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TALE CUE – How to be ready for an Eclipse of the Midnight Sun?

April 28, 2026

The Italian progressive rock band Tale Cue are back after a thirty-year hiatus with their third album, Eclipse of the Midnight Sun. Read Carlo’s review, which calls it “an album full of intuitions.”

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Interviews

ELISA MONTALDO – The suprising destiny of a heroine

April 15, 2026

In the contemporary prog scene, the name of Elisa Montaldo is one of the best known, both for her militancy in an important group such as Il Tempio delle clessidre, and for the individual path undertaken by exploring a myriad of sounds ranging from symphonic to electronic to the most refined pop. Discover with us in this special interview her new album, Looking Back Moving Forward.

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN – When you see La Mort

April 13, 2026

Dutch singer-songwriter Anneke van Giersbergen is back with La Mort, the second chapter of the trilogy La Vie, La Mort, L’Amour, inaugurated by La Vie in February 2025. Read our review here.

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN – When you celebrate La Mort

April 3, 2026

In the midst of a busy schedule filled with solo touring and her upcoming European tour of The Gathering celebrating Mandylion, recording, Dutch powerhouse Anneke van Giersbergen continues to evolve as a musician without ever standing still. With the upcoming release of La Vie on April 18 for Record Store Day—part of an ambitious three-part EP series—she embraces both artistic freedom and a deeply personal approach to songwriting.

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HOLOSOIL – Look Up for a breakthrough band

April 2, 2026

With their EP, LOOK UP, on April 17 via the prestigious InsideOut, HOLOSOIL brings a breath of fresh air to the progressive scene. Read more in our review!

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CHARLOTTE WESSELS – What happened in The Obsession?

February 2, 2026

The unusual decision by former Delain singer Charlotte Wessels to release a deluxe reissue of The Obsession about a year after the first release (September 2024) is surprising. Read our review here!

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KINGFISHER SKY – Feeding out the fearless wolves

December 11, 2025

Kingfisher Sky’s 5th full-length drops. Dutch prog rock masters unleash a self-produced gem inspired by Cherokee wisdom: Two wolves battle inside us—darkness vs. light. Which one do you feed?

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Arjen Anthony Lucassen. Photo Credit: Lori Linstruth

Interviews

ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN – Are you ready for a revolutionary apocalypse?

September 16, 2025

Are you still reeling from the Ayreon concerts? Are you suffering from post-Tilburg blues? No worries—here’s the perfect remedy: a brand-new interview with Ayreon mastermind Arjen Anthony Lucassen.

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HEATHER FINDLAY – Discovering new remarkable paths

September 8, 2025

Heather Findlay returns with Wildflower, her most personal and introspective album to date. Released through her own imprint, Black Sand Records, the record marks her first fully self-produced work—an acoustic journey shaped by deep reflection, spirituality, and resilience.

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WHITE CIRCLE PROJECT – Neapolitan beautiful and enthralling melodies

June 18, 2025

White Circle Project blends progressive pop, acoustic, and classical sounds with a dark, introspective edge in their debut release “Close Your Eyes and See Your Ghosts”. Learn more on our interview here!

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MARKO HIETALA – The Wondrous rebel never dies

February 17, 2025

Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala is back with a brand-new full-length. Read more about it our special interview

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MAIAH WYNNE – Translating a beautiful artistic vision

January 21, 2025

Best known as the singer for prog trailblazers Envy of None, Maiah Wynne is a talented singer and multi-instrumentalist who recently unveiled her debut solo album, “Out of the Dark”.

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KINGFISHER SKY – Between myth and love

December 3, 2024

After a seven-year hiatus, the acclaimed Dutch progressive rock band Kingfisher Sky makes a triumphant return with their latest album, “Feeding the Wolves”. Inspired by an ancient Cherokee legend, this powerful release blends myth and music into a profound narrative. We had the opportunity to sit down with drummer Ivar de Graaf and vocalist Judith Rijnveld to discuss the new release and their exciting upcoming projects.

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KARNATAKA – Requiem for a special tour

June 13, 2024

As Karnataka embarks on its new European tour, we had the pleasure of speaking with bandleader Ian Jones and vocalist Sertari, who is making her debut with the progressive rock group. This special tour marks the band’s return to mainland Europe after a significant hiatus and will feature performances promoting their latest album, “Requiem for a Dream”

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News

MAGEIA releases new single

July 3, 2023

The brainchild of singer/songwriter Liza Kay, MAGEIA, is releasing “As Above So Below” taken from her upcoming album soon to be released.

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Progressive Rockers OK GOODNIGHT share new single

July 3, 2023

Progressive Rockers OK GOODNIGHT share new single “The Bird”. New album is out in pre-order. Read in our blog.

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THE SUNRISE – “Rising in Loop” (2022)

May 2, 2023

Wormholedeath Records Review by Marshworth Progressive/hard rock Italians, The Sunrise, released a new slice of music “Rising Loop” back in late 2022 via WormHoleDeath. After 5 years of serving their…

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CAIRO: share teaser for “Nemesis”

March 7, 2023

UK melodic proggers Cairo have shared a new teaser video to herald the announcement of their second album, Nemesis, which will be released through Spirit Of Unicorn Records on May 5.

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CLIVE NOLAN & LAURA PIAZZAI: follow-up collaboration

February 21, 2023

Clive Nolan and Laura Piazzai are planning to make a follow-up ‘From the Outside In’ featuring a selection of songs Clive has written over the years

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EXPLORING BIRDSONG: Share New Single

February 16, 2023

Acclaimed young alt-pop/prog trio Exploring Birdsong have released their new single/video ‘Bear The Weight’, the second single off their new EP, ‘Dancing in the Face of Danger’, due out March 24 via Long Branch Records.Stream the single and pre-order…

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