Following the feature on the Progotronics XLI compilation, we are set to explore the creative journey and musical vision of Don Scherr, the talented vocalist and guitarist behind Amskray, an American progressive indie rock band from New Jersey. Formed in 2023, Amskray comprises Scherr on vocals and guitar, Jake Hughes on keyboards, Brendan Lee on bass, and Chase Schutter on drums. Their debut album, “Die Happy,” recently hit the shelves on April 5, 2024. Let’s explore the making of “Die Happy” and the intriguing world of Amskray with Don Scherr. Amskray was formed in 2023, and the debut album ..read more

Meet Peter Royburger, the mastermind behind the Austrian progressive metal project Devcord. Since its inception in 2014, Devcord has been Peter’s solo venture, allowing him complete control over every aspect of the music-making process. Drawing inspiration from bands like Opeth, Extol, and Porcupine Tree, Peter crafts a unique sonic tapestry that reflects his diverse influences while maintaining a distinct identity. With two albums under his belt, “Dysthymia” and “GODISNOWHERE,” and a recent EP titled “White Noise,” Peter’s musical journey has evolved alongside personal milestones, such as bec ..read more

car crash weather is a band whose musical evolution is as intriguing as their name suggests. What began as a nameless, irregular jam session has blossomed into a captivating fusion of post-rock, post-metal, and prog, anchored by a shared passion for the melancholic, massive, and haunting elements of music. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric conditions that evoke both beauty and danger, Zürich-based act crafts compositions that resonate with emotional depth and raw intensity. Join us as we dive into the world of car crash weather, where every note is a journey and every performance is an ..read more

Finnish symphonic progressive rock act VIIMA released their newest studio album entitled “Väistyy Mielen Yö” at the beginning of the year. Guitarist Mikko Uusi-Oukari spoke for Prog Sphere about the band’s discography, challenges, and more. Viima originated from the remnants of the prog band Lost Spectacles. Can you share the story behind the formation of Viima and how the transition from Lost Spectacles influenced the band’s sound and direction? I would say that the remnants of Lost Spectacles recorded the album ”Ajatuksia Maailman Laidalta”. Lost Spectacles had changed from English to Finnis ..read more

Introducing Desiderat, an international instrumental progressive metal band hailing from Berlin. With a dynamic blend of heavy riffs drawn from diverse metal genres, intertwined with melancholic melodies and atmospheric interludes, their music is a captivating journey through soundscapes both powerful and emotive. Each composition serves as a vessel for personal narrative, crafting a distinctive structural and emotional arc within every song. Desiderat was founded in 2018. Can you share the story behind the formation of the band and how the initial idea came about? The two guitar players met t ..read more

Welcome to today’s interview featuring the remarkable instrumental band, Hermetic Science. Since their formation in 1996, Hermetic Science has carved out a unique niche in the realm of progressive rock, captivating audiences with their fusion of prog-psych-classical-jazz-medieval-eastern influences. Always maintaining a trio format, the band’s sound initially revolved around the remarkable vibes and marimba work of Edward Macan, later evolving to showcase his prowess on keyboards. Today, we delve into the fascinating journey of Hermetic Science, particularly focusing on their latest release ..read more

For the Belarusian stoner rock act Stonerhenge, life could not have been more challenging over the past few years. Formed in 2020, just as Covid-19 struck the globe and faced with the embargo affecting the country for the past two years, mainman Serge Skrypniczenka has had a lot to overcome. However, he persisted through it all by focusing on creating music as a means to cope with reality. In an interview with Prog Sphere, Serge discusses these challenges and how they shaped the project to be where it is today, as well as delving into the future and more. Can you share the story behind the for ..read more

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