July 2011 Blog Posts (25)

On Individualistic Spirituality

In my opinion, on some social networks there appears to be a tendency to avoid challenges altogether in order to protect beliefs.

The rationale seems to be that the intent of the challengers is merely to « make wrong, » and that those who challenge are just not « confident in their own beliefs. »

But what then if the intent is not to « make wrong » ? What if the intent is to shed a different light ? What if the prompting comes from the heart and not the ego ? What if the… Continue

Added by Christopher Stewart on July 28, 2011 at 12:50pm — No Comments

AGENTS OF MERCY'S WALLE WHALGREN, TO ENDORSE TAMMA DRUMS!

Supreme drummer WALLE WHALGREN, wanted to test out his TAMMA SILVER STAR KIT, with a VERY THANKFUL RESPONSE, on FACEBOOK.

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Added by KIM SOLI on July 27, 2011 at 12:17pm — No Comments

"The Spirit Carries On" by Solstice Coil Played for 5,000 Dream Theater fans during concert

Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 15:35

When writing my last post two weeks ago, I didn’t even dare to dream that something like this would happen. True. I knew that our Dream Theater parody had potential; when you do something that’s really good, you can always feel it. However, we’ve had our share of “viral schemes” and…

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Added by Melodic Revolution Records on July 25, 2011 at 8:57am — No Comments

MANDALABAND IV - AD SANGREAL Review from Alex Torres

Alex Torres wrote about Mandalaband IV-AD Sangreal: Excellent - Possibly their best Mandalaband's fourth album, their second in a few years after decades of inactivity, is possibly also their strongest. This is a group of musicians, under the guardianship of project leader David Rohl, that seems perfectly content making music in…

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Added by Mandalaband on July 24, 2011 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Integration (The Chrome Lake part 7 - revisited)

(Based on « 4D virtual 3x3x3x3 sequential move puzzle, scrambled » by SpinningSpark)

« Integration » is the seventh and final chapter of « The Chrome Lake. »

This instrumental section starts…

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Added by Christopher Stewart on July 22, 2011 at 6:02pm — No Comments

New reviews and interviews

Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives

http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Cynthesis/DeEvolution/302806/

Lords of Metal

http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?id=18802&lang=en

Metal Discovery: Interview with Jasun Tipton…

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Added by Cynthesis on July 22, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

What is Melodic Revolution Records

Melodic Revolution Records is just not another independent label tying to cash in for a retirement fund. My name is Nick Katona and have been a fan of music since I took my very first baby steps. Growing up I was influenced by so many styles of music from Vocal and Jazz groups of the 50's Folk & Pop Groups of the… Continue

Added by Melodic Revolution Records on July 21, 2011 at 10:58am — No Comments

MELOTRONICAL - 'A bombastic and passionate album!'

MELOTRONICAL - 'A bombastic and passionate album!' - Read the full review by Rocktopia: http://www.rocktopia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=910:cd-reviews&id=1443:factory-of-dreams-melotronical&Itemid=121

Added by Factory of Dreams on July 19, 2011 at 4:21pm — No Comments

DAEDALUS' " MOTHERLAND, " DELIVERED CLASSIC PROG METAL, FOR TODAY'S WORLD! "

Album cover art by: Davide Nadalin

Since 2003, DAVIDE MERLETTO ( Vocals, ) ANDREA TORRETTA ( Guitars, ) FABIO GREMO ( Bass, ) SANDRO AMADEI ( Keyboards, ) and DAZ LA ROSE ( Drums, )…

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Added by KIM SOLI on July 19, 2011 at 12:13pm — No Comments

NEW ALBUM FROM THE " AGENTS OF MERCY, " COMING IN AUGUST!

BE PREPARED, FOR THE MOSTG EXCITING PROG ROCK YET, ON THE DARK SIDE!!!

Here's a few words, regarding the upcoming album, from the KING OF PROG himself, ROINE…

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Added by KIM SOLI on July 18, 2011 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Pasi Koivu ~ Psychedelic Eye: "Lucid Dreams" CD review on DoomMantia

http://www.doommantia.com/2011/07/pasi-koivu-psychedelic-eye-lucid-dreams.html

Added by Pasi Koivu ~ Psychedelic Eye on July 18, 2011 at 9:17am — No Comments

Steamroller (Juggernaut part 4 - revisited)

(« Wilesco D36 steamroller » by Morn)

« Steamroller » is the fourth chapter of « Juggernaut. » In the storyline of the suite, it represents the apex of pain, and the metanoia.

The instrumental is one of the most busy pieces of music that I’ve written up to now, and…

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Added by Christopher Stewart on July 17, 2011 at 4:41pm — No Comments

X OPUS THE EPIPHANY OUT WORLD WIDE

GET YOUR COPY NOW,SUPPORT PROG METAL \ m / vivsit www.xopusband.com demo cd songs

Added by X OPUS BAND on July 16, 2011 at 11:00pm — No Comments

3RD WORLD ELECTRIC: FALL IN LOVE WITH " KILIMANJARO SECRET BREW, " AGAIN!

After THE FLOWER KINGS disbanded in early 2009, founders ROINE STOLT and JONAS REINGOLD were destined to form another band and play for millions, who followed them.

With LALLE LARSSON as their third…

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Added by KIM SOLI on July 15, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

DVD RELEASE!

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Added by Unitopia on July 11, 2011 at 11:38pm — 1 Comment

Introspection II (The Chrome Lake part 5)

(« Introspection II » by Christopher Stewart)

« Introspection II » is the fifth section, and second with vocals, of « The Chrome Lake. »

The chapter is an almost-but-not-identical twin to « Introspection I. » And again, the subject matter is pretty much self-explanatory.

Here are the lyrics :

I see you…

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Added by Christopher Stewart on July 11, 2011 at 10:27am — No Comments

Pasi Koivu ~ Psychedelic Eye: "Lucid Dreams" CD review on Prog Sphere

http://www.prog-sphere.com/2011/07/10/pasi-koivu-psychedelic-eye-lucid-dreams/

Added by Pasi Koivu ~ Psychedelic Eye on July 11, 2011 at 1:52am — No Comments

'Hugo’s best work, and Jessica never sounded better'

Read it, it's well worth it. 'Musically, this is Hugo’s best work, and Jessica never sounded better. I don’t know what he does to one up this work, but, given the solid progression, I can only guess. Hugo is a master.' 10/10 - Sonic Cathedral's review on Melotronical - http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=585&Itemid=35

Added by Factory of Dreams on July 8, 2011 at 3:44am — No Comments

Cynthesis - Classic Rock Magazine review

The last time Jasun Tipton recorded an album it was with Zero Hour, the complex and guitarladen prog metal outfit from California. The key components of this band were threefold: Jasun’s dazzling guitar talents, his twin brother Troy’s nimble skill on bass and Erik Rosvold’s strong and soaring voice, however a number of factors culminated in Erik’s departure and the eventual hiatus of the outfit. But you can’t keep a good band down and with renewed vigour and a chance reunion between Jasun and… Continue

Added by Erik Rosvold on July 7, 2011 at 8:53pm — No Comments