Tag: Progressive
Epicurean – A Consequence Of Design Review
originally written by Thomas Creager Originally released in 2006, A Consequence of Design is finding rejuvenated life in remastered and augmented form that only a newly struck record deal can bring. This re-release features, aside …
Ihsahn – Angl Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Though arriving with less fanfare and anticipation than the still fresh break up of Emperor release, The Adversary, Ihsahn’ssecond self monikered album sees a continuation of experimentation with familiar themes. The Adversary, to me …
Porcupine Tree – Nil Recurring Review
Originally written by Keith Fox. I loved Fear of a Blank Planet when it came out last spring. I still do. I find the album incredibly moving, even lyrically, and musically I think it’s wonderfully complex while being just …
Warrel Dane – Praises To The War Machine Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. Nevermore has been a long standing favorite of mine since the beginning of my tenure as a metal-head. They have long been the crunchy, thrash-oriented Queensryche that I never had. While that is a …
Dominici – O3 A Trilogy: Part 3 Review
Three has always been a significant number: Three distinct species of the human genus; three basic planes of Geology; Asimov’s 3 Laws of Robotics; three ingredients to an Atom; Freud’s three parts to the human …
Hung – Progeny Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: Yet another stunning unsigned act that will probably go unsigned for some unknown reason… Review: Despite the free music and hordes of admiring groupies whenever I go out in …
Island – Orakel Review
To be honest, I have no idea how the hell to label a band like Germany’s Island. Progressive death metal? The Orakel side of this release certainly maintains a number of death metal elements, but …
Byzantine – Oblivion Beckons Review
originally written by Jim Brandon …And They Shall Take Up Serpents was one of my favorite albums of 2005, and still gets fairly regular playing time to this day. One of the reasons I found …