[Review] Julian Jay Savarin – Beyond The Outer Mirr
There are names that, for true Progressive Rock devotees, instantly evoke a sense of mystery and fascination. Julian Jay Savarin is undoubtedly one of them. A visionary writer, keyboardist and…
[Review] Bongeater – Hymn of Doom
Emerging from Indonesia, Bongeater delivers a debut full of cavernous riffs, crushing rhythms, and a Psychedelic undertone that immediately captures attention. Their first official release, “Hymn of Doom,” presents a…
[Review] FearTheBear – The Northerner
Hailing from the northern landscapes that inspire both their name and sound, FearTheBear deliver a new instrumental statement with “The Northerner.” The record blends Post-Rock atmospheres, Progressive textures, cinematic soundscapes…
[Review] DarWin – Distorted Mirror
Contemporary Progressive Rock finds one of its most mature expressions in the new work by DarWin, a stellar supergroup returning with “Distorted Mirror,” the second release from the formation led…
[Review] Atomic Saman – Saman The Doom
In the shadowed corridors of China’s underground Metal scene, Atomic Saman emerges from Shanghai as a formidable force within the realm of cavernous Doom Metal. Released through SloomWeep Productions, a…
[Review] The Howling Eye – ERF
In today’s contemporary Psychedelic Progressive Rock landscape, Polish quartet The Howling Eye make a striking impression with “ERF,” released on June 13, 2025 via Interstellar Smoke Records, as one of…
[Review] Asymmetric Universe – A Memory and What Came After
Released on September 12, 2025 via InsideOut Music, “A Memory and What Came After” confirms Asymmetric Universe as one of the most promising modern Progressive Metal projects. The album seamlessly…
[Review] Castle Rat – The Bestiary
Castle Rat return with a bold, theatrical statement: “The Bestiary” is a sonic bestiary of thirteen creatures, where Classic Heavy, ritual Doom, NWOBHM melodicism and Psychedelic flourishes combine to form…
[Review] Midsommar – Belsebub Är Lös (2025 Reissue)
In the twilight between Psychedelia and the first bloom of Progressive Rock, Sweden produced a clutch of records that have, for decades, existed more as whispered legends than as stones…
[Review] Black Noon – Dead Man EP
With “Dead Man,” Black Noon deliver a concentrated statement of intent: five compact tracks (between roughly 3:50 and 5:00) that marry the weight and groove of Heavy Rock with clear…