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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.

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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

Albums

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Empyrean Sanctum – Detachment from Reality

I have no doubt that this album will be popular given enough exposure/publicity. Which of course is what we at the Progspace strive to do, especially for these relatively unknown bands. There is plenty of creativity, resulting in a mixture of styles from progressive metal to funk and much more, with a generous sprinkle of modern metal.

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Fractal Universe – The Great Filters

“The Great Filters” is a great exploration of a question that has been inspiring astronomers, physicians, philosophers and conspiracy theorists alike. The album dives well into the matter, both lyrically and sonically.

Allegaeon – The Ossuary Lens

Like all the best albums The Ossuary Lens gets better with every play because there is so much going on. If, and I hope this is the case, an eighth album is planned then bring it on I say.

Vermilia – Karsikko

The combination of Finnish lyrics, seamless blending of aggression and melody, and a beautiful approach to vocal layering, makes Vermilia’s music a constant clash of contrasting aesthetics that seems to reflect nature itself.

The Progspace Presents

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The ProgPower Europe 2025 Pre-Party with That Joe Payne is shaping up!

In less than a month, ProgPower Europe 2025 celebrations kick off with the official Pre-Party, with the marvellous That Joe Payne heating this off at The Chapel (Kasteel De Berckt). A magical place where certainly magic always happen! And this time the celebration is getting more exciting! Joe will be joined on stage by guest musicians, some known faces among the regular PPE audience, among others, we’ll enjoy Pre-Party alumni Abraham Sarache, as well as keyboard’s wizard Zorana Lazarevic, creative mind and multi-instrumentalist Alex Pilkevych and more! 

Releases of the Week

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The first half of March 2025 brought us 17 Highlights!

Releases of the Week 12/2025 with Sadist, Dawn of Ouroboros, Voidchaser, Karfagen, Karmakanic, Myriad Drone, Smiqra, Dessiderium, Midnight Jazz Club, Flame Drop, Ciconia, Ursa, Hanging Garden, Lights of Skadi, Tiktaalika, Deathless Legacy & Lacrimosa

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36 highlights for the month of February: certainly a new record!

Releases of the Month February 2025 with Primrose Path, Everon, Seventh Station, Rioghan, Dim Gray, Paul Sadler, Gleb Kolyadin, The Aurora Project, Pothamus, Shepherds of Cassini, Unreqvited, Xavernah, Maxime Even, Liquid Bear, Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra, Across Oceans, German García, Naxatras, Astreyane, Gilmore Trail feat. Jo Quail, One Hundred Thousand, Jinjer, Retromorphosis, Celestial Scourge, Decline of the I, Apocalypse Orchestra, Ereb Altor, Saor, Maud the Moth, KOLLAP\SE, Dominic Sanderson, Dropbear Lodge, Cammie Beverly, Dobber Beverly, Håbrand & Mitochondrial Sun

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A massive start to the Release Year 2025!

Releases of the Month January 2025 with Danefae, Jonathan Hultén, Bumblefoot, Ckraft, Obscure Sphinx, Avatarium, The Eternal Journey Project, Lunar, Subterranean Lava Dragon, The Great Old Ones, Beriedir, Hologram Earth, Vertex, The Obsidian Resurrection, A.M.E.N., Mirar, Tonnen von Hall, Jacob Roberge, Camahueto, Children of the Sün, Medusian, Sleepbomb, Riverside, Nicolas de Renty, Zéro Absolu

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The second half of November blessed us with 25 highlights!

Releases of the Week 48/2024 with Highlights: Bedsore, Opeth, Exuvial, Múr, Ashbreather & Serpentine Cerberus, Joey Frevola, Bakelit, Atmosphrs, Orso, Meadows & io, Septaria, Sergeant Thunderhoof, Ulver, Fractal Sextet, Crisálida, Atomic Guava, Thom Pankhurst, Kyros, Fraktions, Of The Sun, Noir Reva & There’s A Light, Relative Values, Medusian, Chelsea Wolfe & Jazz Sabbath

Premieres

Interviews

Anubis Gate in exclusive interview, talking about “Interference”, life & death, prog scene and more!

We sat down with Kim Olesen, Michael Bodin and Morten Gade Sørensen from the Danish progressive metal legends Anubis Gate, on a sunny friday afternoon to talk about the release of their new album and 9th album “Interference” and it turned out to be a long conversation, at times funny or turning to deep subjects like life, death, music education, as well as an overview of the band’s writing process and the Danish prog scene among much more! 

Carpenter Brut: “Perfection is pretty boring”

Carpenter Brut has been one of the leading artists in the synth-wave movement for several years now. While the music is fully electronic, the solo project of Franck Hueso has also made a lot of traction in the metal scene. Having a history with progressive metal band...

Zeal & Ardor’s Manuel Gagneux on Mike Patton and Finding Nemo

Last month the self-titled third album by Zeal & Ardor saw the light of day. This musical tour de force combines black metal, delta blues, industrial and Motown soul to wuthering heights. Reason enough to have a friendly chat with Manuel Gagneux, the sole creative...

Concert Reviews

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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...