Rick Miller – Old Souls 

Canadian multi-instrumentalist Rick Miller has been active in prog rock for some time now. For his latest album ‘Old Souls’, he took inspiration from bands like Genesis, The Moody Blues and Pink Floyd. As a result, the ten songs are soft, dark and melodic. During the quiet intro in ‘Time’s Way’ you immediately notice that … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Wilson and Wakeman created a very cozy evening in Paradox

Fans had to wait more than two years until the planned concert in early April 2020 could take place. Time after time it was postponed, the reason is clear. Well before the doors of the sold-out Paradox in Tilburg opened, the fans were waiting outdoors. Once inside, everyone searched for a seat. It was nice … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Leif de Leeuw band showed their love for the music

The Leif de Leeuw band has been called the southern jam band of Europe. In the past ten years the band has toured extensively, not only throughout Europe, but also in America and even China. On April 10, their previously planned gig in De Bosuil (Weert) could finally take place. The support act was the … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Vermilion Plains – Vermilion Plains

Vermillion Plains is a new grunge band from the Netherlands. The line up is quite special. Because founder Kevin Klarenbeek plays with his parents Annemiek and Corr, they have been on stage for twenty years. The lyrics and music were written by Kevin, his own life was his inspiration. The intro to ‘Etched my brain’ invites … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse – Good times end times

Beaux Gris Gris was founded by Greta Valenti, they play a mix of blues/blues rock, soul and funk. The 2020 European tour could not take place due to Covid. Like many other bands, they decided to make a new album. And it was about time, because their debut album ‘Love and Murder’ was released over … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Threads of fate – The cold embrace of the light

‘Threads of Fate’ was formed about five years ago by singer Jon Pyres. Death appears in novels, poetry and music. So also on the album ‘The Cold Embrace of the Light’. Besides doom and prog metal, Threads of Fate also uses symphonic elements. The first few seconds of ‘Beneath A Starless Sky’ are very quiet, … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Will Shaw – Chapter 2: Basement Dweller

Singer Will Shaw sings (among other things) in the metal bands Rust Belt Gothic (project with Bogdan Vera) and DeadRisen. In 2020, he released his solo album ‘Chapter 1: The Pit of Dread’. Recently, ‘Chapter 2: Basement Dweller’ was released. The new album is unrelated to the previous one, and is about the difficult time … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Cyril – Amenti’s Coin – Secret Place Pt. II

‘Amenti’s Coin – Secret Place Pt. II’ is the fourth album by the German prog band ‘Cyril’. It is a follow-up to ‘The secret place pt. I’ from the 2016 album ‘Paralyzed’. Omar, the main character, has a relationship with Sherin, a beautiful maidservant of a Pharaoh. He passes away; according to ancient law, Sherin … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse: it’s never too early for rock ‘n’ roll

About two years ago, a performance by Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse was planned in De Bosuil (in Weert), but it had to be postponed by Covid. The band has used the past two years to make a new album. ‘Good times end times’ will be officially released at the end of March. But … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Electric Mud – The Inner World Outside

Electric Mud is a German prog art project that makes instrumental albums.The band consists of Hagen Bretschneider and the multi-instrumentalist Nico Walser.Their fifth album, ‘The Inner World Outside’ also features a number of guest musicians. These include composer/keyboardist Timo “Timoog” Aspelmeier (also a drummer) and David Marlow, who provided the orchestral programming and played some … Read more, available in English and Dutch