Review: Widek – Journey to the Stars

[avatar user="Progger" size="50" align="left" /]Journey to the Stars is the latest release from the up-and-coming progressive instrumental one-man band, led by as its name suggests Widek. There are dozens of instrumental bands that have risen in the past few years, but only a few have really stood out. These include names such Animals as Leaders, … Continue reading Review: Widek – Journey to the Stars

Interview – Thomas Giles

[avatar user="Progger" size="50" align="left" /]Thomas Giles, front man of Between The Buried And Me, released his second solo album towards the end of last year. Modern Noise debuted in the top ten of the Billboard "New Artist" chart. Our resident prog expert Progger jumped at the chance to fling a few questions Giles-wards... How long was … Continue reading Interview – Thomas Giles

Review: The Mercury Tree – Countenance

[avatar user="Progger" size="50" align="left" /]With the release of their second album Freeze in Phantom Form in 2012, Portland’s The Mercury Tree showed hints of a promising and new force in the modern progressive rock landscape. A fairly mellow affair, the record was nonetheless quite complex, as its intricate arrangements were complemented by surrealistic melodies and organic … Continue reading Review: The Mercury Tree – Countenance

Review: Opus of a Machine – Simulacra

[avatar user="Progger" size="50" align="left" /]Opus of a Machine are a progressive rock band which was formed in 2012 by guitarist Zachary Greensill (also handling guitar duties in Caligula’s Horse), along with Dale Prinsse on bass, Mitchel Legg on vocals and guitar, and Trevor Gee on drums. Simulacra is the band’s debut full-length, which was preceded by … Continue reading Review: Opus of a Machine – Simulacra