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US Progressive Metal pioneers and innovators Psychotic Waltz return in full original line-up with their highly anticipated 5th studio album and first new music in 23 years. Entitled “The God-Shaped Void”, the upcoming new album and InsideOutMusic debut will be released on February 14th, 2020. The basic tracks for “The God-Shaped Void” were recorded with... Continue Reading →
Instrumental Rock band Tundra, hailing from Spain, announce a next album. Interesting enough the longplayer got a title in German language, a well-known title for fans of horror. 'Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari' refers to the silent horror film from 1920 and Tundra delivers a musical interpretation, a soundtrack to a classic in horror movie... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Roine Stolt is a musician with many projects up and running and so do some other band members too. Being active with many other engagements over the last years led to a pause when it comes to The Flower Kings and some line-up changes didn't speed up things either. Therefore it's good news that... Continue Reading →
(*/10) As part of the 'Genesis Revisited tour' Steve Hackett and band mates played a show at Royal Festival Hall in London on October 4th, 2018. Thirteen beautiful songs filled the venue that night, a show split into two parts. Hackett's years with legendary Genesis have been the base for the setlist and with 'Dance... Continue Reading →
(10/10) German Post-Rock powerhouse Long Distance Calling played three special show in early 2019. The quartet has chosen unusual locations for concerts that have been performed under the banner of ‘Seats & Sounds’. The final show of this triple took place in Hamburg at Kulturkirche Altona. The neo-gothic church, built in 1873, was the impressive... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Pitfalls are usually nothing very positive, mostly they are even a threat. In case of Leprous 'Pitfalls' can lead to a positive effect. The Norwegian Prog Rock band entitled their newest album 'Pitfalls' and the guys work around those very well, since it's another great addition to the creative work. 'Pitfalls', that's Leprous' sixth... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Ray Alder, the voice of Fates Warning, worked on his first real solo album. 'What the Water Wants' is the title of the record that showcases one of the best singers in Metal. Although Alder released under the banner of Engine two albums a couple of decades ago it is the new release that... Continue Reading →
Pattern-Seeking-Animals is a new band that features well-known band members. Ted Leonard, Jimmy Keegan and Dave Meros, all having a history with Spock’s Beard, are part of the band as well as John Boegehold, who came with up the idea of Pattern-Seeking-Animals in 2018. The band’s self-titled debut hits the record stores today, an album... Continue Reading →
(8/10) 'The Regal Bastard' is the third and final chapter of a trilogy that started back in 2015. Initiated by Nad Sylvan it was 'Courting the Widow' that marked the first leg of a three level storybook. Two years after the debut hit the shelves it was 'The Bride Said No' that has been the... Continue Reading →
Good news for fans of Prog Metal. Legendary Psychotic Waltz reunited with its original line-up in 2010. Now they signed with InsideOutMusic and announced a first studio album in 23 years. Release date is scheduled for early 2020 and the band comments: “We could not be happier about joining the InsideOutMusic roster! We are very... Continue Reading →
(9/10) 'Origami', that's the title of Jeff Scott Soto's newest album. Origami, the traditional Chinese paper folding technique demands passion, dexterity and creativity, something Soto's newest album reflects too and in that sense the title couldn't have been chosen much better. Jeff Scott Soto is a restless mind when it comes to music. Sons Of... Continue Reading →
(8/10) The first time I heard of Port Noir was three years ago when the guys released with 'A New Way the Wind Carries' their cool sophomore longplayer. The next step for me was seeing them live while supporting Pain Of Salvation on their 2017 tour, which brought the band to Leiden. Having played an... Continue Reading →
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