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Nuclear Blast Allstars New Album "Into The Light"
New allstar project coordinated by Rage guitarist Victor Smolski to commemorate Nuclear Blast's 20th anniversary. Smolksi composed all the music and the tunes are sung by some great ones: Tobias Sammet (Edguy), Peavy Wagner (Rage), Toni Kakko (Sonata Arctica), Mats Leven (Therion), Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian), Andi Deris (Helloween), Oddleif Stensland (Communic), Marco Hietala (Nightwish), Tarja Turenen (ex-Nightwish), and Schmier (Destruction). There is a bonus disc with rare and new tracks. Nuclear Blast donates money to charity for each CD sold.
1. Dirty Wings (feat. Tobias Sammet - EDGUY)
2. Terrified (feat. Peter “Peavy†Wagner - RAGE)
3. Ruling The World (feat. Tony Kakko - SONATA ARCTICA)
4. Death Is Alive (feat. Mats Leven - THERION / KRUX)
5. Bloodsucker (feat. Marcel “Schmier†Schirmer - DESTRUCTION)
6. Slaves To The Desert (feat. Hansi Kürsch - BLIND GUARDIAN)
7. A Perfect Day (feat. Andi Deris - HELLOWEEN)
8. Eternally (feat. Oddleif Stensland - COMMUNIC)
9. Inner Sanctuary (feat. Marco Hietala - NIGHTWISH / TAROT)
10.In The Picture (feat. Tarja Turunen - Ex-NIGHTWISH)
You can buy this excellent album here
Prog Power Scandinavian
Friday November 09th 2007:
00.15-01.45 - MERCENARY
22.25-23.55 - THRESHOLD
21.05-22.05 - CIRCUS MAXIMUS
20.00-20.45 - SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE
Saturday November 10th 2007:
00.25-01.55 - ORPHANED LAND
22.50-00.05 - FIREWIND
21.30-22.30 - ELDRITCH
20.10-21.10 - DARKANE
19.05-19.50 - MACHINE MEN
18.00-18.45 - ANDROMEDA
More information in the ProgPower Scandinavia Website
ProgPower Europe 2007
Friday 5 October (pre-party)
doors open at 20.00
THESSERA 21.30 - 22.45
DGM 23.15 - 00.45
Saturday 6 October
doors open at 13.00
NON-DIVINE 13.45 - 14.40
AGHORA 15.05 - 16.05
NAHEMAH 16.30 - 17.30
MECHANICAL POET 18.30 - 19.35
HEAVEN'S CRY 20.05 - 21.25
ALCHEMIST 21.55 - 23.30
Sunday October
doors open at 13.00
DAY SIX 13.45 - 14.40
MEYVN 15.05 - 16.05
CIRCUS MAXIMUS 16.30 - 17.30
DREAMSCAPE 18.30 - 19.30
SIEGES EVEN 19.55 - 21.05
JON OLIVA'S PAIN 21.35 - 23.30
More information in the ProgPower Europe
Prog Power USA VIII
Schedule:
Door opening schedule:
Gold Badges 2:00 pm
Regular Tickets 3:00 pm
Friday:
Sonata Arctica 11:30 pm - close
Pagan's Mind 9:30 pm - 10:45 pm
Redemption 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virgin Steele 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Communic 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Raintime 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday:
All Star Jam 11:00 pm - close
After Forever 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Primal Fear 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Threshold 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Firewind 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The concert is "SOLD OUT"
More information in the PorgPower USA website
Andromeda - Playing Off The Board (DVD/CD)
Bonus video:
*Interview with Johan Reinholdz and Martin Hedin
*Interview with David Fremberg and Thomas Lejon
*Rehearsal, October 2006
*Andromeda Goes Dutch
*European Tour Tales
*Three Days in Poland
*Old Live Footage
Also includes:
- Photo gallery
- Biography
- Discography
- Desktop images
- Weblinks
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Also available as a limited swing case edition, which includes a cd of the concert with all the tracks except Chameleon Carneval.
DVD Tracklist:
1. Periscope
2. Mirages
3. In the Deepest of Waters
4. Two is One
5. The Hidden Riddle
6. Chameleon Carneval
7. Inner Circle
8. Eclipse
9. In the End
10. Encyclopedia
11. Reaching Deep Within
12. The Words Unspoken
You can buy this amazing dvd here
Scenery Channel Debut Album "Premiere"
There have been a flood of solid prog metal releases around here lately. For some reason I keep going back to this disc. The curiously named Scenery Channel is based out of Finland. Like their countrymates Silent Voices they play progressive metal but they approach it from the melodic end of the spectrum a la Enchant. From the opening instrumental "Overture 2015" you know what this band is about - Dream Theater obviously comes to mind, particularly from the keyboard work of Pasi Hillula which instantly reminds of Jordan Rudess. The band shows off with some fantastic chops and strong melodies. They don't go for super heaviness but they will blow you away with their soloing. Tommi Inkila has the Petrucci sound down and Mikko Lankinen does evoke James LaBrie in more than just passing but these are young guys and are sure to develop more of a unique sound in years to come. One listen is obvious - there is way too much talent here. This one was a fun listen and a must own for any fan of pure indulgent progressive metal that doesn't lose sight of the tune.
1. Overture 2015 05:20
2. Awaken From a Dream 05:22
3. The Corridor 04:27
4. Premiere 03:40
5. Prowled 06:07
6. Escape 05:25
7. Event That Changed Everything 09:12
8. First Rays of Morning Light 03:51
9. Concrete 06:44
10. Dancing With the Fire 04:53
11. The Highest Floor 07:14
Total playing time 01:02:15
You can buy this excellent album here
DGM new album "Different Shapes"
The new Album out on June 4th.
1. New Life 05:04
2. The Alliance 05:42
3. Some Day, One Day 04:58
4. Unkept Promises 05:10
5. The Fallen Angel 06:32
6. Peace Of Mind 04:41
7. Frontiers 04:31
8. Signs Of Time 05:19
9. Close To You 04:36
10. A Man I'll Never Be 05:57
Total playing time 52:30
Order now "Different Shapes" here
Dream Theater New Album "Systematic Chaos"
1. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.1 (9:00)
2. Forsaken (5:36)
3. Constant Motion (6:55)
4. The Dark Eternal Night (8:51)
5. Repentance (10:43)
6. Prophets Of War (6:01)
7. The Ministry of Lost Souls (14:57)
8. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.2 (16:38)
Systematic Chaos (Special Edition)
1. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.1 (9:00)
2. Forsaken (5:36)
3. Constant Motion (6:55)
4. The Dark Eternal Night (8:51)
5. Repentance (10:43)
6. Prophets Of War (6:01)
7. The Ministry of Lost Souls (14:57)
8. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.2 (16:38)
The Special Edition DVD includes:
the entire album mixed in 5.1 surround sound
"Chaos in Progress - The Making of Systematic Chaos"
(a 90-minute documentary directed by Mike Portnoy)
You can buy Systematic Chaos album here
Sun Caged new aulbum "Artemisia"
Marcel Coenen returns with the second Sun Caged album and this time he's got a completely different cast of supporting characters. The music is still hi-intensity prog metal but it's not afraid to mellow out at times which is a nice change of pace. Some really sick soloing - not just on guitar but keys as well. I'm sure you expect nothing less...
1. Lyre's Harmony 07:22
2. A Fair Trade 06:26
3. Unborn 06:27
4. Blood Lines 09:30
5. Painted Eyes 04:26
6. Engelbert The Inchworm 04:36
7. Afraid To Fly 07:09
8. Dialogue 08:24
9. Departing Words 08:05
10. Doldrums 07:32
Total playing time 01:09:57
You can buy artmisia here
Thought Chamber and Their Debut Album "Angular Perceptions"
Surprising new material, we recently have received from Inside Out records Angular Perceptions by Thought Chamber, a very respectable band formed by the well-know guitar player Michael Harris, we know his long path, excellent musician, he got some solo albums, his main characteristic is the originality, and Thought Chamber is not the exception; The front man is a top Vocalist, Ted Leonard, enchanting voice, but the way that he sings in this album is totally different at how he sings with Enchant, another Ted’s façade, Haji’s Kitchen musicians drummer Rob Stankiewicz, and the bass player Derek Blakley, great work in this album by these two musicians, they have participated in some other projects; The keyboardist is Bobby Williamson from the Texan band Outworld; Angular Perceptions contains ten songs, three instrumental themes, 56 minutes of progressive metal with different genres, this music is complex and indescribable, they play things only one time, and never repeat it again, there’s a lot of Michael’s solo albums music in this record, but in a progressive vain and with voice, great work, Ted’s voice is brilliant, he sings amazingly, is great that he sings in other band, all the vocalists must have a side band, Rob and Derek are talented musicians, great skills and coordination, Bobby keys work is good, but I likely if Michael and him incorporate keyboards orchestration in the music, it will be awesome.
The band consists of the following:
MICHAEL HARRIS/Guitarist
(ARCH RIVAL, SURGEON, THE MICHAEL HARRIS TRANZ-FUSION)
TED LEONARD/Vocalist
(ENCHANT)
DEREK BLAKLEY/Bassist
(HAJI'S KITCHEN)
ROB STANKIEWIECZ/Drums
(HAJI'S KITCHEN)
BOBBY WILLIAMSON/Keyboards
(OUTWORLD)
1. Premonition 02:11
2. Sacred Treasure 07:06
3. A Legend's Avalon 05:48
4. Balance Of One 06:17
5. Mr Qwinkle's Therapy 05:32
6. Transmigration Of Souls 06:41
7. God Of Oblique 05:49
8. Silent Shore 03:40
9. Accidently On Purpose 04:52
10. A Mind Beyond 07:38
Total playing time 54:54
You can buy this awesome album here
Threshold new album "Dead Reckoning"
New album from this long running British prog metal band finds them make the curious jump over to Nuclear Blast - a label not exactly known for signing prog metal bands. Not surprisingly, Dead Reckoning finds the band veering slightly off their normal trajectory. The music is a bit heavier but still firmly prog metal. Dan Swano makes a guest appearance offering death growls - who would have ever figured they would appear on a Threshold disc.
1. Slipstream (4.53)
2. This Is Your Life (3.41)
3. Elusive (6.10)
4. Hollow (4.00)
5. Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams (9.44)
6. Fighting For Breath (8.16)
7. Disappear (4.17)
8. Safe To Fly (5.06)
9. One Degree Down (8.33)
10. Supermassive Black Hole * (3.09)
(* Bonus track on special edition digipak release only)
You can buy this album "Dead Reckoning" here
Music:
Sieges Even New Album "Paramount"
SIEGES EVEN have just finished recording, mixing and mastering their new album PARAMOUNT
Release dates:
Europe: End of September, 2007
North America: October 10, 2007
01) When Alpha And Omega Collide
02) Tidal
03) Eyes Wide Open
04) Iconic
05) Where Our Shadows Sleep
06) Duende
07) Bridge To The Divine
08) Leftovers
09) Mounting Castles In The Blood Red Sky
10) Paramount
Playing Time: approx. 62 minutes
Poverty's No Crime New Album "Save My Soul"
The forthcoming Poverty's No Crime album will be entitled "Save My Soul". The release is already confirmed for end of August in Europe and end of September in North America. Both on InsideOut Music.
1. Intro
2. Open Your Eyes
3. Save My Soul
4. End In Sight
5. The Key To Creativity
6. In The Wait Loop
7. The Torture
8. Spellbound
9. From A Distance
10. Break The Spell
Deadsoul Tribe New Album "A Lullaby for the Devil"
Devon is in The Deadsoul Temple creating the final Mix for the New Tribe album.. A Lullaby for the Devil, it is scheduled for September 9.
The album is mixed by Pelle Saether (ACT, Skyfire etc.) in Studio Underground and mastered by G?ran Finnberg (In Flames, The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity etc.) in Mastering Room.
1. Psychosphere
2. Goodbye City Life
3. Here Come the Pigs
4. Lost in You
5. A Stairway to Nowhere
6. The Gossamer Strand
7. Any Sign at All
8. Fear
9. Further Down
10. A Lullaby for the Devil
Darkness Debut Album "Calling the earth to witness"
The album is mixed by Pelle Saether (ACT, Skyfire etc.) in Studio Underground and mastered by G?ran Finnberg (In Flames, The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity etc.) in Mastering Room.
1. 2534167 (Intro) 00:32
2. All Eyes On Me 08:48
3. Again 09:01
4. Habit 12:46
5. The Play - I 02:34
6. The Play - II 08:39
7. Shattered 09:38
8. Tallest Tree 10:14
9. In My Dreams 06:09
Total playing time 01:08:21
You can buy this perfect album here
Circus Maximus New Album "Isolate"
"Isolate" will be released on August 31st '07 by Frontiers Records (Europe) and September 04th '07 Sensory Records (USA).
1. A Darkened Mind
2. Abyss
3. Wither
4. Sane No More
5. Arrival Of Love
6. Zero
7. Mouth Of Madness
8. From Childhood's Hour
9. Ultimate Sacrifice
Pre-Order now "Isolate" here
Canvas Solaris New Album "Cortical Tectonics"
Ultra-technical, futuristic instrumental jazz/metal is the order of the day, served with a side of kick-ass. Fans of Gordion Knot and Spiral Architect will rejoice, but fans of Don Caballero, Dysrhythmia, Cynic, and even Coprofago will all probably find something to sink their teeth into.
1. Berserker Hypothesis 03:55
2. Sinusoid Mirage 06:58
3. Interface 05:41
4. Gamma Knife 08:02
5. Rhizome 04:19
6. Reticular Consciousness 17:03
Total playing time 46:02
You can buy this excellent album here
Everwood New Album "The Raven's Nest"
The new sutido album entitled "THE RAVEN'S NEST" was released by the greek Burning Star Records!!! The CDs were packed in digipak format. Above the 67 mins play time, with the bonus multimedia material you can read the three short stories were written for the album's songs!
1. Pure Awakening 01:42
2. Another World 04:05
3. The Marching Of Time 05:05
4. Like A Miracle 06:06
5. Run To My Fate 09:28
6. Unbroken 04:31
7. Behind Your Smile 02:40
8. Leaves Of November 03:41
9. Prelude 03:50
10. Can't Rain Forever 04:13
11. Silent Wind 06:55
12. Days Of Eternity 06:17
13. The Trial 03:47
14. Escape To Death 02:07
15. Redemption 03:16
Total playing time 01:07:43
You can buy this amazing album here
Spheric Universe Experience New Album ANIMA!
Now, S.U.E. has finalized their 2nd effort, “Animaâ€, which is a strong follow up to the debut, showcasing S.U.E. from their finest side. The album was recorded by Charles Massabo during the summer of 2006 in Coxinhell Studio Studio and Kallaghan Studio in France and was mastered at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark by Tommy Hansen, giving the music of S.U.E. the extra powerful touch that is needed in today’s music market. Artwork was this time around handled by Björn at Killustrations Media in Germany.
The music of Spheric Universe Experience is technical, melodic and possesses a top-notch progressiveness, that can be compared to bands such as Dream Theater, Pain Of Salvation and Fates Warning, but filled with an incredible intensity and an original identity of their own."
1. Sceptic
2. Being
3. The Inner Quest
4. Neptune's Revenge
5. Stormy Dome
6. World Of Madness
7. End Of Trauma
8. Heal My Pain
9. Questions
10. The Key
11. Black Materia
You can buy this excellent album "ANIMA" from S.U.E. here
Symphony X New Album "Paradise Lost"
Symphony X new album is now ready!, the band will be heading back on the road for extensive touring in support of their 4 years in the making, upcoming masterpiece "PARADISE LOST" soon to be released world wide June 26, 2007!.
1. Oculus ex Inferni 02:34
2. Set the World on Fire (The Lie of Lies) 05:55
3. Domination 06:29
4. The Serpent’s Kiss 05:03
5. Paradise Lost 06:32
6. Eve of Seduction 05:04
7. The Walls of Babylon 08:16
8. Seven 07:01
9. The Sacrifice 04:49
10. Revelation (Divus Pennae ex Tragoedia) 09:17
Total playing time 01:01:00
Hello, happy 2007 to all!, I just want to let you know that German progmetal band Hydrotoxin is back! after 10 years!, I can tell you this is one of the best things I ever heard, one of our favorite progmetal bands, we have them on our polls! these guys are awesome, incredible feeling, great music, we cant bealive it, we are so happy about this reunion and we wish them all the success they deserve, the only thing I was sad about is that Jioti Parcharidis is not longer in the band and in his place is a girl named Malaika Lehner, I personally dont like female singers on progmetal but let's see what they do this 2007, they are planing new album and tour, all the best!!
About Hydrotoxin:
Hydrotoxin was founded in 1995 by Oliver Hintz, Andreas Kienitz and Mathias Vogel. After a short time they released their first instrumental-album "Door To December" on an own label. After getting their first deal with the dutch record-company Crystal-Entertainment (SPV) they completed the line-up with Olaf Hofmeister (drums) and Jioti Parcharidis (vocals) and released the "cult"-prog-album "oceans", wich get highest resonance from all sides (7 of 7 points in Metal Hammer). Soon they made a small tour with "Threshold", because "Enchant" became "Dream Thaeter"-support overnight. After this, Hydrotoxin made an own tour in germany as a headliner (u.a. Marquee, Huxley's Neue Welt, Hafenbahn, Star Club Oberhausen, etc.).
After the tour some members where thick of band-life and started their solo carreers. Andreas Kienitz made his first "guitar-hero"-concept album, Oliver Hintz became a gold-awarded producer (Me & My, Whigfield, Gloria Gaynor, 2 unlimited), took part at the Eurovision Song Contest for 2 times and started a solo-project where he worked together with the kings of prog "SAGA" (Villa & Gant vs. SAGA-"Wind Him Up"). He also made remixes for the "Scorpions".
After 10 years it is time to relaunche Hydrotoxin. The old members Olaf Hoffmeister, Andreas Kienitz and Oliver Hintz completed the band with Mathias Dittner (bass) and the awarded female singer Malaika Lehner (#1: "Best female singer/alternativ"), who gives HT an angelike touch...
Forthcoming: NEW ALBUM and TOUR 2007
1. The Suffocating Silence 06:37
2. Bleed Me Dry 06:55
3. The Death Of Faith & Reason 04:52
4. Memory 09:31
5. The Origins Of Ruin 02:47
6. Man Of Glass 05:05
7. Blind My Eyes 05:56
8. Used To Be 06:09
9. Fall On You 09:24
10. Precious Things (TORI AMOS cover)
11. Love To Love (UFO cover)
You can buy this excellent album here
The Progressive Metal band Redemption, as you know, is confirmed to play on ProgPowerUsa VIII, they have a new album, check it out soon!, and in the meantime, check out the song "The Suffocating Silence" from the upcoming album "The Origins Of Ruin" here: it will blow you away!
You can download the song for free from redemption official website
Redemption is:
Ray Alder - Vocals
Nicolas van Dyk - Guitars, keyboards
Bernie Versailles - Guitars
Sean Andrews - Bass
Chris Quirarte - Drums
You can check redemption new website www.redemptionweb.com
Bands
Symphony X - Sea of Lies
Lemur Voice - Divided
S.U.E. - World Of Madness (Acoustic live at Paris)