Al Joseph has been making a name for himself as a formidable shredder for several years now. Most recently, Al has devoted his energy to a new progressive metal group called Hyvmine, which is a blend of all of his musical influences. Apart from his guitar playing, Al is also is the lead vocalist in … Continue reading
One of the most exciting trends I’ve seen in the progressive music world is the emergence of several brand new prog festivals, each with stellar lineups and great participation. I’ve had the honor of profiling several of them in their flagship years, and I am proud to help support the Very Prog Festival in Toulouse, … Continue reading
Major Parkinson is undeniably of the most unique and refreshing acts in modern progressive music. With a style that is beyond description, and a cinematic quality that makes even the most subtle song sound larger than life, Major Parkinson’s bizarre blend of styles is a beautiful and jarring assault on the senses. Major Parkinson’s latest … Continue reading
Today is International Women’s Day! Last September, I wrote a piece about how progressive rock and metal both carry the stereotype of being mostly male dominated genres, among both fanbase and artist. However, women have long been a part of progressive music. There are so many boundary-pushing female artists that have made progressive rock what … Continue reading
Earlier this year, we had the pleasure to interview Roie Avin, editor of The Prog Report, about a new book that was he was putting together (You can read the interview here). The book came out late last year, and it’s been getting really positive reviews from the various progressive music sites. Here’s my humble … Continue reading
One of my favorite discoveries this year was Denver based Dreadnought. In the progressive music world, I get lots of albums daily that are technically impressive, or lyrically interesting, but it’s more unusual for me to hear a band that is truly unique. I was able to catch them live at the Best Friend Bar … Continue reading
Leprous has been gaining considerable attention as of late. Since their debut in 2008 (Tall Poppy Syndrome), they have released 4 highly acclaimed albums, garnered a sizable fan-base and have become one of the most visible bands in the progressive metal genre. With each of their albums, they’ve progressed through different sonic landscapes, while still … Continue reading
