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Leprous – “Malina”

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

I got into Leprous right after they released “Bilateral.” The album completely blew me away. The band itself were so tight and the music had plenty of twists and turns. But they also knew the importance of melody. They have … Continue reading →

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Rage – “Seasons of the Black”

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Rage are one of those bands that I’ve kept meaning to check out for a LONG time and for whatever reason, I just never have. I recall I really became interested in their “Soundchaser” album because it was a concept … Continue reading →

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Gentle Knife – “The Clock Unwound”

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

I always find it refreshing listening to a band that aims to sound different on every track, and I usually applaud artists willing to take this risk even if the results don’t always pan out. Gentle Knife takes this varied … Continue reading →

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Prospekt – “The Illuminated Sky”

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

The 90s ushered in a new age of prog metal. When bands like Dream Theater and Symphony X expanded on what bands like Fates Warning and Queensrÿche had started in the 80s. This new brand of prog metal was more … Continue reading →

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Heterochrome – “Melancholia”

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Heterochrome are a rarity. They are a prog metal band from Iran. This means they could be jailed for their album “Melancholia.” The good news is that they haven’t been caught yet. Their influences range from older Opeth to doom … Continue reading →

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Wintersun – “The Forest Seasons”

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Wintersun are a band that you could write a book about. They’ve had an interesting career to this point which includes a brilliant debut album, an 8 year span between albums, a second album “Time” that was split into two … Continue reading →

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Edguy – “Monuments”

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

Compilations are a tricky situation. A band wants to release something that not only might attract new fans but also be something that existing fans will want to buy as well. Edguy has been around quite a while now and … Continue reading →

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