The Mutants-Your Desert My Mind

Different: not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. Eclectic: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. These are just two definitions of separate words that sum up to perfection Your Desert, My Mind the new album from …

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Be Prog! My Friend festival announce Jethro Tull

BE PROG! MY FRIEND, 30th June – 1nd JULY 2017 – BARCELONA.  FESTIVAL WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE WORLD’S BEST PROGRESSIVE BANDS ANNOUNCES JETHRO TULL Since its inception in 2014 the Barcelona based festival Be Prog! My Friend has played host to the likes of Opeth, Steven Wilson, Anathema, Devin Townsend, TesseracT, The Pineapple Thief, Magma, Agent …

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Opeth – Sorceress

It might seem like a paradox, but it’s just as likely for a band to evolve their sound over time as it is for them to stick to their guns. Both have their merits – AC/DC are the surefire answer when you think of a group who have never strayed …

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Tesseract – Errai

In an alternate universe somewhere, Tesseract are one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. The quintet from Milton Keynes have trailblazed through their career with their odd time signatures, mid-range distortion and polyrhythmic riffs, releasing three superb albums along the way. Somewhat stifled by an ever changing frontline, …

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Synergy Protocol – Odd To Get Even

The debut album from Dutch band Synergy Protocol is certainly not an album comprised of disposable, mindless tracks. No, this is heavy, symphonic progressive rock with all the Gothic and Classical influences that this brings with it. ‘Odd To Get Even‘ is a collection of hard edged songs that sound …

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Cardinal Wyrm – Cast Away Souls

Some albums just grab your attention don’t you think? I’ll readily admit to not having come across California’s Cardinal Wyrm previously but upon stumbling headfirst into the promo for new release ‘Cast Away Souls’, I was completely and utterly hooked. Now signed to Svart Records, a label that just seem …

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Meta-Stasis, Bloodstock 2016 – PlanetMosh interview

PlanetMosh’s Miley Stevens had a quick chat with Meta-stasis following their performance at Bloodstock 2016. They spoke of Meta-Stasis’ upcoming supporting slot for Behemoth at Deccan Rock Festival in India this month. Miley also had a quick chat with Steve Dickson about Mammothfest – a festival he organises in Brighton, due …

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AKERCOCKE tour – Win tickets to every gig.

After a five year break from during which individual members pursued other projects, three founder members – Jason Mendonca, Paul Scanlan and David Gray – have returned to their original purpose; to create new, exciting and innovative music. Complimented by the addition of bass player Nathanael Underwood, AKERCOCKE are presently …

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Tesla – Mechanical Resonance Live

Tesla debuted Mechanical Resonance to critical acclaim in 1986 and it quickly gained platinum status. Now, fast forward to 2016 and the band are celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of their stunning debut. This new offering means Mechanical Resonance is captured live in its entirety from Salt Lake City. First of …

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Beth Hart – Fire on the Floor

Beth Hart is back with a new album – Fire on the Floor.   In the last few years her career has reached new heights, helped in part by her two collaborations with Joe Bonamassa which brought her to the attention of a wider audience.  An appearance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny collaborating …

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Eric Johnson – EJ

Texan guitarist Eric Johnson may not be as well known as guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Steve Vai or Carlos Santana, but he is one of the world’s top guitar players, having been voted one of the 100 greatest guitarists of the 20th century by Musician magazine and been named …

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DAMNATION FESTIVAL announced final bands for 2016 event

English death metallers, INGESTED, Irish doom trio, DREAD SOVEREIGN, and Portuguese avant-garde rock outfit, SINISTRO head up the final additions to this year’s Damnation Festival. They will be joined by HANG THE BASTARD – who will play their final show at the event – HARK,  VENOM PRISON, EMPLOYED TO SERVE, MITHRAS, and the INFERNAL …

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Illustr8rs – self titled EP

There is something instantly warm &  welcoming about Illustr8rs opening track ‘Your Animal’. There’s a snappy riff with enough meat to entice, and then the vocal beams like a neon sign. Scott Sharp excels throughout this ep, and in Your Animal there’s a very cool Robert Plant vibe. A big …

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RavenEye – Nova

Sometimes, all you want in life is a loud, bouncy rock album to relax to on a Sunday afternoon. Well, you’re in luck; British-born RavenEye have provided just that. NOVA, out on Friday 23rd, is the full-length debut from a band that have already directly supported The Darkness, Halestorm and Slash …

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King King -“King King Live”

What must it be like growing up in a city, dreaming of filling your local venue like all your heroes have done before you? Then ask yourself, what must be like to fulfil that dream? Ask King King, whose sold-out hometown concert at O2 ABC in Glasgow on 14th May …

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