Illumishade – Another Side of You
Illumishade’s “Another Side of You” is the ultimate hybrid of genres, sounds and emotions not just because of how many puzzle pieces it puts together, but because of how beautiful and coherent the final picture is.
Albums
Latest
Night Verses – Every Sound has a Color in the Valley of Night
With “Every Sound has a Color in the Valley of Night(Part 2)”, Americans “Night Verses” completed the album, partially released last year. And it’s clear the “Part 2” shines as much as Part 1, but also adds extra flavours with two vocal-featured tracks.
Omnivide – A Tale of Fire
The mix of styles in the material on “A Tale of Fire” speaks volumes to me. Debut albums are always a great stepping stone for bands, and I hope this landmark moment will spur them on. I am sure they have plenty of ideas in their locker and I look forward to hearing more from them.
Artificial Language – Distant Glow EP
As good as this EP is, I hope it is a stopgap in lieu of another full album. That would be most welcome, and this is certainly a band to watch out for.
Persefone – Lingua Ignota: Part I
They were always kings of odd time signatures, disrupted rhythmic songwriting and extreme technicality, so to see them scale down on these aspects was not something I was ready for. I was also afraid they’d just dilute their creativity to please a wider audience. But Persefone is as strong as it ever was, if not even stronger.
The Progspace Presents
Latest
ProgPower Europe interviews: An Abstract Illusion
An Abstract Illusion from Sweden published their second album “Woe” achieved high praise, their balanced mix of beautiful melodies and atmospheric death metal inspired by black metal, progressive rock and electronica is something we really want to witness live at ProgPower Europe 2023! Don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
ProgPower Europe interviews: Wheel
Wheel from Finland have been one of the hottest bands over the latest years, participating in many festivals and touring in different parts of the world with top bands in the genre. Finally they will present their music on the stage at ProgPower Europe 2023! Don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
ProgPower Europe interviews: Darkwater
Darkwater from Sweden will be coming back to Baarlo after 13 years as one of the headliners at ProgPower Europe 2023! Don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
ProgPower Europe interviews: Chaosbay
Chaosbay is one of the most interesting german progressive metalcore bands to hit the scene on the latest years. They will be performing at ProgPower Europe 2023! Don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
ProgPower Europe interviews: Dordeduh
Dordeduh are hailed as one of the best and most interesting progressive and eclectic music acts from Romania! Mixing diverse elements of Black, Folk, Electronic and Progressive metal, the band will bring their magic to ProgPower Europe 2023! Don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
Releases of the Week
‘Only’ 50 releases this week, but 8 amazing highlights!
Releases of the Week 22/2023 with Dirt Poor Robins, Lars Fredrik Frøislie, Einar Solberg, Anubis Gate, Red Cain, Klidas, Nightmare Scenario & OK Goodnight
76 releases, 11 highlights: one record number is chasing the next
Releases of the Week 21 with Seven Impale, Ozul, Inhale Existence, Oryad, Godsticks, JD Power Trio, Vexing, Ockra, The Foreshadowing, Shy, Low & Gabi’s Cali Co.
66 releases, 11 highlights: May 2023 continues with an incredibly strong week!
Releases of the Week 20/2023 with Mystery, The Ocean, SHRVL, Ring of Gyges, Hrada, Tardigrade Inferno, Drott, Heretoir, Nattehimmel, Yakuza & Sleep Token
Mid-May Mayhem: 7 more highlights out of 64 Releases in total!
Releases of the Week 19/2023 with Omnerod, Karmanjakah, Their Dogs Were Astronauts, Heir to Madness, Amogh Symphony & Roger Staffelbach
A whole big band, Norwegian folk prog double package, 9-string basses and more!
Releases of the Week 18/2023 with Highlights: Monika Roscher Bigband, Marekvist, Lumsk, Shayan Javadi, Vvon Dogma, Countless Skies & Ola Englund
Premieres
Seventh Station premieres shocking new single and video The Heart of a Nation
International progressive metal band Seventh Station premieres shocking new single and video The Heart of a Nation.
Philosophobia premiere new music video for I Am
International progressive metal quintet Philosophobia, formed by current and former members of Kamelot, Pain Of Salvation, Wastefall premiere new video for I Am, taken from their eponymous debut album, out now on Sensory Records.
Polarity premiere ‘Circle’ off new EP “Live Off the Floor”
Toronto proggers Polarity are offering fans a little taster of their new EP entitled “Live Off The Floor at Jukasa Studio”. Check out the exclusive video premiere of ‘Circle’.
Iran’s Heterochrome premiere brand new album “From The Ashes”
Iran’s Heterochrome Now Streaming Deeply Personal And Heavy Album “From The Ashes”
Morgan Wick premieres The Great Stereopticon
A Sense of Gravity guitarist/The Prog School mastermind Morgan Wick goes solo with The Great Stereopticon. Watch the music video now!
Concert Reviews
The Ocean Collective, Downfall Of Gaia, Herod live at Mama Roux Birmingham 20 March 2019
“Maybe not that big mainstream, but within progressive metal circles these guys (The Ocean Collective) have near cult following. The sheer energy this band produces on stage and passes on to the crowd is unbelievable”. Enjoy the gig review for Herod, Downfall of Gaia and The Ocean Collective at Mama Roux, Birmingham from our UK based contributor Arta Gailuma!
Polyphia 13.02.2019, O2 Academy Birmingham, UK
Polyphia is a group of incredibly talented musicians; by blending different genres these guys have created a sound that is truly and unmistakably theirs. And they’re a treat to see live!
Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – Hugsjá live in Utrecht, January 30, 2019
A perfect evening – goosebumps, wet eyes and tears everywhere. As Einar Selvik quotes between two songs: “The old songs are dead, so we have to write new ones.” Please, never stop!
Amorphis, Soilwork, Jinjer & Nailed to Obscurity live in Munich, January 30. 2019
Live concert review for the show by Amorphis, Soilwork, Jinjer and Nailed to Obscurity at the Backstage Werk in Munich on January 30, 2019
TesseracT, Between The Buried And Me & Plini in Munich, November 22 2018
Concert review of TesseracT, Between The Buried And Me & Plini in Munich, September 26 2018
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