Review: Papangu – Holoceno
An incredibly musically ambitious album that is executed as well as it is envisioned. 7 years in the making, Holoceno combines progressive sludge metal with elements of avant garde and zeuhl.
Review: Endless Chain – Forthcoming Past
A mournful gothic solo project lamenting the passing of time, and the inevitability of death.
Review: Seventh Dimension – Black Sky
Seventh Dimension is a melodic prog metal outfit from Sweden. Coming off the back of a two hour album, can this shorter effort improve upon their previous shortcomings? Find out!
Review: Code – Flyblown Prince
Rough around the edges, but a refreshingly progressive and atmospheric black metal beast
Review: Alustrium – A Moment to Silence
A modern, melodic take on traditional progressive death metal
Review: Crimson Dimension – Crimson Dimension
A blackened death album serving as a great debut for a new band.
Review: Wine Guardian – Timescape
From past to present, Timescape showcases quality songwriting whose influences originate throughout the prog rock and metal hemisphere.
Review: Circle of Sighs – Narci
One of the most bizarre and innovative albums of the year thus far.
Review: Silver Talon – Decadence and Decay
Oregon’s latest export is a very Talonted band that will surely fill all your Nevermore cravings and more
Review: Canvas Solaris – Chromosphere
One of the most technical albums of the year. Canvas Solaris returns with no loss of guitar shredding and complex riffs. Now with some tech-thrash influences.