prog rock

UK-based prog band Haken will celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2017. For this reason the band, together with their label InsideOutMusic, will re-release the first two Haken records. "Aquarius" and "Visions" will hit the shelfs on February 3rd in a...

It seems like I’m only visiting shows of Swedish bands over the last weeks. Dark Funeral, Grand Magus, Amon Amarth, Europe and now the mighty Opeth. However, in the end it shows the variety and quality of Swedish rock/metal music and that's what counts....

(*/10) Almost to the date four decades ago the legendary Pink Floyd released with “Animals” and album that belongs to the milestones in the band's rich discography. The record is now, after twenty years, available again in a vinyl version and is the last...

(10/10) There are prog rock albums, there are concept records and there are milestones in music, combining both to an outstanding experience for musicians and fans. "The Similitude of a Dream" belongs to the latter, an album that led drummer Mike Portnoy...

(9/10) Riverside's newest album is a special one - from all perspectives. The Polish prog masters went through a very difficult year. It was in February 2016 when the band was all of a sudden confronted with the loss of their guitarist and founding member...

(*/10) It was, almost to the day, one year ago when Steven Wilson released an album called "Transience" which contained 13 tracks of the master of progressive and soulful rock music. It covered an era between 2003-2015 and at that time the longplayer...

The re-releases of Pink Floyd vinyls continues with three more albums. This time it's "Wish You Were Here" (14.10.16), "The Dark Side of the Moon" (04.11.2016) and "Animals" (18.11.2016) that will be released as vinyl versions. The first two classics...

(*/10) It was twelve months ago when TesseracT released their latest album called "Polaris". The longplayer featured excellent prog rock songs that are a treat for each prog enthusiasts. The other days the guys publish a new version of "Polaris" which...

(9/10) I have expected a great album from Opeth and the guys delivered. Actually the five-piece exceeds expectations with a longplayer that is fantastic from all perspectives. What started many years ago in Stockholm as a furious death metal project developed...

Photo: Pirate Smile (Promotion) Polish prog rockers Riverside informs about the future of the band after the loss in February this year. Here is the statement: Dear Friends, We'd like to thank you again for your friendship and support throughout this...

(7/10) This album is a wild ride. Wild Throne hail from Bellingham, Washington and the guys released a few days ago their "Harvest of Darkness" album. The sound of this trio is hard to describe. Imfluences from Masterdon are present but also Dillinger...

Normally November 11th is the beginning of the carnival season, but this year the day is even more important since Neal Morse will release his new album with The Neal Morse Band. "The Similitude of a Dream" is the name of the longplayer that's actually...

(9/10) Many of you know Damian Wilson as being the frontman of fantastic metal bands such as Threshold and Headspace. Some of you might also be familiar with the fact that the singer is part of the acoustic Iron Maiden cover band Maiden UniteD and maybe...

(9/10) If there is a constant factor in Devon Townsend's musical career than it's the fact of constant renewal. The Canadian guitar wizard combines an unbelievalbel passion for music that he combines with dedication and technical capabilities, allowing...