My World of Music – est. 2013
Today, Jethro Tull launch a new remastered reissue of “Aqualung Live. Originally released in 2005, “Aqualung Live” documents a live studio performance of their classic “Aqualung” album in full, played by the line-up of Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Doane Perry, Andrew Giddings & Jonathan Noyce. Recorded in 2004 as part of Sirius XM’s “Then Again... Continue Reading →
When it comes to progressive metal, Dream Theater is one of the most impressive bands. They are icons of the genre, having been around for a while under the name Majesty in the second half of the '80s, which put them on the metalheads' radar. Their big breakthrough came with the debut album “When Dream... Continue Reading →
Progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing a new live album on November 28th via their longtime label partner Inside Out Music/Sony Music. “Quarantième: Live à Paris” documents the iconic lineup of James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], Jordan Rudess [keyboards] and Mike Portnoy’s [drums], playing a sold-out show in Paris, France... Continue Reading →
Legendary former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin banded together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey to create Beat, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s King Crimson albums – “Discipline”, “Beat”, and “Three Of A Perfect Pair.” In 2024, the ensemble staged 65 standing room only... Continue Reading →
The new album from Between the Buried and Me is titled “The Blue Nowhere.” It is the band's eleventh release and their first with InsideOut Music. No one expects catchy, easygoing music from the band, and indeed, “The Blue Nowhere” is also a challenging release. The band recorded songs that provide listeners with 71 minutes... Continue Reading →
Arjen Lucassen is a renowned musician from the Netherlands. Born in The Hague, the multi-instrumentalist began his career in the band Bodine before achieving initial success with Vengeance. Although rooted in lighthearted hard rock, Lucassen's talent was evident, especially on the "Arabia" album. Since then, Lucassen has had an international career, delivering stunning music through... Continue Reading →
Two years after launching their debut album, the Norwegian prog rock band Avkrvst is releasing their second album. "Waving at the Sky" is a continuation of the band's journey through the world of layered music with its twists and turns. The band emerged from seemingly nowhere and delivered a remarkable debut. With "Waving at the... Continue Reading →
"Love" is a great title for an album at a time when the opposite of love is broadcast daily on news shows and social media. "Love" is the name of The Flower Kings' new album and their 17th studio effort. The Swedish prog rock legend delivers another musical highlight with twelve songs that show why... Continue Reading →
It was in October 2023 when Dream Theater announced that drummer Mike Portnoy would be returning to the iconic progressive metal band. It was a big moment for fans of the band, as the three guys from Berklee College who founded the band were back together. John Petrucci, John Myung and Mike Portnoy are the... Continue Reading →
Trading Boundaries is a special place in Sussex, England. It is a retail destination for furniture and handcrafted items, as well as a café/bar and boutique hotel. A place like this isn't exactly what you think of when you think of rock music. However, Trading Boundaries regularly hosts live events, and one of the artists... Continue Reading →
Today, Swedish prog rocker Beardfish release their new album “Songs For Beating Hearts” which mark the return of the band after being on a hiatus for nine years. Friends of progressive tones, well-crafted songs and a lot of feel will appreciate the album that includes with the 11-minute “Beating Hearts” a masterpiece, placed right in... Continue Reading →
Morsefest is an annual festival that began in 2014. Founded by Neal Morse, Morsefest is a stage for the multi-instrumentalist to perform live songs he's written and recorded in various constellations and projects. But there was a missing link - Transatlantic. One of Morse's flagships never played at Morsefest and the gap was filled in... Continue Reading →
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