Philosophobia – The Constant Void
These nine tracks spanning 64 minutes provide time well spent. I’m glad this band is still going and producing quality material. I hope they have plans for a third album, because that would be very welcome indeed.
Albums
Latest
Impureza – Alcázares
The straightforward death metal parts sound much like many other bands. The flamenco sections are delightful, but the best bits come when they merge the two styles in what can only be described as Death Flamenco. They prefer to call it Hispanic Metal, and if that’s not progressive enough, I don’t know what is.
Rivers of Nihil – Rivers of Nihil
Rivers of Nihil’s self-titled album feels like an evolution of the band’s sound, composed masterfully to create the layers of emotions: from despair and anger to hope, without sounding too technical or “deathy”.
Eight Lives Down – Fates
What makes ‘Fates’ brilliant to me, is the subtle way of informing the listener about what they are hearing, and the coherence of lyrics, compositional choices and aesthetics.
Joviac – Autofiction Pt. 1 – Shards
This band have an ambition, which is to push their brand of progressive rock/metal into the big leagues. I think they have what it takes to achieve that, although there is some serious competition out there. Hopefully this album will get them a little closer to their aspirations. Another band to watch out for, me thinks. Could that be in the form of ‘Autofiction Pt. 2’ perhaps?
The Progspace Presents
Latest
Eigth band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026: Royal Sorrow!
Royal Sorrow is the 8th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026!
ProgPower Europe just annonuced Terravia to join the lineup for the 2026 edition!
Terravia is joining ProgPower Europe 2026! The norwegian sextet will be ready to surprise us all!
The Progspace 10th Anniversary live show is coming
Join us for The Progspace live show celebrating 10 years of progressive rock and metal. Four bands, one unforgettable evening!
Nospūn joins ProgStorm Festival 2026!
Nospūn makes their Canadian premiere at ProgStorm 2026, completing the festival’s incredible full lineup of progressive metal talent.
Anciients joins ProgStorm Festival 2026!
Vancouver progressive metal band Anciients joins the ProgStorm 2026 lineup!
Releases of the Week
16 highlights from the second half of June
Releases of the Week 30/2025 with Phantom Spell, Agropelter, prdr, Grayceon, Storchi, Gus Hurteau, Haxprocess, Hypomanic Daydream, Effuse, Brutta, Abigail Williams, Ba’al, Hemelbestormer, Big Iron, Cryptodira, Olivia & Costin Chioreanu
16 even more eclectic highlights from the first half of July 2025!
Releases of the Week 28/2025 with Leonov, Thrailkill, Impureza, Philosophobia, Floating, Calva Louise, Monochromatic Black, Whispers of Granite, Ben Levin, Oceanica, We Lost The Sea, Thumos, Markus Reuter & Stephan Thelen, Nular, Steve Hackett & The Ocean
16 eclectic Highlights in the second half of June!
Releases of the Week 26/2025 with Mantra, Winterblind, Invalid Yellow, Anfauglir, Nosound, Noumenia, Grace Hayhurst, Blackpath, Patristic, Shadow of Intent, Cryptopsy , Fovere, Da Captain Trips, Mirror Mirage, Jakko M. Jakszyk & Sophie Tassignon
Our Releases of the Week(s) series returns with 25 June Highlights
Releases of the Week 24/2025 with Phase Transition, Fallujah, Katatonia, Moon Letters, Barend Tromp, Avkrvst, Gösta Berlings Saga, Hexvessel, Afargang, Sargassus, Gaahls Wyrd, Funeral, A Ghost in Rags, A-Z, Thræds, Masseti, Antoine Fafard, Anders Buaas, The Foundation, The Biscuit Merchant, Dark Matter Secret, Gruesome, Agabas, Lera & Erebe
The second half of May 2025 brings an unexpected overkill of instrumental releases
Releases of the Week 22/2025 with Rivers of Nihil, Quadvium, Myth of I, Obiymy Doschu, The Soundbyte, Markus Reuter feat. Fabio Trentini & Asaf Sirkis, Stephan Thelen, Syncatto, Amero, Cosmograf, Feversea, Eschaton, Obsidian Tongue, Weeping Sores, Lord of the Gap, Stone From The Sky, Kusanagi, L.O.E. Last of Eden, A.A. Williams & La Suspendida
Premieres
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.
Danish Prog quintet Advocacy premieres new single The Tide
Danish Prog Metal Quintet Advocacy shares The Tide, the second single on the road towards their second album.
Seventh Station present new video for Faust Cantata
International Avantgarde Prog specialists Seventh Station present new video for “Faust Cantata”, their take on Alfred Schnittke’s haunting work.
Esthesis present brand new playthrough video for Out of Step
French Melancholic Art Proggers Esthesis present a brand new live session of “Out of Step”, the title track of their latest studio album.
Matt Miller and Band’s New Video Demonstrates Their “Fiber Tormentum”
Technical Shred Metal act Matt Miller and Band share blistering playthrough video of the title track from their new album “Fiber Tormentum”
Interviews
Interview with TEMIC’s Diego Tejeida: “This album is a testimony to perseverance, resilience, and motivation during dark times”
Fresh after the release of TEMIC’s highly anticipated debut album, Terror Management Theory, and as an exciting new chapter is opening up for the incredible group of musicians behind this groundbreaking project, we have an in-depth chat with co-founder, keyboardist, and sound designer Diego Tejeida about what TEMIC is, what it isn’t, and how it came to grace our music listening platforms with a sound that is nothing short of astounding.
Interview with Rivers of Nihil’s Adam Biggs: “Our band hits its biggest strides when we have these big shake ups!”
The Progspace got to sit down with Rivers of Nihil’s vocalist and bassist Adam Biggs to discuss the latest developments in the band.
Linus Klausenitzer, Germany’s busiest fretless bassist in Metal, on his bands & new solo record “Tulpa”
With the solo album “Tulpa” coming out his latest endeavor, bassist Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, Ex-Obscura, Obsidious) talks about his musical upbringing, past and present bands, and life as a working bassist.
Interview with Riverside’s Mariusz Duda: “I wanted to write music about being together, about community.”
More than eight months since the release of Riverside’s newest album, “ID.Entity” and in the midst of their ongoing near-global tour, we grab the chance to sit down with the band’s mastermind and frontman Mariusz Duda for a wonderfully insightful chat, right before their electric performance in Bucharest.
Interview with Soen’s Joel Ekelöf: “We feel better than ever.”
While visiting Istanbul to catch the second-to-last show on Soen’s mesmerizing “Atlantis” orchestra-backed tour, we seize the opportunity to catch up with frontman Joel Ekelöf right as the band’s latest record, “Memorial”, has been released to the public.
Concert Reviews
Heilung, Anda Fardha ‘End of a Journey’ tour – Live in Kiel 08 July 2025
Heilung’s live Ritual is a transcendent, culture-spanning experience that merges music, mysticism, and ancient history into pure magic. Live in Kiel 8th July 2025. Full review and full gallery link
Heilung, Anda Fardha ‘End of a Journey’ Tour – Live in Kiel (Wunderino Arena) – 08 July 2025
Incredible performance by Heilung on their Anda Fardha ‘End of a Journey’ Tour – Live in Kiel (Wunderino Arena) – 08 July 2025
Weather Systems @ Midsummer Prog Festival 2025 – day 2 (May 24)
Weather Systems Between Past and Future at Midsummer Prog On the second day of the Midsummer Prog Festival, Weather Systems, the new band led by Anathema founder Daniel Cavanagh, delivered a performance steeped in melancholy, memory and new beginnings. Though...
Soen @ Midsummer Prog Festival 2025 – day 2 (May 24)
Soen @ Midsummer Progfestival 2025 – A Finale of Power and Charisma Swedish band Soen had the honor of closing the Midsummer Prog Festival on Saturday night and they proved that you don’t need to stick to pure prog to leave a lasting impact. Their music strikes a...
Neal Morse and Friends @ Midsummer Prog Festival 2025 – Day 1 (May 23)
Neal Morse & Friends @ Midsummer Progfestival 2025 – Day 1: An All-Star Finale Full of Improvisation and Inspiration As the closing act of the first day at the Midsummer Prog Festival in Maastricht, Neal Morse delivered a performance that began as an intimate...
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