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Cheer-Accident Work Through Their 39-Year History on 'Chicago XX'
Chicago XX is an absolute must for long-time fans and not a bad start for those curious about Cheer-Accident.
28 Feb 2020
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The Best Progressive Rock/Metal of 2019
This year in progressive rock and metal found genre mainstays continuing to impress while relative underdogs and newcomers finally seized some of the spotlight.
Jordan Blum
06 Dec 2019
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Hawkwind Hit a Late-Career High With 'All Aboard the Skylark'
The nostalgia circuit will have to wait a while. Hawkwind have just released an album that borrows from the 1970s, but still sounds relevant in 2019.
05 Nov 2019
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Wilderun's 'Veil of Imagination' Is a Wonderfully Chameleonic Progressive Metal Adventure (album stream) (premiere)
Boston's Wilderun construct an epic combination of folk, classical, metal, and progressive rock on their third LP, Veil of Imagination. Hear it in full before it's release tomorrow.
31 Oct 2019
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Bent Knee's 'You Know What They Mean' Is Another Successful Experiment in Boundary Smashing
Boston art rockers, Bent Knee turn a corner with perhaps their most accomplished album yet in You Know What They Mean.
10 Oct 2019
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Opeth Achieve Gothic Greatness with the Gorgeously Multifaceted 'In Cauda Venenum'
In Cauda Venenum is Opeth's most wicked record of the decade, signifying that their earlier evilness is still wonderfully intact.
23 Sep 2019
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Tool Reclaim Their Crown with Some Caveats on 'Fear Inoculum'
Tool's Fear Inoculum meets nearly every expectation admirers could have and ranks as a worthwhile extension of the band's legacy.
03 Sep 2019
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With 'NOICE' Guitarist/Composer Alexander Noice Offers a Thrilling, Fast-Paced Multi-Genre Experiment
Jazz, art-rock, punk, and synthpop are just a few of the styles Alexander Noice and his exceptionally talented band explore on an album where the energy level never flags.
23 Aug 2019
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'Infest the Rats' Nest' Sees King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Embrace Their Inner Thrash
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard go full metal to craft a brutal warning against ecological destruction on their 15th studio album, Infest the Rats' Nest.
20 Aug 2019
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The Tea Club's 'If/When' Is a Brilliant Mixture of Folk and Progressive Rock
If/When is stunning, proving yet again why the Tea Club should be celebrated by admirers of any—if not all—of their sundry genre classifications.
Jordan Blum
08 Aug 2019
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Ghosts of Glaciers Deliver a Powerful, Intelligent Instrumental with "Epigenesis" (premiere)
Colorado trio Ghosts of Glaciers combine the primitive pounding of thrash metal with the intellectual nuances of progressive rock on a new track, culled from the upcoming album, The Greatest Burden.
31 Jul 2019
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Golden Dawn Arkestra Seeks to Heal With "Mama Se" (premiere + interview)
Golden Dawn Arkestra make their earthly home in Texas. Founder Zapot Mgwai says, "I wanted to talk about how this could be the end for human beings if we don't get our shit together."
Jedd Beaudoin
18 Jul 2019
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Dirt Poor Robins Revel in Cinematic Fatalistic Glory on "Scarecrows" (premiere)
Kentucky's eclectic Dirt Poor Robins follow their ingenious Raven Locks trilogy with a wonderful lyric video for "Scarecrows".
12 Jul 2019
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Stronger Hooks Prevail with Thank You Scientist's Latest Video, "Swarm" (premiere)
New Jersey progressive rock/jazz fusion septet, Thank You Scientist are as lovably technical, zany, and catchy as ever on this latest single from their upcoming third LP, Terraformer.
Jordan Blum
07 Jun 2019
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CHON Continue Their Intricate Yet Inviting Instrumental Excellence on Self-Titled Third LP
Fans CHON's previous work—as well as instrumental rock in a broader sense—will surely find plenty to enjoy about Chon. Just don't expect anything especially diverse or daring along the way.
05 Jun 2019
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TheNightTimeProject Proves Mastery of Melodic Progressive Metal Via "Final Light" (premiere)
Fans of Katatonia, Opeth, A Perfect Circle, and Porcupine Tree will enjoy this new video from the upcoming sophomore release by the Swedish progressive metal collective, TheNightTimeProject.
28 May 2019
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Gong Continue Their Stellar Revitalized Streak on 'The Universe Also Collapses'
The Universe Also Collapses is another singular victory for psychedelic rock masters Gong, chiefly due to its adventurous scope and cohesive ambition.
20 May 2019
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Progressive Instrumentalists Valence Dominate with Creative Complexity on 'Cognitive Dissidents' (album stream)
Valence's new LP, Cognitive Dissidents, is a relentlessly intricate and unpredictable—yet remarkably unified and welcoming—bit of wordless storytelling that will captivate fans of progressive rock.
11 Apr 2019
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Queensrÿche Continues Evolutionary Path With 'The Verdict' (interview)
Seattle progressive metal legends Queensrÿche return with their 15th album and major tour. According to guitarist and co-founder, Michael Wilton, it's all just one more stop on a path the seems to go on forever.
20 Mar 2019
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'Flowers at the Scene' Stands Out Amongst Tim Bowness' Already Impressive Crop of Solo Albums
Following three fine solo LPs, Tim Bowness releases his most sonically diverse album yet with the adventurous Flowers at the Scene.
07 Mar 2019
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JONO Shares Exquisite Artistry and Environmental Awareness on "North" Video (premiere)
Multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Bareford's latest release is as visually and sonically alluring as it is altruistically purposeful.
Jordan Blum
06 Mar 2019
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Progressive Metal Unit East of the Wall Returns With "Somn 6" (premiere)
East of the Wall's new album arrives 29 March via Translation Loss, and bassist/vocalist Chris Alfano discusses their new song, "Somn 6".
01 Mar 2019
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Dream Theater Balances Consistency and Excitement on 'Distance Over Time'
Dream Theater's Distance Over Time is at its strongest when it feels improvised and energetic—not overly-planned, but rather like the gang holed up in a studio and decided to lay down some tracks.
25 Feb 2019
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RPWL Teases New Album 'Tales From Outer Space' With Video "What I Really Need" (premiere + interview)
German progressive rock veterans RPWL explore the strange and familiar on new science fiction-themed LP that adds further depth to an already staggering discography. Guitarist Kalle Wallner offers further insight.
21 Feb 2019
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Crack the Sky Whipped Up a Long and Tremendous Night at the Ardmore Music Hall
With almost universally relentless showmanship and a relatively unmatched repertoire (compared to their peers), Crack the Sky mesmerized all in attendance from beginning to end.
Jordan Blum
05 Feb 2019
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Gypsy Chief Goliath Explores "Low Cost of Living High" (premiere)
Ontario-based stoner metal outfit Gypsy Chief Goliath presents the latest single from their upcoming fourth album, Masters of Space and Time.
Jedd Beaudoin
29 Jan 2019
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Trey Anastasio Sings Out for Something More in the City of Angels
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio's return to the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall on his solo acoustic tour hits all the right notes.
25 Jan 2019
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Track By Track: Thomas Giles (Between the Buried and Me) - 'Don't Touch the Outside'
Between the Buried and Me vocalist Thomas Giles recently released a new solo album and in this video, he takes us through each track.
18 Dec 2018
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The Neal Morse Band Invites You to 'The Great Adventure' (premiere)
Progressive rock titan Neal Morse releases a new album with his band in January, but you can get a preview now.
Jordan Blum
18 Dec 2018
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The Best Progressive Rock/Metal of 2018
This year provided introspective appreciation for creators and listeners alike for the sights and sounds of progressive music, as well as the more universal yet personal hardships and growths we all face.
29 Nov 2018
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Steven Wilson: Home Invasion Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Recorded during a three-night residency at London's most prestigious music venue, Home Invasion captures everything you need to know about seeing Steven Wilson live.
21 Nov 2018
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Arcadian Child Gets Psychedelic and Groovy on "Twist Your Spirit" (premiere)
Get a taste of the surprising twists and turns that Greece's neo-psychedelic warriors Arcadian Child have to offer on their latest single, "Twist Your Spirit".
14 Nov 2018
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Mark Deutrom Issues Taste of First Solo Album in Nearly Six Years Via "Nothing Out There" (premiere)
Ex-Melvins man Mark Deutrom's new track "Nothing Out There" is a strange, wonderful journey that will please fans of heavy rock, baroque pop, and psychedelic music.
08 Nov 2018
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The Longevity Option: An Interview with Steven Wilson
Home Invasion celebrates Steven Wilson's victory lap after the chart success of 2017's To the Bone. Still, he says, there are more places to plant his flag, mountains to climb.
Jedd Beaudoin
07 Nov 2018
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I Am Casting Speaks to Contemporary Anxieties About Progress, the Other With "Flood" (premiere)
I Am Casting navigate the space between progressive rock and pop with "Flood", which arrives ahead of the North Carolina outfit's debut, Carnival Barkers.
18 Oct 2018
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LARAAJI, Arji OceAnanda, and Dallas Acid Deliver Experimental, Meditative 'Arrive Without Leaving' (album stream)
Born from a single, six-hour session, the debut from this collaborative project between ambient pioneers and Austin innovators arrives October 12.
Jedd Beaudoin
05 Oct 2018
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Coheed and Cambria Focus on Their Core Sound on 'The Unheavenly Creatures'
Coheed and Cambria get back to basics on The Unheavenly Creatures and drill down into exactly what makes Coheed and Cambria work best as a band.
03 Oct 2018
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