Category: Prog Metal

Hellwell – Behind The Demon’s Eyes (2017)


HELLWELL is one of the projects of Mark “The Shark” Shelton of the legendary MANILLA ROAD. On this second outing of the former, the band is joined by Randy “Thrasher” Foxe, a fellow MANILLA ROAD alumnus. According to Shelton, the band went for a heavier sound which is a bit more removed from the 70s sound than the previous HELLWELL album. While this is a unique band, the tracks have unfortunately suffered from a malaise particular to modern metal: a lack of editing in some cases.

Sombre Holiday – The Sea Of Distance (2017)


[P]owerfully moody soundscapes from this excellent group that successfully mines the thoughtful melancholy of bands like Katatonia, Porcupine Tree and Riverside but with their own unique spin including great use of violin and acoustic guitars to really add drama to their music.” – ProgMetalZone

Deep Purple – Live In Paris 1975 / 2017


“Live In Paris” does just what it says on the tin: It’s the Paris 1975 show COMPLETE and UNEDITED… plus, it has been REMIXED from the master tapes and THE SOUND QUALITY IS SUPERIOR to “Mark III: The Final Concerts”, which was tinny and without depth, as opposed to this new set that sounds full and rich…