Rick Wakeman at the Ashcroft Theatre in London
Rick’s back with another Christmas tour, and I was there to witness the very first show of it at the Ashcroft Theatre in Croydon – a side stage to the legendary local Fairfield Halls....
John Petrucci and Meanstreak at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
In the midst of the pandemic, John Petrucci announced a new solo album entitled ‘Terminal Velocity’, 15 years after his previous effort ‘Suspended Animation’ – widely renowned for being one of the most respected...
Ryo Okumoto and ‘The Myth of the Mostrophus’ live in Los Angeles
Earlier this year the legendary Ryo Okumoto of Spock’s Beard fame released a brand new solo album in collaboration with numerous musicians from the prog scene. Featuring such legends as Nick D’Virgilio, Alan Morse,...
Caravan at the Union Chapel in Islington
Caravan played a headline show at the Union Chapel, a beautiful chapel in Islington, North London. Despite a mid-tour spout of covid, the band managed to pull together and put on a stellar show...
Vola and Voyager at The Garage in London
On a lowly September night, I was back in The Garage. An iconic London venue where I’ve previously seen Haken and… The Wurzels. Certainly a bit of contrast there. But today was a headline...
I saw Rammstein 6 times on their European Tour. Was it worth it?
6 shows, 5 venues, 4 countries. 3 feuerzone, 2 general standing, 1 seated ticket. This is an article about my Rammstein journey in 2022. I’ve managed to see a good chunk of the Rammstein...
Porcupine Tree at The Auditorium Theater in Chicago
One writer’s note of importance is that the band has asked for there to be no photography during the tour and we respectfully obliged in this case and that is why this article is...
White Ward: ‘False Light’ Review
Ukrainian band White Ward are the authors of the recently released album ‘False Light’. The band’s third full-length record blends a variety of sounds, but most notable is the combination of black metal and...
Transatlantic at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town
What can I say about Transatlantic. A band consisting of four legendary musicians in the progressive rock genre coming together to create what can only be described as the prog supergroup of the 21st...
The Dear Hunter: ‘Antimai’ Lore Breakdown
Absolute Hope Absolute Hell The Dear Hunter welcomes you to the city of Antimai. It may be the only remaining city in an apocalyptic world. Eight rings gentrify its inhabitants. Ring eight, furthest from...
