Tag Archives: prog metal

OPETH – Sorceress

March 28, 2017

Nuclear Blast 2016 Twelfth offering from Swedish wizards who locate mojo and magic in a sacred – loud ‘n’ proud – place that they now don’t fear to tread. It’s somehow ironic that, having signed to Nuclear Blast, Mikael Åkerfeldt’s … Continue reading →

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ODIN’S COURT – Deathanity (R3)

July 13, 2016

Odin’s Court 2016 Maryland prog metal ensemble return to square one – with a weight of experience and undiminished vigor. Whether it’s a good idea to R3 – remix, re-record vocal parts and remaster – a debut album to give … Continue reading →

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VINDRA – Mournful Boy

June 26, 2016

Vindra 2016 Art of sadness as a route to bliss for Swedish quartet who crystallize their glacial vision in the fields of glory. Progress doesn’t mean hurry, and this band took their time to deliver on the promise of 2009’s … Continue reading →

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CONSIDER THE SOURCE – World War Trio: Parts II & III

November 9, 2015

Consider The Source 2015 New York trio wrap up their trilogy with a large scale panorama of what has been, what is and what should never be. In an unexpected turn of events, defying logic if not logistics, CTS follow-up … Continue reading →

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CIRO MANNA – XY

October 23, 2015

DV Mark 2015 Italian guitar virtuoso enters international orbit and invites stellar guests for a space jam. This artist may not care about adding English pages to his website, yet Ciro Manna’s second album expands the promise of his 2007 … Continue reading →

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