I first came across Italian band Ataraxia back in 2005, when I was sent ‘Arcana Eco’ to review. At that time, I said “Ataraxia are a band quite unlike any other that I have come across while writing reviews – thi […]

‘Synchronicity Embraced’ is the 26th album by the Italian band, and their second for Sleazsy Rider following on from 2016’s “Deep Blue Firmament’. The band themselves are the same quartet who have now been toge […]

It is safe to say that I’m not exactly a massive fan of the second album by the Swiss female quintet, ‘Hexenhammer’, so when it was announced that Nuclear Blast were going to reissue the 2017 debut alongside four- […]

The Argentinian-born Carla Campopiano has been an important part of the Chicago tango scene since 2015. The flutist has also been exposed to jazz and blues, resulting in her leaving her tango performances open to […]

This five-track, 19-minute-long EP, is the latest release from Connecticut-based metalcore outfit Currents. It is no secret that metalcore is probably my least favourite genre within the metal scene, but even I […]

New York-based progressive rock ensemble, IZZ, is set to release their new studio album Don’t Panic on May 21, 2019.

Centered around the 18+ minute epic, “42,” Don’t Panic bears all the hallmarks of what has […]

Writer, reviewer and music enthusiast Kev Rowland is a familiar name for many people interested in music in general and perhaps progressive rock in particular. From 1990 and onward he has written an astounding […]

At long last, DIZZY MYSTICS out of Winnipeg, Canada is ready to serve their debut album chock full of psychedelic flavours simmered in funk with just a dash of metal. “Wanderlost” will reach ideal serving tem […]

The new album “Slowburn” consists of live recordings from the USA tour of May/June, 2018, and is set to be released on May 7 via 7D Media.

Members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Peter Gabriel’s original band b […]

Arch / Matheos will release their second album, “Winter Ethereal,” May 10th via Metal Blade Records. Today the band unveils the second single from the album entitled “Wanderlust.” Listen to the track as well as […]

Jordsjø is a prog band from Oslo, Norway inspired by old horror movies, German 70s synth music, Norwegian jazz, campfires, Swedish folk music, fantasy novels and Norwegian nature.

After last year’s critically […]

US composer and musician Ryan ROXIE has been active in the rock business for 30 years or so at this point. He is arguably best known for being involved as a studio and live musician for Alice Cooper on multiple […]

There is no doubt that British melodic metalcore act Shvpes have been building a reputation for themselves over the last few years, and now they are finally back with their second album. They move between multiple […]

In February 1986 I saw Ozzy for the first time at the might Hammy O. His band that night was Jake E Lee n guitar; Phil Soussan on bass; the late Randy Castillo on drums and John Sinclair on keyboards (who I had […]

Towards the end of 1984 myself and a group of mates travelled along the south coast to Brighton to see Meatloaf on his latest tour. It was my second time of seeing him and was really looking forward to it. I have […]