The Non-Playable Characters, a progressive rock band from Rio de Janeiro, have just released a new lyric video. “Chaotic Line Between Two Points, Pt. 2” has the amazing participation of Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo, Planet X, ex-Dream Theater) who created some ground-breaking keyboard solos for the song. This single closes off their debut album “Post Earth Episode 1: Autosaving”, which tells the story of Replica – a videogame character who awakens under the influence of a computer virus. With no memories about his past, Replica is taken on a journey to find out who he is and why he is there ..read more

Progressive groove metal juggernauts JINJER have once again beat the odds: the band announces today that with the support of the Ukrainian Ministry Of Culture, they have been granted a special exemption to exit Ukraine in order to help their countrymen the best way they can – through music. This also means that JINJER’s upcoming EU festival appearances this summer are confirmed! The band will perform across Europe starting June 10 at Greenfiel Festival in Interlaken (CH). JINJER bassist Eugene states: “We are very honored to announce that together with the help of the Ukrai ..read more

After breaking into the live music scene in Ohio in support of their debut LP Matter opening for major acts such as Yngwie Malmsteen and The Summer Slaughter tour in late 2019, Crossing the Rubicon returns with their latest EP entitled Anthologies Vol. 1 out today, May 14th, 2021. This jazz influenced mash-up of heavy riffing progressive metal and smooth fusion dives deep into the band’s origins with a revisit to fan favorite tunes of the past. The EP is available for streaming on SoundCloud here. Coalescing their multiplex of musical talents, unique experiences and influences from acr ..read more

After breaking into the live music scene in Ohio in support of their debut LP Matter opening for major acts such as Yngwie Malmsteen and The Summer Slaughter tour in late 2019, Crossing the Rubicon returns with their latest EP entitled Anthologies Vol. 1 out today, May 14th, 2021. This jazz influenced mash-up of heavy riffing progressive metal and smooth fusion dives deep into the band’s origins with a revisit to fan favorite tunes of the past. The EP is available for streaming on SoundCloud here. Coalescing their multiplex of musical talents, unique experiences and influences from acr ..read more

As one of the most influential musicians in America, Bob Dylan has heavily influenced progressive rock through his unique mixture of folk, country, rock, and blues. The good news is that Rolling Stone announced that he’s planning to release some new and original material, through his new album ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ on June 19. Rumours suggest it is named after the classic song by Jimmie Rodgers, titled ‘My Rough and Rowdy Ways’ in 1929. One of the highlights of the album is the 17-minute-long track ‘Murder Most foul’, which gets its own separate disc in the CD version of the release. In his l ..read more

As one of the most influential musicians in America, Bob Dylan has heavily influenced progressive rock through his unique mixture of folk, country, rock, and blues. The good news is that Rolling Stone announced that he’s planning to release some new and original material, through his new album ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ on June 19. Rumours suggest it is named after the classic song by Jimmie Rodgers, titled ‘My Rough and Rowdy Ways’ in 1929. One of the highlights of the album is the 17-minute-long track ‘Murder Most foul’, which gets its own separate disc in the CD version of the release. In his l ..read more

The Tangent, the progressive rock group led by Andy Tillison, are pleased to announce the release of their 11th studio album Auto Reconnaissance on the 21st August 2020. The follow-up to 2018’s Proxy, sees them taking the band philosophy of celebrating the golden age of prog, whilst bringing it to the present and exploring new paths for the music to take in the future. On Auto Reconnaissance, they bend that philosophy to their will, taking in prog rock foot stomping, sublime Jazz, humour, narrative, a modern R&B love song, funk/soul and a 28 minute long emotional epic about ..read more

The Tangent, the progressive rock group led by Andy Tillison, are pleased to announce the release of their 11th studio album Auto Reconnaissance on the 21st August 2020. The follow-up to 2018’s Proxy, sees them taking the band philosophy of celebrating the golden age of prog, whilst bringing it to the present and exploring new paths for the music to take in the future. On Auto Reconnaissance, they bend that philosophy to their will, taking in prog rock foot stomping, sublime Jazz, humour, narrative, a modern R&B love song, funk/soul and a 28 minute long emotional epic about ..read more

Steven Wilson’s forthcoming sixth album has been postponed due to issues arising from the current Coronavirus situation. Originally due for release on 12th June 2020, The Future Bites will now be released on 29th of January, 2021.  Wilson commented: “As with many of my albums, The Future Bites is not just about the music, it’s a high concept project which involves design, artwork, video and a tour production, all on a grander scale than anything I’ve attempted before. However, due to the pandemic, there are unprecedented challenges, ranging from ma ..read more

Black metal anti-traditionalists Oranssi Pazuzu unleash their new album Mestarin Kynsi (“The Master’s Claw”) today. On their fifth album, the band subverts the idea of world domination to open a conceptual discourse on indoctrination and propaganda itself. Their psychological nightmare evolves a philosophical and earnest tone, where occult future meets troubled reality. Order Mestarin Kynsi in various formats here. Singer and guitarist Jun-His commented: “We definitely wanted to look for new horizons, but on the other hand continue something we began building already on ‘Värähtelij ..read more