Tag Archives: prog

Artist: Nova Collective Album Title: The Further Side Label: Metal Blade Records Date Of Release: 10 March 2017 The progressive rock and metal genres are awash with projects that operate outside the boundaries and the constraints of the musicians’ day jobs. And it’s a double-edged sword to be honest. If you’re a glass half full  Continue Reading »

Artist: Soen Album Title: Lykaia Label: UDR Music Release Date: 3 February 2017 I’m a relatively late convert to the Soen cause having only discovered the Swedish band via their previous, sophomore release, ‘Tellurian’, although it is an album for which I have a lot of time. However, I can safely say that ‘Lykaia’ is another  Continue Reading »

Artist: Odd Logic Album Title: Effigy Label: Independent Release Date Of Release: 17 January 2017 (digital) Regular readers of the Blog of Much Metal will be aware that the US progressive metal band Odd Logic were a very pleasant new discovery for me last year, via their sixth full-length release ‘Penny For Your Thoughts’. That  Continue Reading »

Artist: Slyde Album Title: Back Again EP Label: Independent Date Of Release: 17 February 2017 I don’t often review EPs, because I’m not generally a fan. I much prefer full-length albums because they offer much more value for money and give the listener a much better insight into the band and their musical vision. However,  Continue Reading »

Welcome to what I confidently predict will be the final part in this ever-expanding series where I look at those albums which will, should or might be released during 2017. I’ve already offered 25 releases that I’d be delighted to hear but the music keeps on coming to prove that heavy music is very much  Continue Reading »

Another day, another batch of great material that should be destined to arrive in 2017 to bathe our ear in. On the strength of all this, I don’t think there’s any danger of the recent momentum in the metal world slowing down. And isn’t that great? It gives us all something to look forward to  Continue Reading »

Welcome to part 2 of my mini series taking a look into my crystal ball at some of the albums I know, think or hope will see the light of day during the year ahead. If you missed part 1, you can read it here: My most anticipated releases of 2017 – Part 1 Forgive  Continue Reading »

Welcome to another annual tradition on the Blog of Much Metal, a small series where I take a look at the albums that I am most looking forward to during the coming year. Some of these releases are already confirmed, some I have even heard (with reviews coming soon) and some are just my own  Continue Reading »

Here we are. I’ve done it, and I have finished earlier than ever before. I never doubted it, even for a second! What was also never in doubt was the support that I have received from all of you over the last month or so. The likes, the hits, the comments, the shares…it all comes  Continue Reading »

Welcome to day 19 of my ‘Album of the Year 2016’ top 30 countdown. Anyone else getting excited as I near the top 10? I hope so, otherwise all this effort has been for nothing! Anyway, no long introduction today as I’m eager to bring you my choice at number 12. Just a reminder to  Continue Reading »