Review: Phantom Spell – Immortal’s Requiem
A heavy metal guitarist and singer goes solo to explore the progressive stylings of yore through a hard rock and traditional metal lens.
Review: Esthesis – Watching Worlds Collide
O’ where are the innovative prog rock bands of yesteryear? They could be right here…
Review: Christian Cosentino – High Rising Times
This is what you’d get if Aquilus commissioned Empath-era Devin Townsend as both a collaborator and producer.
Review: SIKASA – Matter Earth
An interesting albeit undercooked romp through some unique soundscapes
Review: Backfire – The Two of Us
Like an enormous Christmas dinner, Backfire will both satisfy and stuff you in equal measure.
Review: SALQIU – The Colossal Weight of My Illusion…
Avowed as Pariah’s “distorted, vicious, and bold mirror reflection”, does SALQIU’s most recent release have what it takes to stand on its own?
Review: Gates to the Morning – Walk Between Worlds
An acoustic take on post-black metal that feels like the promise of spring breaking the grip of eternal winter.
Review: Regressor – Crescent Spoon
Guitarist and producer Joseph Stevenson of StarSystems branches out with the debut of a new, jazzier solo project.
Review: Ghost Toast – Shade Without Color
Instrumental prog rock done right.
Review: Without Waves – Comedian
Like the majestic flamingo, this is an inconsistent oddity, distracting to listen to yet perfectly adapted for its niche.