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The Custodian - New Label
The English band The Custodian just signed with The Laser's Edge label and will released their first time, for the first time in CD, Necessary Wasted Time (2013) on June 18.The band is lead by British musician Richard Thomson, better known as the vocalist of progressive metal group Xerath.
Thomson commented on the band's signing to The Laser's Edge: "We are extremely proud to be joining The Laser's Edge family. Not only is their roster exceptional but working with Ken and the team has been a superb experience for us. They take huge pride in what they do and more importantly the enthusiasm they have for the development of their bands is fantastic. We look forward to making some great music with them and bringing it out on the road as soon as possible!"
The Laser's Edge label head Ken Golden explained how the signing of The Custodian came about: "An unexpected e-mail from a mysterious band named The Custodian caught my attention. I started to listen to their debut album, 'Necessary Wasted Time'... and I kept listening... and listening. In short, I became addicted. Rich Thomson and crew are creating the type of forward thinking music that helps define the fabric of The Laser's Edge. I'm very excited to present The Custodian to a worldwide audience."Necessary Wasted Time (2013) was recorded by the band in their home studio, mixed by Danish producer Jacob Hansen and mastered by Bob Katz. The artwork was created by British artist Colin Marks of Rain Song Design.
The Custodian is formed by Richard Thomson (drums, vocals and synths), Michael Pitman (bass and vocals), Owain Williams (guitars) and Nariman Poushin (electro acoustic guitar).
You can listen two of their songs on Reverbnation below:
Source: Blabbermouth / Band's official Facebook page
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hAND - New Album + New Label
The now four piece are due to head to Seriously Heavy Studios in July to begin recording the new album. After meeting up with producer Nick Hemingway the band excitedly wrote on their news feed, "After talking things over with Nick we can't tell you how hyped we are about this album; we reckon it is going to sound a bit different to the last two production wise, we have so many ideas already!"
Having digitally released their second album "Breathing" through Brutal Elite Records, the band felt it was a positive and natural progression to fully sign to the label.
You can listen to the band's music on Bandcamp HERE.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
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Spleen Arcana - Debut Album For 1€
The French one-man band Spleen Arcana is doing a sale from the band's debut album The Field Where She Died (2008).
Julien is now recording the second album of the project and according to the musician: "All the money raised from the download sales will help me to release this new album so your support is truly appreciated - THANK YOU"
Julien also released a brand new track called 'Erin Shores (Part One)' that will be available on the next album but also can be bought on his Bandcamp page RIGHT HERE. Or you can listen the song first below:
You can get Spleen Arcana's first album as a digital download on Bandcamp for a limited time for only 1€! It's possible to pay more for the album too. Just CLICK HERE.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
Little Atlas - New Album
The band is updating the recordings through their Facebook page. The last post reveals the name of the album and also the release date.
The new Little Atlas album will be callled Automatic Day (2013) and will be released through 10T Records in early May.
The album will be mastered by the Grammy Winner Joe Palmaccio. All of the new songs are already written and about half of them have final drum tracks recorded. They're now working on the bass recordings. And according to band this album will be quite different than anything they have done before.
And if you guys didn't hear about they last free download here's the a little piece of advice. Little Atlas has a Live DVD as FREE DOWNLOAD their label page.
Click HERE to download it.
Source: Little Atlas Facebook page
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Pendragon - New Best Of Album + Tour Dates
English Neo Prog band Pendragon is about to release a 'Best Of' album called Introducing (2013). The album will be released by Snapper/Madfish label in 22nd April.Introducing (2013) is a double CD compilation that according to the band does exactly as it says on the tittle, it introduces Pendragon to the uninitiated, the new fans.
The album can be ordered at the band's virtual Store in THIS LINK.
Tracklist:
Disc 1
Disc 1
1. Kowtow
2. The Voyager
3. Breaking the Spell
4. Paintbox5. Masters Of Illusion
6. If I Were The Wind
Disc 2
1. For Your Journey
2. Sou By Sou West
3. We Talked
4. Two Roads
5. Indigo
6. It's Only Me
7. Empathy
8. This Green And Pleasant Land
The band will go on a mini-tour in May to support the release:
May 2nd - Leamington Assembly , Leamington Spa - UK
May 3rd - De Boerderij, Zoetermeer - NL
May 4th - Chez Paulette, Nancy - FR
May 5th - Club Il Giardino, Verona - IT
May 6th - Z7, Pratteln - CH
May 8th - Blue Note, Poznan - PL
May 9th - Proxima, Warsaw - PL
May 10th - Rude Boy, Bielsko-Biala - PL
You can buy tickets and find more info about the venus HERE.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
Fish - New Live Album
Fish new live album Leamington Spa Convention 2012 (2013) will be released in May 13th but is already available for pre order RIGHT HERE.
The DVD has the full live show including all the audience interaction. The DVD is NTSC region 0 and will play in North America. The audio of this live title will also be available as a download once we have our preferred options in place.
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Fish new live album Leamington Spa Convention 2012 (2013) will be released in May 13th but is already available for pre order RIGHT HERE.Leamington Spa Convention 2012 (2013) is a 2 CD/DVD box housed in double tray fat jewel case with 12 page booklet – all in 4 colours.
This is the entire Sunday Electric set from the Leamington Convention last October. There are also plans for a potential Blu Ray “best of” at the end of the year and the 2 acoustic sets and and the Saturday night performance, also 2 hours long, will be available as downloads in the coming months. (as will be the Derby acoustic gig and the Studio acoustic sessions – the audio from the Fishheads Club Live DVD)
The DVD has the full live show including all the audience interaction. The DVD is NTSC region 0 and will play in North America. The audio of this live title will also be available as a download once we have our preferred options in place.
Tracklisting:
Disc 1:
1. Script For A Jester’s Tear
1. Script For A Jester’s Tear
2. Long Cold Day
3. Innocent Party
4. He Knows You Know
5. Square Go
6. Other Side Of Me
7. Feast Of Consequences
8. Dark Star
9. Pilgrims Address
Disc 2
Disc 2
1. Jigsaw
2. Freaks
3. Lucky
4. Internal Exile
5. Market Square Heroes
6. Grendel
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Leprous - New Song + New Album + Tour Dates
Leprous singer and synth-player Einar Solberg comments about the song as follows:
"We're delighted to finally be able to give you the first taste of our upcoming album "Coal"! "Coal" is a melancholic, soulful and very dynamic album. Where Bilateral (2011) was playful and "in-your face", Coal (2013) is subtle and floating. "Chronic" however, is of the more dynamic songs of the album. With a heavy basis, the song pinches a nerve Leprous has never before explored."In order to give a first sneak-preview of this intriguing and challenging release, the band have now launched a first new song called 'Chronic' today and you can stream it exclusively below:
Coal (2013) was produced with Heidi Solberg Tveitan & Vegard Tveitan of Mnemosyne and Jens Bogren & Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Symphony X, Kreator) mixed/mastered the album. More details about the album will be revealed soon.
Leprous will be also performing at various prominent summer festivals (Wacken, Hellfest, Tuska, etc.) to promote the release of Coal (2013) and are now also announcing European shows as headlining act from September to November 2013.
Leprous will be also performing at various prominent summer festivals (Wacken, Hellfest, Tuska, etc.) to promote the release of Coal (2013) and are now also announcing European shows as headlining act from September to November 2013.
Here is a list of all dates confirmed so far:
07.09.2013 Bergen (Norway) - Garage
13.09.2013 Oslo (Norway) - John Dee
14.09.2013 Sandnes (Norway) - Tribute
15.09.2013 Drammen (Norway) - Buddy
16.09.2013 Skien (Norway) - Parkbiografen
17.09.2013 Göteborg (Sweden) - Musikens Hus
18.09.2013 Stockholm (Sweden) - Debaser
20.09.2013 Helsinki (Finland) - Nosturi Club
25.09.2013 Warsaw (Poland) - Progresja
26.09.2013 Krakow (Poland) - Kwadrat
28.09.2013 Copenhagen (Denmark) - Beta2300
More info about the dates and tickets HERE.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
Steve Hackett - New Album + Tour Dates
"This single CD album features some of my favourite shorter songs and highlights from Genesis Revisited II (2012) - says Hackett enthusiastically - "along with additional track 'Carpet Crawlers' sung by Ray Wilson, who joined Genesis as singer on Calling All Stations (1997). He does a great job here filling Gabriel's shoes, but with his own special style. It's great to be flying the flag once more for the early Genesis sound on the eve of the World Tour..."
Tracklist:
1. Carpet Crawlers
2. 11th Earl Of Mar
3. The Lamia
4. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
5. Entangled
6. Shadow Of The Hierophant
7. Can-Utility And The Coastliners
8. Afterglow
9. Blood On The Rooftops
2. 11th Earl Of Mar
3. The Lamia
4. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
5. Entangled
6. Shadow Of The Hierophant
7. Can-Utility And The Coastliners
8. Afterglow
9. Blood On The Rooftops
You can order your copy RIGHT HERE.
Since its release in October 2012, when it entered the charts in several european countries, Genesis Revisited II (2012) has collected rave reviews: works wonderfully (Classic Rock), It's faithful, full-blooded (Mail on Sunday), a wonderful listen (Music News) are only a few of the expressions used by critics to describe this outstanding tribute to the unforgettable prog pioneers. The album celebrates the Genesis period between 1971 and 1977 - known as the band's 'Golden Era' - and follows the first instalment released by Hackett in 1996.
The Genesis Revisited Tour will be Hackett's biggest production to date, incorporating classics from both Genesis Revisited albums in a unique show not to be missed. Steve Hackett is the first member of Genesis to revisit this phase of the band's history and fans have welcomed the opportunity to take a trip down memory lane, with many dates already sold out. Selection offers fans a handpicked anthology in preparation for the shows and, later, to relish the memory of one of their finest live music experiences.
Full tour dates are:
14.04.13 Paris - Le Trianon Frankreich
15.04.13 Brüssel - Ancienne Belgique Belgien
17.04.13 Amsterdam - Paradiso Niederlande
20.04.13 Zürich - Kaufleuten Schweiz
21.04.13 Wien - WUK Österreich
23.04.13 Mailand - Teatro Della Luna* Italien
24.04.13 Vicenca - Teatro Comunale Italien
26.04.13 Rom - Teatro Sistina Italien
27.04.13 Bologna - Teatro Manzoni Italien
29.04.13 Leipzig - Haus Auensee Deutschland
30.04.13 Stuttgart - Theaterhaus Deutschland
02.05.13 München - Herkulessaal* Deutschland
03.05.13 Mainz - Phönixhalle Deutschland
05.05.13 Oberhausen - Luise-Albertz-Halle Deutschland
06.05.13 Hamburg - Kampnagel Deutschland
09.05.13 Aylesbury - Friars UK
10.05.13 London - Hammersmith Apollo UK
11.05.13 Cardiff - St. David's Hall UK
12.05.13 Liverpool - Philharmonic UK
14.05.13 Glasgow - Royal Concert Hall* UK
15.05.13 Gateshead - The Sage UK
16.05.13 Birmingham - Symphony Hall UK
18.05.13 Dublin - Vicar Street Irland
21.05.13 Bergen - Ricks Theater Norwegen
22.05.13 Oslo - Sentrum Scene Norwegen
23.05.13 Kopenhagen - Amager Bio Dänemark
24.05.13 Stockholm - Nalen Schweden
19.07.13 Bad Hersfeld - Burg Herzberg Festival GER
22.10.13 Birmingham - City Hall UK
23.10.13 Bristol - Colston Hall UK
24.10.13 London - Royal Albert Hall UK
26.10.13 Manchester - O2 Apollo UK
27.10.13 Newcastle - City Hall UK
29.10.13 Liverpool - Philharmonic UK
30.10.13 Sheffield - City Hall UK
01.11.13 Cambridge - Corn Exchange UK
More info about dates and tickets HERE.
Source: Press release / Hackett's official website
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Ulver - New Live Album
Norwegian band Ulver released last year the DVD The Norwegian National Opera (2012), now Kscope Records is releasing a CD/LP/Digital version of the same concert.
Until recently the band had remained exclusively within the studio. This changed in May 2009 when the band accepted an invitation to appear at the Norwegian Festival Of Literature.
The success of this gig lead to them embarking on a string of other gigs in 2009 and 2010, selling out prestigious venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Volksbühne in Berlin and La Cigale in Paris before they returned to their homeland for this landmark gig at The Norwegian Opera House.
The 2 hour concert married tracks from throughout the band's catalogue to stunning visuals to create a spectacle fitting for such a grand venue.Tracklist:
1. Moon Piece
2. Eos
3. Let The Children Go
4. Little Blue Bird
5. Rock Massif Part 2
6. For The Love Of God
7. Operator
8. In The Red
9. England
10. Funebre
11. Hallways Of Always
12. Theme From Silence Teaches You How To Sing
13. A Cold Kiss (Porn Piece Part 2)
14. A Memorable Fancy (The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell, Plates 16-17)
15. Like Music
16. Not Saved
17. Legs Piece
You can order any of the formats (CD/LP/DVD/Blu-Ray) through THIS LINK.
Source: Press release / Band's official Facebook page
Djam Karet - New Album
The band is making the album available at a special Pre-Order price of $9.99 plus shipping. (The price after the official release date will be $12.00 plus shipping).
To pre order click HERE.
To pre order click HERE.
The Trip (2013) features one single 47 minute-long track, a psychedelic journey through your mind's eye, a classic soundtrack of a trip to places both familiar and otherworldly.
You can enjoy almost 10 minutes of the release which has been re-mixed into a "Mini-Trip" with visuals below. Many thanks to Dimitriadis Tasos for his incredible images, video work, and understanding the time and space of our music.
_________________________________________________________________________________You can enjoy almost 10 minutes of the release which has been re-mixed into a "Mini-Trip" with visuals below. Many thanks to Dimitriadis Tasos for his incredible images, video work, and understanding the time and space of our music.
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Dream Theater - New App
Dream Theater have revealed details of their 360 Interactive app, which will be released alongside their upcoming Live At Luna Park (2013) DVD.
The app promises a “unique immersive experience” and offers users the chance to scroll round the stage while the band play their track 'Six O’Clock' – meaning an almost limitless number of ways to see the performance.
The desktop and laptop software, said to be the first of its kind, will be available to those who purchase the deluxe edition of Live At Luna Park (2013).
The DVD was filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last August. It’s due for release next month.
App creators Mativision have previously released apps for Slash, Muse, Anthrax and others.
You can watch a trailer for the app below:
Source: Prog Rock Mag / Band's official website
Archive - New Video
Having sold-out Heaven in December last year Archive embark on a three night UK tour this month.
Dates below:
Wednesday 17 April – GLASGOW – Oran Mor (£15)
Thursday 18 April – MANCHESTER – Sound Control (£15)
Friday 19 April – LONDON – KOKO (£16)
Archive released the album With Us Until You’re Dead (2012) In August last year. Part-orchestral, part-electronic, part-soulful, part-progressive and wholly emotion-soaked and cinematic, the album touches tangents with Massive Attack, Radiohead, The Aloof, UNKLE, Secret Machines and Pink Floyd, with four dynamic singers fronting a restlessly inventive landscape constructed by Archive’s long-standing core of Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths.
With Us Until You’re Dead (2012) is available on Dangervisit Records via Cooperative Music and can be ordered HERE.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
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Ashent - Re-release
Flaws Of Elation (2006) is a prog-power experience with some modern techno-thrash influences which are reflected in the way Ashent arrange and play guitars and drums. There are also some death metal references, in the mode the band use growling as backing vocals that have their importance in the economy of Ashent’s sound, wisely mixed with a modern prog attitude that uses avant-garde and gothic elements in order to create intense and dramatic music. The atmosphere is very dark, but the vocals of American vocalist Steve Braun are extremely melodic, supported by some beautiful orchestrations.
A video presentation with music and interview from the band can be viewed now below:
Tracklist:
1. Flaws Of Men
2. Mhysteric3. Awakened’s Transitions
4. Fallen Angel
5. Illusory
6. Silent Remedy
7. Anaemic Ardency
8. Persistence Of Frailty
9. A Puzzled Sentiment
10. Eden
11. Awakened’s transitions (demo 2003)
12. Fallen Angel (demo 2003)
13. Anaemic Ardency (demo 2003)
14. Eden (demo 2003)
The album will soon available to order through THIS LINK.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
The album will soon available to order through THIS LINK.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
Docker's Guild - New Video
The 10 minute short film for 'Darwin's Tears', shot and produced by Silos Production (the same team that produced 011 by Therion) was film in black and white in the style of 1920's German Expressionism and movie serials of that time, and represents a video concept unlike any other seen before in a rock setting.
Watch the video below:
Source: Press release / Band's official Facebook page
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Anton Johansson - New Album
With a sound that runs across progressive rock/metal, melodic and hard rock grounds with equal measure, “Anton Johansson’s Galahad Suite” is the result of an idea that has been in the head of former Mister Kite member Anton Johansson for almost 30 years and features an array of talented musicians including Linus Abrahamson (guitar and bass), Carl Lindquist (vocals), Mats Bergentz (Drums), Sebastian Berglund (Keyboards), Anna Forsvall Lundmark (Cello) and backing vocal by Evelina Andersson, Ellen Abrahamson and Mikael Cederhag.
The album also boasts notable guest performances by guitarists Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen, Freak Guitar), Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen/Lande, Starbreaker), Jonas Hansson (Silver Mountain), Dennis Post (Star*Rats) and Magnus Kristensson (Mister Kite, Planet); along with keyboards by Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio) and Lalle Larsson (Karmakanic, Agents of Mercy, Electrocution 250) and additional vocals by Alf Wemmenlind (Mister Kite, Fifty Grand Suicide).
“Galahad Suite” (2013) will be released on 11th May 2013 with full album details to follow shortly. In the meantime an album preview can be viewed below:
Source: Press release / Anton's official website
Opposing Motion - New Album
Opposing Motion are comprised of Ludovic Desa (vocals), Joe McGurk (guitars), David Deplanche (bass) and Kevin Deplanche (drums)and their sound is reminiscent of iconic bands such as Royal Hunt, Seventh Wonder, Fates Warning, Symphony X, Crimson Glory and also newer power/prog bands ala Circus Maximus, Pagan’s Mind, Above symmetry.
The first single 'Forever's Edge' is available now through Reverbnation and can be streamed right now below:
The first single 'Forever's Edge' is available now through Reverbnation and can be streamed right now below:
With the release of a self released debut EP recorded at the famous Robannas Studios in Birmingham 2010, Opposing Motion have rapidly become known in the prog-metal genre at the national and international levels. Composed of experienced musicians, all active on the UK and France session scene, the band weaves highly melodic and orchestral tapestries mixing technical pieces, intricate musicianship and offering a fresh outlook on the prog-genre bringing together flamenco, classic rock, NWOBHM and progressive rock influences.
With several top tier high street magazine features and numerous excellent reviews on the international metal scene, “The Illustration” EP (2010) set the foundations for their eagerly awaited full-length debut album.2012 saw the band recorded their first debut album entitled “Laws Of Motion” (2013)” and have now teamed up with prog metal label Lion Music to bring their music to the scene on 11th May 2013.
Full details on Laws Of Motion” (2013) to follow shortly.
Source: Press release / Band's official website
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