Progressive Rock Journal

[Review] Elder – Through Zero

Jacopo Vigezzi — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:56:41 +0000

In audio engineering, “Through Zero” describes the property of a signal crossing the zero point to invert its own phase. There is no more fitting metaphor to describe the artistic arc of Elder — a band that has made the systematic dismantling of its own stylistic limits a genuine programmatic manifesto. Founded in 2005 on […]

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[News] Stoner Metal trio 10,000 Years to release new album “Esox Lucifer” — New video “Two Million Stones” available

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:16:41 +0000

Västerås, Sweden based Stoner Metal trio 10,000 Years have announced their fourth full-length album, “Esox Lucifer,” which will be released on August 07, 2026 via Ripple Music / Evil Noise Recordings. Check out the music video for the first single “Two Million Stones” via the YouTuybe player below: 10,000 Years return with their eagerly awaited new album […]

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[News] The Ocean announce new album “Solaris” and stream new single “Light Pollution”

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:53:24 +0000

A lot of bands wouldn’t have recovered. From 2022 to 2025, Post-Metal visionaries The Ocean lost two-thirds of their members, with the lineup that made fan-favourite albums “Phanerozoic I” (2018), “Phanerozoic II” (2020) and “Holocene” (2023) stripping itself away. After a victorious final bow at Hellfest last year celebrating this lineup that had lasted for over a decade, only founding guitarist, songwriter and lyricist Robin […]

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[News] Danish Sludge/Doom force Dying Hydra signs with Argonauta Records

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:34:32 +0000

Argonauta Records is proud to announce the signing of Copenhagen based Sludge/Doom trio Dying Hydra for the release of the band’s upcoming new material. Says the band: “We are sincerely grateful for being a part of Argonauta Records. It has always been a goal for us to grow and develop our music further and better, so this is […]

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[Review] John Bassett – Simon Says EP

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:12:33 +0000

Twenty-three years is a long silence. And yet, when Irish guitarist and composer John Bassett finally chose to break it, he didn’t ease back gradually — he returned with a statement. February 2026 brought “Son Of A Nun (Born Again),” his full-length comeback record; barely three months later, “Simon Says” arrived on May 14th, a […]

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[News] Bjarte K. Helland unveil the official drum cam video for “Lupus Ferox” from his new EP “Scorched”

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:39:33 +0000

Norwegian drummer and composer Bjarte K. Helland has officially released his new Progressive Metal EP “Scorched,” available now via F.T.A.T.P. Watch the official drum cam video for “Lupus Ferox” via the YouTube player below: Scorched delivers a bold, rhythm-driven approach to modern instrumental Metal, placing the drum kit at the center of composition and pushing […]

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[News] UK Doom Metal outfit Godthrymm unveil officail full stream for new album “Projections”

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:58:45 +0000

“Projections,” the stunning new full-length from UK Doom Metal titans Godthrymm, is currently streaming in its entirety. The premiere comes on the eve of its official release, Friday, May 29, 2026 via Profound Lore Records. “Projections” completes Godthrymm’s Visions Trilogy which began with their 2020 debut, “Reflections,” followed by 2023’s “Distortions” full-length. Watch Godthrymm’s previously […]

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[News] Memphis Heavy Rockers The Heavy Eyes share new single off upcoming “Focus” album

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:48:42 +0000

Memphis, Tennessee’s Heavy Rock powerhouse The Heavy Eyes present the thunderous title track and video off their upcoming new album “Focus,” to be issued on June 12th in collaboration with Magnetic Eye Records and Kozmik Artifactz. The band recently announced European shows and festival appearances in support of the release. Watch official video for new single “Focus” via the YouTube player below: […]

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[News] Onségen Ensemble unveil official music video for “The Word” from upcoming album “A Tale”

Jacopo Vigezzi — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:59:33 +0000

Karisma Records is proud to announce a new album from Finnish collective Onségen Ensemble. The band’s fifth album, “A Tale,” will be released June 26th on vinyl, CD and digital formats, and will be available on all major streaming platforms. With “A Tale,” the band’s expression becomes more ethereal and profound than before. While Onségen Ensemble operates within […]

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[News] Technical Prog/Math-Metal outfit Tonnen von Hall to release “Donnermesser” EP — First single “Endgegner” out now

Jacopo Vigezzi — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:10:48 +0000

Berlin‑based instrumental Progressive outﬁt Tonnen von Hall re‑imagines their latest album with a fresh, Modern‑Metal edge in the six‑track EP “Donnermesser” set for release on June 12, 2026via Unsung Records. Purchase and Stream “Endgegner” via the Bandcamp player below: Donnermesser by Tonnen von Hall Tonnen von Hall — the Berlin-based instrumental trio of Touch Guitar virtuosos Markus […]

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