Posted on May 18, 2013 |
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Sound of Contact are set to release their debut concept album “Dimensionaut” on the 20th May 2013, and to celebrate the band have revealed a sampler of the album as the first taste of this fantastic new band. The band recently played their first ever...
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Posted on April 6, 2013 |
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The debut of Polish progressive metal band Disperse, “Journey Through Hidden Gardens”, borrowed heavily from many of their compatriots, most notably Riverside. Thick, atmospheric synths drenched the vast majority of the progressive output which was on the lighter side of the metal spectrum but which...
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Posted on March 21, 2013 |
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Revelation are a band who have been around for quite some time, having been active since the mid-1980s with a split between 1996 and 2003. Since that time the band have evolved from their doom metal beginnings and veered towards a lighter, more progressive hard...
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Posted on February 23, 2013 |
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Kingcrow‘s latest release “In Crescendo” is a real cracker, so to find out a bit more about the band we asked composer and guitarist Diego Cafolla a few questions. He tells us about making music in odd time signatures, his inspirations and the band’s upcoming tours....
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Posted on January 27, 2013 |
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With 2010′s “Darker Later” Humanfly brought us to the edge of a bleak, aggressive and thunderous soundscape and dived right into a chasm with closing track ‘Heavy Black Snow’. Where next? Following such a driven and stark listen with more of the same was going...
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Posted on January 16, 2013 |
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Gilbert Potts was impressed with the new album from Sydney’s We Lost The Sea so we sent him to talk to Nathaniel D’Ugo to find out more about the band, inspiration behind their latest album, “The Quietest Place on Earth,” playing live and much, much...
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Posted on January 13, 2013 |
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Virginia band Corsair is set to release their album entitled “Corsair” this January via Shadow Kingdom Records. Corsair’s album “Corsair” starts out on a very psychedelic note. ‘Agathyrsi’ sets the stage for a wonderful listening experience. The thing that strikes me first is the bass...
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Posted on January 4, 2013 |
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Polish progressive rock band Riverside are one the leading exponents in the contemporary progressive rock/metal scene. Albums like “Second Life Syndrome”, “Rapid Eye Movement” and “Anno Domini High Definition” are stalwarts in any progressive rock/metal collection. Now these Poles are back with their latest effort,...
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Posted on October 5, 2012 |
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Earlier this year we asked Gilbert to review the debut album, ”Deaden the Fields,” from Tangled Thoughts of Leaving. He’s now had a chance to catch up with the band for a chat about the record, touring, and what not to assume about a one-armed man....
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Posted on September 22, 2012 |
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Mostly Autumn is a band I’ve heard and read about many times, mostly in conjunction with Heather Finlay and her contributions to the famous Ayreon project by Arjen Lucassen. For some reason I never bothered to check them out. Further research indicates that Finlay left...
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Posted on September 17, 2012 |
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France is a hotbed for interesting and innovative metal acts.You simply can’t go with the likes of Deathspell Omega, Alcest, Gojira, Blut Aus Nord and Hacride. Poitiers-based Klone is another particular example of French ingenuity. These guys are about to release their latest album, entitled...
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Posted on September 16, 2012 |
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There has been an undeniable movement in much of heavy music towards the complex and the progressive. Songs are becoming longer and more involved, while musicians are taking as their benchmark virtuoso performers known for their terrific playing abilities. There’s also been an acceptance by...
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Posted on September 10, 2012 |
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“We are Family… and so are you,” Applegate said during their first live set in Brooklyn. New York’s Family opened their arms wide to anyone would get hooked on their sound, grow with their progression and back them up just like any solid support system...
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Posted on August 15, 2012 |
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You’ve got to love Internet forums, haven’t you? Whilst formal reviews of albums may criticise the output for being overly complex, self-involved or lacking cohesion, forums offer participants the opportunity to be far more informal. As a result, my favourite criticism of The Flower Kings...
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Posted on August 12, 2012 |
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earMUSIC, the Hamburg based international rock label, part of entertainment group Edel, is proud to announce the worldwide release of “Sounds That Can’t Be Made”, the new studio album by one of the most original and innovative British bands: Marillion. “Sounds That Can’t Be Made”...
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Posted on August 3, 2012 |
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Modern progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria’s upcoming sixth studio album will be a double concept album entitled “The Afterman”, which will be released in two separate full-length volumes. The band made the announcement today via a cinematic video trailer on their official website. The...
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Posted on August 2, 2012 |
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After being amazed by their debut album “The Time Traveller,” Gilbert got the chance to chat with Matt Quayle from Breaking Orbit. They talked about the new album, the writing process, live performances and much, much more… Can you start by telling us a bit...
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Posted on July 25, 2012 |
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“March of Progress” by Threshold combines strong melodic hooks, world class song writing and big production values in one triumphant package. The veteran prog metallers have been around since the late ‘80s and this is their ninth album, so they’ve had plenty of time to...
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Posted on July 25, 2012 |
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Dutch atmospheric rock outfit The Gathering has always been something of a hidden gem. They have an intensely loyal fanbase, but they never managed to really break through to a mainstream audience. The Gathering is all about artistic integrity and their latest album, entitled “Disclosure”...
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Posted on July 12, 2012 |
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Three years on from their “Blue Record” opus, Baroness have returned with a suitably oddball effort. The decision to make a double album is a rare and unexpected one first off, but to simultaneously shift your sound considerably is a very courageous move. Courageous, but...
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