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Title: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 18, 2014, 03:11:27 PM
Ok... so we have a Melodic Rock Thread, a classic rock/metal thread, power metal, extreme metal, death metal and several other genres. But where do we go for prog and metal, for bands that don't have their own dedicated thread.  Well, how about here?  Stumbled across a couple things today:

How have I not heard of the band Wicked Sensation before?  New (4th) album coming out in a month.  Nice promo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PwJfb2XgTho

Lead singer is Robert Soeterboek... of Live On Earth (Star One) fame. 

Yet another band to put on the list.


Also, Triosphere... I know there are a few fans here.  New album coming out next month:

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With only 3 weeks to go until the release of the whole shebang we can finally share with you more than just a few seconds! AFM have put together this lyric-video of one of the 12 tracks on the album,- we hope you’ll play it loud - listen first, read afterwards – and that you’ll like what you hear! Here it is; The Heart’s Dominion!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqFtlAnhzu8
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Zook on October 18, 2014, 04:23:42 PM
You should check out a band called Dream Theater. Good stuff. In my opinion the perfect blend of prog and metal. Unfortunately they aren't well known, but they are super talented.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Mosh on October 18, 2014, 04:33:52 PM
I've heard Pull Me Under on the radio a few times, I should check out the rest of their stuff.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: PROGdrummer on October 18, 2014, 04:34:42 PM
Isnt this whole forum a prog metal forum?  :lol
Thats why we have non-prog sub threads in the first place.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 18, 2014, 04:40:23 PM
Isnt this whole forum a prog metal forum?  :lol
Thats why we have non-prog sub threads in the first place.

Well, I guess I didn't see the need to start a whole new thread(s) dedicated to bands that won't drive a ton of discussion.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on October 18, 2014, 04:40:50 PM
Isnt this whole forum a prog metal forum?  :lol
Thats why we have non-prog sub threads in the first place.

No, the whole forum is a Dream Theater forum. The purpose of this thread is the same as the Melodic/AOR thread, to discuss bands that don't have enough of a following to justify an individual thread.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 18, 2014, 04:41:39 PM
Isnt this whole forum a prog metal forum?  :lol
Thats why we have non-prog sub threads in the first place.

No, the whole forum is a Dream Theater forum. The purpose of this thread is the same as the Melodic/AOR thread, to discuss bands that don't have enough of a following to justify an individual thread.

Eggs.  Act.  Lee.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: PROGdrummer on October 18, 2014, 04:56:10 PM
fair enough i guess

Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on October 18, 2014, 05:01:46 PM
I hope I didn't come across as rude, that wasn't my intent. I was just trying to explain why the thread was here, because there did seem to be some genuine confusion.

No offense meant man.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 18, 2014, 05:44:36 PM
I hope I didn't come across as rude, that wasn't my intent. I was just trying to explain why the thread was here, because there did seem to be some genuine confusion.

No offense meant man.

Ditto.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jjrock88 on October 18, 2014, 07:46:36 PM
Following
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Lowdz on October 20, 2014, 03:31:39 AM
That Wicked Sensation track sounds excellent. I never liked the singer in Star One but he sound good here.

And Triosphere are excellent too. Good start.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on October 20, 2014, 04:14:57 AM
I really liked Robert Soeterboeks deep voice, especially on the Live On Earth DVD.

Will check that out!
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 20, 2014, 05:14:35 AM
That Wicked Sensation track sounds excellent. I never liked the singer in Star One but he sound good here.

And Triosphere are excellent too. Good start.

Soeterboek was only on the live album. Dan Swano did he deep parts on both studio releases.   And Harry Hess is guesting on that Wicked Sensation album.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: wolfking on October 20, 2014, 05:29:28 AM
Following.


That Wicked Sensation track sounds excellent. I never liked the singer in Star One but he sound good here.

And Triosphere are excellent too. Good start.

Soeterboek was only on the live album. Dan Swano did he deep parts on both studio releases.   And Harry Hess is guesting on that Wicked Sensation album.

Looks like one to check out.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Lowdz on October 20, 2014, 09:15:40 AM
That Wicked Sensation track sounds excellent. I never liked the singer in Star One but he sound good here.

And Triosphere are excellent too. Good start.

Soeterboek was only on the live album. Dan Swano did he deep parts on both studio releases.   And Harry Hess is guesting on that Wicked Sensation album.

Yeah I only have the live dvd/cd thing. He's not the only one on there that puts me off - Damien Wilson too. Saying that I love that dvd  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 20, 2014, 02:45:29 PM
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Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: wolfking on October 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
something something rights something - deleted

Yeah
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 28, 2014, 01:30:50 PM
Mindmaze... Back From the Edge.

New AOTY contender.

Sarah sounds incredible, and Jeff's tones is what chocolate cake would sound like.  This is gonna get a LOT of replay in the next little while.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Dr. DTVT on October 28, 2014, 02:45:45 PM
something something rights something - deleted

Yeah

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Back to seriousness, the new MindMaze is pretty good.  It started as just supporting a friend, but they're pretty damn good.  Can't wait to see them in two weeks, even if it is only a 30 minute set at a festival.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: wolfking on October 28, 2014, 03:44:52 PM
Mindmaze... Back From the Edge.

New AOTY contender.

Sarah sounds incredible, and Jeff's tones is what chocolate cake would sound like.  This is gonna get a LOT of replay in the next little while.

Damn you.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 28, 2014, 04:15:42 PM
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Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: wolfking on October 28, 2014, 04:28:10 PM
haha
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Lowdz on October 28, 2014, 05:11:50 PM
Yeah the MindMaze is excellent. Both albums sound a million bucks too. Not bad to say they were done independently.
Lots of power metal albums appeal to me but end up being very samey throughout an album and I get bored quickly. The MM albums hold my attention. ANd no pseudo-operatics in the vocals too.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Bolsters on October 28, 2014, 08:49:54 PM
I didn't even know Mindmaze were due to release another album this year. :mehlin I'd better get on it.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 28, 2014, 08:52:28 PM
I didn't even know Mindmaze were due to release another album this year. :mehlin I'd better get on it.

Facebook is a wonderous thing.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Bolsters on October 28, 2014, 08:58:08 PM
I didn't even know Mindmaze were due to release another album this year. :mehlin I'd better get on it.

Facebook is a wonderous thing.
Yeah I check it now and then, but don't really use it. I will remember Mindmaze in the future though.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Dr. DTVT on October 28, 2014, 10:33:27 PM
Real motherfucking G's contributed on all three of MindMaze's kickstarters.

I'm a real motherfucking G  :xbones
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Bolsters on October 28, 2014, 10:37:30 PM
Mindmaze just wasn't a band very high on my radar. I liked the last album but kind of just forgot about them.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Dr. DTVT on October 28, 2014, 10:39:48 PM
I'm hounding jingle more than anyone
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on October 29, 2014, 06:07:50 AM
I'm hounding jingle more than anyone

Sorry, but until my company pays me an infinite salary, I can't contribute to everything fundraiser out there  ;).  I had JUST become a Mindmaze fan when they started the Kickstarter for this one, and decided to wait.  They got my moneys.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 29, 2014, 07:35:50 AM
Never heard of Mindmaze.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: Dr. DTVT on October 29, 2014, 09:14:18 AM
They are a female fronted power metal, but they aren't operatic so they have their own sound.  Worth your time to check them out.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 29, 2014, 10:10:23 AM
 :tup
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on November 09, 2014, 10:16:15 AM
From Masterplan's FB feed this morning:

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100% Live ; )..... finally we are working right now on our first Live DVD/CD which comes out early 2015, we recorded our shows from Wacken Open Air, Masters of Rock, and ProgPower USA and there might be some parts from our Asian tour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pqxri9jadg&list=UUxvrELFHXV2o3E_ygQ3QiEw&index=2
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: jingle.boy on December 06, 2014, 03:12:17 PM
Re: Countermove

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The last weekend before the release is there...it's a matter of counting down the days now till monday the 8th of december!
Mix and master are done, video and website are ready.
Can't wait to share it with all of you ! We are very excited !

I'm excited too!
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: wolfking on December 07, 2014, 02:54:43 AM
From Masterplan's FB feed this morning:

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100% Live ; )..... finally we are working right now on our first Live DVD/CD which comes out early 2015, we recorded our shows from Wacken Open Air, Masters of Rock, and ProgPower USA and there might be some parts from our Asian tour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pqxri9jadg&list=UUxvrELFHXV2o3E_ygQ3QiEw&index=2

Totally missed this, I'll be all over it.
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: TAC on December 08, 2014, 11:40:45 AM
Definitely!
Title: Re: The Prog and Metal thread
Post by: bosk1 on December 08, 2014, 11:46:13 AM
Never heard of Mindmaze.