I’m always looking around on forums and social media, trying to find bands and artists that are trying something new and interesting. When I first heard Arkentype, it was via a playthrough that Simen Sandnes had uploaded. It was rhythmically insane- Simen was pulling all stops, using insane polyrhythms and limb interdependence and rhythmic displacement … Continue reading
Mile Marker Zero is a Connecticut-based progressive metal band that has shared the stage with heavyweights such as Porcupine Tree, Periphery, Spock’s Beard, and Adrenaline Mob, and have more than held their own. Their music is cerebral but highly accessible, which is a rare achievement. This can be clearly heard in their latest release, The … Continue reading
If you’re a member of any Facebook fan groups for modern prog metal bands (namely Haken and Devin Townsend), you’ve probably seen the name Jackie Frank Russell appear in your feed. But if you know Jackie, you know he is also as prolific of a musician as he is a meme-r. With projects spanning genres, … Continue reading
Richard Henshall is one of prog’s most recognized musicians, as the incredibly talented and inventive lead guitarist for Haken, as well as one of the primary collaborators for the intense prog fusion group Nova Collective. Henshall has been featured on a number of albums as guest soloist, and was one of the guitarists on the … Continue reading
Organized Chaos releases new track, “Big Boy”. For fans of Pain of Salvation, Mike Patton, and Devin Townsend Continue reading
Colorado-based power trio Source have returned with their second full-length effort, called Totality (Pavement Music). While managing to avoid the dreaded “sophomore slump,” the band takes a step toward truly establishing its own identity, setting itself apart from its influences like Tool, Chevelle, and A Perfect Circle. With the aid of producer Ulrich Wild (Defotnes, … Continue reading
As a prog metal kid growing up in rural Kentucky, I longed for an imaginary scenario in which I’d see my favorite progressive groups playing to packed rooms. Kentucky was a dead zone for almost all of the bands I liked. So, imagine my surprise, 20+ years later, standing in Diamond Pub and Billiards in … Continue reading
After the mixed reception of The Astonishing, Dream Theater decided to regroup and recalibrate, which was a natural step after something as ambitious as a massive 2 disc concept album. In interviews, John Petrucci mentioned that the band decided to do what they had done for many of their most classic albums: isolate themselves in … Continue reading
One of the most anticipated (and potentially controversial) releases of 2019 is Devin Townsend’s Empath. According to Devin himself, this is one of his most ambitious albums, and has featured an over-the-top, “kitchen-sink” approach from beginning to end. Watch the video below. On “Genesis” as the first single, Devin Townsend said: “As the musical nature … Continue reading
It’s been more than a decade since legendary prog-Metal band TOOL released their last album. It’s been 20(!) years since they released their landmark album AEnima. Nevertheless, the next generation has embraced the sound of this and other Grunge and nu-metal bands, looking to create a sound of their own. Which brings us to Source, … Continue reading
