Tag: Progressive
Dominici – O3 A Trilogy: Part 2 Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley What in the hell has Charlie Dominici been up to? That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Okay, well not really…not even close actually. Nevertheless, here we are, 18 years …
Sepia Dreamer – The Sublime Review
Wow, this one took me by surprise. Pairing the instrumental expansive ebb and flow mastery of Pelican with the shoegazing reflectiveness of Katatonia, and progressive tendencies and meticulous songcrafting associated with bands like Enslaved and Opeth, Sepia Dreamer have released a wolf in …
Dol Ammad – Ocean Dynamics Review
originally written by Chris McDonald This is a bizarre album. Really bizarre. We’re talking an Unexpect-level of weirdness here. Greek act Dol Ammad dub their unusual brand of music “electronic art metal” (also the name of their label), …
Grayceon – Grayceon Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. In my recent review of Swedish prog rock act Wolverine, I bemoaned the state of so-called progressive rock. To abbreviate the argument, I feel that prog rock has lost touch with …
Forgotten Tomb – Negative Megalomania Review
originally written by Chris McDonald This is my first exposure to Italy’s Forgotten Tomb, and I have to say I am very impressed. My research shows that this band has built their reputation as a hybrid …
Moonsorrow – V – Hävitetty Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. The prospect of another Moonsorrow full-length so soon after the monstrous Verisäkeet was enough to keep me focused on the new one’s release date months before it arrived. And what a payoff! The fifth …
Negură Bunget – OM Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner I’ve been taking my time with this one, but no matter how much time I give myself or how many times I’ve tried to capture this album with words, I …
Rhapsody of Fire – Triumph Or Agony Review
So the hat trick is completed. After previous reviews of The Infinite Wonders of Creation and Lost Horizons by guitarist Luca Turilli’s eponymous and Dreamquest projects respectively, here is the latest full-length from his primary …