TALKING PERSPECTIVES: A Recap of PROGSTOCK Festival 2019 (Episode No. 30)
A month ago hundreds of progressive rock fans gathered together at New Jersey for three days of music and friendship. For a festival younger than…
A month ago hundreds of progressive rock fans gathered together at New Jersey for three days of music and friendship. For a festival younger than…
Like it or not (and I kinda don’t), there’s been an upswing in 80s nostalgia going for a few years now. I personally suspect that…
With four full-length albums and a notable guest appearance under her belt, Canadian singer Leah has been making waves lately with her distinctive other-worldly take…
The Swedish progressive band Opeth released their thirteenth studio album, “In Cauda Venenum,” on September 27. Widely hailed as a more focused and biting effort…
It’s worth repeating that one needn’t unearth one’s own internal anguish in order to effectively express the complexity of human existence. Though many (validly) argue…
The second and final part of the two ProgPower postmortems podcasts (you can listen to the first one here). Early September really is the most…
Early September really is the most wonderful time of the year for a group of dedicated metalheads who flock to Atlanta for the annual ProgPower…
It’s remarkable that while legendary bands like Iron Maiden and Dream Theater have both released their fair share of dud albums, Norway’s Borknagar are eleven…
Markus Hirvonen is enjoying his break. Fresh off the European festival circuit, a four-city jaunt through Mexico, and a triumphant headlining gig at Night 1…
It’s a warm September day in Georgia. I’ve got my recorder, mic, and a friend’s LPs in hand. I’m nearing the end of my hedonistic…