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avestin 
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Time for another one. I was listening to this band now, and I realized I should share it here.
The band: ICEBERG They are a Jazz rock/fusion band from Spain, who released 4 studio albums and one live release. It may not be extraordinary stuff but it is more than deserving mention here, as they are competent musicians and create beautiful and rich musical compositions with much guitar soloing. A real treat for fans of this genre. Dynamic and exciting music. Iceberg's releases:  Arc-en-ciel  Coses Nostres 1976  Tutankhamon 1975  en Directe  Sentiments |
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JayDee
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Posted: May 25 2006 at 10:07 |
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Thunderstone-- Tools of Destruction
Not exactly prog. Power/ Heavy Metal, in the same vein with Nevermore, Communic, Kamelot, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica.
The band received their fair share of thumbs up around the world for a good and professional work on this album, and the first single, Tool Of The Devil, ended up at number three on the singles chart in Finland, Thunderstone's native country.
The riffs and the passages are quite predictable and they fit this European Power Metal Genre, but that doesn't mean they're not pleasant for the ears.
3.80/5 for a power metal album
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avestin
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Posted: May 25 2006 at 00:30 |
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Thanks for trying.
Some bands do reply though, as I have experienced (Circle from Finland and Sympozion from Israel) and now I am waiting for Chilean band Abrete Gandul to reply to a question I asked them.
It's always worth trying to communicate with the bands, as this site is meant to help raising awareness to them (I am mainly talking about bands not as popular as those who are constantly mentioned in threads here).
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chamberry
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Posted: May 24 2006 at 23:13 |
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On another note, I would like to recommend Red Sparowes wich they have been included in PA not so long ago. For info of their album At the soundless dawn, chekc my review at the front page
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chamberry
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Posted: May 24 2006 at 22:34 |
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Looks like I'm late for the party ( as always ) I found some info of them and I sent an email to them, they replied to it, but when I sent another email to keep comunications with them .... nothing. I haven't heard nothing from them since january. It's kind of sad really.  |
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Dalezilla
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Posted: May 24 2006 at 13:50 |
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I recommend a band called Machinae Supremacy for fans of prog metal. They're not really prog, but have some prog influences and are surprisingly good. A friend of mine introduced me to them. I was really amazed by them and they still are one of the only non-prog bands that get frequent spins in my CD-player. You can download full songs here: http://www.machinaesupremacy.com/discography.html The albums Deus Ex Machinae and Redeemer are really good. I suggest downloading Soundtrack to the Rebellion, Through the Looking Glass and Player One for starters. |
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bobross
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Posted: May 24 2006 at 12:55 |
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Eloy - Live (1978)
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Posted: May 24 2006 at 02:30 |
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Triumvirat - Spartacus (1975)
truly a masterpiece of symphonic rock!
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Minkia
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Posted: May 22 2006 at 17:16 |
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I recommend to all prog fans an album by an obscure band called URSA MAJOR. I believe they only released a self-titled album in 1974 (?). They were formed by Dick Wagner, founding member of a semi-obscure Detroit beat/hard rock group who went on to play on a couple of Lou Reed albums, most notably the live 'Rock and Roll Animal'.
They're worth checking out, providing their only release is easily available. |
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RELIGION IS HATE, RELIGION IS FEAR, RELIGION IS WAR,RELIGION IS RAPE, RELIGION'S OBSCENE,RELIGION'S A WHORE
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CaincelaOreinim
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Posted: May 22 2006 at 15:28 |
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For fans of Mars Volta, check out a band called Green Milk From The Planet Orange...similar feels and executions, but with a bit less racket/noise/cacophony. Perhaps a bit more 'post-rockish'.
Japanese band who hail themselves as, 'new wave of progressive rock'. http://www.green-milk.com/ |
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Posted: May 22 2006 at 02:37 |
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ELOY - INSIDE (Harvest 1973) Album Legnth: 38.01
Recorded: September 1972 Windrose Studio, Hamburg Genre: Progressive/Hard Rock 1. Land Of No Body 17:14
2. Inside 6:35 3. Future City 5:35
4. Up And Down 8:23
5. Daybreak 3.39 *
6. On The Road 2.30 *
* = Bonus Tracks On Remastered Cd
Musicians: Frank Bornemann - Guitar, Vocals, Percussion Fritz Randow - Drums, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion Wolfgang Stocker - Bass Manfred Wieczorke - Organ, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
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erik neuteboom
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Posted: May 20 2006 at 10:04 |
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This weekend I will have a better opportunity to listen good to this album by Sensitive To Light, you will hear from me. To my surprise this band is still not added to Prog Archives
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avestin
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Posted: May 20 2006 at 07:23 |
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Sensitive to Light is the project of Vynce Leff from Saens.
I am very curious to hear how it is. Erik, is it similar to Saens' music? |
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erik neuteboom
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Posted: May 20 2006 at 06:58 |
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New band Sensitive To Light with album Almost Human(on UK Cyclops label), SENSATIONAL!
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I love anglagard and wobbler and i've listened to Gargamel and have to say though they might be more original than Wobbler but i didn't like it half that much. Singer ,though original is not really good singer, quite annoying sometimes. Music is sometimes great sometimes ok sometimes boring. Well, it didn't do it for me. it might for you
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CaincelaOreinim
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Posted: May 20 2006 at 04:46 |
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I recommend the band Textures, look them up on this site...basically all need apply to those specifics therein.
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good call Assaf.... unfortunately I've only heard the sample here from them but I loved it and want to get their album. |
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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DallasBryan
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Posted: May 18 2006 at 19:55 |
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Eroc's debut is the best studio album anyone related to Grobschnitt ever did
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JayDee
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Posted: May 18 2006 at 19:51 |
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I'd like to recommend:
 For prog metal fans who appreciate the music of: Dream Theater, Andromeda, Symphony X, Green Carnation etc. Melodic and technical progressive metal with nice clean vocals.
Julien Vallespi – Vocals | Laurent James – Guitar | Quentin Benayoun – Keyboards, Piano & Programming | Julien Negro – Bass | Mickael James – Drums, Percussion |
4/5 stars!
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avestin
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Posted: May 18 2006 at 15:47 |
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Now to something different but as good:
Eroc EROC biographyEroc (Joachim Heinz Ehrig) started his solo career in 1975 while he was currently the drummer of Grobschnitt. His self titled album can be considered as a cross between Gorbschnitt’s typical symphonic amazing music and electronic/ synth music dominated by numerous original sound manipulations. Despite that he was originally recognised as a drummer, here Eroc is the man behind the machines, controlling solid essays in synth experimentations and electronic collages. His first album is an absolute must in the Kraut/ electronic genre, very abstract, emotional and a mix of different moods. This album is an opponent worthy of Klaus Schulze’s first realisations in space/ “kosmische” electronic music. His following album (“Zwei” published by “Brain” in 1976) continues to process by a combination between rock and electronic but put the stress on short, efficient sketches. Humour and derision are clearly exposed in the lyrics and recitations. “Zwei” is a reminiscence of Grobschnitt’s theatrical universe with lot of "gags" but the atmosphere is sometimes desolated, detached, sometimes deliciously melancholic. After this two first very recommended efforts, Eroc pursues his solo career notably providing a kind of reunion album ("Eroc 3") with other members of Grobschnitt. The result is a little bit annoying and the music is not as intense as in the previous efforts. In parallel Eroc’s also started a professional career as musical producer, recently published albums of Das Scheitas among others.: : : Philippe Blache, FRANCE : : : http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=1795 Albums: Eroc 1975 Zwei 1976 Eroc 3 1979 Eroc 4 1982 The album to which I am refering is the first s/t album. Eroc (Brain 1975) Album Legnth: 35:59 Recorded: Joachim Ehrigs Home Studio Genre: Electronic Rock Best Song: 'Kleine Eva' Release Info: 1074 Brain LP BRAIN 1069 Tracks: 1. Kleine Eva 12.02 2. Des Zauberers Traum 5.22 3. Toni Moff Mollo 0.48 4. Die Musik Vom "Oldberg" 1.13 5. Norderland 6.26 6. Horrorgoll 6.30 7. Sternchen 3.31 The following is taken from - http://www.krautrockgroup.com/Eroc.html Overview: Eroc's 1975 debut solo album is an amazing listen, one-half electronic, one-half in the Grobschnittian rock sound; some of the music was featured in live Grobschnitt shows circa 1974 and 1975. Eroc begins in grand cosmic fashion with the out-of-this-world 'Kleine Eva', a minimalist electronic piece in true Krautrock fashion which puts to shame similar period Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze work! This track is peaceful, stirring, enlightening and refreshing - a true gem of the genre. 'Der Zauberers Traum' is another electronic track with a twist. It features an atmospheric bed of synthesizers seamlessly shifting between chords and a delightful electronic lead which sounds very Eastern, almost like a snakecharmer. This track gives way to one of Eroc's famous German jokes which is completely lost on those of us who are not native speakers. This track features Eroc who secretly recorded a chat with Toni, a Grobschnitt-roadie; together, they talk about the time when they were in the forest at night and making fun of the fact that Toni was left by himself, alone in the dark. (Thanks to Dirk for supplying this information) Side two begins with the short track 'Die Musik Vom "Oldberg"' which bares a strong resemblance to the Grobschnitt rock sound. Following this is 'Norderland' which is a more focused track featuring guitar work which is sure to remind listeners of the great Michael Karoli from Can. Next on the play list is 'Horrorgoll', an electronic sound collage which displays strong Da Da-ist tendencies and which would not sound out of place if heard on an early-seventies Faust album. Finally, the album closes with 'Sternchen' which comes across like a natural blending of both the electronic and rock elements displayed within this album. This is definitely one of the best solo Krautrock performances and is in dire need of an official CD Reissue which coincidentally might not be too far off! I will provide more information when and if this materializes. [5/5 Doug] Musicians: Joachim Ehrig (Eroc) - Electronics, Guitar, Bass, Drums |
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