Dear Mother – Necessary Darkness
The combination of aggression and vulnerability, dark lyrics that leave room for interpretation and just enough variation, makes “Necessary Darkness” a strong next step for Dear Mother.
Albums
Latest
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.
PreHistoric Animals – Finding Love in Strange Places
Swedes from “PreHistoric Animals” once again showcased their talents in songwriting and genre mixing to create a remarkable love story in sci-fi setting.
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.
Haishen – Awaken the Endless Deep
The promising American trio Haishen released their debut full-length album, and it’s taking us to the depths of the sea, with intriguing musical and lyrical ideas. Very remarkable record, unique enough to turn heads.
The Progspace Presents
Latest
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,...
Prog Metal Mania announced the second triple of bands
3 more bands have been announced for the upcoming Prog Metal Mania Festival to debut in Munich next year in may! Read more to discover how to win shirts!
Prog Metal Mania Festival announced the first bands!
Prog Metal Mania Festival in Munich, Germany. Announnced the first three bands confirmed for the first edition of this very promising new festival! The Progspace is proud to present!
A Kew’s Tag at the Pre-Party for ProgPower Europe 2024!
A Kew’s Tag to play the Pre-Party for ProgPower Europe 2024! The german acoustic trio will perfom about 1 hour focusing on their album Hephioz and some surprises!
Legendary US band Crimson Glory is the last confirmed band to play at ProgPower Europe 2024!
Legendary US band Crimson Glory is the last confirmed band to play at ProgPower Europe 2024!
Releases of the Week
Concept prog, atmospheric stoner doom & brutal death metal!
Releases of the Week 32/2023: Highlights: Hemina, Rezn feat. Vinnum Sabbathi & Dead and Dripping
5 highly diverse highlights for the start of August!
Releases of the Week 31/2023 with Toehider, Edward Reekers, Humanity’s Last Breath, Spirit Tomb & Devin Townsend
Four debuts, a third and a fifth album: a strong release week!
Releases of the Week 30/2023 with Fleshvessel, The Gorge, Sam Mooradian, Arch Echo, Nuclear Power Trio & Lokust
Two instrumental albums, two prog/tech death releases: 4 highlights!
Releases of the Week 29/2023 with Gleb Kolyadin, The Zenith Passage, Rannoch & Maebe
60 Releases including 10 Highlights: that’s more than 200 Mini Reviews for 2023 already!
Releases of the Week 28/2023 with Ring Van Möbius, Agusa, tb Project, Voyager, Scaphoid, The Parallax Method, Dream the Electric Sleep, Gloom Is Okay, Kodiak Empire, Emily Hopkins & Courtney Swain
Premieres
ProgPower Europe interviews: Ihlo
Ihlo from the UK is a band we’re so happy to present at ProgPower Europe as we’ve been following their career taking off through the years. They released their second single in our website back in February 2019, and the following year they did a fantastic appearance at our first Online Festival in 2020 resulting in the release of their “In Stasis” live EP. We’re so happy the ProgPower crew noticed them and invited them to this year maginif lineup. We’re super stoked to finally see the brits live at ProgPower Europe 2023!
PreHistoric Animals premiere brand new video for He is number 4
Exclusive Premiere for ‘He is number 4’, the first video/single release taken from the forthcoming PreHistoric Animals album “Finding Love In Strange Places” that will be released in 2024.
Progressive post-core juggernaut Monosphere premiere new single Ava
Progressive post-core juggernaut Monosphere premiere new single Ava, a perfect hybrid of post, prog and core sounds!
The Anchoret premiere the prog surprise debut of the year: It All Began With Loneliness!
Brand new international prog project, The Anchoret premiere the prog surprise debut of the year: It All Began With Loneliness!
Sunbeam Overdrive unveil debut album Diama
French progmetal act Sunbeam Overdrive pumped all their efforts into their debut album “Diama”, a psychedelic record about elevation, travel, adventure, and energy.
Concert Reviews
Leprous – Aphelion Preview Livestream
…this pre-release livestream for “Aphelion” proved to be the perfect tool to hype up the Leprous fanbase even more if that was even possible.
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!
Scardust – Breaking The Ice – Live Stream Show
Israeli progressive metal band Scardust have recently gone through a line-up change and what better way can there be to welcome the new members to the group if not through a live show?
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