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Canadian Avantgarde Prog Metal quartet Maitreya premieres epic new single Utopian Plague

Canadian Avantgarde Prog Metal quartet Maitreya premieres epic new single Utopian Plague, exploring the paradox of technological progress.

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

AmarantheHybrid metal and maximum impact After the atmospheric opening set by Charlotte Wessels, the evening at COS Torwar effortlessly shifts into a higher gear. As part of the Arcane Dimensions Tour, Amaranthe take the second slot on the bill — a position that suits...

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 you...

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

Charlotte Wessels – Arcane Dimensions Tour @ COS Torwar, Warsaw (17.03.2026) The Arcane Dimensions Tour brings together three distinct faces of modern metal. At Warsaw’s COS Torwar arena, Epica and Amaranthe lead the bill, while Charlotte Wessels takes on the role of...

Terravia – A New World

Norway has produced many excellent prog bands, and I see no reason why this group shouldn’t join that list.

RotM_Feb2026

The eclecticism is off the charts in our February highlights selection!

Releases of the Week 09/2026 with Worm, Tigran Hamasyan, Karnivool, Wolverine, Laughing Stock, Echoes and Signals, Primaluce, Kabasse, Phendrana, Abstracted, Thistle Sifter, Archive, Cryptic Shift, Ingrina, Mount Palatine, Predatory Void, German García, Manuel Barbará, The Scien7ist, Divided by Design & Kalandra

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Sunburst – Manifesto

It’s hard to beat great vocals and stunningly dexterous guitar playing backed up by a solid rhythm section. There are no doubt reasons why they have only produced two albums in 14 years. I hope the next one will be released before too long. If it’s as good as “Manifesto,” it will be well worth waiting for.

Ghost on Mars – Out of Time and Space

Well, what can I say? This is a stunner of a debut album. I can’t help thinking that these guys are perfect for festivals such as Progpower Europe. I would certainly welcome a chance to see them live. What have the Romans ever done for us? Need you ask? It goes without saying that I am looking forward very much to future works from them.

The Progspace Presents

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ProgPower Europe interviews: Novena

Wilderun from the USA were booked to play ProgPower Europe 2020, but we all know those were the years the world locked down, so now the americans will be headlining this year’s festival with a new album in the folds, the highly acclaimed Epigone , and we cannot be more happy to finally see them live at ProgPower Europe 2023!

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Best of ProgPower Europe 2018

ProgPower Europe 2018 – 20th-anniversary edition was a BANG! The ProgPower Europe crew knows how to deliver a fabulous weekend with excellent sound, super organization and excellent food. But the most important is that even if you don’t recognize many names on their bill, they always have the most awesome bands you haven’t heard of under their sleeves, but guaranteed: they smash everyone down!

UK-Tech-Fest 2019

Over forty hours of music behind us. Plenty of amazing bands, great company and a few beers along the way. Back to reality tomorrow, but how real is reality? Many thanks to Simon and all the Tech-Fest team for another outstanding festival. We will be back next year.

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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...