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PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceAn Abstract Disillusion - Different Kinds of HivemindsFor this year’s End of the Year episode, we assembled an illustrious round again: Karl Westerlund, Robert Stenvall & Christian Berglönn (An Abstract Illusion), Andy Schmidt (Disillusion), Colin MacAndrew (Ashbreather) & Rioghan Darcy, talking about all of their own 2022 records as well as our favorite albums of the year. Chapters:01:00 An Abstract Illusion05:30 Disillusion10:00 Ashbreather18:00 Rioghan22:20 Favorite Albums of 202239:12 Expectations and plans for 2023🎵 An Abstract Illusion is:Karl Westerlund - guitars, bassRobert Stenval...
2022-12-2150 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceBach & silent movies: Dirt Poor Robins mastermind Neil DeGraide talks about Queen of the NightThere must have been something in the water in Providence, Rhode Island around 2004: Dirt Poor Robins emerged parallel to The Dear Hunter to go on a separate, but similarly artistic journey, culminating in their latest record and silent film, “Queen of the Night”. Mastermind Neil DeGraide told us everything about it!Chapters:03:30 A brief history of Dirt Poor Robins13:18 Making a movie as an extension of the album15:58 The Dear Hunter connection17:40 Queen of the Night: Soundtrack vs. Score22:30 The hybrid approach to orchestration
2022-12-1449 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceString arrangements and Slipknot covers: Soen goes to AtlantisLars Enok Åhlund, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, moustache man and all around secret weapon of Swedish prog masters Soen, called mid-tour from Quebec, Canada to talk about their current and future live activities, choosing a certain cover version and of course everything about their new album “Atlantis”.Chapters:01:44 Soen goes North America03:40 The origins of and approach to Atlantis05:28 Arranging Soen songs for Atlantis06:18 The song selection on Atlantis08:12 Trials09:25 Bringing the Atlantis show on tour10:00 Snuff12:55 Songwriting for the new a...
2022-12-0721 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceBloodshot Dawn’s Morgan Reid goes solo with all instrumental guitar banger TerranPondering the similarities of Hip Hop and Psychedelic Rock while talking about Progressive Metal: Canadian-born, Leipzig-based guitarist Morgan Reid presents his very first solo album Terran. We covered a lot of ground including sight reading sheet music, his admiration for Philip Glass, creating a dance choreography to David Maxim Micic’s music and not to forget the #ibanezgiveaway! Hop on board!LINK TO GIVEAWAY: https://youtu.be/DV64EUnl3DkChapters:02:15 Is Terran a child of the pandemic?05:10 Phase Zero Productions06:00 Composing for different outlets 17:35 Guitar influences
2022-11-3034 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceWriting pop songs with a prog producer next time: ÆRIES present their debut Arcanum!Calling from Cologne, ÆRIES guitarist Julian Suhr talked to us about the ÆRIES sound, working in the studio vs. recording at home and everything else there is to know about the band’s debut album, “Arcanum”.Chapters:02:40 Releasing Arcanum and presenting it at Euroblast05:05 Why ‘Waves’ didn’t make the cut for the album06:32 What’s the ÆRIES sound?08:36 Recording at home vs. booking a proper studio10:30 Working with Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay)13:25 Infusing more old school guitar shred into an overall modern sound16:22 Playing live with...
2022-11-2325 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceNot a math rock band: Poly-Math are exploring the broad church of Prog on Zenith!Joe Branton, bassist and designated mic-duty guy of London/Brighton instrumental proggers Poly-Math talks standard Fripp tuning, the very broad church of prog, full-on bass gear nerdery and of course “Zenith”, Poly-Math’s brand new album, out Nov. 18 on Nice Weather For Airstrikes!Chapters:01:55 Discovering Poly-Math at Radar Festival06:04 Discovering Poly-Math with House of Wisdom07:10 Going from House of Wisdom to Zenith via The Cadaver Tombs11:30 Expanding the line-up while condensing the songwriting15:50 Bass/guitar gear nerd out19:15 The big question: pick or fingers?22:4...
2022-11-1627 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceAdding more vibrant colors to your life: the musical schizophrenia of Apeiron BoundAndrew Stout, initiator, composer and guitarist of schizo prog metal upstarts Apeiron Bound talks about the conception of the band, the initial reception of their debut album “Multiplicity” (released Aug. 26 through Layered Reality Productions), crazy music video shoots and upcoming plans.Chapters:02:00 The conception of the band and origins of the name Apeiron Bound06:00 The organized musical chaos of Apeiron Bound10:45 The initial reception to Multiplicity11:57 Putting together a crazy music video like Absent Familiarity17:12 Working together with Costin Chioreanu for the My Sweet Stockholm video23...
2022-11-0927 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceSeventh Station attempt to Heal the Unhealed and metal up Shostakovich in the processThe artistic core trio of international prog metal band Seventh Station, Dmitri Alperovich, Eren Başbuğ & Davidavi Dolev called from their respective corners of the world to talk about arranging Shostakovich for a prog metal ensemble, channeling and translating the artistic vision of a song into a music video and of course everything else about their second album, “Heal the Unhealed”, out Nov. 7th!Chapters:01:10 Introducing Seventh Station02:40 Getting the elephant out of the room: the origins of the soviet style artwork and parts of the concept06:30 Fleshing out a Progressive Metal...
2022-11-0237 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceViolin prog metal from Montreal: Canadian genre-benders give in to “The Descent”Violinist Olivier Allard of Canadian genre-benders Cydemind talks about composing instrumental music, making the classical influence interesting in a metal context and of course their new sophomore album, “The Descent”.Chapters:02:45 Erosion to The Descent: Cydemind 1 to 206:00 Composing instrumental music07:34 Composing for Cydemind09:35 Shooting the video for Hoax12:30 Applying classical music to a metal context18:20 Getting back on stage after a long time23:35 Which bands would you like to support with Cydemind?24:40 Instrumental bands that are not guitar driven
2022-10-2630 min
PROGTALKS by The Progspace“We really enjoy good pop music and we really hate bad pop music”: Major Parkinson go 80s!Jon, Øystein, Lars, Claudia and Sondre from Major Parkinson called in from Bergen and Oslo respectively to talk about the creation of “Valesa - Chapter I: Velvet Prison” (with hints to Chapters II and III), good and bad pop music and upcoming live plans. Chapters:01:10 Introducing Major Parkinson03:55 The initial response to Valesa - Chapter I: Velvet Prison05:10 Good pop music - bad pop music08:50 Finding the new direction for Major Parkinson11:30 The usual writing process in Major Parkinson15:15 Writing the lyrics for Va...
2022-10-1926 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceRevisiting the history of Conception: Norwegian Prog Metal Legends Roy Khan & Tore Østby!What does “epic” mean? What is “progressive”? Roy Khan and Tore Østby of Norwegian Prog Metal Legends Conception ponder the big questions while reminiscing about their 4 classic albums that just got a proper Deluxe Reissue treatment. We also talked about the successful reunion, future plans and the “Conception Camp” they just returned from.Chapters:01:20 Introducing Roy Khan and Tore Østby of Conception02:14 The beginning of Conception and The Last Sunset05:44 The Last Sunset to Parallel Minds11:30 Introducing a classical timbre into metal14:25 Tore’s & Roy’s favorite s...
2022-10-1255 min
PROGTALKS by The Progspace“What if all the weird stuff actually is the album?” - Simen & Magnus of Maraton talk Unseen Color and moreThe chances of a huge social media platform re-naming itself after your album vs. a brain appearing out of nowhere: big Boltzmann Brain times with Simen Hundere Ruud & Magnus Johansen of Norwegian prog shooting stars Maraton talking about their impending sophomore album “Unseen Color” and more.Chapters:02:55 A quick history of Maraton07:30 The difference between Meta and Meta+11:30 Choosing the singles for Unseen Color14:25 What is a Boltzmann Brain?17:50 Going from Meta to Unseen Color: letting go of songwriting constraints24:50 Vocal melodies and...
2022-10-0533 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceSaved by Mom’s power generator: Avandra bring Prog form Puerto RicoAvandra Mastermind Christian Ayala called from Puerto Rico shortly before boarding the plane to ProgPower Europe to talk about power blackouts after hurricanes, the magic of discovering bands live first before diving into their studio recordings, the new album “Prodigal” coming in November and more upcoming Avandra plans.Chapters:01:00 Welcoming Christian Ayala03:00 How does Avandra sound06:50 Avandra’s progression from album to album10:40 Putting together a band22:55 The difference between the live feel and studio recordings🎵 Avandra is:Christi...
2022-09-2830 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceYou don’t get that organic band sound unless you play the songs and feel the pain! Abraham Sarache“You don’t get that organic band sound unless you play the songs and feel the pain!” Electric Cuatro player Abraham Sarache and bassist Tristan Turner talk about how to play the famous Melkweg in Amsterdam for the first time three times, fast moving chats at The Progspace Online Festival, the upcoming ProgPower Europe Pre-Party and more…Chapters:00:55 Welcome Abraham & Tristan02:15 Abraham Sarache: the band and the sounds06:10 From the Gardener to Kaleidoscope of Fears & Dreams13:10 Completing the trio: Jan Kohrt on drums14:30 Participating in The P...
2022-09-2132 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceNo Bossa Nova: Feather Mountain on their way To Exit A Maelstrom!Danish prog newcomers return with a very. personal sophomore album in the form of “To Exit A Maelstrom”. We talked to vocalist Mikkel A. Lohmann and drummer Christian Dahl-Blumenberg about increasing the heaviness, why they don’t play Bossa Nova and the challenges of playing emotionally heavy music live. Don’t miss out on their performance at ProgPower Europe in the Netherlands on Oct. 1st!Chapters:01:00 Welcome (back) Feather Mountain02:25 Making “To Exit A Maelstrom”04:45 Composing “To Exit A Maelstrom”07:35 Increasing the heaviness09:20 Going instrumental in...
2022-09-1424 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceMemories, Patreons & Ronnie James Dio: Toehider is back with a 47-minute epic!The Progtalks are back after the summer break, and we have Australian multi-instrumentalist Mike Mills, sole (musician) member of Toehider calling and talking about his new album “I Have Little To No Memory of These Memories”, adequately rated artists and advantages and disadvantages of being a one man band.Chapters:01:30 Recalling some memories recording “I Have Little To No Memory of These Memories”06:30 Solo project vs. full band: advantages and disadvantages09:30 The importance of the Patreon community during the pandemic downtime11:00 Streaming shows: prepared or spontaneous?13...
2022-09-0725 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspacePopulation Three in Porcupine Tree land: Richard Barbieri on Closure/Continuation, sound design and attention spansOne last Progtalks episode before our summer break: Porcupine Tree’s Richard Barbieri talks about different approaches to composing, sound design and of course the most anticipated album of the year in the Prog world: “Closure/Continuation”. Don’t miss out on the last Progtalks episode before our summer break!Chapters:00:55 Porcupine Tree’s growing popularity during the hiatus02:15 Closure/Continuation: the songwriting origins and process05:25 exploring ambient sound design worlds in a more metal environment09:25 combining electronics & acoustics11:00 combining the melancholic pop era with the a...
2022-06-2221 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceThe High Castle Teleorkestra is hatching: Tim Smolens & Chris Bogen talk “The Egg That Never Opened”!Tim Smolens & Chris Bogen, the driving duo behind the newly founded High Castle Teleorkestra, talk about the creation of “The Egg That Never Opened”, the first part of a planned trilogy based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Radio Free Albemuth”, out July 17 on Art As Catharsis.Chapters:02:45 the spark that initiated the creation of High Castle Teleorkestra07:30 dissecting the first chapter of Philip K. Dick’s Radio Free Albemuth 11:00 mashing up genres that don’t seem to fit together on paper16:35 Estradasphere and HCT: integrating folk music from around the worl...
2022-06-1533 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceThe universe learns and develops: Marco Minnemann and The Aristocrats go OrchestralThe Aristocrats drumming powerhouse and resident master of polyrhythmic insanity, Marco Minnemann, talks working with an orchestra (namely the Primuz Chamber Orchestra), his current main projects besides The Aristocrats and (self-)releasing music in the age of streaming services.Chapters:05:00 The Aristocrats teaming up with the Primuz Chamber Orchestra10:00 Picking songs and re-arranging them13:00 playing with an Orchestra15:00 growing out of a competitive playing style, finding balance18:50 main Marco Minnemann projects27:50 (self-)releasing music in the age of streaming services
2022-06-0841 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceBionic Robocop Left Hand: Enhanced Accordion meets Gregorian Jazz MetalSometimes, musical innovation is simply born out of a desire to listen to a specific mash-up of styles that you’ve never heard mixed together - or at least not in the way you’re imagining it. French band Ckraft, led by accordionist Charles Kieny did exactly that. Their debut album “Epic Discordant Vision” is out on June 3rd.Chapters:01:45 Accidental Innovation06:00 The Ckraft band line-up08:30 building the enhanced accordion10:45 songwriting for Ckraft12:40 playing Ckraft music live18:40 dream bands to play with21...
2022-06-0134 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceExciting and frightening at the same time: Zero Hour is back!After keeping busy with other projects such as Abnormal Thought Patterns, Cynthesis or A Dying Planet for well over a decade, master shredder Jasun Tipton finally returns to his riff heavy roots in Zero Hour, presenting a strong reunion album with “Agenda 21! Calling in from California, we talked to Jasun about channelling the magic of “The Towers of Avarice”, potential live plans and all things prog metal!Chapters:02:50 Catching up with Jasun’s musical projects in the last years03:45 The return of Zero Hour with Agenda 2110:40 Channelling the magic of...
2022-05-2539 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceMusic for all of the Spheres together: !GeRald! found The Lost Tapes!Teddie Burton, drummer of French avantgarde prog punkers !GeRald! talked to us about his love for everything that makes noise, the rare infusion of a punk ethos into proggy music and the making of their debut album “The Lost Tapes”. Dive into the spectacularly eclectic world of !GeRald! and listen to “The Lost Tapes” now. After finishing this episode of the Progtalks of course… Chapters:02:00 Who or what is !GeRald! ?05:00 The line-up of !GeRald!10:00 Prog Punk: channelling an avantgarde punk energy into free form prog music15:45 Constructed music vs. free musica...
2022-05-1837 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceNot a Star Wars reference: UK proggers Giant Walker talk impressive debut album All In Good Time3/4 of UK Newcomers Giant Walker joined the Progtalks today to reveal the origin of the band name, their primary influences and how important it is to have music that gets you through hard times. Their debut album “All In Good Time” is out on Friday, May 13 - and it’s a good time for it!Chapters:01:00 Introducing Giant Walker06:26 Where does the band name originate from?10:48 The songwriting process for All In Good Time 13:00 How would you describe the sound of Giant Walker?20:50 “Music that gets...
2022-05-1137 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceThey tried to show us magic: Pure Reason Revolution’s return!Pure Reason Revolution guitarists/vocalists Jon Courtney and Greg Jong called from Berlin and Portland/Oregon respectively to talk about the European tour with Gazpacho they just finished, the new PRR album “Above Cirrus” and what makes their vocal arrangements so magical.Chapters:01:50 European tour with Gazpacho: how was it?06:30 continuing the new era of PRR with Above Cirrus12:45 arranging vocal arrangements vs. arranging instrumental tracks15:20 translating studio arrangements into live versions / Annicke Shireen standing in for Chloé on tour18:55 did you play any new s...
2022-05-0432 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceDelve into the universe of Delvoid - with vocalist Alex Delver!Norway’s Delvoid take their time with their studio albums. So we took some time to talk with vocalist Alex Delver about their third full length offering, “Swarmlife”, vocal influences and of course the meaning behind the band name. We also had a nice nerd-out on single-song albums, (multiple) album-spanning multi-part songs and all those kinds of proggy songwriting shenanigans.Chapters:01:00 three different types of bands on The Progtalks01:55 welcome Alex of Delvoid from Oslo04:00 what happened between Serene and Swarmlife?05:55 introducing the band members10:3...
2022-04-2740 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceJohn Boegehold talks album lengths, prog history and all things Pattern-Seeking Animals!Songwriter John Boegehold keeps churning out the music with Pattern-Seeking Animals. Their third album “Only Passing Through” is out since April 1st, so we called him up in his home studio in L.A. to talk about his influences, the perfect album length, a bit of prog history and why he’s not part of the P-SA live line-up.Chapters:00:58 Welcome (back) John Boegehold02:30 ‘accidentally’ forming a band04:00 logistical challenges recording the new album Only Passing Through06:00 initial reception for Only Passing Through07:00 songwriting inspiration, incorporating new sounds...
2022-04-2040 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceFrom a solo project to a fully fledged band: Soledad is back with their second album XIII!French disney djent phenomenon Soledad is back as a full band 3 years after “Catharsis”. Our guests on this new episode of the Progtalks are Bandleader Lola Damblant-Soler and producer Lucas de la Rosa. They talk about the new album “XIII”, their favourite classical composers and the difficulties of transcribing guitar solos.Chapters:01:00 welcome back Lulu, welcome Lola02:55 from Soledad - a solo project to Soledad - the band05:45 the songwriting process for XII - what was different to Catharsis?10:30 playing Symphonic Metal but not like any other Sy...
2022-04-1345 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceSpecial Episode: Paul van Berlo (Loudnoise) gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of PrognosisOne week before the 2nd edition of the Prognosis Festival will finally go down, we rang up Paul van Berlo (Loudnoise) to talk about the challenges they had to face such as having to postpone twice due to Covid and last minute band cancellations as well as plans for the future of Prognosis. See you April 15/16 in Eindhoven!Prognosis #2: April 15/16, Effenaar, Eindhoven (NL) with:Katatonia, Leprous, Enslaved, The Ocean Collective, Long Distance Calling, Cellar Darling, Focus
, Klone, Magic Pie, Ross Jennings, Novena, Scarlet Stories
, Wheel
, Cobra The Impaler, The New Death Cult, The Fi...
2022-04-1118 min
PROGTALKS by The Progspace“We are the statement”: Alyson & Max from Flummox on Rephlummoxed and being trans icons in the metal communityAlyson Blake Dellinger & Max Mobarry from Tennesseean genrefluid metal gang Flummox talk about their “heavy, queer sounds for the strange & nocturnal”, how they reworked old songs into what would become “Rephlummoxed” and how simply being a transfem frontperson will automatically make you an icon.Chapters:01:00 welcoming back Max, introducing Alyson02:44 the Flummox story so far06:25 the origins of Rephlummoxed13:17 what does Flummox sound like?22:00 what does Flummox write and sing about?27:45 Flummox goes on tour!38:30 being a trans icon in the meta...
2022-04-0655 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceFrom a solo project to a collab effort: Road to Square One - Aquae Furtivae’s debut album is ready!Drummer/composer Iago Franco Gonzalez and producer/vocalist Lucas de la Rosa from Berlin based international prog metal project Aquae Furtivae tell us everything about their debut album “Road to Square One”. From the emotional concept of dealing with Iago’s father Alzheimers diagnosis and how it affected his family, all the way to how much fun they had sending files back and forth when writing and recording the album.Chapters:01:00 Introduction01:55 The Road to releasing Road to Square One08:50 Recruiting Aquae Furtivae11:45 Lucas’ role in the prod...
2022-03-3040 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceA Truman Show on planetary level: PreHistoric Animals’ The Magical Mystery Machine continues with Chapter 2!In this new episode of the Progtalks, Stefan Altzar of Swedish Prog Rockers PreHistoric Animals talks about his love for It Bites, the importance of humour in music and of course their brand new album “The Magical Mystery Machine - Chapter Two”. We also reminisce about fun past tour shenanigans at ProgPower Europe as well as look at upcoming concert plans.Chapters:00:55 Introducing Stefan02:10 The new PhA album is about to drop! And the artwork is gorgeous!04:00 The journey from Consider it a Work of Art to The Magi...
2022-03-2344 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceDiversify yourself: Karcius’ Sylvain Auclair on their new album and surviving the pandemicYou have to diversify yourself if you’re working in the music business: Karcius’ Sylvain Auclair on their new album “Grey White Silver Yellow and Gold” and surviving the pandemic as a full-time musician. We also talk about the songwriting ping-pong game, embracing heaviness with age rather than growing softer and we also touch on the chances for new material from his other band, Heaven’s Cry.Chapters:01:00 Introducing Sylvain02:20 The Karcius story so far05:33 Grey White Silver Yellow and Gold - a Baroness discography Boxset?06:50 The Ping-Pong Game: songwritin...
2022-03-1648 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceMaintaining balance, the human element & allowing movement to work: how Playgrounded’s The Death of Death was madeGuitarist Michael Kotsirakis and keyboardist Orestis Zafeiriou from Greek post-proggers Playgrounded talk about the production of their massive new album “The death of Death”, out on March 18 through Pelagic Records. We talk about the concept behind sound and lyrics, how the pandemic affected the release of the album and their upcoming live plans.Chapters:01:10 Introducing Playgrounded02:32 How The death of Death came to be06:20 Greece or The Netherlands?07:48 Spending time on songwriting vs. sound production12:35 Movement: the concept behind The death of Death13:39 That very firs...
2022-03-0933 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceConfronting your inner toad and overcoming disconnections: Soulsplitter are seeking for ConnectionReturning with their sophomore effort “Connection” after the highly acclaimed surprise 2019 debut “Salutogenesis”, German prog collective Soulsplitter talk about line-up changes, string arrangements and confronting your inner toad on this new episode of the Progtalks.Chapters:01:10 Introducing Soulsplitter04:00 Incorporating Sami as main vocalist after “Salutogenesis”06:00 Writing and recording process for “Connection”08:50 Changing pianists11:40 Incorporating real string ensembles in the production14:25 Arranging for rock band vs. orchestra17:20 Blending colours on the sound-palette together to one cohesive unit19:52 The lyrical concept of “Conn...
2022-03-0247 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceYou can’t unburn a piano: Vikram Shankar on new albums with Silent Skies & Threads of FateA true virtuoso on piano and synth, Vikram Shankar talked to us about how difficult it is to write shorter songs, how you definitely can’t unburn a piano and making Raphael Weinroth-Browne’s Cello-playing a little less pretty. Silent Skies’ sophomore album “Nectar” is out right now via Napalm Records and Threads of Fate’s debut full length “The Cold Embrace of the Light” is coming through Layered Reality Productions on March 11.Chapters:01:08 A wild day in Silent Skies land02:00 2021 Vikram Shankar releases05:00 Silent Skies - Nectar: a quick follow-up to Satellites...
2022-02-2338 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceBe excellent to each other and Revel in Time: Arjen Lucassen’s Star One coming back for a third round!After some busy years with Ayreon on both the album and live front, the tall dutch hippie Arjen Lucassen returns to his Sci-Fi metal project Star One with “Revel in Time”. Reason enough to invite him for a relaxed Progtalk. We chat about some of his old and new guest vocalists, Star One’s arrival in a contemporary earth setting thematically and how many cymbals Ed Warby broke during the recording sessions.Chapters:01:45 The third Star One in 20 years!03:00 Revel in Time!03:50 The most diverse Star One album so far...
2022-02-1649 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceSynth-wave with keytar and 7-string guitars: is Eurovision ready for Voyager's pop prog & metal?Gearing up for EUROVISION - Australia Decides on Feb. 26, Voyager’s Alex Canion and Scott Kay join our host Dario for a full hour of good prog, pop and Eurovision banter! Nerding out on Symphony X and Textures, musing about the evolving progscene and evaluating their chances against stiff competition in the heavy department this year. Don’t miss out on them before they might go to Italy as the next step of their (World) Domination Game!Chapters:01:25 Why did we invite Voyager to the Progtalks with ‘only’ a new single out?03:12 Why is Austr...
2022-02-0957 min
PROGTALKS by The Progspace“When we write music it is like war!” Moe Espinosa on having fun writing Persefone’s “metanoia”In the new episode of the Progtalks, founding member, keyboardist and clean vocalist Miguel “Moe” Espinosa talks with host Dario about the songwriting process, lyrical themes and guest musicians on Persefone’s new opus “metanoia”.Chapters:01:25 from Aathma via In Lak’Ech and The Truth Inside the Shades to metanoia05:50 Merkabah and Katabasis vs. the rest of the album and the evolution of Persefone11:00 Spiritual metaphysic journeys vs. the material process of change through pain 14:32 Consciousness Pt. 3: having fun writing music together!19:58 guest musicians on metanoia
2022-02-0240 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceVivien Lalu talks about the musicians who made it onto Paint the Sky - and also those who didn’t!French composer Vivien Lalu finally returned with his 3rd studio album “Paint the Sky”. We talked about all the amazing musicians he invited to play this time, the departure from the melodic prog metal sounds of his early work towards a modernised, heavy progressive rock style and much more in this newest episode of the Progtalks.Chapters:01:30 The story so far…02:20 Changes04:48 Songwriting process for Paint the Sky07:09 The core band line-up10:44 Band? Project? Band-project!12:35 Guest musicians on Paint the Sky15:16 Asking other keyboa...
2022-01-2641 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceWilderun's Evan Berry explains the conception of Epigone, talks about his influences and more!In the newest episode of the Progtalks you can learn how to pronounce Wilderun properly - from Evan Berry himself! How about that? We also talk about their new album “Epigone”, going back on tour after such a long time and some of his songwriting influences from outside the prog world.Chapters:01:33 How do you pronounce Wilderun?02:20 Epigone, being picked up by a label and the initial reception of the new album…04:15 From Veil of Imagination to Epigone: the songwriting journey11:10 Arrangements and Orchestrations with Daniel Müller and Wayne I...
2022-01-1931 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceTasos Plataniotis from Within Progress dives into their debut album "Inner" in our 1st ep. of 2022Welcome to the Second Season of the Progtalks!Fitting in nicely with the relatively young tradition of stellar Greek prog bands, Thessaloniki based 5-piece Within Progress is the current rising star in that scene. So we sat down with keyboarder/guitarist Tasos Platanionis to talk about their debut album “INNER”, influences from outside the Prog world and more on our first Progtalks episode of 2022.🎵 Within Progress is:Giorgos Charalambidis - BassPolydoros Dardogiannos - Drums, PercussionVangelis Iliopoulos - GuitarEfthimis Papadopoulos - VocalsTa...
2022-01-1244 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.37 Special END OF YEAR Episode! With hosts Dario Albrecht and "Uncle Prog" Rune Belsvik ReinåsFor our End of the Year Episode, Progtalks hosts “Uncle Prog” Rune Belsvik Reinås and Dario Albrecht talk through some of their favorite interview moments of the year, a couple of the best 2021 releases from both up and coming underground artists as well as more established bands, reminisce a bit about our favorite musical moments of the year and finally we also have a quick look at some of the most anticipated releases for 2022.Uncle Prog’s Top 3 Underground releases:Beautiful Bedlam – Beautiful Bedlam (May 01)https://www.facebook.com/beautiful...
2021-12-221h 09
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.36 Dario Albrecht talks with Rasmus Revsbech from Danish band Franklin ZooFor the last interview episode of the year, we called Franklin Zoo frontman Rasmus Revsbech in the countryside of Denmark to talk about the origins of the band, the development over the years and of course their brand new album “The Dandelion Child”. We also nerd out a lot about grunge influences, the danish heavy music scene and the question whether the Franklin Zoo sound is more rock or more metal!🎵 Franklin Zoo is:Rasmus Revsbech, Leadvocals, Lyrics, keys, percussion Daniel Hecht, Guitars backup vocals Søren Dabros, Guitars, b...
2021-12-1546 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.35 Swiss Trio RAGE OF LIGHT talk with Dario about their new album "Redemption" and new singer MartynaSwiss based Trance Metal outfit Rage of Light are the guests on this new episode of the Progtalks. We talk about the change in the lead vocal department, DIY music video production and everything about their new album “Redemption”. We also touch on the subject of how the term ‘female fronted metal’ can be both a blessing and a curse.🎵 Rage of Light is:Lead vocals: Martyna HalasSynthesizers and vocals: Jonathan PelletGuitars and bass: Noé Schüpbach 💿 Discography:Imploder (2019)Redemption (202...
2021-12-0837 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.34 Canadian trio Ashbreather talk with Dario about their new EP “Ow, My Eye!”Calling from Montreal, Canada, prog/death/sludge trio of Ashbreather are the guests of this new episode of the Progtalks, discussing influences outside of the prog world, cover artworks and everything about their new EP “Ow, My Eye!”, how all three of them came to share vocal duties and Hip Hop in Prog.🎵 Ashbreather is:Mackay Agellon: Guitars, vocals, saxophone, percussion, engineering, artworkCharles Richards: Bass, vocals, trumpetColin MacAndrew: Drums, vocals, percussion 💿 Discography:Ashbreather (2020)Ow, My Eye! EP (2021)
2021-12-0147 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.33 Rising star Alex Pilkevych is this week's guest with Dario at the Progtalks!Solo artist Alex Pilkevych called from Wroclaw, Poland to have a nice Progtalk with host Dario about how far he has come since recording his first album at the age of 9 on a simple tape recorder with his acoustic guitar and his collaboration with Katie Thompson and Adam Janzi on his new EP “That Way Lies Madness”.💿 Discography:Explanatory Gap (2014)Within The Brain Drainery EP (2017)Jar of Joy EP (2018)That Way Lies Madness EP (2021)✔️ Follow Alex Pilkevych:Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
2021-11-2440 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.32 with Kjetil Nordhus from legends Green Carnation on this week's PROGTALKS!Uncle Progs’ guest this time on the Progtalks is none other than vocalist Kjetil Nordhus of Green Carnation. We discuss the upcoming 15th anniversary of the re-release of their seminal album “Acoustic Verses” from 2006, how the album came to be, and the related tour for 2022. Also, we touch on their last album, the fantastic “Leaves of Yesteryear” from 2020, their last single “A World Without a View”, and of course plans going forward for the Norwegians!🎵 Green Carnation is:Kjetil Nordhus - VocalsTerje Vik Schei - GuitarsStein Roger Sordal - Ba...
2021-11-1738 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.31 - Romain Jeuniaux is this week's Dario guest at the PROGTALKS!Romain Jeuniaux, vocalist, guitarist and founding member of Belgian prog metal talents Omnerod joins host Dario for this new episode of the Progtalks for a chat about the past, present and future of Omnerod, what we can expect from their appearance at The Progspace Online Festival 2021 and the heavy music scene in Belgium.🎵 Omnerod is:Romain Jeuniaux – Vocals, guitarsAnthony Deneyer – Vocals, guitarsPablo Schwilden Diaz – DrumsAndré Six – Bass guitars 💿 Discography:Ivory Dune (2014)Arteries (2019)✔️ Follow O...
2021-11-1029 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP. 30 - Toby Driver from Kayo Dot talks with Uncle Prog's this week at the PROGTALKS!None other than the legendary composer and multi-instrumentalist Toby Driver is the guest of Uncle Prog on this episode of the Progtalks. We explore his past with maudlin of the Well, his recent rediscovery of the European metal scene, his plethora of musical projects, and of course the new Kayo Dot album “Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares alike”. We also discuss the challenges of creating music that resides on the fringes of even more obscure subgenres and Drivers’ plans going forward for several of his projects, like Bloodmist, Alora Crucible and as a solo artist.
2021-11-031h 03
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.29 - Adam Biggs from Rivers of Nihil talks about the history of the band and the new album "The Works" with Uncle ProgThe Progtalks is guested by Rivers of Nihil bassist and vocalist Adam Biggs, fresh off the band’s US tour. Join us for a brief journey through the history of these progressive tech-death luminaries, as well as a deep dive into the themes, philosophy and music on their new monumental release “The Work”. 🎵 Rivers of Nihil is:Adam Biggs - Bass, VocalsBrody Uttley - GuitarJake Dieffenbach - VocalsJon Topore - GuitarsJared Klein - Drums💿 Discography:Hierarch...
2021-10-2745 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.28 - Sondre Skollevoll from Moron Police talks with Uncle Prog about the history of Moron Police and moreThis time on the Progtalks, guitarist and vocalist Sondre Skollevoll gives us a tour through the history of Moron Police, including the much-heralded album “A Boat on the Sea” from last year. Like the band’s lyrics and music, the talk touches on everything from the weird and silly to the very serious. Finally, of course, we discuss their upcoming EP “The Stranger and the High Tide”. 🎵 Moron Police is:Sondre Skollevoll - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, PercussionLars Christian Bjørknes - Keyboards, Grand Piano, Hammond, PercussionThore Omland Petterse...
2021-10-2046 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.27 - Max Mobarry from Others by No One talks with Dario about their most recent album, their projects and more!Progtalks host Dario welcomes Others by No One vocalist/guitarist Max Mobarry. We discuss their new album “Book II: Where Stories Come From”, how they recently came to join Nashville-based ‘genrefluid’ band Flummox as a full-time member and all of their other projects. We also talk about Max’ experience of coming out as non-binary and how the worldwide prog scene is becoming more and more open for queer artists to thrive.🎵 Others by No One is:Max Mobarry - Vocals, GuitarsMike Gregg - Guitars 💿 Discography:
2021-10-1355 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.26 - Julian Helms from A Kew's Tag talks with Dario. Learn about their music, artwork and more!In this episode of the Progtalks, Dario welcomes vocalist Julian Helms from German acoustic proggers of A Kew’s Tag. We discuss their brand new third album “Hephioz”, their approach to writing a concept album, and his approach to portraying different characters with his voice. We also talked about the artwork for “Hephioz” and the singles and also their side project Son of a Bach.🎵 A kew’s tag is:Julian Helms - VocalsJohannes Weik - Guitars, VocalsFlorian Weik - Drums 💿 Discography:Silence of the...
2021-10-0633 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.25 - Florent Charlet from 6:33 talks with Dario about the new album, influences and more!Vocalist Rorschach, aka Florent Charlet from French weirdos of 6:33 is our guest on this episode of the Progtalks. We talk about the band’s history, the story behind their new album “Feary Tales for Strange Lullabies: The Dome”, his vocal idols and we also ponder the question whether prog music takes itself too seriously...🎵 6:33 is:Florent Charlet : Vocals Bénédicte Pellerin : Female Vocals Nicolas Pascal : Guitars, Keyboard programming and Vocals Damien Legret : Keyboard Manuel Gérard : Bass Cédric Guillo: Drums 💿 Dis...
2021-09-2935 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.24 - Grace Hayhurst talks with Uncle Prog about her new EP and much more!Up-and-coming UK musician Grace Hayhurst is our guest on this episode of the Progtalks. We discuss her recently released EP “Existence is Temporary”, and her plans for an upcoming future debut album. We also talk about her background in classical music, the work she does with her media outlet “Proghurst” and her love of progressive music in general. 🎵 Grace Hayhurst is:Grace Hayhurst - Guitar, bass, keyboards, songwritingGuest musiciansPaul Hanness - Acoustic GuitarAndrew Scott - DrumsJonah Robertson - Spoken Word 💿 Discography:Land Dolphin...
2021-09-2251 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.23 - Rich Gray (Aeon Zen, Annihilator) chats with our guest host DarioBritish multi-instrumentalist Rich Gray is the guest of guest host Dario on this new episode of the Progtalks. We take a walk down memory lane as we discuss the history and discography of Aeon Zen in depth, how their new (and sadly last) album “Transversal” ties in there and we also talk about our favorite one-song albums.Aeon Zen is:Rich Gray - Rhythm; Lead; Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Keyboards VocalsAndi Kravljaca - Lead VocalsAlistair Bell - Lead GuitarSteve Burton - Drums ...
2021-09-1643 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.22 - Jasun Tipton from A Dying Planet and Zero Hour!US Progressive metal veteran Jasun Tipton joins Uncle Prog on the Progtalks this week to discuss the upcoming album from A Dying Planet. Their second offering, “When The Skies Are Grey”, releases on September the 17th, and Jasun gives us a detailed look into the music, lyrical content, and the general themes of the album. In addition, we get some highly anticipated news about the future plans of legendary progmetal band Zero Hour!A Dying Planet is:Vocals – Paul Adrian VillarrealGuitar – Jasun TiptonBass – Brian HartDrums – Marco Bicca...
2021-09-0853 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.21 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog with Marius Leirånes from Pixie Ninja!Norwegian musician Marius Leirånes is the guest of Uncle Prog on this new episode of the Progtalks. We discuss his recently released solo-album “Langtidsperspektiv” and how the place he grew up, and his ancestry inspired the music on the album. We also, of course, talk about his main band Pixie Ninja. How he, and fellow musician Jostein Haugen got started, and the creation of their amazing album “Colours Out of Space” from last year!Pixie Ninja is:Marius LeirånesJostein HaugenMattias OlssonFredrik Klingwall
2021-09-0146 min
Das Musikalische Quartett | egoFMBrodka, Lucy Dacus, Leprous & Spellling| Folge 07 |
Nach einer kurzen Sommerpause meldet sich das Quartett mit vier neuen Alben und einem Gast zurück. Dario Albrecht, Mitbegründer von Progspace.com, redet über das neue Album von Leprous. Außerdem werden Brodka, Lucy Dacus und Spellling vorgestellt - und jede Menge Google-Aufträge an die Hörer*innen verteilt.
2021-08-271h 26
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.20 - Progtalks: Guest Host Dario Albrecht with Einar Solberg (Leprous)Einar Solberg from Norwegian art rockers Leprous joins guest host Dario Albrecht this week on the Progtalks. Their seventh album “Aphelion” is coming on August 27, so we talked about the unusual songwriting and recording process, the challenge of writing a song guided by fans and also the role of guitar solos in prog music.Leprous is:Einar Solberg - vocals/keysTor Oddmund Suhrke - guitarsRobin Ognedal - guitarsSimen Børven - bassBaard Kolstad - drums(Band Photos by Bjørn Tore Moen)
2021-08-2527 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.19 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog with Joshua Corum (Head with Wings)Joshua Corum from the American progressive/alternative-rock band Head With Wings is Uncle Prog's guest on this new episode of the Progtalks. Joshua talks about the history of the band and their discography, including the magnificent new EP “Comfort in Illusion”. We discuss the band’s place within the world of progressive music, their plans for the future, and their strategies for bringing the music of Head With Wings out to the world.Head With Wings is:Joshua Corum - Lyrics, Lead & Backing VocalsBrandon Cousino - GuitarsSteve...
2021-08-1854 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.18 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog talks with Musk Ox (Raphael Weinroth-Browne and Nathanael Larochette)We're back from our little summer break with Nathanael Larochette and Raphael Weinroth-Browne from Canadian Chamber-folk trio Musk Ox. Their fantastic album “Inheritance” was released at the beginning of July. Listen in to hear them talk about how classic progressive rock albums were a big inspiration when writing the music for “Inheritance”. They give us some interesting insights into the music created by Musk Ox, and their relationship to progressive music.Musk Ox is:Nathanael Larochette (classical guitar)Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello)Evan Runge (violin)Discography:“Entre La Terre et Le Ciel” EP – 2006“En...
2021-08-1159 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspacePROGTALKS BONUS EP.17 - Prognerding with Uncle Prog and Trond GjellumBonus Episode - The Progtalks is taking a summer break, but here is a little bonus episode we shot earlier in the year with Trond from Suburban Savages and Panzerpappa. We talk about his work with prog-magazine Tarkus, and the challenges of trying to dig up obscure prog releases before the internet. Listen to us nerd out about our introduction to progressive music in the '80s, and '90s, and the state of the genre today. We wish you all a great summer, and the Progtalks will be back with more interviews at the beginning of August.
2021-07-1427 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEP.16 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog talks with the legendary singer Øyvind Hægeland from Terra OdiumOne of Uncle Prog's favourite musicians visits the Progtalks this week! It's none other than Øyvind Hægeland from Terra Odium. Together they explore Hægelands history as a vocalist with bands like Manitou, Lunaris, and Spiral Architect. Øyvind treats us to a few histories and even some new information about the past (and possible future) of these bands and projects! But of curse, the main focus of our talk is the fantastic new album “Ne Plus Ultra” that he just released with his new band Terra Odium!Terra Odium is:Øyvind Hægeland – Vocals and guitar
2021-06-301h 02
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.15 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog talks with Vince Wilquin from Fractal UniverseThis week Vince Wilquin from Fractal Universe is the guests on the Progtalks with Uncle Prog! Their upcoming album “The Impassable Horizon” releases this Friday!, and Vince lets us partake in the themes and philosophies informing the album, as well as giving us an in-depth look into the creative process of Fractal Universe. He also shares with us the experience of shooting a music video inside Gouffre de Poudrey, one of the largest developed caves in Europe. So watch or listen to this episode to learn some fascinating details about how the progressive and technical music of this French quar...
2021-06-2351 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.14 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog talks with Dan White & Tom Rice from KonomDan and Tom from UK band Konom are the guests on this week's Progtalks with Uncle Prog! They released their great self-titled debut in February, which comes highly recommended for anyone who enjoys both progmetal, but also the progressive rock and neoprog of the '70s and '80s. Together they discuss where the band name comes from, the amazing album art, and of course the themes and music on the new album as well as the inspirations that go into creating the unique sound of Konom!Konom is:Benjamin Edwards...
2021-06-1652 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.13 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog talks with Chris Sampson and Galen Stapley from AzureThis week on the Progtalks Uncle Prog is having a nice chat with the lovely Galen Stapley and Chris Sampson from UK band Azure. Their upcoming album “Of Brine And Angel's Beaks” will be out on the 11th of June, and we talk about the album, their previous releases as well as their hazardous video-making. We also dive into the process of creating the music and the fantastic mythos of Azure. Finally, they nerd-out while discussing video games, fantasy literature, the music of Iron Maiden and of course progressive rock and metal.Follow Azure here...
2021-06-091h 08
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.12 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog interviews Benjamin LechugaThis week on the Progtalks I have with me guitarist Benjamin Lechuga from Chilean progressive metal band Delta, who just released their new album "Fears". We also talk about Benjamins' own project Lechuga, and his recent release "It's Not What It Seems".Join us to hear about the long history of Delta, their search for the perfect vocalist before finally finding the fantastic voice of Paula Loza, and how Benjamin started playing in the band when he was only 15 years old. We also explore his love of cinematic elements in music, the philosophy behind some of the...
2021-06-0253 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.11 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog interviews Abraham SaracheVenezuelan musician Abraham Sarache is the guest of Uncle Prog (Rune Belsvik Reinås) on the Progtalks this time. His progressive metal, with elements of grunge, alternative rock andmath-rock is quite unique and is made even more interesting because of the use of the traditional Venezuelan instrument, the Cuatro. Abraham introduces us to his electric version of this instrument, and how it helps shape his music. We also go into the concepts and philosophies behind his debut album “The Gardener” and his paired EP's “Kaleidoscope of Fears” and “Kaleidoscope of Dreams”. Finally, we talk about future plans, both f...
2021-05-2656 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.10 - Progtalks: Uncle Prog interviews David Van Pelt from AcolyteThis week on the Progtalks, Uncle Prog is visited by keyboard maestro David Van Pelt from Australian atmospheric and symphonic prog-rock band Acolyte. Naturally, we discuss their new album “Entropy” which was recently released to great acclaim by both fans and reviewers. We go into their writing process, and the quite serious themes explored on the album, as well as the bands’ history and future goals. David also explains his fondness of Europes’ “The Final Countdown” and gives us a tour through some favourites from his impressive collection of vintage synthesizers, many of which you can hear in use on “Entropy”...
2021-05-1957 min
ProgcastEpisode 136: Vidi & Tomer (Subterranean Masquerade)A reunion of friends today on the Progcast: Vidi & Tomer from Subterranean Masquerade talk with Progcast host Dario about the road to "Mountain Fever" and the band's history of making music without boundaries. All of that and more, only on Episode 136 of the Progspace.
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2021-05-1325 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.09 - Progtalks with Stone HealerThis week on the Progtalks, Uncle Prog talks to Dave Kaminsky of up-and-coming progressive black/death metal band Stone Healer. Consisting of brothers Dave and Matt Kaminsky, Stone Healer just released their impressive debut album “Conquistador”. Dave explains the rigours and tribulations of getting the album ready and the challenges of using his music as a vessel to put a very personal story out there for the world to hear. We also discuss Dave's inspirations, from grunge to black-metal, touch upon his musical background, and of course his work as a recording engineer.Follow STON...
2021-05-1251 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.08 - Progtalks with Subterranean MasqueradeDavidavi (Vidi) Dolev and Tomer Pink from Israeli prog-veterans Subterranean Masquerade join Uncle Prog on the Progtalks this week to discuss their upcoming album “Mountain Fever'', which will be released to the public on May the 14th. We talk about the creative process and themes behind the music and lyrics on the album, and how it came to be. Tomer and Vidi also open up the doors into their musical background, speaking about their inspirations and formative years as musicians. We also speak a bit about their previous releases, including 2020's “The Pros & Cons of Social Isolation'' and the band...
2021-05-0557 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.07 - Progtalks with Perfect StormDutch musicians Gert-Jan Schurer and Hiske Oosterwijk from Perfect Storm are the guests of Uncle Prog this week on the Progtalks. Together they discuss the band’s much-praised debut album “No Air” that was released internationally on the 19th of March. Guitarist and songwriter Gert-Jan shares how he started writing the music for the band, and how the musicians that make up Perfect Storm came together. Vocalist Hiske explains the theme of the album and gives us some insight into how she worked with the lyrics for “No Air”. We also get to hear about Gert-Jan’s inspirations in everything f...
2021-04-2852 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.06 - Progtalks with Suburban SavagesTrond Gjellum from Suburban Savages is our guest this time here on the Progtalks. The Norwegians recently released their third album “Demagogue Days”, and we go into both the history of the band, as well as their current status. We also talk about the theme of the album, which is communication, information, or perhaps the lack of it. In addition, we’re exploring a plethora of other projects Trond is involved with, such as avant-garde/RIO inspired band Panzerpappa, his outlet for electronic music, Electrond, and the long-form woodland-prog of Ingelrii. So if you’re interested in finding out what’s n...
2021-04-2155 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.05 - Progtalks with Laughing StockThis week on the PROGTALKS we are talking to the musicians from Norwegian band Laughing Stock about their recently released album “Zero, acts 1&2”. We get to learn about the history of the band and the long-running friendship of the musicians involved. We also dive into all the inspirations that have informed the highly eclectic progressive music of the band. Finally, we speak a little about the highly relevant themes and concept of the album, the story of the main character “Zero”, the challenges of isolation, and of growing up without attention or love. The Norwegians also share a little bit abou...
2021-04-1453 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.04 - Progtalks with Ole M. Bjørndal from CaligonautThis week on the PROGTALKS, Uncle Prog (Rune Belsvik Reinås) talks to Ole Michael Bjørndal, known from Oak and Airbag, about his new solo album, under the name “Caligonaut”. Among other things, we discuss how “Magnified as Giants” has been an album long in the making, and how Ole recruited the great line-up of musicians that contributed to the album. He also reveals the ideas, thoughts and philosophy found in the name and the title of the project and talks a little bit about the lyrical content, and the amazing artwork that accompanies it. Finally Ole gives us some of...
2021-04-0742 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.03 - Progtalks with Eskil Rask & Jens N. Gräs telling all about Prog rising giants: IOTUNNThis week on the PROGTALKS, Uncle Prog (Rune Belsvik Reinås) talks to bassist Eskil Rask and guitarist Jens Nicolai Gräs from progressive metal band Iotunn. The Danes can easily be described as some of the brightest rising stars in the prog-metal skies, and their recent debut album on Metal Blade Records, “Access All Worlds” has received high acclaim from both fans and reviewers. If you want to hear Jens Nicolai and Eskil talk about the history of Iotunn, the recording of the album. They also dwell a bit on the philosophy and themes surrounding the release, as well a...
2021-03-3149 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.02 - Progtalks with Mattias Olsson (Änglagård, Pixie Ninja, White Willow)This week our guest is the amazingly prolific Mattias Olsson. Most of you might know him as the drummer of legendary Swedish progrock act “Änglagård”, but that is, of course, just a tiny part of Olsson's massive output. “Uncle Prog” (Rune Belsvik Reinås) talks to him about his work, both as a musician and a producer. We discuss his recent releases, including his own project Molesome, and of course the magnificent tribute to Tom Doncourt with “Tom Doncourt & Mattias Olsson's Cathedral”. We also find time to go into a plethora of other bands and projects that Mattias has, or is worki...
2021-03-241h 00
PROGTALKS by The ProgspaceEp.01 - Progtalks. Paul Sadler, emerging UK prog musician talks everything with Uncle Prog.Welcome to the Progtalks! A new interview series by The Progspace!In our first episode, our guest is none other than UK guitarist, vocalist and composer Paul Sadler, who released his fantastic solo-debut "Soon To Be Absorbed" in December last year. Sadler is, of course, also the frontman of progressive death metal band Spires. So please join "Uncle Prog" (Rune Belsvik Reinås) for discussion with Paul about his music, background, influences his further plans for his solo work as well as the future of Spires.----Thank you for l...
2021-03-1350 min
PROGTALKS by The ProgspacePROGTALKS by The Progspace - TrailerWelcome to the Progtalks! An interview series by The Progspace, where we will be talking with bands and musicians of the Progressive music scene.
2021-03-1300 minProgcastEpisode 102: April Hutchins (Anna Pest)April Hutchins, mastermind of Canadian Extreme Prog Outfit Anna Pest, called to talk about her musical journey so far, the brand new release "Dark Arms Reach Skywards With Bone White Fingers" and how it's influenced by the classic Anime Neon Genesis: Evangelion. All of that and more, only on Episode 102 of the Progspace. Listen to the accompanying Spotify playlist here: http://spoti.fi/3qgqi1n
2021-01-1436 min
The Metal Exchange PodcastEp. 10 - Savatage - Dead Winter Dead - Dec. 25, 2020The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Savatage's 1995 release, "Dead Winter Dead".
Justin's recommended track: This Is The Time (1990)
Chris' recommended track: Not What You See
Listen to "Dead Winter Dead": https://open.spotify.com/album/3kqF5ukXazAtsYIFoIMDkB
http://www.savatage.com/
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Other Band Mentions
Veil of Secrets: https://www.veilofsecrets.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/VeilOfSecrets
Anima Tempo: https://www.facebook.com/AnimaTempoOfficial
Progspace Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5zI5XfYSok...
2020-12-2547 minProgcastEpisode 100: End of 2020 Round-Up with Ross Jennings (Haken), Marjana Semkina (iamthemorning), Andy Robison (Ihlo), Simen Sandnes (Arkentype) & moreTo celebrate the occasion of our Episode #100 and the last one for 2020, we decided to do something special and invited a bunch of prog friends to a round Zoom table: Ross Jennings (Haken/Novena), Marjana Semkina (iamthemorning), Agnete M. Kirkevaag (Madder Mortem/Fleetburner/Autumn Tears), Andy Robison (Ihlo), Simen Sandnes (Arkentype), Joe Payne (That Joe Payne), Colin MacAndrew (Ashbreather/The Progspace) & Progcast Co-Producer Randy M. Salo. We talked about this year's releases and livestreams and our hopes for 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, dear Progcast listeners, thank you so much for your trust and loyalty. See you in 2021!
2020-12-211h 37ProgcastEpisode 085: WobblerDrummer Martin Kneppen and bassist Kristian Hultgren of the highly-respected Norwegian progrock band Wobbler join our guest host Rune Belsvik Reinås (The Progspace/Progfiles) today. Tune in to listen to them talk about Wobbler's upcoming album "Dwellers of the Deep", the impact of "From Silence to Somewhere" and other nerdy progressive musings. You can enjoy all this and more, in Episode 085 of the Progcast.
2020-10-2245 minProgcastEpisode 081: Dave Davidson (Gargoyl)Revocation guitar shredder Dave Davidson called from Boston, Massachusetts to talk about discobeats from outer space, (sub-)genre classifications and tell us everything about the self-titled debut album of his new project Gargoyl. All of this and more, only on Episode 081 of the Progspace!
2020-10-0835 minProgcastEpisode 064: 2020 Mid-Year Roundup with Rune Belsvik Reinås (The Progfiles / The Progspace)Halfway through the year 2020, Dario invited his good friend Rune from Norway back onto the Progcast to discuss the one good thing this year brought aplenty so far: amazing music! While Rune presented his highlights in chronological order, Dario tried to give his picks some sort of vague ranking - but all made sense once we got to the last album, you'll see (or hear rather). 55 albums and EPs mentioned overall - what were your favorite 2020 releases so far?
2020-07-091h 12
ProgcastEpisode 056 - Best of the Decade - 2010sBefore reaching the halfyear point of 2020, your Progcast hosts Randy M. Salo and Dario Albrecht wanted to reminisce about the past decade. So here they are, our top 10 best album picks of the 2010s. All that and more, as always only on the Freqs Progcast presented by The Progspace.
Randy's Best of the Decade Top 10 Spotify Playlist
Dario's Best of the Decade Top 10 Spotify Playlist
2020-05-141h 28
ProgcastEpisode 055: John Boegehold (Pattern-Seeking Animals)This week, we had a call from Pattern-Seeking Animals mastermind and longstanding Spock's Beard co-songwriter John Boegehold, who is ready to release the second P-S A album "Prehensile Tales" on May 15 through Inside Out Music. We had a great chat about his songwriting journey, his friendship with the Spock's Beard guys, his widespread inspirations and what's currently in his 'Walkman'. All this and more, only on Episode 055 of the FREQS Progcast presented by the Progspace.
2020-05-071h 01
ProgcastEpisode 054: Kjetil Nordhus (Green Carnation) & Best of What's Hot?! April 2020Kjetil Nordhus joined us this week to talk about the first Green Carnation studio album in 14 years, what's in his current Quarantine playlist and his thoughts about our Best of What's Hot?! April 2020. All that and more, only on Episode 054 of the FREQS Progcast presented by The Progspace!
2020-04-301h 19
ProgcastEpisode 053: Lucas de la RosaThis week, french multi-talent Lucas de la Rosa talks about his musical upbringing, the many projects he has been involved in so far (such as Delsey Hill, Archætype, Soledad, Ihlo and Aquæ Furtivæ) and also his upcoming debut solo EP in an exclusive release reveal! All that and more, only on the Episode 053 of the FREQS Progcast presented by The Progspace.
2020-04-231h 07
ProgcastEpisode 052: Feather MountainFor the fourth installment of our Corona-induced Skype interviews, we invited Feather Mountain from Denmark! Drummer Christian Dahl-Blumenberg and vocalist Mikkel Lohman told us everything about their debut album "Nidus", the stunning video for the song 'In Passing' and how their plans have changed now with the whole world in quarantine. All that and more, only in Episode 052 of the FREQS Progcast presented by The Progspace.
2020-04-161h 03
ProgcastEpisode 051: Ross Jennings (Haken/Novena)Another week into quarantine, we catch up with Ross Jennings from Haken and Novena to talk all things "Virus", "Eleventh Hour" and how to navigate the current state of the world. All that and more, only on the Freqs Progcast presented by the Progspace.
2020-04-091h 01
ProgcastEpisode 050: Abraham Sarache & Best of March 2020Week 3 into Corona Quarantine, Randy and Dario are joined by Abraham Sarache from Amsterdam today. Together they discuss Abraham's (musical) journey, how he came to use the traditional venezuelan instrument Cuatro in prog music, how the current worldwide crisis is affecting his plans, his last releases and of course also What's in our Walkmans. All that and more, only on the Freqs Progcast presented by the Progspace.
2020-04-021h 11
ProgcastEpisode 049: Jon Courtney (Pure Reason Revolution)The second week recording from home via Skype, Randy and Dario are joined by Jon Courtney of Pure Reason Revolution from his studio in Berlin. They talk all things PRR like their history, the comeback album "Eupnea" and upcoming touring plans and have a look into their respective metaphorical Walkmans. All that and more, only on the FREQS Progcast presented by The Progspace.
2020-03-2652 min
ProgcastEpisode 048: Myrath and how to help your favorite artists in these daysOk, that escalated quickly. From just a few cancellations to a worldwide shutdown in the matter of a few days. Your hosts Randy and Dario discuss how the COVID-19 (Corona) crisis is effecting all the people who are working in the (live) music industry and how you can support them right now. In our Walkmans today: Madder Mortem, Thaikkudam Bridge and Pineapple Express. Plus, a brand new interview with Myrath's drummer Morgan Berthet from last Wednesday, one day before they had to cancel the rest of their european tourdates as well. All that and more, only on the FREQS Progcast...
2020-03-191h 00
ProgcastEpisode 047: Fractal Universe and the Music Industry in Corona timesOn Episode 047, your hosts Randy and Dario are joined by frequent Freqs collaborator Kai Metzner for an extended What's In Your Walkmans section and some thoughts on the current global situation with the Corona Virus, forcing more and more festivals and tours to cancel. Plus a brand new interview with french prog death band Fractal Universe. All that and more, only on the FREQS Progcast presented by the Progspace!
2020-03-1257 min
ProgcastEpisode 046: Prog Reunions and a very special trailerIn Episode 046, your hosts Randy and Dario nerd out on their favorite prog band reunions and finally announce the arrival of the first trailer for the Madder Mortem documentary feature Howl of the Underdogs. In their Walkmans today: Ultima Radio and King Crimson. All that and more, only on the FREQS Progcast presented by The Progspace.
2020-03-051h 00ProgcastEpisode 045: Best of February 2020In Episode 045, Dario shows Randy the best music videos that came out in February. Birthday greetings to our friend Jason from The Prog Mind, What's in Our Walkmans and the Releases of the Week: all of this and more, only the Freqs Progcast presented by The Progspace.
2020-02-2744 min
ProgcastEpisode 044: What's Hot?! Once AgainOne Last Time: another What's Hot?! and Festival Time! Monday Episode of the Freqs Progcast presented by the Progspace before reducing the output to one issue per week again...
2020-02-2430 min