With “Mirror Image,” Les Fradkin transforms contemporary uncertainty into an engaging musical exploration of faith, resilience and human connection. Building on the socially conscious perspective of “The Les Fradkin News,” the album encourages listeners to question misinformation, challenge established narratives and look beyond division. Infectious choruses and sophisticated arrangements give tracks such as “The Lie […]
Rahul Mukerji’s Mridhangit Is a Daring Journey Through Indo-Fusion and Progressive Sound
The 11-track Mridhangit explores an unusually broad territory without losing the musical identity established by Rahul Mukerji. Indian percussion and Carnatic rhythms meet jazz harmony, blues-rock guitar, progressive metal, funk, and cinematic sound design throughout the album. Collaborators including Praveen Sparsh, Leo Margarit, Ruben Rubio, and Chaplin add distinctive voices to Mukerji’s compositions. The arrangements […]
Blackacre’s Debut Album Is One of Modern Hard Rock’s Most Ambitious Releases
Blending western noir storytelling, progressive musicianship, and arena-sized hooks, Blackacre refuses to play by conventional rules. The result is a bold and immersive record that rewards listeners from the first note to the last. Out of the sun-scorched grit of the Arizona desert, a formidable new sonic architecture has been forged. Blackacre has arrived, not […]
Where Jazz Ends and Metal Begins: Roeland Celis Blurs Every Line on “The Human Element”
Some musicians spend their careers mastering one language. Roeland Celis has spent his learning several, and on his new EP “The Human Element” – officially releasing April 24 2026 – he finally speaks them all at once. The Brussels-based guitarist and composer has long operated across a broad musical spectrum, but this four-track release represents […]
Inside “The Forbidden Fruit”: TINKICKER Turn Pain and Poison into Progressive Metal Gold
For centuries, the forbidden fruit has stood as a symbol of temptation, transgression and the painful realization that some decisions do not merely alter a single moment, but entire lives. In mythology, religion and literature alike, it marks the point where curiosity, guilt, desire and self-destruction become inseparably intertwined. It is precisely within this tension […]
Eight Guitarists, One Explosive Track: Spiderweb Drop Charity Single “Bionic”
There are instrumental tracks that showcase talent, and then there are statements of intent. Spiderweb’s debut single “Bionic” lands firmly in the latter category, arriving not only as a thunderous celebration of guitar virtuosity but as a rallying cry for the transformative power of music itself. Spearheaded by composer, arranger and producer D.R Webster, this […]
Ukrainian Metal Project New Laconia Unveils Animated Sci-Fi Music Video “Captain Daredevil”
Ukrainian musical project New Laconia presents the animated music video for “Captain Daredevil” — a high-octane sci-fi action piece where music merges with cinematic animation and an original lore-driven universe. New Laconia is an independent Ukrainian project that consistently expands its own sci-fi universe, operating at the intersection of heavy metal, animation, and narrative storytelling. […]
Inside The Whole Peace and Thank Goodness For The Translators: Communication Reimagined Through Sound
In a time where music often strives to soothe, distract, or entertain, The Whole Peace arrives with a different intention. It is not here to simply soundtrack your day. It arrives as an encounter, as an invitation, as a question made of sound. With the release of the new 15 track album ‘Thank Goodness For […]
EH Reignites Instrumental Rock with “Reflect (Remix/master)”
Baltimore’s own guitar virtuoso EH has never been one to sit quietly on the sidelines of rock. When he plugs in, electricity follows. When he records, he tears through boundaries. With his album “Reflect (Remix/master)”, EH unleashes a breathtaking instrumental firestorm that cements him not just as a shredder but as a visionary. Across nine […]
Faithful Tragedy Is the Progressive Rock Revolution You’ve Been Waiting For
Stuck in a time warp where musical boundaries blur and artistic authenticity becomes increasingly elusive, Faithful Tragedy emerges from the Delhi suburbs as a beacon of uncompromising creative vision. This isn’t merely another indie rock outfit seeking fleeting attention—this is a meticulously crafted artistic enterprise that treats music as both philosophical inquiry and emotional archaeology. […]
