Category: Progressive rock

The Trilogy Complete: Kevin J. Anderson’s ETERNITY’S MIND

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Out today, and available from Amazon.

I wish I had a review ready, but I just received the book today!  So, sadly, no review yet.  Just a notice.  This, however, is the conclusion to Anderson’s brilliant, Saga of Shadows trilogy.

For those of you who don’t know, Anderson is not only one of Neil Peart’s closest friends, but he’s also the co-author of Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives with Peart.  Much to celebrate in the prog world.

What else to write about Kevin?  I mentioned he’s brilliant, but did I mention he also writes lyrics for Roswell Six, is a great guy, has an equally great wife, and has been nominated for the Hugo?

To order Anderson’s’s latest, please go here: https://www.amazon.com/Eternitys-Mind-Kevin-J-Anderson/dp/0765333015/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473789535&sr=8-1&keywords=eternity%27s+mind

Paranoia: from New World Live Extended Edition Bonus Disc @DaveKerzner

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Check out this incredible new track from the great Dave Kerzner, and be sure to buy the bonus disc. It goes nicely with the New World album.

Power of Prog- “A Website For The Prog Minded”

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“Power of Prog was originally formed in 2009 as a Prog Social Network by Melodic Revolution Records. Moving forward in 2016, Power of Prog is now “A Website For The Prog Minded,” featuring Music News, Reviews, Interviews, and more.

We realize that times are changing as Social Media continues to evolve, however our goals have never wavered. Power of Prog’s main goal has always been to promote all forms of Prog and its Sub-genres.

We hope you enjoy the new site, and thank you for supporting the Power Of Prog music community.”
– Nick Katona

Check out the new “Power of Prog” 

Source: Welcome to Power of Prog

Porcupine Tree – Stupid Dream (1999) — Grendel HeadQuarters

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Yes, I know… Another review of an old Porcupine Tree album, but I just couldn’t resist! Released back in the year 1999, the album that came out three years later after my favourite album Signify.

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Joe Hill’s Prog-Metal Shoutout

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THE FIREMAN.

As someone who loves fantasy, sci-fi, and horror fiction, I was pretty thrilled to discover a new (new to me, that is) author this week, Joe Hill.

I started his novel, THE FIREMAN, on Friday, and I was rather excited to find that one of the characters had been the bassist in a prog-metal band, Unbreakable.

Granted, it’s one reference thus far, but outside of the work of Kevin J. Anderson and Ernest Cline, I can think of almost no author who embraces prog at any level.

So, a huge thank you to Mr. Hill.  And, by the way, he’s an excellent story teller.

To order THE FIREMAN, click here.

Neal Morse Band Announce Epic Concept Album: “The Similitude of a Dream”

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a072010e-c952-475b-955f-0d3386f1fcc7Courtesy of the folks over at Prog, the Neal Morse Band officially announced their upcoming double concept album, The Similitude of a Dream. According to Morse, the concept is loosely based upon the beginning of John Bunyan’s classic story, Pilgrim’s Progress. The first song released, “Long Day/Overture,” features both the quiet and proggy sides of Neal Morse’s career. From the get-go, this song captures your attention and leaves you wanting more. It is definitely one of the proggiest new songs I’ve heard this year.

The Neal Morse Band is made up of, obviously, Neal Morse, as well as Mike Portnoy, Randy George (bass), Bill Hubauer (keyboards), and Eric Gillette, who is quickly proving himself to be one of the best guitarists in the prog world.

Mike Portnoy has said that this is the greatest album of his entire career, even surpassing Dream Theater’s classic Scenes From a Memory. He has gone so far as to compare The Similitude of a Dream to The Who’s Tommy, Genesis’ The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, and Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Those are bold words, and time will certainly judge whether or not those statements are true. If the first song is any indication, though, this album may very well be the best yet by Neal Morse.

The album is set for release on November 11, but you can pre-order the album from Radiant Records now: http://www.radiantrecords.com/products/634-the-neal-morse-band-the-similitude-of-a-dream.aspx.

The band embarks on a four month tour across the US, Canada, and Europe (and a show in Israel) in the beginning of 2017.

 

Personal Playlist by Iris (9 September 2016) — Grendel HeadQuarters

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Another playlist? Again? There’s so much good music out there today that I just needed to make a new playlist again! Here we go! Go click on the link below to see the complete playlist!!

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Justin Hayward LIVE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
Justin Hayward “Live In Concert At The Capitol Theatre”
coming to DVD and digital formats on September 23rd
An intimate performance from the legendary Moody Blues vocalist
Justin Hayward “Live In Concert at the Capitol Theatre” is the latest DVD release from the legendary Moody Blues vocalist, guitarist, and composer.
This intimate performance from October 20, 2014 (Clearwater, FL) has been expertly captured by award winning filmmaker & composer David Minasian. It is truly one of Hayward’s finest solo performances.
The DVD, which includes the epic bonus music video The Wind of Heaven, can be pre-ordered now at the MVD Shop
Track Listing
Tuesday Afternoon
It’s Up To You / Lovely To See You
In Your Blue Eyes
The Western Sky
You Can Never Go Home
Watching And Waiting
I Dreamed Last Night
One Day, Someday
The Eastern Sun
December Snow
What You Resist Persists
Your Wildest Dreams
Forever Autumn
Question
Nights In White Satin
I Know You’re Out There Somewhere
Blue Guitar (bonus track)
Who Are You Now (bonus track)
The Wind of Heaven (bonus track)