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'Fiddles said:
Voivod - target earth released last month and it rules
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:goodposting: I'm not a big prog rock guy. Rush, Yes, Queensryche might be about it. I lean more towards Doom, death and thrash (not so much speed). Bands like Voivod and Mastodon really should get more acceptance from progressive metal fans. Look past the vocals and listen to an entire album. Insane musicianship.
 
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'ATC1 said:
Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves - released this month. Just bought it, so need to give it a good listen. Looking forward to it.
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:thumbup: I've listened a couple times on Spotify. I like. Need to listen more though. No bad tunes imo. They're going to be in the U.S. this spring. RoSFest in Gettysburg, PA.
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Bought S.O.N.G.S. on iTunes tonight and I'm giving it my first serious listening, headphones at high volume :thumbup: Much better than I thought. Only tune I'm not thoroughly impressed with is "Feel Like Falling". Kinda poppy but :shrug: "Celebrity Touch" is probably the most memorable tune. "Deprived" sounds a lot like Marillion to me (and very good). "Escalator Shrine" is awesome. Strong album imo. Reading good/great reviews as well.
 
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'ATC1 said:
Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves - released this month. Just bought it, so need to give it a good listen. Looking forward to it.
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:thumbup: I've listened a couple times on Spotify. I like. Need to listen more though. No bad tunes imo. They're going to be in the U.S. this spring. RoSFest in Gettysburg, PA.
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Just bought my ticket for Riverside's May 6th show at Roxy and Duke's Roadhouse in Dunellen, NJ. :unsure: Been really loving "New Generation Slaves" and it looks like they're only doing a handful of U.S. dates...so, off to Roxy and Dukes it is.Opening band is "Jolly". Never heard of them but here's a worthwhile

(stick it out till the end :thumbup: )
 
Just discovered these guys.

A little raw, but great potential.

 
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jamny said:
'Fiddles said:
Voivod - target earthreleased last month and it rules
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:goodposting:I'm not a big prog rock guy. Rush, Yes, Queensryche might be about it. I lean more towards Doom, death and thrash (not so much speed). Bands like Voivod and Mastodon really should get more acceptance from progressive metal fans. Look past the vocals and listen to an entire album. Insane musicianship.
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mastodons vocals are awesome.

 
Any Haken fans?

I was digging around YouTube for progressive bands and found them. Now I cann't stop listening. Wide range.

 
Good song. Very heavy and straight-forward, catchy chorus and they never stray far from the main arrangement, which is a good thing in a song this straight-forward. But as usual, some of Jordan Rudess' keyboard sounds just sound too corny.

 
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Tyranny said:
New DT album streaming for those who cannot wait for 9-24-2013

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theater-entire-new-album-available-for-streaming-2/
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Thanks for the link :thumbup: Can't wait to see the U.S. tour dates.
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Still not through the entire album and I had to hear Enigma Machine again.
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Gave this a couple of listens on Spotify. Three songs I didn't really like - 03 The Looking Glass, 05 The Bigger Picture and 08 Along For The Ride. Guess I'm just not a fan of the slow LaBrie ballads. Otherwise very solid. The 22 minute suite, Illumination Theory, is a bit uneven imo. There's a part in the middle that reminds me of the intro of Rush's "Xanadu". The extended string section that follows is nice but seems out of place with the rest of the piece. It does rebound nicely with a thundering bass line, which again seems to borrow from Rush (Geddy).

That's my initial reaction anyway after a couple of times through. Definitely looking forward to a 2014 tour. Two shows to look forward to...DT and King Crimson

:pickle:

 
took me like 3-4 total listens to really like it, but that happens with every DT cd for me.

I happen to really like The Bigger Picture... But i agree on the Illumination Theory. I think sometimes DT makes a 22 min song just because they can, not because it all fits together.

Totally waiting for An Evening With DT ! The evening with awesome the first time years ago at Radio City, and now I get to experience it with my son who loves DT.

 
I think the whole Dream Theater CD is pretty stellar. Early favorites are the long epic, Surrender to Reason, The Bigger Picture and Behind the Veil. Love the Rush feel of The Looking Glass, too. The two albums with Mangini on the drums are definitely their two best of the last decade.

 
Props out to all for bringing Haken to my attention. Received Haken and Dream Theater on the same day, and too be honest I have only got around to 2 songs on the Dream Theater Album because I love the Haken album so much.

 
Poking around for news about a new Opeth release (while watching "Lamentations" on youtube) and found this recent article at Blabbermouth. Can't wait to hear them go all Mahavishnu!


Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH spoke to Decibel magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2011's "Heritage".

"I have about six songs done and another two or three just started," he said, "plus a million ideas that I haven't processed yet. Some songs are simple and stripped-down, while others are epic in the true sense of the word. Business as usual, hopefully with unusual music."

Åkerfeldt also revealed that he plans to enrich at least a few of the new OPETH tracks with strings.

"Some of these things could easily be done with synthetic sounds or effects," he said, "but recording the STORM CORROSION LP with Steven Wilson made me realize what a massive difference it can mean to incorporate the real ####. I'm semi-pretentious in my songwriting and sometimes I go all in. I think it's time for 'all in' with strings and the full monty. Hopefully it won't be a mess."

One of the songs that will appear on OPETH's forthcoming album was previously described by Åkerfeldt as a "crazy rip-off" of Italian prog outfit GOBLIN, which formed in 1972 and ran for ten years before splitting (the band has since reformed).

"It's a jam I came up with during the MASTODON/GHOST tour," he told Decibel, "that we ended up soundchecking. After a few days, you'd hear people in the corridors humming it. It's a ####### hit! But basically it's a not-so-subtle headbanging-type nod in GOBLIN's direction. And to avoid confusion, the song is even called 'Goblin'. My rip-off deteriorates mid-song and becomes fusion-esque darkened prog rock like MAHAVISHNU or ELP (yikes!). But it swings! It really does."

 
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Opeth has announced the release of their hugely anticipated eleventh studio album. Pale Communion arrives everywhere June 17.

Pale Communion, which was produced by bandleader Mikael Åkerfeldt and mixed by longtime collaborator and Porcupine Tree frontman/guitarist Steven Wilson, will be heralded by the lead single, “Cusp of Eternity,” and available for pre-order starting Tuesday, May 6. Pre-orders made via the iTunes Store will receive an instant download of “Cusp of Eternity,” with multiple configurations also available via both the Roadrunner Records Webstore and O Merch.

The track listing for Pale Communion is as follows:
1. Eternal Rains Will Come
2. Cusp of Eternity
3. Moon Above, Sun Below
4. Elysian Woes
5. Goblin
6. River
7. Voice of Treason
8. Faith in Others

:pickle: :headbang:

 
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Ghost Rider said:
I think the whole Dream Theater CD is pretty stellar. Early favorites are the long epic, Surrender to Reason, The Bigger Picture and Behind the Veil. Love the Rush feel of The Looking Glass, too. The two albums with Mangini on the drums are definitely their two best of the last decade.
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Surrender To Reason

The Bigger Picture

Behind The Veil

The Looking Glass

Are 4 monster songs. Just amazing tunes.

I am not a huge fan of Illumination Theory. Some decent moments but not a cohesive epic in any way like Octavarium or In The Name of God or The Count of Tuscany etc. Great playing as usual…..just a lack of memorable lyrics and moments throughout.

The only other thing that I think DT did not do well on their new album (and yes it is a fine collection of songs indeed) is Mike Mangini's snare drum sound. It is an abortion. It sounds like a V kit snare (I know it's not) and sounds cheap and dated. No crispness to it at all. And it really sticks out on The Bigger Picture…..right off the bat in the intro…..it just annoys me to no end considering the high sonic standards this band has. I just don't agree with the sound they went after with his drums this time around.

Other than that…..a great album and I am still listening to it. I can't wait to take my son to his first DT show. I am eagerly awaiting to see a tour date for South Florida on the second leg.

 
Check out the HD Tracks version of the new DT album (or A Dramatic Turn of Events, for that matter). Each costs close to $20 online, but they are well worth it. ADTOE sounds a lot less muddy, and DT12, which is very loud, has a lot more room to breathe.

I probably like Illumination Theory a touch more than The Count of Tuscany, and about as much as Octavarium. It was an absolute beast live, too. :thumbup: :thumbup:

 
Todem said:
Ghost Rider said:
I think the whole Dream Theater CD is pretty stellar. Early favorites are the long epic, Surrender to Reason, The Bigger Picture and Behind the Veil. Love the Rush feel of The Looking Glass, too. The two albums with Mangini on the drums are definitely their two best of the last decade.
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Surrender To Reason

The Bigger Picture

Behind The Veil

The Looking Glass

Are 4 monster songs. Just amazing tunes.

I am not a huge fan of Illumination Theory. Some decent moments but not a cohesive epic in any way like Octavarium or In The Name of God or The Count of Tuscany etc. Great playing as usual…..just a lack of memorable lyrics and moments throughout.

The only other thing that I think DT did not do well on their new album (and yes it is a fine collection of songs indeed) is Mike Mangini's snare drum sound. It is an abortion. It sounds like a V kit snare (I know it's not) and sounds cheap and dated. No crispness to it at all. And it really sticks out on The Bigger Picture…..right off the bat in the intro…..it just annoys me to no end considering the high sonic standards this band has. I just don't agree with the sound they went after with his drums this time around.

Other than that…..a great album and I am still listening to it. I can't wait to take my son to his first DT show. I am eagerly awaiting to see a tour date for South Florida on the second leg.
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Saw them a few weeks ago in NJ....Thought it was a great 3 hour show.. New stuff comes off great live. Would have liked to have heard Bigger Picture live, but not on the set list.

 
Yeah I have seen the setlist and I am amazed at how they have left off:

The Bigger Picture

Behind The Veil

Surrender To Reason

Really mind boggling.......it's the new album and those are 3 of the 4 or 5 best tunes easily off the record. I know the show is going to be amazing....but not hearing the new stuff takes away some of the excitement for me. They supported ADTOE far better with a good representation of all the great material on that one.

Kinds wondering why they made some of the song choices this time around and leaving off so many great tunes from the new album.

 
ATC1 said:
http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/top-50-progressive-metal-albums-2000s-prog-sphere/10/

Gone through a few and stumbled upon this. UneXpect So messed up and great at the same time. Death prog.
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Great news at the bottom of your link:

After yesterday’s news that King Crimson return this September for five shows in United States: two in Albany and three in New York City, twelve more dates were added to the trek. News broke over at DGM Live website.

As it was previously announced, the line-up for this King Crimson reincarnation includes Gavin Harrison on drums, Bill Rieflin on drums, Pat Mastelotto on drums, Tony Levin on bass and vocals, Mel Collins on sax and flute, Jakko Jakszyk on guitar and vocals, and Robert Fripp on guitar.

The full tourdates list is below:

Tue 9 Sep Albany, NY The Egg

Wed 10 Sep Albany, NY The Egg

Fri 12 Sep Philadelphia, PA Verizon Hall

Sat 13 Sep Philadelphia, PA Verizon Hall

Mon 15 Sep Boston, MA Colonial Theatre

Tue 16 Sep Boston, MA Colonial Theatre

Thu 18 Sep New York, NY Best Buy

Fri 19 Sep New York, NY Best Buy

Sat 20 Sep New York, NY Best Buy

Tue 23 Sep Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre

Thu 25 Sep Chicago, IL The Vic Theatre

Fri 26 Sep Chicago, IL The Vic Theatre

Tue 30 Sep Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre

Wed 01 Oct Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre

Fri 03 Oct San Francisco, CA The Warfield

Sat 04 Oct San Francisco, CA The Warfield

Mon 06 Oct Seattle, WA Moore Theater

 
Now when someone asks, "What is the worst thing about living in the South?", I have an answer.

 
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ATC1 said:
Now when someone asks, "What is the worst thing about living in the South?", I have an answer.
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From a music standpoint, I have been fortunate to live half way between Philly and NYC my whole life :thumbup: At least you have a couple months to plan a road trip to catch a Friday/Saturday set of shows and be home by Sunday.

 
Entry from the DGMLive website:

When music appears which only King Crimson can play then, sooner or later, King Crimson appears to play the music.
Robert Fripp.​
King Crimson returns to active service in the front line on September 9, 2014 with 17 US performances, the first since 2008.

Born on January 13, 1969 in the basement of the Fulham Palace Cafe, London, this is the eighth incarnation of King Crimson, with:

Gavin Harrison (drums), Bill Rieflin (drums), Pat Mastelotto (drums), Tony Levin (bass and vocals), Mel Collins (Sax, flute), Jakko Jakszyk (guitar, vocals), and Robert Fripp (guitar).

In his DGM Diary for September 6, 2013, when King Crimson’s return to live performance was announced to an outbreak of media frenzy, fan adoration and spontaneous outpourings of affection, Fripp wrote:

At 18.55 King Crimson VIII moved to its next stage of actualization
This is a very different reformation to what has gone before: seven players, four English and three American, with three drummers.
The Point Of Crim-Seeing was of a conventional Back Line reconfigured as the Front Line. 
The Seven-Headed Beast of Crim is in Go! mode.

 
I feel icky every time I read this thread cause it is called 'Progressive Metal Fans." :lol:

You ought to change 'metal' to 'music', that way it's a thread about all progressive music. :)

 
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BTW, what did you guys think of the newest Spock's Beard album, Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep?

I'll admit that I had low expectations, since NDV had left the band, and Neal Morse is still long gone, but I was, and still am, shocked at how good it is. It didn't just exceed my expectations; it obliterated them. Nearly every song is at worst really good, even the ones on the bonus disc. :thumbup: :thumbup:

 
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Ghost Rider said:
I feel icky every time I read this thread cause it is called 'Progressive Metal Fans." :lol:

You ought to change 'metal' to 'music', that way it's a thread about all progressive music. :)
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Is there a way to change it?
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I think you have to edit the first post in the thread. When you click edit, go to 'Use Full Editor" (which is next to 'Save Changes', and after you click that, you'll see where you can edit the topic title.

 
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I listened to Fragile by Yes in the car today for the first time in forever. Great Album, Great Sound.

I would maintain that the 5 albums that epitomize the Yes sound were: The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, Fragile, Relayer, and Tales from Topographical Oceans.

How would you rank those 5 albums for personal enjoyment?

My rankings would be:

1. Relayer

2. The Yes Album

3. Close to the Edge

4. Fragile

5. Tales from Topographical Oceans

 
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