AEGIS –-ˈē-jəs. A shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena. Also – protection. About eight years ago, the folks at…
The late 1980’s were thrash heaven. Ground was being broken everywhere; landmark and genre-defining classics were falling out of the sky. METALLICA and SLAYER were…
January 10th for me has never meant anything else but the birthday of one of my dearest friends. On a more universal level, it marks…
Metal music is as broad and diverse as the many seas, and holds just as many mysteries in its turbulent depths. The steady tide of…
Some of the most pervasive names in music history are those of progressive rock bands, and across the world, few genres have had as much…
In an era where technical complexity seems to be heralded as the defining feature in determining what makes an album great, the refreshing breath that…
Too often progressive music is credited as simply being “beautiful.” Stunning, awe-inspiring, as intricate as a quilt woven by hand, each note the result of…
For a number of years, the Athens, Georgia-based Theocracy had a Christmas gift for fans—a song for the season. These freebies—yep, they didn’t cost the…
It’s that time of year again, when I solidly insert my earbuds anytime I enter a retail space, avoid shopping centers like the plague, and…
For the past 17 years progressive rock fans have found a haven to celebrate their favored musical niche: The Rites of Spring Festival, affectionately known…
