Category Archives: progressive metal
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 10
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 →
Darkwater – Human
It’s been almost a decade since the last album from Darkwater and that is a lot of time to pass between albums. I have seen bands that were gone for less time and then try to release a comeback that … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 9
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 →
Katatonia celebrate 10th anniversary of “Night Is The New Day” with exclusive live EU shows, deluxe edition of album
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 →
Dream Theater – “Distance Over Time”
After the controversial album “The Astonishing,” it makes perfect sense for Dream Theater to get back to the basics. “The Astonishing” was initially an album that sounded good to me overall but with a poor story line and too much … Continue reading →
O.R.k – “Ramagehead”
Is it possible for me, as a huge fan of P@ Mastelotto, to give an objective review? Probably not but I’m going to do it anyway. Consisting of band members Lef: vocals, keys (Obake, Berserk!), Carmelo Pipitone: guitars (Marta Sui Tubi), Colin Edwin: … Continue reading →
Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess Announces New Solo Album ‘Wired For Madness’
Here’s the press release for the upcoming solo album by Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater: Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess will release his brand new spiralling and stunning solo album ‘Wired for Madness’ on April 19 via Music Theories Recordings / … Continue reading →
