Monthly Archives: April 2012

New CD Steve Thorne

Posted on Monday, 30th April 2012 by Léon

Welcome to ‘Crimes And Reasons’, the long-awaited fourth album by multi-instrumentalist and multi-genius Steve Thorne. Following his two-album opus ‘Emotional Creatures Pt. 1 and Pt.2’ and 2009´s critically acclaimed ‘Into the Ether’, Thorne presents a collection of ten musical gems … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End announce The Cryptic Clues

Posted on Monday, 30th April 2012 by bob

We are very excited to announce our Saturday Night headliners THE CRYPTIC CLUES Following the band’s triumphant “debut” gig at the Peel a few months ago, we are thrilled to feature their second live appearance.  The band comprises Twelfth Night … Continue reading →

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Esoteric Recordings releases

Posted on Monday, 30th April 2012 by bob

Esoteric Recordings have announced their release scheduling for May and June: May 2012   Squackett – A Life Within A Day (vaious formats) Ken Hensley – Love And Other Mysteries Gnidrolog – In Spite Of Harry’s Toenail | Lady Lake Robert … Continue reading →

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New Cover 2 Cover album

Posted on Sunday, 29th April 2012 by Léon

The new Morse/Portnoy/George album – featuring Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK’S BEARD), Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, ex-DREAM THEATER) and Randy George – is set for a May 22nd release via Radiant Records. The complete tracklist is as follows: 2012 Momentum Sessions: ‘Lido … Continue reading →

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Clive Nolan – Alchemy

Posted on Sunday, 29th April 2012 by Léon

Seven things you need to know about ‘Alchemy’ The story, style, setting, history, the characters, the cast, album release, the show and the fundraising. Clive: As I said, we hope to film the DVD in February, and I assume that … Continue reading →

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Clockwork Angels Tour

Posted on Sunday, 29th April 2012 by Léon

Rush, who need no further description here, will be embarking on a tour of North America this fall, beginning with a September 7 at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH. The tour is in support of their brand new … Continue reading →

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Johan Randén releases third CD ‘Summary’

Posted on Saturday, 28th April 2012 by Léon

Much to the anticipation of guitar aficionados around the world, on May 4, 2012, one of Sweden’s youngest and most talented guitarists, Johan Randén, releases his third solo-album ‘Summary’ on Reingold Records, home to prog superstars the Flower Kings. ‘Summary’ … Continue reading →

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Roadrunner Records offices to close

Posted on Friday, 27th April 2012 by bob

On the 26th of April 2012, it was announced that Warner Music Group were to make substantial cutbacks throughout Roadrunner Records worldwide operations. According to staff working at the company, The UK offices and the Canadian offices of Roadrunner Records … Continue reading →

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Marillion Weekend 2013

Posted on Friday, 27th April 2012 by Léon

Can it already be a year since the last ones?! We are pleased to announce that once again we will be holding THREE Marillion Weekends in 2013. As usual, the “residential non-stop party” Weekend will be at CenterParcs Port Zelande, … Continue reading →

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Fused & Summers End Festivals

Posted on Friday, 27th April 2012 by Léon

UK Progressive Metal band After-Math has been added to the line-up for this year’s Fused Festival which takes place in Lydney, England from May 25-27th. They replace Exoterik who have had to withdraw and will open proceedings on Friday ahead … Continue reading →

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Riversea debut album in May

Posted on Thursday, 26th April 2012 by Léon

The idea for Riversea was first formed as a song writing collaboration between Brendan Eyre and Marc Atkinson that started around the summer of 2006. Brendan, a keyboard orientated song writer, gave Marc a CD copy of his 2005 solo … Continue reading →

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Credo lose drummer

Posted on Wednesday, 25th April 2012 by bob

CREDO are sad to announce that Martin Meads our great drummer and friend has left CREDO with immediate effect.  Martin has been with the band since May 1998 and has been a major part of the CREDO story. Martin is … Continue reading →

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Kingcrow update & tour dates

Posted on Wednesday, 25th April 2012 by bob

Italian progressive metallers Kingcrow have recently updated their studio blog ~ sound samples can be found there. The band will also be touring with Jon Oliva and Max Pie during June and July: 29 Jun – Turock, Essen (Germany) 03 … Continue reading →

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First video Storm Corrosion

Posted on Tuesday, 24th April 2012 by Léon

Storm Corrosion present the lead track ‘Drag Ropes’ from their upcoming self-titled album. Storm Corrosion is the long-discussed and highly anticipated collaboration between two of the current music scene’s most innovative and multi-talented artists; Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson and Mikael … Continue reading →

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Nightwish trailer

Posted on Tuesday, 24th April 2012 by Léon

The very first teaser trailer for Nightwish‘s forthcoming film Imaginaerum, the movie that’s been inspired by the band’s prog-friendly latest album of the same name. Nightwish will appear at this year’s Download Festival, appearing in between headliners Slash and prog … Continue reading →

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