Celebrating the release of their sixteenth studio album, ‘Digital Noise Alliance’, QUEENSRŸCHE have announced the 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour! The band has just wrapped up a Fall run in North America supporting Judas Priest on the 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour, and will now launch their first headlining campaign in the US supporting DNA!
Commenting on their upcoming live shows, QUEENSRŸCHE share, “We are very excited to be doing this headline tour in support of our most recent album, Digital Noise Alliance! This touring package is amped up and very much looking forward to seeing all of you! Come on out and let’s have a great time together, as live music is as vibrant as ever once again!”
Direct support on the Digital Noise Alliance Tour comes from Marty Friedman, with Trauma opening the night for each show. A complete list of dates can be seen below.
QUEENSRŸCHE – 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour with special guests Marty Friedman + Trauma:
3/3/2023 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
3/4/2023 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
3/5/2023 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
3/7/2023 – Destin, FL @ Club LA
3/9/2023 – San Antonio, TX @ The Vibes Event Center
3/10/2023 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
3/11/2023 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
3/12/2023 – Midland, TX @ La Hacienda Event Center
TRANSATLANTIC – the Prog Supergroup of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt & Pete Trewavas – are pleased to present a new concert set entitled ‘The Final Flight: Live At L’Olympia’. It was recorded and filmed in France on the last stop of a tour to promote the band’s fifth and most audacious album to date, ‘The Absolute Universe’. This was the multinational group’s first outing in eight years.
Watch the band performing ‘Owl Howl’, a highlight from ‘The Absolute Universe’ album, here:
Released in February 2021 to unanimous praise, ‘The Absolute Universe’ came in two alternate formats; an abridged 64-minute record known as ‘The Breath Of Life’, and a companion piece entitled ‘Forevermore’ that added a further four songs, clocking in at an hour and a half. Though the foundations of both were shared, each format featured lyrics and music independent of the other.
However, when Transatlantic finally hit the road they opted to perform a third format of the album, a full-bells-and-whistles, 96-minute Blu-ray culmination of both takes known as ‘The Ultimate Edition’ that had been released in 5.1 surround sound. Following that segment of the show Transatlantic took a short intermission and returned to the stage for a rollercoaster trawl through the remainder of their lavish catalogue. From the first note of ‘Overture (The Absolute Universe)’ through to the medley based around the first two Transatlantic albums that closes the evening, the performance comprised 3 hours of music in total.
“Ever since the start of this band we have played for three hours, so that’s something we’re all used to,” states drummer Mike Portnoy, who grins whilst describing his own experience as “butt-numbing”. However, Roine Stolt is ready to admit that this time felt very slightly different.
“It was a great tour,” acknowledges the guitarist and multi-musician, “but when you include our spot at Morsefest [where besides performing ‘The Absolute Universe’ the band also revisited their 2009 album ‘The Whirlwind’ and revised a cover of Procol Harum’s ‘In Held (’Twas) In I’ that had featured on their debut from 2000, ‘SMPTe’] I felt the challenge of learning, or re-learning, three-and-a-half hours of music before leaving Sweden. Now that I am getting slightly older, I was a little worried about playing for that long – it requires a lot of concentration: ‘Is this one in 7/8 or 9/8? Maybe we’ll play it in 13/8 and in a different key?’ But of course, once we got out there onto the stage, those thoughts went straight out of the window.”
With a chuckle, vocalist and keyboard wizard Neal Morse reveals that as the tour found its feet Transatlantic threw an additional curveball. “We started playing songs slightly differently to the way you’ve heard them on ‘The Ultimate Edition”, he grins. “So what you get with this live album is similar, but essentially it’s a fourth version [of the record]. When you play live, from night to night it helps to keep things fresh by jamming a bit and changing things up as you go. There are a few examples of that, for instance, the beginning of the last section that starts with ‘Belong’ is quite different than the record – partly because we couldn’t remember it! So we made up a new structure.”
“We’re always as well prepared as we can be but in a way Transatlantic is kind of a show band” points out bassist Pete Trewavas. “Playing alongside Mike who is a powerhouse on the drums, there is this raw power. If he wants to raise the energy that’s what we do. We’re all taking solos here and there, though we get the songs across we’re all showing off as much as we can”.
Filmed by Paul Green (who also shot their ‘Whirld Tour 2010: Live in London release), and mixed by longtime collaborator Rich Mouser, this set will be available as a Special Edition 3CD+Blu-ray Digipak (incl. 5.1 surround sound) & as a Gatefold 180g 4LP release. Both feature artwork by Thomas Ewerhard & photos by Nidhal Marzouk.
Following the success of their acoustic album ‘5.20’, Nine Skies announce their new concept album ‘The Lightmaker’ with a magnificent teaser and the story.
The Lightmaker tells the story of Rudy, who is now living in 1001st and final life.
The album retraces some of his existences through the view of several characters and the introspection of these various incarnations which undoubtedly encourage reflection on the human condition.
Swedish progressive rock outfit Jonas Lindberg and The Other Side released their latest album Miles From Nowhere earlier this year to critical acclaim. Now, while busy working on new music, the band has recorded a cover of the Spock’s Beard classic “The Good Don’t Last”.
Listen to the track here:
Jonas Lindberg had this say about recording the track: “It was fun to make a cover version out of a song that I love and have listened to so many times! It was also a challenge to make it sound different and like our own version, since I knew the song inside and out already.”
The track features Jonas Lindberg on bass, keyboards, guitars & backing vocals, Joel Lindberg on lead guitars, Jonas Sundqvist on lead vocals, Jonathan Lundberg on drums, and Nicklas Thelin on acoustic guitars, percussion & lead guitar on “The Radiant Is”.
Jonas Lindberg had this say about recording the track: “It was fun to make a cover version out of a song that I love and have listened to so many times! It was also a challenge to make it sound different and like our own version, since I knew the song inside and out already.”
The track features Jonas Lindberg on bass, keyboards, guitars & backing vocals, Joel Lindberg on lead guitars, Jonas Sundqvist on lead vocals, Jonathan Lundberg on drums, and Nicklas Thelin on acoustic guitars, percussion & lead guitar on “The Radiant Is”.
Watch the videos for the singles from the album here:
‘Miles From Nowhere’ consists of seven songs which spans the full range of the progressive rock landscape – from the soaring ”Summer Queen” (led by Jenny Storm), to the folksy instrumental ”Astral Journey” to the closing title track; a sprawling 25 minute epic which features none other than Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings, Transatlantic) on lead guitar.
SOEN, the dynamic, mercurial, and titanic Swedish progressive metal supergroup, have decided to re-release their first two albums, Cognitive and Tellurian, via Silver Lining Music on January 27, 2023 – reviving these benchmark steps in the band’s progression. The re-issues are available to pre-order now via D2C at Soen.Shop, whilst traditional retail pre-orders are at this location.
These are the official Soen-endorsed releases; bringing their entire catalog to one label for the first time!
Reinterpreted as a live orchestral composition, the melodically haunting “Savia” from the debut LP Cognitive also appears in Soen’s most recent release ATLANTIS, the special concert film featuring the group’s most popular compositions. Watch/Listen to the recently released “Savia”at this location
Cognitive will enjoy a first-ever vinyl release, which will include the bonus track “Written”, as well as full lyrics. Tellurian, currently out of print, will also be reissued on vinyl.
Cognitive saw drummer Martin Lopez (Opeth, Amon Amarth), vocalist Joel Ekelöf (Willowtree), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Sadus, Testament), and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis create what Lopez described as “melodic, heavy and intricate” songs which illustrated the scope, range and power potential Soen held. They would further develop those sensibilities and expand upon those dimensions with Tellurian, which saw Stefan Stenberg coming in on bass, and the deeper, richer melodies alongside personal performances which pushed the limits of excellence, have seen the initially-limited release album establish itself as a core album for Soen and their fans. Both albums were produced by the Grammy Award-winning Dave Bottrill, who has worked with Peter Gabriel, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, and Muse.
Always provocative, engaging, and ultimately a deeply entertaining experience, having these two rich and vital pieces of Soen’s story released under Silver Lining Music represents a moment of principal importance to the band. Every recorded chapter of their career thus far is finally in one officially endorsed home, with future chapters to come on Silver Lining Music.
Soen are currently touring North America, for a full list of confirmed dates,tickets, and additional information visit this location
IMPERIAL North America Tour 2022:
COGNITIVE and TELLURIAN will be available as Gatefold double vinyl releases, with artwork and packaging curated by Martin Lopez. A limited-edition “Black Friday” bundle featuring extended liner notes signed by Martin Lopez and Joel Ekelöf is available to pre-order here until stock lasts.
Soenis:
Martin Lopez, Drums & Percussion Joel Ekelöf, Lead Vocals Lars Enok Åhlund, Guitars & Piano Cody Lee Ford, Lead Guitar Oleksii ”Zlatoyar” Kobel, Bass
Power of Prog has partnered with Melodic Revolution Records to bring you a new album of soon-to-be Christmas Classics.
The album features many styles of holiday music, from traditional to original music but most importantly, songs that touch our hearts.
This year’s album will feature music by December People, New Sun, John Luttrel, Robeone, Electric Mud Potter’s Daughter, Andrew Colyer, Harlequin Reborn, and Colin Tench with the Christmas Chili Allstars
PREVIOUS RELEASES
A Progressive Christmas II (2012)
Tracklist Vivaldi Winter 1st Movement – Les Fradkin Love is Free – Mike Florio Cantus Fimusi – Brendan Eyre Pista 07 – Ünder linden / Morodo Magic of Xmas – Riversea Shallow Men – Gandalf’s Project When Snow Falls at Night – Arbelos Panic! – Mogador Biel – Half Past Four
A Progressive Christmas (2009)
Tracklist A Reason – 8 All Magic Eve – ARS Nova Another Christmas Medley – Rick Andrews Give Love For Christmas – Tommie Brewster Golan Heights – Cirrha Niva Holy King – Legend Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Andrew Roussak Pheasant Dreams – Musaphonica Wait – Gravity Tree We Three Kings – Kurt Tischer (Temple 8) Who knows the answer – Henny Arve and friends(Arvé) Xmas Night’s Song – Gianluca Ghini O Come O Come Emmanuel – Randy George (Neil Morse, Ajalon, Solo) Christmas Time Is Here – DON SCHIFF (Kracked Earth, Rocket Scientists, Lana Lane, Solo)
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