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Review – Nova Cascade – Box Man – by John Wenlock-Smith
This, sadly, will be the final album for Nova Cascade, the group that came to be from conversations arising out of an internet chat room back in 2010. It became a series of collaborations which resulted in the making of five excellent albums, including this latest and final instalment, ‘Box Man’. The new album sees…
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Review – Oak – The Third Sleep
With their highly anticipated fourth album, ‘The Third Sleep’, Norwegian progressive rock band OAK delivers a striking exploration of societal complacency and the struggle of the individual. The album contrasts light and darkness, both thematically and musically, seamlessly blending folk-inspired acoustic passages with the raw intensity of progressive metal, evoking echoes of Opeth and beyond.…
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Aces High: GameZone Card Game Mastery
GameZone, the Philippines’ leading card game developer, has revolutionized the way Filipinos experience their beloved traditional card games. By skillfully adapting classics like Tongits, Pusoy, and Pusoy Dos for the digital age, GameZone has created a bridge between cherished cultural traditions and modern technology. This innovative approach has not only preserved these games for future…
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Review – IQ – Dominion – by Jane Lee
A new IQ album is always something to celebrate. One of the bands at the forefront of the British Neo- Prog revival, IQ have been producing albums since 1983 as well as rewarding their loyal fan base with regular appearances on the concert circuit. The band has seen a few changes in personnel over the…
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Conquer the Tongits World on GameZone: Insider Secrets Revealed!
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey to become the ultimate Tongits master? Buckle up, because we’re about to unveil the most comprehensive guide to dominating this thrilling Filipino card game that’s taking the online world by storm! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned player looking to sharpen your skills, this…
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Review – CIRCU5 – Clockwork Tulpa
Clockwork Tulpa is CIRCU5’s first album release as a full band, with Tin Spirits frontman Mark Kilminster and drummer Lee Moulding joining founder Steve Tilling. “Apart from a few guest spots, the debut album was a solo effort – and quite a lonely experience,” says Steve. “With Mark and Lee in the band, CIRCU5 can…
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Review – Pattern Seeking Animals – Friend Of All Creatures – by John Wenlock-Smith
Pattern Seeking Animals have recently released ‘Friend of All Creatures’, their fifth album in five years. They have also changed the label from InsideOut to G.E.P but, otherwise, it’s pretty much the same as earlier releases, i.e. this is a band that, in tandem with excellent writer John Boegehold, take the core of Spock’s Beard…
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Review – Random Option – One – by John Wenlock-Smith
David Jones (bassist for both The Swan Chorus and Mama) is a very productive man indeed. This new release following on from his own solo album of 2022, he excellent, almost art rock influenced, prog album which saw him join forces once again with Brian Hulse and Peter Goddard, who were both involved with an…
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Review – The Far Cry – Once There Was – by John Wenlock-Smith
I came across ‘Once There Was’ via a post from Don Skazin on the Prog Explorations Plus Facebook page and was suitably intrigued enough to reach out the band offering to review the album for Progradar, proof indeed that social media can make a difference. I contacted Jeff Brewer, The Far Cry’s vocalist and bassist…
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ENVY OF NONE?S NEW SINGLE THE STORY? OUT TODAY WITH NEW VIDEO, TAKEN FROM THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM STYGIAN WAVZ
Ahead of the release of their new album Stygian Wavz (28th March, Kscope), American/Canadian fourpiece Envy Of None have shared a brand-new single today. The second track from the new album, The Story holds a special place in each of the band member’s hearts and is brought to life with a stunning new video by…