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Review Round Up – The Oculist, Jim Griffin, Henrik Fevre, Kindred Spirit Band, Lalu & Gayle Ellett and The Electromags
Here are reviews of six albums diverse in flavour and delivery but ones that have piqued my interest and resonated with me a lot recently. That’s the beauty of music, the variety of choice is never ending but the outcome is always the same! The Oculist – Cautionary Tales The Oculist is a boundary-pushing prog metal…
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Progradar Recommends (Episode 1) – Marco Ragni, M’Z, Siiilk & Wilson and Wakeman
The long form review is becoming defunct in this day of instant gratification and bombardment of new musical exploits. Welcome to the new Progradar review section – ‘Progradar Recommends’ – where you’ll get more reviews (only with less words or some may say less twaddle!). Starting this new feature will be Marco Ragni, M’Z, Siiilk…
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Interview with Karl Groom of Threshold – by Progradar
This year legendary British prog-metal stalwarts Threshold released their 11th album ‘Legends Of The Shires’ on the 8th September. I interviewed founding member, songwriter and guitarist Karl Groom about the new release and a few other interesting questions came about… Progradar – I think Legends of the Shires is your best album yet but, as…
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Vinyl Review – Weir Keeper’s Tale – Damian Wilson and Adam Wakeman – by Progradar
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THRESHOLD – announce new vocalist!
THRESHOLD have parted ways with vocalist Damian Wilson. The band have chosen to start a new chapter without him and he has told them he respects their decision. Wilson enjoyed three stints with THRESHOLD, performing on the band’s most recent records ‘For The Journey’ and ‘March Of Progress’ as well as their early releases ‘Wounded…
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Threshold announce new tour dates + album title!
After ten successful years with the label Nuclear Blast, British progressive protagonists THRESHOLD have signed a new contract and extended their partnership with the label. Furthermore, they have also announced plans for their next release. THRESHOLD are currently recording their 11th masterpiece at Thin Ice Studios in England, a new concept album that will be…
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Progradar’s Best of The Year For 2016 – Editor’s Choice
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Progradar Best of 2016 – Rob Fisher’s Top Ten
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Review – Damian Wilson – Built For Fighting – by Rob Fisher
I can’t help feeling there is something of an unfortunate disconnect between the expectations encouraged by the forceful and uncompromising visual imagery portrayed by the cover artwork and the reality of the music you find yourself hearing in light of those expectations. Whether this is something to do with a perception of Wilson’s image or…