Evership – The Uncrowned King – Act 1

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken “Prog is where my heart is”, is a quote from American multi-instrumentalist Shane Atkinson, also the founder of Evership. Their third prog album ‘The Uncrowned King – Act 1′, has just been released. This rockopera is inspired by Harold Bell Wright’s 1910 … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Loch Vostok – Opus Ferox, The Great Escape

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The Swedish prog metal band Loch Vostok has been around for 21 years. Teddy Möller nowadays focuses entirely on guitar playing and grunts. The new lead vocalist is Jonas Radehorn and Patrik Janson is the new bass player. ‘Opus Ferox – The … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Franck Carducci – Oddity

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken From childhood on singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Franck Carducci is tangling with music. In 2010 he opened a show for Steve Hackett, who advised Franck to start releasing his own music. A year later Franck released his debut album ‘Oddity’. A number … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Vexillum – When Good Men Go to War

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Italian folk metal band Vexillum released the metal opera ‘Unum’ six years ago. On April 23 the successor ‘When Good Men Go to War’ will be released. With their melodic Celtic songs, the band takes you on a dark sea journey.‘Enlight The … Read more, available in English and Dutch

The Vintage Caravan – Monuments

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Singer/guitarist Óskar Logi Ágústsson founded rock band The Vintage Caravan in 2006, he was only twelve at the time. He is the only one who hasn’t left The Vintage Caravan. Fortunately, band changes have not been too frequent, allowing these Icelanders to … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Checking For Echo Project – Life & Other Short Stories: Vol 1

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Ten years ago, multi-instrumentalist Jon Farley was diagnosed with the chronic disease sarcoidosis, which causes severe lung problems. By singing, he slowed down the decrease of his lung capacity. A few years ago, he founded ‘Checking For Echo Project’. Last year, his … Read more, available in English and Dutch

The Emerald Dawn – To Touch the Sky

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The English symphonic prog band The Emerald Dawn was founded by the multi-instrumentalists Tree Stewart and Ally Carter. Tree plays Seaboard, flute and acoustic guitar, among other things, and also sings. Ally plays guitar synthesiser, saxophone and guitar, among other things, and … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Greenleaf – Echoes From A Mass

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The Swedish rock band Greenleaf has been around for about twenty years. Their inspiration comes from prog and psychedelic rock. They add (heavy) stoner, southern desert and a touch of blues. The voice of frontman Arvid Hällagård suits the music. It contains … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Ben Poole & Guy Smeets – Acoustic duo live

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The British guitarist/singer Ben Poole can not be ignored in the blues world. Dutchman Guy Smeets has also been around for a long time. These men have often shared the stage together. There is an enormous musical chemistry between these friends. Last … Read more, available in English and Dutch