by Nick | Oct 16, 2017 | New Releases, News
Earlier this summer, a new book dedicated to the resurgence of one of music’s most enduring and underrated genres was announced from The Prog Report. Essential Modern Progressive Rock Albums: Images and Words Behind Prog’s Most Celebrated Albums 1990-2016, authored by Prog Report editor Roie Avin, is the first book to shine a light exclusively on the important albums of the modern progressive rock era. This new book showcases more than 50 albums from the last quarter century of prog, with each chapter dedicated to one album.
Featuring full-color images of the artists live, original press photos and brilliant album cover art, this 280+ page, softcover coffee table book will be one every prog fan will want to display proudly as a badge of their fandom.
The book, out in late November, is now available for pre-order only at: http://progreport.com/essential-modern-prog-rock-albums/
Preorders come with a download of a chapter from the book on Transatlantic’s The Whirlwind.
Highlighted in the book are prolific and pioneering artists such as Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Spock’s Beard, Marillion, The Flower Kings, Enchant, Fates Warning, Queensryche, and Big Big Train, along with more recent bands like Haken, Karnivool, Riverside, Between the Buried and Me, and The Dear Hunter, among the more than 30 bands included. Drawing on original interviews with band members such as Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Steven Wilson, John Petrucci, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Roine Stolt, Pete Trewavas, Ross Jennings, and dozens more, the book offers an in-depth look at the stories behind the albums that shaped the next wave of progressive rock. This book focuses solely on bands that carried the mantle of the genre’s initial ’70s explosion, artists that expanded the genre further, incorporating new sounds and elements to reach new audiences worldwide.
“The last 25+ years have been an incredibly fruitful period for progressive music, as this book indicates. The albums chosen here represent some of the most exciting music created in the modern progressive period, and it’s only right that they claim their moment in the spotlight.” – Jerry Ewing, Prog Magazine
“There certainly was a period when the majority of bands of the New Prog generation, whilst more than competent, sounded just a bit too derivative of their first generation idols. But Roie Avin’s book goes some way to establish the credentials of the more recent Neo-Prog bands as having a far more individual and original voice whether it be the virtuosity of Dream Theater, the creativity and appeal of Big Big Train, or the highly impressive path carved out by Steven Wilson firstly with Porcupine Tree and latterly, in his own right.” – Anthony Phillips, Genesis founding member, and guitarist
“This looks to be an amazing book and a MUST HAVE for Prog fans!” – Mike Portnoy
Teaser video that was released in July: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuamlgOsIOI
To purchase: http://progreport.com/essential-modern-prog-rock-albums/
For more information: contact@progreport.com
Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com
by Nick | Sep 30, 2017 | New Releases, News
The idea behind this release was not only to help raise funds and help for friends, neighbors and the families of Texas, Right on the heals Harvey we saw more devastating hurricanes both Irma and Maria were also Catagory 5 Hurricanes that created havoc killed people and displaced 1,000’s more. There were a few other very devastating incidents including Typhoon Noru and two earthquakes in Mexico City. Our goal with this project is not only raising as much money as possible for the victims and families but to also maintain focus on all those devastated by the recent catastrophic events with this release long after the media moves its focus onto another sound bite.
There are two ways you can help and in return for your help you will receive a digital copy of “A Lack of Empathy: The American Dream”.
Option 1.
You can donate how every much (There is, however, a Minumum) you want for any track or full album from the There Is Hope Records Bandcamp Store, all money from sales minus Bandcamp/PayPal service charges go directly to Music For Relief.
Option 2.
We will give out a free copy A Lack of Empathy: The American Dream to anyone that sends us proof of helping those in need whether it be a donation receipt to a local charity/charity of their choice or a photo of them on the ground helping out in some way.
From all of us involved in this project thank you! Please share this
About Music for Relief
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by Nick | Sep 25, 2017 | New Releases, News
Paris – From the very first short version recorded in the summer of 1971 on the compilation album “PUISSANCE 13 + 2” to the spring 1973 version on the eponymous album, “MEKANIK DESTRUKTIW KOMMANDOH” slowly evolved over time. “MEKANIK KOMMANDOH” is the last stage before the definitive version. Recorded in January 1973, it mirrors a concert Magma put on two months earlier at the Sigma Festival in Bordeaux. In this largely acoustic rendition, the STORCHHAUS orchestra choir magnificently complements Stella’s and Klaus’s voices.
“MEKANIK KOMMANDOH” is now remastered and features a new cover in a digipack.
Featuring:
Klaus BLASQUIZ – chant, percussions
Stella VANDER – choeurs
CHOEURS DE LA STORCHHAUS
René GARBER “STUNDEHR” – clarinette basse, chant
Jean-Luc MANDERLIER – claviers
Jean-pierre LEMBERT – basse
Christian VANDER – batterie, chant, orgue, percussions
To purchase MEKANIK DESTRUKTIW KOMMANDOH: http://www.seventhrecords.com/en/magma-19/magma-mekanik-kommandoh-1266.html
In other news:
Just released! “To Life, Death and Beyond: the Music of Magma” is a feature film that explores one of the most visionary and innovative music of the last 50 years, Magma. It takes the audience on a journey through several countries where the band has been filmed, fascinating interviews with fans and musicians, including Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Trey Gunn (King Crimson). The film also includes an in-depth interview with the leader of the band, Christian Vander, and various musicians who were part of this extraordinary adventure over a period of more than 45 years.
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/V80oFyeJh1g
For more information:
www.themusicofmagma.com
Facebook.com/themusicofmagma
Magma’s official website:
http://www.magmamusic.org
by Nick | Sep 20, 2017 | New Releases, News
Von Hertzen Brothers return with their most compelling album to date, mixing soaring
rich vocal harmonies and modern progressive guitar-driven rock to brilliant effect.
New album out on November 3 on CD, vinyl, download, and streaming
The same label that brought you Flying Colors, The Jelly Jam and Ayreon, is now home to Von Hertzen Brothers. One of Finland’s most influential and important rock acts to emerge in recent times will release their new album War Is Over on Music Theories Recordings.
Three of their previous albums all charted at #1 in Finland. With this album, the three brothers are building on their longstanding domestic success and are branching out internationally. The band has similarly built a great reputation as an exceptional live act opening for the likes of Foo Fighters, Neil Young and 30 Seconds to Mars, while also touring Europe and the UK with the likes of Opeth, as well as playing key slots at some of Europe’s biggest and most prestigious festivals.
You can pre-order War Is Over from the MLG Store*. A limited edition on white vinyl will be available from Levykauppa X in Finland.
Order now and get a download of the track ‘Jerusalem’ FOR FREE immediately.The album is available in all formats, including a limited edition of white vinyl (2LP) (for Finland only) and will be delivered to your doorstep (worldwide) on the day of the release, 3rd of November, 2017.
by Nick | Sep 20, 2017 | News
Los Angeles, CA – The Return Of The Thunder Rider! Hawkwind co-founder Nik Turner teleports back to Earth with a brand new album, Life In Space, to be released on September 29 via Purple Pyramid Records. The album features some of Nik’s most mature songs in years including the emotional opener “End Of The World” featuring a special guest performance by former Hawkwind/Pink Fairies member Paul Rudolph. Another Hawkwind alumnus, violinist Simon House, jumps on board for the space trippy “Why Are You?.” Turner also revisits one of the Hawkwind classics that he co-wrote, “Master Of The Universe,” giving the tune a modern twist. Life In Space will be available on both CD and colored vinyl (your choice of blue or white).
Once again, Turner will be hitting the road in support of the album on a coast-to-coast North American tour alongside neo-prog rockers Hedersleben.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/NikTurnermusic/ for complete tour info:
10/15 – Sacramento, CA – Blue Lamp
10/16 – Portland, OR – Tonic Lounge
10/17 – Seattle, WA – High Line
10/19 – Calgary – Palamino
10/20 – Edmonton – Brixx
10/21 – Winnipeg, MB – The Windsor Hotel
10/22 – Milwaukee – Shank Hall
10/23 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
10/24 – Pittsburg, PA – Smiling Moose
10/25 – Toronto – Velvet Underground
10/26 – Montreal – La Vitrola
10/27 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
10/28 – Brooklyn – NY – Cape House
10/29 – Charlottesville, VA – Champion Brewing Company
10/30 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
10/31 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
11/01 – New Orleans, LA – Santos
11/02 – Houston, TX – Walter’s Downtown
11/03 – Austin, TX – The Lost Well
11/04 – Dallas, TX – Granada
Frequently called “The Spirit Of Hawkwind,” Turner was a major creative force during that group’s most critically acclaimed and successful period, 1969-1976. His outlandish costumes, improvised sax and flute playing, and general wild man persona became iconic representations of the band, and we would go on to pen some of their most popular songs including “Brainstorm” and “Master of the Universe.” After leaving Hawkwind, Turner used his newfound freedom to travel to Egypt, where he soaked up the history and culture, and also made a recording of his flute music in the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Cheops. In 1985, Turner relocated to the western side of Wales, where he set up a new age community in a fairly rural, isolated area. He has continued to release new music including 2013’s Space Gypsy, 2015’s Space Fusion Odyssey, and this year’s Life In Space.
Track List:
1. End Of The World
2. Why Are You?
3. Back To Earth
4. Secrets Of The Galaxy
5. Universal Mind
6. Approaching The Unknown
7. As You Were
8. Master Of The Universe
Buy the CD: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/nik-turner-life-in-space-cd/
Buy the vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/nik-turner-life-in-space-limited-edition-colored-lp/
Buy the digital version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/life-in-space/id1280767092
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