Category Archives: progressive metal
Four Stroke Baron – “Planet Silver Screen”
“Planet Silver Screen” is the sophomore release by Nevada trio Four Stroke Baron. It’s an interesting mash up of metal, prog, and new wave, with a healthy sprinkling of 2000s alt-pop. From the opening track “Cut”, it was coming off … Continue reading →
DREAM THEATER RETURN WITH 14th STUDIO ALBUM DISTANCE OVER TIME SCHEDULED FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2019
I know most people know about this but here’s the official press release regarding the brand new album by Dream Theater! Band To Embark on The Distance Over Time Tour of North America Beginning March 2019 Two-time Grammy-nominated … Continue reading →
Antimatter – “Black Market Enlightenment”
Time to start with another one of my disclaimers. I love Antimatter so a new album by Mick Moss would have to be dreadful for me not to like it. That said, I do tend to have higher expectations for … Continue reading →
Anneke van Giersbergen – Symphonized
I was first introduced to Anneke via The Gentle Storm and have loved her voice ever since. Loved her work with Devin too (ok, so I heard her first on Epicloud, but really took note on TGS), and got to … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 5
I have a very odd relationship with Andy Tillison and The Tangent. It seems that with the Tangent I either love the album or really dislike it. And to make it more confusing, it seems to change album to album. … Continue reading →
Horrendous – “Idol”
I’ve seen a lot of press regarding Horrendous’ new CD Idol (released September 28, 2018). They certainly earn a cool point for the wicked cover art – it’s HR Giger plus Dalvador Dali for me. The opening track is a … Continue reading →
Ayreon – “Into The Electric Castle: The 20th Anniversary Edition”
First of all… 20 freaking years since this came out. Is it classic rock yet? Time, please stop… or just slow down a little. Get your foot off the gas, at least! Let’s just get down to it. Same album, … Continue reading →
