
Carl Frederick
- Oct 18, 2019
Andy Gillion - Neverafter (Review)
Mors Principium Est guitarist/master musician Andy Gillion has always been such a brilliant musician and songwriter, so when the announcement came for his solo release "Neverafter," naturally the interest was peaked for your author. Not only is Andy one of the few guitarists that emotes so well through his guitar work that his style is instantaneously recognizable, but its an automatic buy simply for his song writing mastery. "Neverafter" is an ambitious project, as Gillion
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Carl Frederick
- Jan 25, 2019
Evergrey - The Atlantic (Review)
Don't ever let it be said that progressive metal lacks "metal," especially when you reference bands like Evergrey. In the consistently morphing world of "progressive," many acts have blurred the lines of what many of us remember as metal, but Evergrey keeps reinforcing just how great the subgenre could be. "The Atlantic" represents the third in a trilogy story arc that began with "Hymns for the Broken" in 2014 and continuing with "The Storm Within" in 2016. With "The Atlantic
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 20, 2018
Circles Announces Details Of New Album 'The Last One', Premieres New Single
Australian progressive metal band Circles has released details behind the release of the forthcoming new album "The Last One." The album sees the quartet hone a blend of melody and muscle into a sharper and more dynamic force. Dramatic vocals bring an emotional crescendo to the deeply sophisticated and hard-edged progressive rock. "The Last One" is fierce and forward-thinking and adds a new level to Circles' burgeoning legacy. "The Last One" will be released worldwide on Augu
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 20, 2018
Sons Of Apollo Releases 'Signs Of The Time' Video Clip
Sons of Apollo - the supergroup featuring ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, famed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Soto/ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), Bumblefoot (ex-Guns 'n Roses) and famed bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) - released a new video clip for the song "Signs of the Time," which can be seen in the player above. The song is lifted from the band's debut album "Psychotic Symphony," which is available through InsideOutMusic. Check out the band live on the following date
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Redemption Releases Instrumental Playthrough Clip For New Song 'Indulge In Color'
On July 27th, Redemption will release the seventh full-length album "Long Night's Journey Into Day" - the first to be produced with Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Primal Fear, Amaranthe, Doro, etc.). Today, the band released an instrumental playthrough clip for the new song "Indulge In Color," which features DGM guitarist Simone Mularoni. Check it out in the player above. Pre-order the album over here now in the following formats: - ltd. first edition Digipak-CD with 2 exclusive bon
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Ne Obliviscaris Announces North American Headline Dates
Australian progressive extreme act Ne Obliviscaris announced a string of headline dates in scattered in between the previously announced North American tour with Wintersun this fall. These dates will feature the band's full 90+ minute headline sets, and stop in Orlando, FL, Portland, OR, Kansas City, MO and more. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. The band will be touring in support of the latest album "Urn," which was issued back in September via Season
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Neorhythm Releases, Streams New Album 'Zetetic' In Full
Neorhythm released the debut album "Zetetic" just yesterday (June 18th) - so grab a copy at this location! The band is streaming the entire album in full, which you can check out in the player at the bottom. The band offers what can only be described as 'metal from space.' Creative in concept and aggressive in approach, "Zetetic" is an interstellar journey that is impossible to forget. The album, which was produced and mixed by Vladimir Lehtinen (Second To Sun). The origin st
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Gyre Shares Debut Album 'Shared Visions' With All With Full Stream
New Jersey-based progressive metal outfit Gyre teamed up with Svbterranean for the premiere of the full album stream of the debut "Shared Visions," which was just released this past Friday (June 15th). Grab a copy now at this location. The stream can be heard over here, or more conveniently right in the player at the bottom, where you can also purchase a copy. "Shared Visions" was produced by The Dillinger Escape Plan's Kevin Antreassian and is an explosive and dynamic album
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 15, 2018
A Sound of Thunder Releases 'It Was Metal', Udoroth Returns In New Video Clip
D.C. metal act A Sound Of Thunder’s eagerly awaited new studio album and companion graphic novel "It Was Metal" was released today (June 15th) through Mad Neptune Records. For more information on grabbing your own copy...visit the band's website over here. Today, the band also unleashed the video clip for the album's iconic title track, which not only features the return of Udoroth, but Brian Posehn as the evil dragon, Grinder T. Dragon. Check it out at in the player above. C
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 14, 2018
A Sound of Thunder Streams New Single 'Phantom Flight' Featuring Accept Vocalist
D.C. metal act A Sound Of Thunder’s eagerly awaited new studio album and companion graphic novel "It Was Metal" will be released globally tomorrow (June 15th) through Mad Neptune Records. For more information visit the band's website over here. Today, the band unleashed the new single "Phantom Flight," which features the guest vocals of Accept's Mark Tornillo. You can check it out at this location, where you can also pre-order the album. Check out CROM's review of "It Was Met
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 11, 2018
The Moor Announces Second Guest for New Album
Italian progressive metal act The Moor announced that the second guest of the upcoming new album will be Dream Evil's lead vocalist Niklas Isfeldt. "Glad to annunce that Niklas Isfeldt from the epic band Dream Evil is going to be on our upcoming album! The song is titled 'Dark Ruler' and more news about the new album will come out soon guys! Niklas has always been one our favourite singers so having him in the album is just awesome, looking forward to let you hear something s
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 8, 2018
Lux Terminus Details Debut Record 'The Courage to Be', Streams New Single 'Electrocommun
Cleveland cinematic progressive rock act Lux Terminus announced details for the debut album "The Courage to Be," which drops on August 24th. In celebration of this new release, Lux Terminus has officially launched the album’s first single, “Electrocommunion,” which can be streamed in the player above. The album was written and recorded over the course of more than a year, and is a powerful first statement from the progressive rock trio, which consists of keyboardist Vikram Sh
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 8, 2018
Neorhythm Releases Video Clip For New Song 'Matrix Sleep'
Neorhythm released a video clip for the new song "Matrix Sleep," which can be accessed/viewed in the player above. The song is taken from the debut album "Zetetic," which drops on June 18th. Pre-order a copy at this location. The band offers what can only be described as 'metal from space.' Creative in concept and aggressive in approach, "Zetetic" is an interstellar journey that is impossible to forget. The album, which was produced and mixed by Vladimir Lehtinen (Second To S
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 8, 2018
Gyre Premieres New Single 'Come To Carry On'
New Jersey-based progressive metal outfit Gyre teamed up with Decibel for the premiere of the new single "Come To Carry On," which you can check out at this location, or just in the player above. The song comes from the band's debut album "Shared Visions," which sees release next week (June 15th). Pre-orders can be made at this location. "Shared Visions" was produced by The Dillinger Escape Plan's Kevin Antreassian and is an explosive and dynamic album that transcends simplis
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 7, 2018
Haken Releases Ties 'The Endless Knot' In New DVD Clip
Haken released another clip from the band's first ever live album entitled ‘L-1VE,’ which is coming on June 22nd (pre-order the release here) via InsideOutMusic. Check out the clip for "The Endless Knot" in the player above. The clip and release was mostly captured from the band's April 13, 2017 perforamnce at the legendary Melkweg venue in Amsterdam, Netherlands on the 10th Anniversary tour. The setlist focused heavily on the two most recent critically acclaimed albums 'Aff
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 5, 2018
Mob Rules Reveals Title, Artwork And Release Date For New Album
German melodic power metal act Mob Rules will release the new album "Beast Reborn" on August 24th is via SPV/Steamhammer. The artwork for the album can be found at the bottom, with more details expected soon. The new album will be presented via three release shows, among others in the Nordic Pumpwerk (Wilhelmshaven), where Mob Rules has already performed legendary concerts. The powerful new album tells stories about legends with mythical and historical references involved; pe
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 4, 2018
Ne Obliviscaris Returns To North America In Support Of Wintersun
Australian progressive extreme act Ne Obliviscaris has announced the long awaited return to North America this fall. The "North American Forest Tour 2018" sees Ne Obliviscaris kicking off an extensive trek on Sept. 14th in Philadelphia and will make way through the U.S. and Canada in support of WIntersun alongside labelmates Sarah Longfield. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. The band will be touring in support of the latest album "Urn," which was issued
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 4, 2018
Halcyon Way Posts Video Clip For New Single 'Blame'
Atlanta based Halcyon Way issued the new video clip/single "Blame," which you can check out in the player above. The song is the first song issued from the upcoming new album "Bloody But Unbowed." The album is expected for release on August 3rd and will be made available as a digipak CD, vinyl LP and digital download. The video was directed by Chance White and produced by White Flame Studios. "Bloody But Unbowed" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, T
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 1, 2018
Eldritch - Cracksleep (Review)
Certain bands are held to a slightly higher standard. This can be attributed to longevity, a history of quality outputs, or simply the diversity found within a band’s catalog. In the case of Italy’s Eldritch, perhaps it’s a bit of all three. Longtime fans of the band would agree that the Eldritch's releases can generally be grouped into three separate and distinct categories. The “early” days of the band were highlighted by a pair of classic progressive metal albums, “Headqu
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