My World of Music – est. 2013
It was in Notodden, Norway in 2001 when a band started that slowly grew into the premier league of progressive rock from the north. Leprous is the name of the group that has slowly but surely become one of the major players in the progressive music scene, with "Melodies of Atonement" being the latest strike... Continue Reading →
To promote the upcoming album “The Last Will and Testament”, which will be released on October 11th, 2024, Opeth will embark on a European tour in early 2025. Here are the dates: 9th Feb – Helsinki, Ice Hall11th Feb – Stockholm, Cirkus12th Feb – Oslo, Sentrum Scene14th Feb – Copenhagen, DR Koncerthuset15th Feb – Hamburg, Docks17th... Continue Reading →
When it comes to excellent live music, the Cultuurpodium Boerderij is a well-known venue in Zuid-Holland. The smaller venue has a very varied concert programme and is also known as a place that is perfect for live recordings. One of the bands that took advantage of this opportunity was Sylvan from Hamburg, Germany. The art-rock... Continue Reading →
"Inspired by a term used in botany, 'Radicant' describes organisms that create their roots gradually as they advance, allowing species to mobilise, adapt and grow on any surface"; this is how the label information for The Radicant begins. It not only perfectly describes the name of Vincent Cavanagh's solo outlet, but also echoes in the... Continue Reading →
British prog rockers Marillion played three different shows at Center Parcs, Port Zélande in the Netherlands from March 17th to March 19th. It was the Marillion weekend that offered fans of the band numerous songs from different eras of the band, and it was the second night that put the focus on the "An Hour... Continue Reading →
The first time I came across a band called Rendezvous Point was when they opened for Long Distance Calling in 2016. I saw the band play in the small room of 013 in Tilburg, NL, and what the group delivered was exquisite rock. Rendezvous Point hail from Kristianstad, Norway. Formed in 2010, the band consists... Continue Reading →
"The Century of the Self" is the latest album from prog rockers Airbag. It's the band's first studio album in four years and has been eagerly anticipated. The Norwegian sound architects deliver five songs and knowing the band, these tracks have a lot to offer. Airbag is Asle Tostrup on vocals, keyboards and programming, Henrik... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Evergrey will release their 14th studio album this Friday. In order to bring the new songs to the stage, the band will embark on a European tour. The "Emptiness Over Europe" tour will kick off on 2 November in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands and will end on 22 December in Helmond, NL.Evergrey, supported... Continue Reading →
Masters Of Reality have released a new song, their first in 15 years. "Sugar" is the title of the song which can be enjoyed HERE. It is a mesmerizing song that contains a lot of emotion. It is a touching musical experience that has its roots in 2006 when Chris Goss first worked out the... Continue Reading →
Wheel stands for prog metal from Finland since 2017. James Lascelles (vocals/guitar), Santeri Saksala (drums) and Jussi Turunen (lead guitar), these guys are Wheel and they have delivered two longplayers and three EPs. With "Charismatic Leaders" the next studio album is on the way and it will be seven multi-layered and still melodic songs that... Continue Reading →
SiX By SiX are three - three musicians with very solid backgrounds in rock music. Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and Robert Berry (3.2). After releasing a debut album in 2022, the guys went back into the studio to record their second album called 'Beyond Shadowland'. The roots of the band/project go back a... Continue Reading →
The Copenhagen based quartet Vola have announced their “Friend of a Phantom” - European tour for November. The tour will take them through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Great Britain, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Tickets are on sale now. Vola are known for their innovative approach to progressive metal, captivating audiences... 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 →
Prog rock powerhouse Haken will released their latest studio album "Fauna" in early 2023. In September 2024, the band will embark on a tour called "An Evening With Haken" with shows including the entire "Fauna" album and more. One of the shows will be on September 11th, 2024 when the band will play at Markthalle,... Continue Reading →
The Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer is a smaller venue in Zuid-Holland that hosts great artists. I had the opportunity to attend several shows there and it is an enthusiastic crew with a passion for great music that makes this venue so special. In this context, it's no surprise that a number of live albums have... Continue Reading →
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