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"Just as Echoes in the Wind kicked off 2016 with an extraordinary progressive death metal journey, Passion of Depression concludes 2022 with an equally...
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"Just as Echoes in the Wind kicked off 2016 with an extraordinary progressive death metal journey, Passion of Depression concludes 2022 with an equally...
"Lightwork aims for humbler and more approachable resonances. Even so, it's another monumentally meaningful and ambitious journey as only Townsend could produce."
'Valesa - Chapter 1: Velvet Prison takes Major Parkinson to exciting and courageous new places without abandoning what makes them so singular and admirable.'
"Path of 1000 Suns is far from revolutionary, but it manages to mix several styles in highly effective—and sometimes surprising—ways."
For the first time in over a decade, Porcupine Tree returned to the stage, bringing with them equal amounts of great music and great...
"Dimensional Bleed is more than just a collection of opulent post-metal songs; it’s an enchanting yet challenging journey for the heart, soul, and mind."
"Empress may be a burgeoning band, but with Fateweaver, they prove themselves capable of rivaling the best of their genre peers and progenitors."
"House of Sand is a mesmerizing journey brimming with countryside chaos and literary meditations."
"As Trail of Dead's most mature, expansive, impactful, and resonant creation, XI: Bleed Here Now is a consummate triumph."
"Born is a terrific slice of heavy psych/prog rock indulgence that’s made more impressive because it’s Birth’s first collection."
"Vaxis – Act II is ultimately among Coheed and Cambria’s most welcoming, aspiring, and fulfilling studio creations."
"Closure/Continuation is an outstanding and endearing comeback."
"Tiktaalika flows like a single progressive metal odyssey that never stops blowing you away."
Backed by French heavy prog rockers Klone, Pain of Salvation performed a downright iconic show.
"Radiant Bloom is sure to delight and inspire all who hear it."
The trio of top-notch progressive metal acts commanded the stage at the Keswick Theatre.
"Even people who’ve not been entirely enthusiastic about LaBrie in recent years may be converted by just how majestic and harmonious Beautiful Shade of...
Riverside's show was a wonderfully impressive way to commemorate all that they've accomplished.
"As In Stasis demonstrates, progressive metalcore simply doesn't get much better than Monuments."
"Like its predecessors, Isle of Wisdom finds Hällas doing a miraculous job of channeling inspirations."
"Parrhesia is an extremely enjoyable and exemplary—if also fairly familiar—addition to Animals as Leaders' catalog."
"Impera is undoubtedly a huge step up from Prequelle if not one of Ghost's best collections period."
"Revel in Time is a superb return from progressive metal’s greatest composer, as well as one of the finest genre albums you’ll hear this...
