This week on the block, we have a Christmas album—and not just any Christmas album, but one from the legendary band Jethro Tull. At first, one might think, “What the hell?” But those who are die-hard Tull fans or just super fans of Christmas albums will remember this is not the band’s first venture into the realm of holiday music. The Jethro Tull Christmas Album—Fresh Snow At Christmas showcases the band’s love for the holiday season. Continue reading
Wrapping up the successful European leg of their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025 last week, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing the next piece of music from their sixteenth studio album, Parasomnia. The track “A Broken Man” is the latest track from the iconic reunited lineup of vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Portnoy. The song opens with a driving musical barrage that subsides as LaBrie tells the story of a war vet who is experiencing sleep disturbances such as nightmares and insomnia, due to combat experience. The song contains audio from actual vets speaking about their personal horrors and replaying the traumatic events of wartime deployments. A visualizer for the song – created by longtime collaborator Wayne Joyner – that captures the essence of “A Broken Man” is now available here:Continue reading
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
Devin Townsend previously announced the release of his forthcoming new studio album PowerNerd on October 25, 2024 via InsideOut Music. Check out the new heavy single and music video for “Jainism” and pre-order the album at the links below.
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
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.
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
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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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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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.