Monthly Archives: December 2012

Portnoy to guest with Morse & TFK

Posted on Monday, 24th December 2012 by bob

In a recent tweet Mike Portnoy confirmed that he will be performing with The Neal Morse Band on their recently announced joint European tour with The Flower Kings… ‘Good news for my Prog fans in Europe!! I’m happy to announce I … Continue reading →

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Peter Gabriel Autumn 2013 Tour dates

Posted on Sunday, 23rd December 2012 by bob

As more dates are being added we thought we would bring you an updated version of the ‘Back To Front’ Tour dates – So far… European ‘Back To Front’ tour dates for Autumn 2013 28/09/2013 : Jyske Bank Arena, Herning … Continue reading →

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Syzygy release live DVD

Posted on Saturday, 22nd December 2012 by jez

US based progressive rockers, Syzygy announce the release of their live 3 disc set entitled A Glorious Disturbance. The three discs comprise of 2 DVDs and 1 CD with a running time of just under five hours… DVD 1: Almost 2 hours from two … Continue reading →

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Lee Dorman RIP

Posted on Friday, 21st December 2012 by bob

Iron Butterfly’s bassist Lee Dorman passed away ‘of heart related natural causes’ on Friday 21st December 2012. He was 70. As a tribute here is a live recording (69) of the seventeen minute – side two album track In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida (In The Garden Of Eden)…

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Colin Edwin & Jon Durant’s album out today

Posted on Friday, 21st December 2012 by bob

Burnt Belief, the collaboration between Porcupine Tree’s bassist Colin Edwin and guitarist Jon Durant is officially released today. A collection of beautifully textured atmospheric instrumentals, the music blends electronic rhythms, Colin’s fluid fretless bass, middle-eastern influenced percussion and Durant’s unique, liquid … Continue reading →

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And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead tour dates

Posted on Thursday, 20th December 2012 by bob

Texan based And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead have announced European dates, kicking off in the UK in February 2013… 19/02/13 : LEEDS, The Cockpit 20/02/13 : SOUTHAMPTON, The Cellar 21/02/13 : CAMBRIDGE, Portland Arms 22/02/13 … Continue reading →

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BJH European tour dates

Posted on Thursday, 20th December 2012 by bob

John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest are pleased to announce an extra date on their Spring Tour of Germany and Switzerland, at the Bochum Zeche on 11th April. The full list of dates for this tour is now as follows: 11.04.13 … Continue reading →

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Shylock free concert

Posted on Wednesday, 19th December 2012 by bob

French progressive rock band Shylock who returned this year after a 34 year absence will perform a free, one off show at the Médiathèque De Mouans-Sartoux on Thursday 31st January 2013. Formed in July 1974 and dissolved in October 1979, Shylock was … Continue reading →

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New Kingcrow album

Posted on Tuesday, 18th December 2012 by bob

The progressive metal aficionados at New Jersey-based Sensory Records this week announce the pending release of the newest album from Italy’s KINGCROW. Track Listing: 1. Right Before 2. This Ain’t Another Love Song 3. The Hatch 4. Morning Rain 5. … Continue reading →

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TFK & Neal Morse Band 2013 tour

Posted on Monday, 17th December 2012 by bob

Prog Magazine revealed today that The Flower Kings and The Neal Morse Band would be undertaking a short European tour starting in February next year: The Neal Morse Band & The Flower Kings European tour 2013 Feb 22: Stockholm Bryggarsalen, … Continue reading →

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Rush ~ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on Sunday, 16th December 2012 by bob

After what seems to be an eternity Rush are finally to be inducted to the  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… The band this brief message on Tuesday (11th December 2012). “We are honored to be inducted into the Rock and … Continue reading →

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Life Signs eponymous album

Posted on Saturday, 15th December 2012 by bob

Life Signs self-titled debut album, scheduled for release on 28th January, is a five track offering from John Young, Nick Beggs and Frosty Beedle. The album also boasts an impressive cast of guest musicians including Steve Hackett, Thijs Van Leer, Jakko … Continue reading →

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Giltrap & Wakeman debut album

Posted on Saturday, 15th December 2012 by bob

Back in February we posted a news article on a ‘return to his prog rock roots’ project from guitar maestro Gordon Giltrap, which would also see him collaborating with Oliver Wakeman on keyboards. In their recent press release detailed information is revealed on the studio album Ravens & … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night live stream

Posted on Friday, 14th December 2012 by bob

Twelfth Night are playing a one-off invitation-only gig in London this weekend. The show is a “thank you” to friends and family to wrap up five years of the band’s successful reunion. The line-up for this show is the same … Continue reading →

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Asia UK tour dates cancelled

Posted on Thursday, 13th December 2012 by bob

ASIA have been forced to cancel their 30th Anniversary UK Tour dates which were due start this Saturday, 15th December. It is reported that Carl Palmer has a severe case of E. coli and is unable to perform. The dates cancelled are: 15/12/12 … Continue reading →

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