ALBUM REVIEWS
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There’s a hole in society’s tortured heart. Few bands can boast the long-term cohesion that has been enjoyed by Italian power/prog extraordinaire outfit Eldritch, both…
A somber nod to the old Stockholm sound. Vengeance is said to be a dish best served cold, but an equal case could be made…
By sonic ritual, the original ghoulish rebirth is codified. Death metal is a force within the broader metal universe that’s existence is often taken for…
It’s been over a decade since New Jersey-based progressive rock quintet The Twenty Committee released their highly impressive debut LP, “A Lifeblood Psalm.” Although influences…
Non Est Deus’ fourth album, “Legacy,” delivers modern black metal that is geared toward mainstream audiences. As such, it proves a fairly accessible offering to…
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Thirty years later, Paradise Lost’s “Icon” has more than proved that it is indeed a timeless masterpiece. Thus, Paradise Lost chose to celebrate and reclaim…
New horizons abound. Coloring outside the lines has been something of a regular practice for drummer and Montour Falls, New York native Jeff Plate, having…
Winter has come again. Following in the grand symphonic tradition laid out by Rhapsody Of Fire, Dark Moor, Fairyland and several other prime movers of…
Let the spirit take you higher. For about as long as the revival of traditional heavy metal has been raging, there have been a select…
Of all the nascent metal scenes to crop up in recent years in nations with historically sparse representation, the one that has been brewing in…
By controversy, mystique arises. Black metal’s highly ideological underpinnings have, for right or wrong, made it one of the most parochial scenes within the metal…
Cliche or not, the phrase “Necessity is the mother of invention” is inevitable when describing Randy McStine’s new EP “Unintentional”. The original material herein was…
Hailing from Sweden, Moon Safari have been wowing audiences for nearly 20 years, yet still feels like one of prog’s best-kept secrets. That’s partly due…
Call them Magenta of a slightly different hue. Cyan is Rob Reed’s earliest band, tracing back to his school days as he came of age…
For those fortunate enough to bear witness to Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress band live, as they performed Dream Theater’s “Twelve-Step Suite” live, it was evident…
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Agudo releases his second solo album, the enigmatically titled “Tales & Thunders”. After his expansive and uplifting debut “New Life” a…
Red Reign, a band steeped in 80s rock influences, unleashes a high-energy musical journey with their latest album, “Don’t Look Back.” Bursting with infectious tunes…
The wayward sage has come home. Some legends refuse to die, they just opt to become more reflective with age and find themselves sticking closer…
After eight years, cinematic prog metallers Earthside are releasing their sophomore effort, “Let The Truth Speak.” Their groundbreaking debut, “A Dream in Static” garnered attention due…
By his scythe, all shall bow. For every giant that emerges to set a new standard in the metal world, there are often several similar…
No Sophomore slump here. Unplug the guitars, lose the fancy effects, and get back to the basics. That was the approach of ’21’s “Troika” and…
In their latest album, “Can’t Find the Breaks,” Dirty Honey offers an exhilarating journey back to the golden era of classic rock, rekindling the spirits…
Explosive, forward-thinking thrash arrives at ground zero. Being at the forefront of Spain’s now expansive thrash metal scene, and dating back far enough to stake…
One of the very best prog releases of 2022 was Lalu’s unexpected and remarkable “Paint The Sky”. More than likely, not nearly enough people are…
When does a road trip become a soundtrack to one’s life? Usually when it’s driven by a musician. Though the events chronicled in “Heart Land…
To state that Amorphis is one of metal’s finest acts is to state the obvious, and apart from a few rather tepid moments late in…
Progressive rock has existed for over half a century, making it increasingly difficult for new artists to stand out with a unique and worthwhile sound.…
Tiger Moth Tales is a vehicle for Peter Jones’ musical output, usually melodic progressive rock with a focus on telling a good tale. While other…
When placed alongside the juggernauts of rock and metal, multi-instrumentalist singer Dino Jelusick remains the new kid on the block. While he may have yet…
In the realm of instrumental music, where storytelling relies solely on the language of instruments, Michael Abdow’s latest effort, a seven-track album, takes us on…
A brutal nod is given to the old school. For most that have been paying attention to what has been going on in metal and…
Yes, the rumors are true: Trevor Rabin has returned in 2023 with a full-on rock album for the first time in nearly 30 years. Primarily…
The old ways are strong again. In the metal realm, it is quite common for the fracturing of old allegiances to forge new ones, though…
As we approach the autumn of 2023, amazingly the phenomenon of “lockdown albums” still continues. Our newest case-in-point: “The Harmony Codex”, Steven Wilson’s 7th solo…
September is quite a month, featuring solo releases from The Pineapple Thief’s & Porcupine Tree’s front men within a week of each other. The careers…
