know who Ihsahn is, it’s because you love what he does. Those familiar with black metal or extreme prog metal know this incredible artist. Odds are if you aren’t into those styles of music, you aren’t going to … Continue reading →
North Sea Echoes – “Really Good Terrible Things”
When last we heard from Jim Matheos and Ray Alder, they had given the world the final Fates Warning album, “Long Day Good Night.” It seemed like the two wouldn’t be working on new music again. Little did we know … Continue reading →
The Double Edged Sword
When I started the Facebook page, it was called “Progressive Music Page.” Nothing clever. I was trying to have a basic catch all name for “prog.” It wasn’t until I added the radio show that it had to be changed … Continue reading →
What to do? 12 years is a long time.
When I got into music as a kid, I didn’t know anything about musical genres. I just listened to whatever sounded good to me. Innocence. But then getting a “favorite band” meant having some sort of standard where anything not … Continue reading →
Dream Theater brings back Mike Portnoy and gives Mike Mangini the boot
I’ve never hid my displeasure with some of the things Mike Portnoy has said and done over the years. I thought the majority of the music Dream Theater did with Mike Mangini was as good as anything they did. But … Continue reading →
Steven Wilson – “The Harmony Codex”
I hated the last two solo albums that Steven Wilson released. Not because of whatever genre he wanted to do. Rather, it was just that they weren’t up to standards in the song department. Wilson is a great songwriter and … Continue reading →
Oblivion Protocol – “The Fall Of The Shires”
When is a Threshold album not a Threshold album? When it’s a sequel to their double concept album “Legends of the Shires,” but performed by Threshold keyboardist and writer Richard West with a backing band, known as Oblivion Protocol. West … Continue reading →
Dream the Electric Sleep – “American Mystic”
Kentucky has little going for it. Well okay at least when it comes to progressive rock! Dream the Electric Sleep are the exception. I’ve been into them since they released their second album, “Heretics” in 2014. It’s hard to believe … Continue reading →
Ray Alder – “II”
Fates Warning Ray Alder returns with his second solo album, aptly titled “II.” It’s safe to say if you enjoyed his first solo album “What the Water Wants” or any of his latter day work with Fates, you will find … Continue reading →
Einar Solberg – “16”
There are artists who are so identifiable with their bands that it’s hard to separate their solo work from their band work. Singers fall into this category most frequently. Singers with voices as instantly recognizable as Einar Solberg of Leprous … Continue reading →
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