Santa Cruz, CA - Progressive Pop-Rock Band WATCH ME BREATHE has released their new single, "Garden of Eden," which is available NOW via The Label Group / INgrooves. “People have mistaken this for a religious song, but it’s really not. What the Garden Of Eden metaphor really means here is universal place of origin. Some 100,000 years ago, human beings still … Continue reading WATCH ME BREATHE Release New Single,”Garden of Eden”
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RUNESCARRED Releases Official Music Video for “Inviting Rivers”!
Progressive Metal / Heavy Rock Band RUNESCARRED has released the official music video for "Inviting Rivers," the first single off of their upcoming LP, The Distant Infinite. The band will be releasing the album's second single, "Mammoth," on Friday, 11/22, with a live watch party on Facebook the following day. Click HERE for additional details. "'Inviting Rivers' keeps a lead … Continue reading RUNESCARRED Releases Official Music Video for “Inviting Rivers”!
MORELAND THE SHOOTING Release Official Music Video for Poignant New Single, “Moreland”
Post Hardcore, Progressive Metal Band MORELAND THE SHOOTING has released the official music video for their single, "Moreland." Directed by Mike Hale and filmed in Atlanta, GA, "Moreland" is an act of social activism featuring memorials built for victims of gun violence. The band would like to extend special thanks and recognition to Somber Johnston for her participation in the project. … Continue reading MORELAND THE SHOOTING Release Official Music Video for Poignant New Single, “Moreland”
Technical Prog Metal Group PAINTED IN EXILE to Release Long-Awaited Album “The Ordeal”
Watch the New "House Of Cards" Music Video, Exclusively via Metal Injection Pre-Order The Ordeal Here Produced by Jamie King (Between the Buried And Me, The Contortionist, Scale The Summit) On Tour with Scar Symmetry, Arsis and Shattered Sun Now Artwork by Aaron Marsh After unquestionably solidifying themselves as a band-to-watch in … Continue reading Technical Prog Metal Group PAINTED IN EXILE to Release Long-Awaited Album “The Ordeal”
THE RETICENT Debut New Song: “The Confrontation”
THE RETICENT Debut New Song: "The Confrontation" Dead Rhetoric zine has partnered with Progressive Metal band THE RETICENT for the exclusive premiere of "The Confrontation" from On The Eve of a Goodbye. Stream it at http://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/exclusive-stream-the-reticents-the-confrontation/ Grammy nominated Christopher Hathcock has returned with the fourth album from THE RETICENT. Heaven & Hell Records is pleased to announce … Continue reading THE RETICENT Debut New Song: “The Confrontation”
REVIEW: Baroness’ Live EP Delivers a Small Taste of Awesome
Since 2003, Baroness has been one of the most promising acts in metal. Alongside fellow southern metalheads, Mastodon, Baroness have pioneered a progressive metal sound that has sounded much less technical than their peers in Dilinger Escape Plan or Between the Buried and Me. After two critically acclaimed albums in Red Album and Blue Record, … Continue reading REVIEW: Baroness’ Live EP Delivers a Small Taste of Awesome
THE SAFETY FIRE announce tour with Protest The Hero
As they continue to push the boundaries of technical and progressive metal, THE SAFETY FIRE (London), will be joining Protest The Hero, Battlecross, Intervals and Night Verses on five week tour of North American. Tickets go on sale January 24. The band is available for press. Please contact me if you want to check out a show! Here are the dates: Sat/Mar 1 … Continue reading THE SAFETY FIRE announce tour with Protest The Hero
REVIEW: Scythia Deliver True Prog Metal Majesty
Canada’s Scythia have been pushing their snow-covered cavalry for nearly six years now, touring vigorously across the world and constantly aiming to find their comfort zone in the crowded realm of post-90’s progressive metal. It’s not easy; there are so many subgenres and styles to approach, but with their newest release, the band is finally … Continue reading REVIEW: Scythia Deliver True Prog Metal Majesty
A Tradition Worth Repeating: Fates Warning’s Dark/Light 11th Album
As the first Fates Warning album in nearly ten years, Darkness in a Different Light has a long legacy to fulfill. Alongside bands like Queensryche and Dream Theater, Fates Warning were a definitive progressive metal band, influencing countless other groups in their journey to step beyond speed or doom metal. They fused the epic nature … Continue reading A Tradition Worth Repeating: Fates Warning’s Dark/Light 11th Album
PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA 2014 – The Prog Event Of The Millennium
PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA 2014 have confirmed the remaining acts added to complete the final lineup to what will be the biggest event of it's kind in the history of the PROG genre! 23 bands & artists are on board featuring... TRANSATLANTIC, PORTNOY SHEEHAN MACALPINE SHERINIAN, JON ANDERSON, ADRIAN BELEW'S POWER TRIO, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, … Continue reading PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA 2014 – The Prog Event Of The Millennium
MASCHINE reveal first track from debut album & FREE download
The young and hotly-tipped UK-based progressive rockers Maschine are excited to reveal the first track from their debut album Rubidium. This is an edit of album opener 'The Fallen', and they are also giving listeners a chance to download it for free. Band-leader Luke Machin had this to say about the track: "I am pleased to give you … Continue reading MASCHINE reveal first track from debut album & FREE download
THE SAFETY FIRE reveal official music video for ‘Red Hatchet’
London-based progressive metal band The Safety Fire recently revealed 'Red Hatchet', the fantastic first track to be taken from their forthcoming album 'Mouth Of Swords' which is due out on 2nd September, and the reaction has been incredible. They are now pleased to release the official music video for said track which was filmed and directed by Jamie Carter. Guitarist … Continue reading THE SAFETY FIRE reveal official music video for ‘Red Hatchet’
Retro Rewind – Tool’s Mindbending Prog Metal Masterpiece
Anytime you discuss progressive metal, the bands that usually come to mind are the more extravagant and elegant ones like Dream Theater or Queensryche or the more complex and rhythmic ones like Messhugah or Between the Buried and Me. While these bands were dominating the world of elaborate polyrhythms and bizarre time signatures in their … Continue reading Retro Rewind – Tool’s Mindbending Prog Metal Masterpiece
THE SAFETY FIRE posts new track, “Red Hatchet,” online; reveals album artwork
Last week saw the announcement of London-based progressive metallers THE SAFETY FIRE's forthcoming sophomore album, Mouth of Swords, and the band is now excited to reveal the first track to be taken from said album. Entitled "Red Hatchet", this is the first taste of new music since the band's debut album Grind The Ocean was released last year. … Continue reading THE SAFETY FIRE posts new track, “Red Hatchet,” online; reveals album artwork
THE SAFETY FIRE announces details for upcoming new album, ‘Mouth Of Swords’
London progressive metallers THE SAFETY FIRE are excited to announce the release of their forthcoming second album, Mouth Of Swords, on September 3rd in North America via InsideOut Music. The band has been hard at work on the album for the past few months, and vocalist Sean McWeeney had this to say about … Continue reading THE SAFETY FIRE announces details for upcoming new album, ‘Mouth Of Swords’
Peaceful Prog – Tesseract’s Atmospheric Altered State
Progressive metal has taken many different forms over the years. While Dream Theater was mixing 80’s thrash with King Crimson-esque arrangements, Tool was taking sludge metal and adding incredibly intricate rhythm patterns. Nowadays, prog metal isn’t as nuanced as it was in the 90’s, but that hasn’t stopped bands like Britain’s Tesseract from pushing … Continue reading Peaceful Prog – Tesseract’s Atmospheric Altered State
LEPROUS launches video clip for “The Cloak” on Metal Underground.com
Norwegian prog metallers LEPROUS will release their new album, Coal, on May 28th in North America (May 20th in Europe) via InsideOut Music. In anticipation of this release, the band is now premiering the album's first video, "The Cloak," on Metal Underground.com. Shot by David Solbjørg of Twichty Films (http://www.twitchyfilms.com), fans can watch the … Continue reading LEPROUS launches video clip for “The Cloak” on Metal Underground.com
Energy Crisis: Artizan’s New Album Doesn’t Take The Plunge
Florida’s Artizan have been going on their power/melodic metal journey for five years now, and they’ve had a good amount of time to steadily define their sound of expansive and epic tracks. Artizan’s latest metal record, Ancestral Energy, aims to continue their bout at huge, huge vocals and rhythmic riffs. But as the band steps … Continue reading Energy Crisis: Artizan’s New Album Doesn’t Take The Plunge
THE CUSTODIAN Signs With The Lasers Edge New Album Necessary Wasted Time Due Out June 18th
Artwork and Tracklisting Revealed THE CUSTODIAN is the UK's newest and most exciting progressive rock band. Formed in late 2012, the band is already primed to release their debut offering Necessary Wasted Time June 18th via The Lasers Edge. The band is lead by British musician Richard Thomson, better known as the vocalist of progressive metal group Xerath. … Continue reading THE CUSTODIAN Signs With The Lasers Edge New Album Necessary Wasted Time Due Out June 18th
INTRONAUT Reveals Third Studio Update Video
Los Angeles post metal proggers INTRONAUT have just revealed a new studio update video. While previous in-studio episodes focused on the drum and guitar tracking processes, post metal prog lords INTRONAUT turn our attention to vocal tracking in the third and final episode. With mixing mastery completed by Josh Newell, INTRONAUT's Sacha and David take over Trench … Continue reading INTRONAUT Reveals Third Studio Update Video
LEPROUS completes work on new album; reveals title and release dates
After finishing off a very eventful past year of promotions for their previous album release, Bilateral, acclaimed Norwegian progsters LEPROUS entered the studio to start recording their next album after wrapping up their "European Progressive Assault" headlining tour in September/October 2012. This new album is entitled Coal, and it will be released on May 20th in Europe … Continue reading LEPROUS completes work on new album; reveals title and release dates
LONG DISTANCE CALLING’s New Album ‘THE FLOOD INSIDE’
THE FLOOD INSIDE, the newest effort from Germany's LONG DISTANCE CALLING is available now via Superball Music. With a discography comprising of nearly all instrumental material in the vein of Pelican, Russian Circles or Isis, THE FLOOD INSIDE is a landmark for the band, being the first release to feature a full time vocalist. "...one of their strongest records." … Continue reading LONG DISTANCE CALLING’s New Album ‘THE FLOOD INSIDE’
THE SAFETY FIRE to enter studio in March
Progressive metallers THE SAFETY FIRE will enter London's The Dairy studio in mid-March to record their sophomore album and follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, Grind The Ocean. This currently untitled release will be produced again by the band's own Derya "Dez" Nagle (guitar), who previously worked with Frank Turner (MONGOL HORDE), RISE TO REMAIN, and THE … Continue reading THE SAFETY FIRE to enter studio in March
IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announce North American Tour
American Progressive Metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are pleased to announce that they will be embarking on a North American tour this May supporting Sweden's Pain of Salvation. ISD will play a show in Atlanta, GA on April 28th before hitting the road with Pain of Salvation May 1st in West Springfield, VA. The dates are … Continue reading IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announce North American Tour
THE CENTURY MEDIA FAMILY Launches Spotify App
THE CENTURY MEDIA FAMILY is proud to announce the launch of its official Spotify app offering over 20 million Spotify users access to tons of entertaining and informative features from the most successful and fascinating acts in metal, prog, rock, punk and hardcore. One of the app's primary features are playlists which are continuously updated … Continue reading THE CENTURY MEDIA FAMILY Launches Spotify App
AEON ZEN Releases Second Video in “Top 5 Riffs” Series
English progressive-metallers AEON ZEN released their third opus Enigma to the word one week ago today onNightmare Records / Sony / RED. It is an ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks that show the obvious strengths of the band, plus two bonus tracks available on the CD version only. Enigma is … Continue reading AEON ZEN Releases Second Video in “Top 5 Riffs” Series
Andy Winters Premieres “Somewhere Else To Disappear”
Andy Winter has been behind several noteworthy releases in the more progressive and avant-garde spectrum of the Norwegian post-black metal scene. His style of subdued, classically influenced progressive metal is probably not quite what most people think of when they hear the words Norwegian and metal mentioned together, as his music features a far more … Continue reading Andy Winters Premieres “Somewhere Else To Disappear”
VOIVOD streams new album, ‘Target Earth,’ on Loudwire.com
On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear the album in its entirety, please head over to Loudwire.com for the album stream: http://loudwire.com/voivod-target-earth-exclusive-album-stream/ To pre-order Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro … Continue reading VOIVOD streams new album, ‘Target Earth,’ on Loudwire.com
INTRONAUT Reveals Artwork for Upcoming Single, Band to Embark on North American tour with MESHUGGAH
Post-metal prog group INTRONAUT has revealed the artwork for "Milk Leg," the first single off their highly anticipated new album, HABITUAL LEVITATIONS. The "Milk Leg" cover was designed by Randy Ortiz of Damn the Design, and the single will be available on all digital platforms on February 5, 2013. A single sided, etched 7" vinyl … Continue reading INTRONAUT Reveals Artwork for Upcoming Single, Band to Embark on North American tour with MESHUGGAH
AEON ZEN New Song Available for Streaming
English progressive-metallers AEON ZEN are back with their latest opus entitled Enigma, which is an ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks showing the strengths of the band, as well as two bonus tracks. Enigma will be released January 22, 2013 on Nightmare Records. The album is available for pre-order on Amazon … Continue reading AEON ZEN New Song Available for Streaming
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