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DREAM THEATER announce new live release, out Nov 28
With the US tour underway and playing to excited fans across the country, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing a new live release on November 28th via their longtime label partner Inside Out Music/Sony Music. Quarantième: Live à Paris documents the the iconic lineup of James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], Jordan Rudess [keyboards] and Mike Portnoy’s [drums] sold-out show from Paris, France on their 40th Anniversary
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 204 min read


DREAM THEATER share cinematic video for "Bend The Clock"
With their upcoming US tour about to kick-off this week, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are releasing a music video for the fan-favourite, critically-acclaimed track “Bend The Clock.”
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 74 min read


Italian progressive-metal duo Asymmetric Universe launch new single ‘Feather On A Glass’
Founded by multi-instrumentalists Nicolò and Federico Vese, Italian progressive metal duo Asymmetric Universe has carved out a distinct space in the modern instrumental scene with a sound that seamlessly blends the aggressive intensity of metal with the rich harmonies and improvisational spirit of jazz fusion.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 93 min read


US Prog Metal legends TRANSCENDENCE release new album “Nothing Etched in Stone - Pt. I” - Out now via Cosmic Fire Records!
US Prog Metal legends Transcendence are excited to announce the release of their long awaited new studio album “Nothing Etched in Stone - Pt. I”, out now via Cosmic Fire Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 283 min read


Jack The Joker announce debut album “The Devil To Pay In The Backlands” out August 22, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl
Progressive metallers Jack The Joker are thrilled to announce that they will release their debut album “The Devil To Pay In The Backlands” on August 22, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 242 min read


PreHistoric Animals Release Powerful Anti-War Single – Stupidity for Beginners.
Swedish progressive/alternative rock band PreHistoric Animals return with a bold and urgent new single, Stupidity for Beginners, released Thursday 29th May 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
May 292 min read


Jack The Joker share new lyric video “Sun” out now via Frontiers Music Srl
Progressive metallers Jack The Joker are pleased to share today their new single and accompanying lyric video, “Sun”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
May 242 min read


Dream Theater - 'Parasomnia'
Here it is, the album where Mike Portnoy returns to the band’s drum seat; and the big question is... does it tick all the boxes?
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 62 min read


OBSCURA - unleash 'A Sonication' + watch the video for 'In Solitude'.
Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilog
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 73 min read


Threshold - 'Extinct Instinct' / 'Clone' Re-release.
Having had the pleasure of reviewing Threshold’s first two excellent remixes (‘Wounded Land’ and ‘Psychedelicatessen’)
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 162 min read


Savatage returns to the road in Europe for the first time since 2002!
Legendary American progressive metal band Savatage is thrilled to announce their first headline shows since 2002.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 14, 20243 min read


DREAM THEATER release second track, A Broken Man, from new album Parasomnia
Wrapping up the successful European leg of their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025 last week, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans ...
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 4, 20246 min read


After Lapse new video “Thanks, But No Thanks” out now. From upcoming album “Pathways” set for release on December 13th.
Spanish progressive metallers After Lapse share their new single and accompanying video “Thanks, But No Thanks”,
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Nov 7, 20242 min read


Threshold - 'Wounded Land / Psychedelicatessen' Re-release.
These are the crème de la crème of reconstruction! There has been no cranking up the volume and falsely exclaiming: “Remixed and remastered!
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 28, 20242 min read


JINJER Announces Highly-Anticipated Fifth Album, “Duél”, out February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records!
Modern progressive leaders JINJER have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, Duél, set to be released on February 7, 20
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 23, 20246 min read


Geoff Tate
Recent years have seen Geoff Tate embrace his Queensrÿche past in a big way. More so, I guess, than when he was still part of the band.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 20, 20243 min read


DREAM THEATER reveal new album & first single as world tour begins in London next week
An album announcement that is fifteen years in the making, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 18, 20246 min read


After Lapse new studio album “Pathways” set for release on December 13th, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Spanish progressive metallers After Lapse are back with their brand new album “Pathways”, set for release on December 13th, 2024
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 5, 20242 min read


THRESHOLD - release remixed versions of classic albums on CD and limited edition vinyl + lyric video for 'Freaks'
THRESHOLD are excited to announce the release of newly remixed editions of their first four groundbreaking albums: Clone, Extinct Instinct,
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 4, 20242 min read


DGM share new video “Final Call” from upcoming new album “Endless” set for release on October 18th.
Italian progressive metal masters DGM share the new single and official video “Final Call”, taken from their new studio album, “Endless”
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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