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Follows Singles ‘Psychopath’ And ‘A Feeling’ + Show at London’s Lafayette On 8th November, On Sale Now. Another Sky’s return earlier this year heralded an exhilarating step forward for the South London quartet. After a three-year absence from the spotlight, the band’s long-awaited single “Psychopath” […]
NewsRelease: Damnation Plan – The New HorizonFormat: CD/DigitalRelease Date: September 8th 2023Record label: Inverse RecordsGenre: Progressive MetalCountry: Finland The Finnish progressive metal act Damnation Plan can be characterized as a modern chameleon of metal: combining both harsh and clean vocals in their trademark genre crossing heavily rhythmic and emotional metal. On the […]
NewsRELEASE NEW SUPER-CHARGED SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “HYPER TROPHY” WATCH – HERE NEW ALBUM “CALLING THE DOGS” OUT 6TH OCTOBER 2023 VIA RUN FOR COVER RECORDS – PRE-SAVE HERE Renowned alternative rock band Citizen releases new anthemic track “Hyper Trophy,” perfect for fast drives with windows down. “Hyper Trophy” is the second offering […]
NewsThe legendary keyboard giant remembered; stories, tributes, rare and unseen photographs www.keithemersonbook.com A lavish, fully illustrated book in which family, friends, colleagues, and fans talk to author Chris Welch about the life, work, and legacy of Keith Emerson from before The Nice and ELP through […]
NewsComing 40 years after he first started performing in bands in his native North West of England, Tim Bowness returns in 2022 with his seventh solo album ‘Butterfly Mind’, due for release on the 17th June 2022. Produced in conjunction with long-time collaborator Brian Hulse, […]
NewsSTREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD HERE Born from the idea that strength can emerge from the wreckage of vulnerability and tough times, the latest cut from Gathering of Strangers gnaws its way through shadowy indie-rock riffs, an anthemic chorus and a narrative of overwhelming emotions. Crepuscular and catchy […]
NewsMeshuggah premiers a new video for their song “Broken Cog” today on YouTube! It’s the opening track on the band’s critically praised new record, “Immutable”, released today by Atomic Fire and available now on all streaming platforms and for purchase: https://meshuggah.afr.link/immutable Watch MESHUGGAH’s video “Broken […]
NewsMonotreme Records Having reviewed Symbiosis, the new album by Nordic Giants recently, and having seen them live I was surprised just how similar this release from the Slovenian duo is. Subtle Realms, Subtle Worlds is the band’s follow-up release to their 2018 album Speaking for […]
Album reviewsAs a fan of principally instrumental post-rock music I was looking forward to seeing Nordic Giants live having just reviewed their latest album, Symbiosis, released earlier this year. Before getting around to seeing (actually more in hope than anticipation knowing that the stage lighting would […]
Gig reviewsFollowing the recent release of their latest album Death Valley Paradise, the Kris Barras Band are currently undertaking a UK tour in support of the event. The first show of the tour kicked off at The Phoenix in Exeter, which will also be hosting the […]
Gig reviewsI have to admit that YES was one of the first bands I got into, even before going to University in the early 1970’s. Close to the Edge and Fragile were ‘must haves’ for anyone into progressive rock. Since then I’ve bought many of the […]
NewsListen To ‘High Stakes’ Pre-Order Album Now Simon McBride has released his new single “High Stakes” with a new video and announces his first album “The Fighter” on earMUSIC set for release May 27th .Simon McBride: ‘High Stakes’ Official Videohttps://youtu.be/eKVneBqG1_MMcBride proves himself a true master of […]
NewsFinnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven released a new single The Enemy. The track is released in collaboration with Inverse Records. Listen to The Enemy single on:Youtube: https://youtu.be/vyt-PEpBoBI Bandcamp: https://sumofsevenofficial.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KoJYdQ Apple Music: https://apple.co/3tDv8cF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09S3WFKNW Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/215991786 About “The Enemy” single, Ari commenting:“The Enemy is a […]
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