progressive rock

Charlie Griffiths (Haken) Teaches Us How To Say "Tiktaalika" (Interview)

The Haken guitarist discusses his solo album and goes over the finer points of enunciating his solo album title, “Tiktaalika.”

Symphony X, Haken, and Trope Brought Prog Metal Perfection to Park West Chicago 5/19/2022 (Live Report + Photos)

Progressive metal mainstays Symphony X brought Haken and Trope to Park West in Chicago for an evening of progressive metal. Read our live review and look at exclusive photos of all three acts.

RLYR (mems. Pelican, Locrian, Bloodiest) Rocks On New Self-Titled Album (Full Album Stream + Interview)

Chicago progressive/math rock trio RLYR bring hazy, nostalgic vibes on their third album, which is now streaming in full, paired with an exclusive interview.

Transcending Genre on Pyrithe's "Monuments to Impermanence" (Album Stream + Interview)

Pittsburgh progressive metal/rock trio Pyrithe break free from stylistic constraints on their massive debut. Listen to “Monuments to Impermanence” and read an interview with drummer and vocalist John Kerr.

Plague Psalm's "Shivers of Transmigration" Explores the Progressive End of Ambiance

Experimental/progressive ambient band Plague Psalm shows ambiance is more than just a tabletop laptop experience.

Fernwah's Psychedelically-Fueled Death Metal Is Rapidly "Approaching Oblivion" (Review)

This delightfully strange New Jersey death metal project is as much influenced by classic progressive rock as it is by death metal’s eviscerating legacy. Read our full review.

Drott's Journey Into the Underworld and the Self: Arve "Ice Dale" Isdal On New Album "Orcus"

Arve “Ice Dale” Isdal (of Enslaved, Audrey Horne) talks about his latest musical project, its inspirations, and more.

The Enigmatic Progressive Rock of Drott (mems. Enslaved, Ulver) Enters the "Arch of Gloom" (Music Video Premiere)

Watch a new music video for Drott’s (featuring Arve Isdal of Enslaved and Ulver percussionist Ivar Thormodsæter) new single “Arch of Gloom,” from their upcoming debut album “Orcus.”

Records of the Week with Jon and Ted #7

Another week, another set of records. This time, Ted and Jon eschew metal in favor of their progressive rock favorites.

"Mirror / Vessels": Flesh of the Stars Embodies The Shining Duality of Heavy Progressive Music (Early EP Stream + Interview)

Chicago-based melodic doom band Flesh of the Stars returns with a new EP, their first work since 2019’s excellent full-length “Mercy.” We’re premiering “Mirror / Vessels” in full now along with an in-depth interview with guitarists Mike Fox and Matt Ciani.
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