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The Progspace 10th Anniversary Show

Airbag @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg – May 24, 2026

Airbag – melancholy, atmosphere and controlled intensity at 013 Next Summary In a well-filled 013 Next, Airbag delivered an intensely atmospheric performance built around melancholy, slow-burning tension and musical refinement. Following a strong opening set by Lesoir...

Lesoir @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg, May 24, 2026

Lesoir reveals renewed power in a packed 013 Next As support act for Airbag, Lesoir was given roughly forty minutes on stage in a packed 013 Next, but that proved more than enough to leave a remarkably strong impression. The band from Maastricht presented itself in...

The Gathering – Mandylion 30th Anniversary Tour – Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette (May 25, 2026)

The Gathering – Mandylion 30th Anniversary Tour Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette       Summary Thirty years after the release of Mandylion, The Gathering proved in a nearly sold-out Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette why the band still holds such a unique place within the European...

Overhead, Live at On the Rocks Helsinki | 06 May 2026

Overhead, Live at On the Rocks Helsinki | 06 May 2026

Sum of Seven – Echoes of the Hypermind

Picking my favourite tracks was difficult because there isn’t a bad one amongst them. Influences are inevitable and sometimes obvious here and there but that doesn’t diminish the fact that this is a great album.

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Last edition we had 7 to 10? This time it’s all equal with 4 instrumental vs. 4 vocal releases!

Releases of the Week 17/2026 with Einar Solberg, Plini, SPEKKHOGGER, PHAEDRUS, Aziola Cry, Ozul, Shagohod & At the Gates

Albums

Latest

Marjana Semkina – Sirin

If you want to lower the stress levels and set a good vibe, this album should be among your top choices. “Sirin” sounds like scented candles smell. It’s auditory wholesomeness at its finest.

!GeRald! - Music for broken elevators

!GeRald! – Music for broken elevators

It doesn’t take itself too seriously, but at the same time there isn’t a moment where the silliness overtakes and feels too much. Everything is well balanced, which makes this EP so enjoyable and the perfect “entrée” for the new listeners. 

Oubliette – Eternity Whispers

“Eternity Whispers” is a powerful album, showing a lot of flexibility and experimentation to take the groundwork of black metal and rework it for an entirely different emotional payoff.

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Haven of Echoes – Memento Vivere

I found it difficult to select my favourite tracks on this album because they are all excellent. So, I just picked the two longest ones, because you get more bang for your buck with those! When I reviewed their first album, I scored it 9/10 but this one is getting a 10.

The Progspace Presents

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Prog Metal Mania Festival reveals full line-up for 2025

Following their guessing game series over the past weeks, the festival promoters have revealed their full line-up for 2025. The first edition of Prog Metal Mania will take place on 2nd and 3rd May at the Backstage (Werk) in Munich, and see bands from Sweden, Germany,...

Releases of the Week

Premieres

Felix Martin premieres Gatherpiece (Single+Video)

Instrumental renaissance and gaming inspired tunes in a 3-piece of 16-string guitar,10-string bass and drums? This is as proggy as it gets! Felix Martin premieres his new single “Gatherpiece”.

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Opaque: Rage of Light premiere new EP

Swiss based Trance Metal trio Rage of Light are celebrating the release of their brand new 4-track EP “Opaque” today with the premiere of a video for the epic title track.

Interviews

Concert Reviews

Fractal Universe – The Impassable Horizon Alive

In these strange times and longer than expected restrictions, the possibility of safely attending a normal live gig still seems remote. There is light at the end of the tunnel although concerts booked keep getting postponed, some getting pushed back a year....

An Evening with Baard Kolstad – Live Streaming

It was just a matter of time for drummer-extraordinaire Baard Kolstad to do a live-stream drum clinic. But not just any: hosted by his longtime friend and fellow drummer, Simen Sandnes, this was more a gathering of friends, present in the studio and online. Talking about his career and style and seasoned with playthroughs of some of his band’s songs as well as special covers.

Leprous – Bilateral & Coal Weekend (Apr. 10 – 11)

Leprous delivered once again an unforgettable weekend by playing their albums Bilateral and Coal in their entirety. The weekends double streaming live from their hometown’s Notodden Theater have been a successful idea, and I was not going to miss my favorite Leprous album played live!

Leprous – Malina & Pitfalls Weekend (Feb 20-21)

After watching these 2 showss, is clear that Leprous is at their best stage form. Despite the halt in concerts worldwide, they have not really stopped playing together and have kept rocking every studio or stage they enter. Be sure to catch their next Weekend streaming for “Coal and Bilateral” albums!

Photo Galleries

Airbag @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg – May 24, 2026

Airbag – melancholy, atmosphere and controlled intensity at 013 Next Summary In a well-filled 013 Next, Airbag delivered an intensely atmospheric performance built around melancholy, slow-burning tension and musical refinement. Following a strong opening set by...

Lesoir @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg, May 24, 2026

Lesoir reveals renewed power in a packed 013 Next As support act for Airbag, Lesoir was given roughly forty minutes on stage in a packed 013 Next, but that proved more than enough to leave a remarkably strong impression. The band from Maastricht presented itself in...

Epica – Arcane Dimensions Tour @ COS Torwar, Warsaw (17.03.2026)

Epica – Arcane Dimensions Tour @ COS Torwar, Warsaw Epica’s performance at COS Torwar in Warsaw marked the closing chapter of an evening that was opened by Charlotte Wessels and Amaranthe — two sets that are covered separately elsewhere on this website. Some bands...

SPACE Quartet in Tienen – Progressive Spirit, Pure Improvisation

At first glance, SPACE Quartet might not seem like an obvious feature for an international progressive rock platform. A Belgian improvisation collective built around an electric sitar does not fit neatly into the conventional prog canon. Yet that is precisely why...