Tag Archives: Insideout Music

CONCERT REVIEW: Leprous –  Annex Void – Nighdrator Live at The Crofoot

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Pontiac is a northern suburb of Detroit known for having colorful nightlife and last Tuesday evening proved why. Their downtown was a buzz with streets closed and stages set up. The Crofoot, an acclaimed entertainment complex, was hosting a community concert series with hundreds of locals gathered. The venue was also hosting Norway’s own Leprous who is on a headlining tour promoting their new album, Melodies of Atonement (InsideOut Music). Having provincial rap acts perform outside and having a hot, progressive band play inside showed off the versatility and innovation of the beloved music venue. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement

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Leprous is a band that stands apart from other progressive acts. Their ability to effortlessly experiment while remaining exceptionally grounded in their superior signature and skillful sound is uncommon. This Norwegian five-piece has been labeled as unique and is known to be creatively inventive within the heavy music sphere. Each record they make manages to explore new ground and deliver world-class wonders. They are about to release their eighth full-length record, Melodies of Atonement (InsideOut Music) and its distinctively different approach compared to their previous works proves once again how aptly ingenuous the band is. Continue reading →


Devin Townsend Announces New Album “PowerNerd” – Releases Single and Video for Title Track ft. Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed

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PowerNerd – noun

1. A person of any gender who has, through tenacity and perseverance, turned what society may deem as a ‘weakness’ into a superpower.

2. A total fucking badass.

3. You.

Devin Townsend is pleased to announce the release of his forthcoming new studio album PowerNerd on October 25, 2024 via InsideOut Music.

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INTERVIEW: James Lascelles of Wheel Breaks Down Their New Album “Charismatic Leaders”

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In this episode, Keefy chats with James Lascelles of Finnish/UK Progressive Metal band Wheel! Their new album “Charismatic Leaders” is out now via InsideOut Music! We discussed the origins of the band, the making of the new album, the challenges of being a professional musician, and more!   Continue reading →


Leprous Share a Single and Video for “Atonement” – New Album Coming Soon

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Norway’s Leprous have scheduled the release of their eighth studio album, Melodies of Atonement, on Aug. 30 via the InsideOut Music record label. The band have now shared the new single, “Atonement,” and its accompanying video, filmed in Poland, and directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz (Behemoth, Morbid Angel). Watch it below and read more from the band.
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Mandoki Soulmates Share a Single and Video for “We Stay Loud” – New Album Out Soon

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International, inter-generational, rock and fusion supergroup, Mandoki Soulmates, have released their new single and lyric video, “We Stay Loud.” It is the 3rd track to be taken off their upcoming album, A Memory Of Our Future. The full-length is due out May 10th, via InsideOut Music records. Head into the article below to catch the new video and more from Mandoki Soulmates.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Devin Townsend – Devolution #3 – Empath Live In America

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Following on from the acoustic Live in Leeds show and 2020’s Galactic Quarantine performances, the third of Devin Townsend‘s Devolution series, Devolution #3 – Empath Live In America (InsideOut Music) was recorded on the Canadian’s ill-fated tour of the US which had to be cut short due to the Covid pandemic.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Kansas – 50 Years Of Kansas Live at The Keswick Theater

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Kansas has been touring in support of their 50th year as a band and the release of a retrospective compilation Another Fork In The Road – 50 Years Of Kansas (InsideOut Music). The album contains songs from every album the band has released and after 50 years it takes three full CDs to accomplish that. It should be noted that CDs did not exist when the band started playing music. They also predate the Sony Walkman, the internet, Apple Corporation, MTV, and the MP3. Kansas’ music has a sound that includes hints of Bad Company, The Tubes, Foreigner, and even Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. The question is who influenced who?

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