In 2017, a little album came out of nowhere and knocked my socks off with its technical approach to power metal. WItherfall dropped Nocturnes and
Tag: progressive
Ne Obliviscaris – Portal of I
Writing about 30 albums in 30 days has been a good exercise for me. It has helped me dust off the cobwebs that have accumulated
Oceans of Slumber – The Banished Heart
Loss is part of life. We all will, or have, lost someone near and dear to us. The melange of emotions that accompanies such loss
Opeth – Blackwater Park
As I reflect on my musical journey over the past many years, it is difficult to overstate the importance of Blackwater Park by Opeth. Over
Dream Theater – Systematic Chaos
I’m digging back for this one. Why? Because I want to have fun and be mean. That simple. So, here’s the deal. I freaking loved
Vintersea – Illuminated
A few months ago I received and email regarding the upcoming album from Vintersea, a metal band hailing from Oregon. I honestly can’t recall exactly
