Ayreon – ‘Transitus’ Review
Arjen Lucassen is back with another album to add to his Ayreon project, full of royalty from across the power and symphonic metal scenes. Vocal talent from Simone Simons (Epica), Cammie Gilbert (Oceans of...
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Pain of Salvation – ‘Panther’ Review
Pain of Salvation are back! After the success of their 2017 release ‘In The Passing Light of Day’ being a very moving reflection of the lead singer’s near-death experience, the band have come back...
Steve Howe – ‘Love Is’ Review
‘Love Is’ is the latest studio album from guitar legend Steve Howe now in his 70s. Known for his work as long term guitarist in the prog-rock band ‘Yes’ and also ‘Asia’, his play...
A.A. Williams – ‘Forever Blue’ Review
After amassing a small following from releasing two EPs, one self-titled, the other ‘Exit in Darkness’ which was written in partnership with ‘MONO’, A. A. Williams’ has released their debut album ‘Forever Blue’. In...
Haken – ‘Virus’ Review
Only two years since ‘Vector’ was released, Haken are back to finish off the the origin story of the cockroach king. First presented to listeners in their 2013 album ‘The Mountain’, the song ‘Cockroach...
Kyros: ‘Celexa Dreams’ Review & Interview
Much to the pleasure of us all, Kyros have released their third studio album ‘Celexa Dreams’. The band have created an eclectic assortment of sounds and arranged them together into a fantastic record. I’d...
Shaman Elephant: ‘Wide Awake But Still Asleep’ Review & Interview
The post-rock band ‘Shaman Elephant’ from Bergen in Norway have released their second album, following on from their 2016 release ‘Crystals’. ‘Wide Awake But Still Asleep’ is full of interesting and unique harmonies that...
Caligula’s Horse: ‘Rise Radiant’ Review
‘Rise Radiant’ is Caligula’s Horse’s 5th studio album, as well as being their first album with new bass player Dale Prinsse. They’ve made waves through the genre with their previous two releases ‘Bloom’, and...
Lucas de la Rosa: ‘Sunlight Highlights’ Review & Interview
Lucas de la Rosa has released their first ever solo EP entitled ‘Sunlight Highlights’. Other than Sithu Aye guesting on ‘Sky’, all of the instruments are played and programmed by Lucas themself. Coming in...
Haken announce new album ‘Virus’ with the first single ‘Prosthetic’
After releasing ‘Vector’ in 2018, Haken are swiftly coming around with a follow-up to the original concept album. They teased a preview of the new track ‘Prosthetic’ in the last 10 seconds of a...
19 Tours That Have Been Postponed Thanks to COVID-19
As I’m sure everyone is aware, COVID-19 is sweeping the planet causing contract workers, musicians, and more all over the world to watch their income quickly disappear. It’s no secret that the vast majority...
