Tag: Progressive
Fates Warning – Awaken The Guardian Reissue Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. This re-issue presented a number of obstacles, but the most obvious for me as a critic is the fact that I was barely two years old when Awaken the Guardian was first …
The Devin Townsend Band – Synchestra Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. As the name would have any wise listener assume, this group produces what is essentially the vision of one Devin Townsend. As the music recorded on Synchestra proves, Devin Townsend is one …
Zero Hour – A Fragile Mind Review
It’s been over four years since Zero Hour became the darlings of the prog-metal underground with their Towers of Avarice release. That may not seem like a long time for that genre, but seeing as …
Akercocke – Words That Go Unspoken Deeds That Go Undone Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance Synopsis: Another album of compelling death influenced black metal from Akercocke that ultimately rewards listeners willing to deal with its somewhat erratic pacing… Review: Is this a concept album? I …
King’s X – Ogre Tones Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance It’s an unsettling sort of honor to review a King’s X album. While I’m not entirely familiar with their catalog, I’ve heard enough to develop a healthy reverence for this …
Age Of Silence – Complications – Trilogy Of Intricacy Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Acceleration was my favorite album of 2004, which means that I was the obvious choice to review the latest incarnation from the supergroup Age of Silence. A little over a year since …
Between The Buried And Me – Alaska Review
Drew Ailes’s take: Alright, here it goes. Anyone who’s read any of my reviews knows how much I hate albums that overstay their welcome. Needless to say, when I saw the playing time of 53 …
Circus Maximus – The First Chapter Review
Prog-metal is a tough genre. On the one hand, you usually have amazing musicianship. On the other hand, you usually have very long tracks that are either so good that they aren’t long enough, or …