Reptile King "Goddess over Darkness and Light"

Country: Belgium
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Format: digital
Release date: January 2, 2025
Tracklist

1. Alphabet Man (2:56) 

2. Onslaught (5:38) 

3. Goddess Over Darkness And Light (12:07) 

4. End Of Days (5:48) 

5. Vitreous (5:20) 

6. Interlude ("In The Court Of The Reptile King") (0:46) 

7. The Shadow (15:00) 

8. Into The Crepuscule (14:58) 

9. The Final Problem (6:55) 

Total Time 69:28

Credits

Pascal Sporken – vocals, keyboard, synth programming, music and lyrics

Photography of the Eastern Veil Nebula in the cover artwork taken by Wayne Zuhl

Description/Reviews:

Musically, Reptile King harkens back to classic prog acts like Yes, Van Der Graaf Generator or  Gentle Giant. At the same time, Pascal  also finds inspirations in a multitude of music genres that range from jazz, classical music, folk music to post - hardcore punk and extreme metal.

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Rioghan "Kept"

Country: Finland
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Inverse Records
Format: CD,digital,vinyl
Release date: February 14, 2025
Tracklist

01. Dreams

02. Hands

03. Skin

04. Edge

05. Distance

06. Hopes

07. Motion

08. Here

09. Red

10. Grief 

Credits

Rioghan Darcy - vocals

Teemu Liekkala - guitar & keys

Tero Luukkonen - guitar

Antti Varjanne - bass

Valtteri Revonkorpi - drums

Cover photo: Mikko Parkkonen / Aarni Visuals

Cover layout: Sakari Tuokkola 

Produced & mixed by Teemu Liekkala

Mastered by Miro Kiiski / Miro Mastering 

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Edge
Hands
Distance

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Beriedir "Liminal Spaces"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: January 10, 2025
Tracklist

1. Halo

2. Neon

3. In The Corner Of My Eyes

4. As Tight As Phantoms Hold

5. F.I.V.E.

6. More Than Starlight

7. Burnout

8. Anemoia

9. Massive

10. In The Liminal Space

Credits

Stefano Nüsperli:  Vocals, Keyboards

Simone Bacchi Mottin: Guitars, Backing Vocals

Francesco Ideo: Guitars

Ciro Salvi: Drums

Daniele Cantaboni: Bass Guitar

Mixing and mastering: Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio)

Description/Reviews:

Beriedir offers a sound that, throughout their discography, spans from progressive power metal—characterized by its signature, neck-breaking choruses—to a contemporary progressive identity, delivering tight rhythms, gargantuan emotional sections, and earth-shattering, surgically precise breakdowns. This powerful musical package is wrapped in introspective themes, melancholic and nostalgic, creating a dark and enveloping aesthetic.

With "Liminal Spaces", Beriedir have fully embraced a progressive and experimental sound, moving away from their power metal roots and creating something that will enthrall fans of Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Gojira, and Dark Tranquillity. As they delve into melancholia, longing, and existential questions, the band cements their place as one of the most exciting voices in progressive metal today.

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Neon

Halo

Streams

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Mad Parish "The Dust Of Forever"

Country: Canada
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Metal
Format: CD,digital,vinyl
Release date: January 31, 2025
Tracklist

1. Prophecy - 1:30

2. Defecther - 4:32

3. Possess The Child - 4:45

4. Outerest In Irisius - 1:34

5. Ouen Formation - 6:35

6. Hunted - 1:51

7. Astra T.R.A.Z (Tower Reformatory Asteroid Zone) - 4:42

8. Transmission #1 Dream On - 1:40

9. Resistius - 6:44

10. Aeternal - 1:44

11. An Age To Quell - 4:05

12. Transmission #2 - Will Of God - 2:04

13. Loched - 3:24

14. Cathedron Wakes - 5:37

15. Book of Rites - 1:06

16. Bishop's Tomb - 3:32

17. Transmission #3 - Baz Raa Luum - 1:46

18. The Experience Hunter - 5:04

19. Trajectory: Tantus - 2:02

20. The Dust Of Forever - 5:11

21. Hail To The Hunter - 1:01

Album Length: 1:10:40

Credits

Josh McConnell - Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass (8)

Bob Eaglesham - Guitars, Vocals, Bass (18), Drums (18), Keyboards (All Tracks except 8, 12, 15, 18, 19)

Andre Bisson - Keyboards (All Tracks except 1, 4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 21), Piano (15)

Peter Mika - Keyboards (2nd keyboard solo on 9)

Patrick Latreille - Bass (All Tracks except 8, 18)

Paskal Belanger - Drums (2,3,5,7,9,13,14)

Gopal Devanathan - Drums (11, 16, 20)

Tony Spina - Drums (12)

Jeff Louch - Piano (12)

Description/Reviews:

Known for their unique fusion of New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) styles with progressive rock and catchy singalong melodies, Mad Parish has been a formidable force in Montreal's heavy music scene for over a decade. “Loched” showcases the band's evolution, offering listeners a glimpse into the expansive sonic landscape of their upcoming album.

The Dust Of Forever marks a bold new chapter for Mad Parish. This concept album weaves an original story through a tapestry of heavy metal, following the journey of Joe, an immortal protagonist caught in a universe-threatening cataclysm. The album promises to transport listeners to another realm, with layered sounds and textures that reveal new aspects with each listen. 

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Loched

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Sailor Free "Spiritual Revolution - part three"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Tide Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: January 16, 2025
Tracklist

1 – Spiritual Ouverture III

2 – Incognito

3 – All I need

4 – The ghoul within

5 – So beautiful

6 – Not for me

7 – Let me in

8 – Disappear

9 – Gambling

10 – The watcher

Credits

David Petrosino: vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass

Stefano “The Hook” Barelli: guitar

Alphonso Nini: bass, backing vocals

Stefano Toni: percussions, backing vocals

   With

Luca Calabrò: drums

Stefano Falcone: drums

Claudio Mosconi: bass

Nando Citarella: tammorra

Stefano Ribeca: sax, low whistle, shannai

Brian Petrosino: backing vocals

Cecilia Amici: backing vocals

Produced by David Petrosino

Recorded and mixed at Tide Records’ studio

Cover design and artwork by Terrence Briscoe

Booklet artworks and paintings, directed by Marzia Maier in a “Colors Art Therapy” session

Description/Reviews:

Musically Spiritual Revolution Part 3 is a modern progressive, unexpected, open to contaminations, at times stinging, sometimes dreamy, romantic and aggressive at the same time, that does not disappoint expectations and was worth waiting for.

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Incognito

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Lunar "Tempora Mutantur"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Saibot Reign Records
Format:  CD, digital, cassette
Release date: January 31, 2025
Tracklist

1. A Summer To Forget – 6:37

2. Fall Back Into Old Habits – 11:16

3. Seasonal Interlude – 4:47

4. Weakening Winter Touch – 8:46

5. Spring In My Step – 7:26

6. Tempora Mutantur: Part I – Passage of Time – 3:12

7. Tempora Mutantur: Part II – Broken Pendulum – 3:47

8. Tempora Mutantur: Part III – Watch The Weather Change – 4:51

Album Length: 50:45

Credits

Chandler Mogel – Clean Vocals

Brian Lewis – Growl Vocals

Carlos Alvarez – Rhythm Guitar

Connor McCray – Lead Guitar

Ryan Price – Bass

Alex Bosson – Drums

Anthony Stahl – Keyboards & Synthesizers

   With

Joe Gullace - Trumpet (1)

Joonas Lemetyinen - Trombone (1)

Evan Zegiel - Tuba (1)

Wayne Ingram (Wilderun) - Guitar Solo (2) 

Jordan Price - Guitar Solo (2) 

Ryan Bowe - Guitar Solo (2) 

Raphael Weinroth-Browne - Cello (3)

Gary Regina - Saxophone (3)

Nick Miller - Guitar Solo (4) 

Alon Mei-Tai - Guitar Solo (5) 

Jacob Eisberg - Guitar Solo (5) 

Brody Gage - Harmonica (6) 

Sam Vallen (Caligula's Horse) - Guitar Solo (6) 

Music by: Alex Bosson (1-4,7,8), Alex Bosson, & Balmore Lemus (5), Alex Bosson, Anthony Stahl, & Alex Nasla (6)

Lyrics by: Alex Bosson except 7: Alex Bosson & Balmore Lemus

Produced by: Alex Bosson

Co-Produced by: Carlos Alvarez

Mixed by: Carlos Alvarez - Dirty Viking Audio

Mastered by: Tony Lindgren - Fascination Street Studios

Artwork by: Ed Bosson

Layout & Design by: Brian Lewis - Stone Graphics

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Weakening Winter Touch
Watch The Weather Change
  
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Crypto Knight "A Traveller's Tale"

Country: UK/USA
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Format: CD, digital
Release date: January 17, 2025
Tracklist

1. Kings & Queens

2. Here & Now

3. The Night Watchman

4. Up with the Larks

5. Crossed Wires

6. A Traveller's Tale

7. S.O.S.

8. Lost Kingdom

9. The Light

10. Winter Nights

Credits

Dave Johnson (The Forgotten Man) - Music, Production

Tim Malugin - Vocals, Lyrics 

Description/Reviews:

Known for their distinctive fusion of progressive rock, art rock, and atmospheric storytelling, Crypto Knight has crafted a collection of ten new tracks that mark a new high in their musical evolution. Described by the band as their best album to date, A Traveller’s Tale blends intricate musicianship with evocative lyrics to tell tales of self-reflection, societal observation, and epic story based adventures.

Fans can look forward to an expansive musical journey that touches on various themes—from political commentary to personal introspection, and sweeping narratives set against a backdrop of rich sonic landscapes. With lush instrumentation, evocative storytelling, and signature progressive arrangements, this album showcases the band's growing creative prowess and deep commitment to their craft.

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Tumbleweed Dealer "Dark Green"

Country: Canada
Genre(s): Progressive Rock, Psychedelic, Stoner
Format: digital
Release date: February 7, 2025
Tracklist

1. A Distant Figure In The Fog (2:52)

2. Sparks Adrift In The Louisiana Nightsky (3:39)

3. A Plant That Thinks It’s Human (3:34)

4. Becoming One With The Bayou (3:19)

5. Dragged Across The Wetlands (2:56)

6. Dark Green (4:48)

7. Ghosts Dressed In Weeds (5:31)

8. Moss On The Mind (3:13)

9. Body Of The Bog (6:34)

10. A Soul Made Of Sludge (3:49)

Credits

Seb Painchaud – Bass & Guitars

Angelo Fata – Drums & Percussions

Jean-Baptiste Joubaud – Synths & Programming

   With

Antoine Baril – Mellotron, Hammond Organ & Keyboards (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10)

Guillaume Audette – Wurlitzer, Rhodes and Church Organ (8 & 10)

Jocelyn Couture – Trumpet & Flugel Horn (4, 5, 7 and 9)

Loïc Roy-Turgeon – Trombone (4 and 5)

Zach Strouse – Saxophone (6)

Ceschi Ramos as himself (7)

All songs written by: Tumbleweed Dealer

Produced by: Jean-Baptiste Joubaud

Mixed by: Jean-Baptiste Joubaud

Mastered by: Harris Newman

Album Artwork by: Glenn Le Calvez

Description/Reviews:

The band's fourth album sees them expand their stoner/psych sound into progressive rock territory as they marry the retro sounds to a modern approach in an attempt evoke both nostalgia and progress, all passed through a swamped colored lens.

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Alberto Rigoni "Nemesis Call"

Country: Italy/USA
Genre(s): Instrumental Fusion, Progressive Rock/Metal

Label: Eclipse Music
Format: CD, digital
Release date: December 13, 2024
Tracklist

1. Rage of Olympus (ft. Thomas Polychuck and Sajan)

2. Blade of Despair (ft. Keinji by Zero and Sajan)

3. Paradox (ft. Mike Terrana and Loida Liuzzi) 

4. Poseidon (ft. Alexandra Zerner and Mark Zonder)

5. Symposium (ft. Samet Iliç and Victoria Acosta)

6. Haunting Reflections (ft. Aanika Pai and Thomas Lang)

7. Eternal Quest (ft. Luca Princiotta and Leksa An)

8. Out of Control (ft. hedras Ramos and Steven Samuel)

9. Never Enough (ft. Amar Alhoch and Leksa An)

10. Angry Again (ft. Alberto Barsi and Shion Nakagawa)

Credits
Alberto Rigoni - Composition, production, bass, keyboards (except 6)
    With

Alessandro Bertoni - keyboards (6)

Mike Terrana (ex Rage, Axell Rudy Pell, etc.) - drums

Thomas Lang (Steve Hackett) - drums

Mark Zonder (ex Fates Warning, A-Z, Warlord) - drums

Sajan - drums

Steven Samuel - drums

Shion Nakagawa (FRCTS) - drums

Victoria Acosta - drums

Wiktoria Bialic  - drums

Leksa An - drums

Riccardo Merlini - drums

“Tora Drums” Khuat Hoa Xuan - drums

Michael Ehré (Primal Fear, Gamma Ray, etc.) - drums

Alexandra Zerner - guitar

Alexandra Lioness (Jenner, Sigma Epsilon) - guitar

Thomas Polychuck (In Sylva, Virgil Donati, Simon Philipps, Derek Sherinian) - guitar

Loida Liuzzi  - guitar

Keiji by Zero  - guitar

Aanika Pai  - guitar

Samet Kiliç  - guitar

Luca Princiotta (Hardline, ex DORO) - guitar

JayBird Byrne  - guitar

Yo Onityan  - guitar

Alberto Barsi (Il Volo, Madame, Nek, etc.) - guitar

Roberto De Michieli (Rhapsody of Fire) - guitar

Alice Izy  - guitar

Amar Alhoch  - guitar

All music composed by Alberto Rigoni except for:

- “Poseidon”, guitars and keyboards by Alexandra Zerner

- “Blade of Despair” and “The Battle Begins, lead guitars by Keiji by Zero

- “Haunting Reflections”, guitars by Aniika Pai and keyboards by Alessandro Bertoni

- “Eternal Quest”, guitars by Luca Princiotta

- “Out of Control”, lead guitars by Hedras Ramos

- “Never Enough”. lead guitars by Amar Alhoch

- “Voices”, guitars by JayBird Byrne

- “Universe”, guitars by Roberto De Micheli

- “Angry Again” and “Burning”, lead guitars by Alberto Barsi

- “Virgo”, lead guitars by Alexandra Lioness

- “Symposium”, lead guitars by Samet Iliç

- “Virgo” guitars by Alexandra Lioness

Mixed, mastered and produced by Alberto Rigoni. All rights reserved SIAE 2024

Digipack CD design by Mark Barrett at www.elmtreecreative.co.uk

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Sendelica "Requiem for Mankind"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Instrumental Psychedelic, Space Rock
Label: Fruits de Mer (vinyl)
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: October  2024 (digital), December 10, 2024 (CD, vinyl)
Tracklist

1. In The Beginning (Cosmic Slop) + Let There Be Light (22:56) 

2. Let There Be Light + Requiem For The Planet (20:35) 

3. The Downfall(16:09) 

4. Chaos + Requiem for Mankind (19:05) 

Total Time 78:45

Credits
Pete Bingham - Guitars

Colin Consterdine - Keyboards

Lee Relfe - Sax 

Glenda Pescado - Bass 

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