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: Omnerod
Omnerod from Belgium just released their 3rd album “The Amensal Rise”, highly praised for their intricate mix of subtle melodies with death metal, jazz, electronic sounds and everything in between. We also had the honor to have them in our 3rd The Progspace Online Festival. We’re stoked to finally seeing the guys live at ProgPower Europe 2023! Don’t miss out and get your tickets now!
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!
Releases of the Week
Up to 57 releases overall and 10 highlights again: as diverse as they come!
Releases of the Week 23/2023 with Grant the Sun, Ray Alder, The Arcane Order, Scar Symmetry, Stellar Circuits, ATAN, MÍO, Tenhi, Giant Walker & Cynic
‘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
Premieres
Filippo Rosati & Simen Sandnes premiere brand new single Eclipse
Filippo Rosati & Simen Sandnes premiere new single Eclipse, packed with metric modulations, catchy melodies and a good amount of progressive witchcraft.
Martin Gonzalez & Elizabeth Hull premiere From The Ground Up
Martin Gonzalez & Elizabeth Hull (Atomic Guava) exclusively premiere new exuberant single From The Ground Up feat. John Benoit (Resilia).
Matterhorn present first single from their upcoming new album
Norwegian alternative prog-rock band Matterhorn premiere their new song “Soaring Birds” on The Progspace.
Canada’s The Wring gears up for 3rd album with new single From Mars
Canada’s The Wring presents new single From Mars feat. Marco Minnemann, from their upcoming 3rd album Spectra in this exclusive premiere.
Morgan Reid exclusively premieres his debut solo album Terran
Canadian progressive metal guitarist Morgan Reid premieres his debut solo album Terran exclusively here on The Progspace!
Concert Reviews
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
The Progressive Alliance, Eindhoven, NL. Sunday 4th of November 2018
Held in Effenaar in Eindhoven, The Progressive Alliance was a full day of progressive and avant garde music with a great bill including Ihsahn, Ne Obliviscaris, The Ocean, Vuur, Rosetta, Årabrot and Astrosaur.
The Pineapple Thief & Lizzard live in Munich, 26 September 2018
“All in all it was a great concert evening filled with quality live music from both LizZard and The Pineapple Thief. And I am happy I finally checked out The Pineapple Thief…” Concert review The Pineapple Thief and LizZard live at Backstage, Munich September 26. 2018
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