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Mark’s Quick Review: Galahad’s – Sleepless in Pheonixville
If you have never read the key for my ratings below please do so one time. I feel my ratings are lower than my peers. Also Check my last.fm link to see how compatible our music tasts are. So this is a weird album for me to review. I was at this show and I had never...
Mark’s Quick Review: Johnny Unicorn’s – Heavy Jugs to the Moon
If you have never read the key for my ratings below please do so one time. I feel my ratings are lower than my peers. Also Check my last.fm link to see how compatible our music tasts are. So Heavy Jugs showed up in the mail earlier in the month. Johnny is a multi...
Mark’s Quick Review: Dream Theater’s – Score
If you have never read the key for my ratings below please do so one time. I feel my ratings are lower than my peers. Also Check my last.fm link to see how compatible our music tasts are. So when I like Dream Theater I really like them and when I don't like them,...
Mark’s Quick Review: Ayreon’s – The Source
The Source, includes James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Simone Simons (Epica), Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot, Seventh Wonder), and Russell Allen (Symphony X), together with newcomers such...
Mark’s Quick Review: Aisles’ – Hawaii
This Chilean band Aisles has been on my radar since 2009. They have a great sound inspired by the prog hero's of the 70's and some subtle Chilean influences as well. Their music takes some cues from jazz but does primarily rock. This band is for fans of Project...
Mark’s Quick Review: Genesis’ – Archives Vol 2
If you have never read the key for my ratings below please do so one time. I feel my ratings are lower than my peers. Also Check my last.fm link to see how compatible our music tasts are. Well this is possibly my favorite band but you if you are reading this and know...
Mark’s Quick Review: Rishloo’s – Living as Ghosts with Buildings as Teeth
So the guys sent me their whole catalog and I was really excited to hear this band which such a large and devoted following. Never hearing them before myself I cracked open the albums and decided to review their 2015 release. This album is in every the album I always...
Mark’s Quick Review: Tiger Moth Tales – The Depths of Winter
So the prolific Peter Jones has come out with yet another album. His work is adored by anyone that has seen him play live and his albums are generally well received by most prog fans. This album is another solid addition to his catalog. While I didn't hear any 5 star...
Mark’s Quick Review: Ultranova – Orion
So I probably should be the last guy to review a jazzy instrumental album. I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked this album. I upon two listens I could already appreciate this album. I think if you like instrumental music more than I like instrumental music you...
Mark’s Quick Review: Evergrey – Monday Morning Apocalypse
So the randomizer selected this album today and I was quite excited because it was an album I have not heard in a while. That's where the excitement stopped however. I just remembered why I didn't listen to this album, it's not for a prog fan. The problem for me, that...
Kino release new video for “Grey Shapes on Concretes Fields”
Kino recently announced the release of their new album ‘Radio Voltaire’, arriving 13 years after the band’s much-loved debut ‘Picture’ back in 2005. Out on March 23rd, 2018, it sees John Mitchell (It Bites, Lonely Robot) & Pete Trewavas (Marillion) teaming up once...
Spock’s Beard announce 13th studio album ‘Noise Floor’
Legendary US progressive rockers Spock’s Beard have announced the release of their 13th studio album ‘Noise Floor’ for May 25th, 2018. As announced previously, for this album Ted Leonard, Alan Morse, Dave Meros & Ryo Okumoto are joined in the studio once again by...
Yes to release Fly From Here: Return Trip with vocals from Trevor Horn
Yes have revealed the details behind the re-recording and release of their 2011 album Fly From Here. The album with vocalist Benoit David features the 6 part, 23 minute title song, and was produced by Trevor Horn. Following Horn’s guest appearance with the group at...
Javier Reyes’ group Mestis announce first ever tour with Hyvmine
MESTIS (featuring Javier Reyes from Animals As Leaders) will soon embark on their first-ever official tour with HYVMINE as direct support. The trek will kick off on May 11th and wrap-up May 18th (dates below). MESTIS are supporting their latest effort, Polysemy, on...
Gazpacho release new song Soyuz One from upcoming album
Norwegian art-prog group Gazpacho are back with a new single “Soyuz One.” The single is from their upcoming album ‘Soyuz’ is due to be released on may 18th, 2018 via Kscope Music. You can hear the track here: [embedded content] A band who are used to seizing headlines...
Sons of Apollo announce full N.America/EU tour dates; new video for “Alive” released
Sons of Apollo, (Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan, Jeff Scott Soto) are coming off a successful first run of shows to kick off what is shaping up to be an extensive world tour. Announced today are a list of headlining dates in North America...