Category: Prog Metal

Rest – I Hold the Wolf (2013)

1363055429_1Rest are an instrumental rock group from Cork, Ireland. The group’s sound has evolved over the course of their existence to incorporate elements of progressive rock, tech-metal, post-rock, doom, black metal and math rock. The groups sound is characterised by intricate harmonised riffs, complex drum patterns, unconventional song structures, a heavy emphasis on dynamics and alterna

Phavian – Meridian II 2013

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“Meridian II” feels like a significant leap over its predecessor. The Progressive Metal experimentation is retained from “Meridian I,” but gone are that album’s pacing problems and lack of variety in the longer tracks. “Meridian II” feels tighter, less sprawling, more focused, and more thematically cohesive. Being part of a four-part series, PHAVIAN needed this album to be good in order to get fans to stick

Empurios – Cyclings (2013)

1362762382_cover-kopirovatDebut album of this brazilian Progressive Metal endeavour. Heavy songs, strong melodies, intense instrumentals in progressive roots; The concept behind this album portrays the human cyclic condition in its countless manifestations.

“Cyclings is about the true cyclical nature that lies in every thought and every action we take. Each step you are following someone else’s. You are trapped in a downward spiral until you break the veil. We’re not just humans, earthlings.