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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
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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 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
24 Highlights for the first half of May 2025
Releases of the Week 20/2025 with You Win Again Gravity, Ambrotype, Herta, Maestrick, Welcome Inside The Brain, Lars Fredrik Frøislie, Magic Pie, MÍO, Pymlico, Törzs, Grinded Grin, Zokasso, Jan Gunnar Hoff Group, Coast, Moonsoon, Labyrinthus Stellarum, Ominous Ruin, Khôra, AÝAR, Connor Kaminski & Keyan, Joviac, Edensong, Haken & Alex Henry Foster
The second half of April: 16 highlights, as intense as they are diverse!
Releases of the Weeks 18 & 25 April 2025 with BRUIT ≤, Paatos, Ekzilo, Lux Terminus, Changeling, Alpha Lighting System, Bank Myna, Kardashev, Dormant Ordeal, Panzerballett, Oak, Echotal, Initial Condition, Ancient Death & Imminent Sonic Destruction
Premieres
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”
The Reticent presents advance premiere of new album “please”
US emotional prog metal act The Reticent presents advance premiere of highly anticipated new album “please”!
Radiant Thought feat. Baard Kolstad premieres debut album Transcendence
Portuguese Prog Metal act Radiant Thought feat. Baard Kolstad (Leprous) premieres debut album “Transcendence” exclusively on The Progspace!
Cepheidae Variable shares Carving a Dragon debut single video playthrough
One-man progressive metal project Cepheidae Variable shares playthrough video for debut single Carving a Dragon ahead of November album release.
Phaeton set foot on Saturn’s moon with Tethys Rising
Formed from a fusion of four seasoned musicians, Colin Righton, Daniel Airth, Kevin Thiessen, and Ferdy Belland, Phaeton was born from a hunch and a history. Righton had played with each member in separate bands and sensed that combining their talents would spark...
Interviews
Dean Lamb of Archspire on the band’s past, present and future
The Progspace got to sit down with Archspire’s guitar wizard Dean Lamb to talk about the band’s past, present, and future.
Gleb Kolyadin on the making of The Outland, influences and new opportunities
iamthemorning piano virtuoso Gleb Kolyadin on the making of his third solo album The Outland, some of his major influences and new opportunities
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!
Hans Lundin on 50 years of Kaipa music and their 14th album Urskog
“I am an old and most of the time happy man. So I really hope my personality is reflected in the music I write.” Hans Lundin (Kaipa)
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...
Concert Reviews
Einar Solberg @ Midsummer Prog Festival (20.06.2026) – Maastricht (NL)
Einar Solberg – Cinematic Progressive Rock Between Introspection and Intensity Following Quidam's melodic brand of neo-progressive rock, Midsummer Prog Festival took a striking stylistic turn. Einar Solberg did not arrive with a conventional progressive metal band,...
Airbag @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg – May 24, 2026
Airbag – melancholy, atmosphere and controlled intensity at 013 Next Summary In a well-filled 013 Next, Airbag delivered an intensely atmospheric performance built around melancholy, slow-burning tension and musical refinement. Following a strong opening set by Lesoir...
Lesoir @ Poppodium 013 Tilburg, May 24, 2026
Lesoir reveals renewed power in a packed 013 Next As support act for Airbag, Lesoir was given roughly forty minutes on stage in a packed 013 Next, but that proved more than enough to leave a remarkably strong impression. The band from Maastricht presented itself in...
The Gathering – Mandylion 30th Anniversary Tour – Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette (May 25, 2026)
The Gathering – Mandylion 30th Anniversary Tour Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette Summary Thirty years after the release of Mandylion, The Gathering proved in a nearly sold-out Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette why the band still holds such a unique place within the European...
Leprous Live at Backstage Munich, November 09, 2025
Leprous Live at Backstage Munich, November 09, 2025
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