SiX By SiX, the progressive power trio comprising Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and Robert Berry (3.2), are pleased to announce the release of their sophomore album ‘Beyond Shadowland’ on InsideOutMusic on 26th April 2024. The band reconvened in Berry’s own Soundtek Studios in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2023 to bend, shape, hammer and caress their diverse musical talents into 11 impressive new tracks. With this album, they continue to define and build upon their unique melodic space, welding guitar-driven rock, metal and prog into a unique and powerful sonic setting. Today the ..read more

by Prog Nick SiX By SiX are a progressive/power-trio comprising guitarist Ian Crichton (Saga), drummer Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Robert Berry (3.2, GTR). Having released a successful debut in 2022 that certainly made its mark, the band has now released a sophomore album of eleven songs entitled ‘Beyond Shadowland’. Recorded during the course of 2023 in Berry’s San Francisco studios, the album flexes, refines and forges the band’s established sound into a slightly less Progressive form than the debut, but the result is a no less pleasing one. It is a cornucopia o ..read more

With two of their UK concerts in September 2024 already sold out, Big Big Train are delighted to announce an additional show to take place on 5th October 2024 at Cadogan Hall in London as part of the band’s The Likes Of Us tour, promoting their recently released first studio album for InsideOut/Sony. Lead vocalist Alberto Bravin says: “Last year we played two fantastic shows at Cadogan Hall. Despite living in London some years ago, I had never previously been to Cadogan, but I fell in love with the venue the moment I stepped into it. I can’t wait to return there for what should be a very speci ..read more

Progressive multi-instumentalist and celebrated guitarist Richard Henshall has announced the release of his new EP – the first in an a trilogy – Mu Vol. 1, on 7th June. He has also unveiled the first single ‘Mu’, along with a multi-cam play-through video. Watch the video for ‘Mu’ here: Preorder Mu Vol. 1 EP here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/richardhenshall/mu During 2020 Henshall started work on his Mu collection, a trilogy of EPs that explore his love for jazz-infused, intricate instrumental music. The EPs will be released throughout 2024 and promise to be some of his most richly textu ..read more

After more than 30 years of shaping progressive metal history, EVERGREY rises again, announcing the release of their fourteenth studio album, ‘Theories of Emptiness’, set for release on June 7, 2024, via Napalm Records. This new chapter kicks off with the mesmerizing new single “Falling From the Sun”, featuring heavy riffs combined with catchy choruses and hard-hitting melancholic lyrics, and acting as as a sequel to “Ominous” – cut from their worldwide chart-topping latest album, ‘A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)’. Guided by unmistakable founder, singer, and guitarist Tom S. Englu ..read more

The Tangent recently announced the release of the new studio album ‘To Follow Polaris’ on May 10th, 2024. That’s not necessarily a surprise, that’s what the band are known for. But at the same time, it’s something else too. As Andy jokes, playing on the Jaws strapline, he says “well this time it’s actually no personnel”. Today, a brand new track aptly titled ‘The Single’ has been released, and you can watch the video here: Andy comments of the track: “’The Single’ was originally recorded by my previous band Po90 some 25 years ago now, on an album called ‘The Time Capsule’. In the spirit of th ..read more

Deep Purple will be shaking the walls of U.S. amphitheatres this summer with an explosive lineup of unforgettable hits taken from their repertoire of rock, spanning half a century. Joining Deep Purple on their US tour is YES, making each stop on the tour an unmissable event for rock fans everywhere. Tickets and info can be found here: https://deep-purple.com/northamerica2024/ The tour will kick off in Hollywood, FL on August 14th and run through Sept. 8th. Selling over 100 million records and laying the ground for hard rock and metal, the band continue to tour arenas the world over and release ..read more

Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS are pleased to announce the coming of their new, 8th studio album entitled “Melodies Of Atonement” to be released in August via InsideOutMusic worldwide. LEPROUS checked in with the following comment about “Melodies Of Atonement”: “’Melodies of Atonement’ is the name of our new album and like every band on earth thinks about their new album, we feel like it’s our best one so far! But in this case, it happens to be true…The orchestral elements are gone, which gives more space for each individual band member to shine. It’s straight to the point, and heavier than wha ..read more

Drummer Anthony Vanacore from OU talks about working with Devin Townsend on the band’s new album ‘II:Frailty’, starting a band in China, and more. OU’s second album ‘II:Frailty’ is out on April 26th on InsideOutMusic. For the full audio click the podcast link or download the podcast on Apple · Google· Stitcher · PodBean • Spotify Subscribe to the podcast to automatically receive future podcast episodes. Chinese progressive metal band OU.theband are pleased to share the 2nd single from their forthcoming album 蘇醒 II: Frailty. The new single “淨化 Purge” features Devin Townsend, who also co-produ ..read more

One of Australia’s most creative and prolific progressive metal acts TERAMAZE continues to push their craft and the entire genre forward into the furthest realms of innovative sound.Today, TERAMAZE returns to announce the next chapter in their fabled story, with the unveiling of details surrounding their awaited 11th full-length album, ‘Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace,’ that’s set for release on May 24th via Wells Music. ‘Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace’ is a concept album that finishes the trilogy of their Halo storyline, following 2015’s ‘Her Halo’ and 2021’s ‘Sorella Minore.’ Commenting o ..read more