Prog Metal

Devin Townsend - PowerNerd / InsideOut Music (2024)

Devin Townsend – PowerNerd (Album Review)

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Running out of ideas is virtually impossible for a truly creative artist. So many things may have already been done, but as unique, highly creative individuals know, they have not ‘been done’ quite like this. For anyone questioning this mindset, just look at the vast ... Read More
Kingcrow - Hopium

Kingcrow – Hopium (Album Review)

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Over seventy years since Rock-n-Roll first emerged, evolution has certainly been a vital factor. With so many bands coming and going through the decades, each offering their own artistic interruption, there are some who are just harder to classify. This would be the case with Kingcrow; ... Read More
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Bad Wolves – Die About It (Album Review)

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The story of Modern Metal band Bad Wolves has been quite interesting. Initially come together in 2017, Guitarist John Boecklin (ex-DevilDriver) brought songs he had been working on to the new project where he teamed up with Vocalist Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy, ex-Westfield Massacre), Lead ... Read More

Animals As Leaders – Parrhesia (Album Review)

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The groundbreaking, genre defying instrumental trio, Animals As Leaders has finally returned with their new album Parrhesia on Friday, March 25, 2022 via Sumerian Records. The band’s first new full-length release since 2016’s critically acclaimed The Madness Of Many, and fifth overall studio effort, Founder/Lead Guitarist Tosin ... Read More