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The album cover for A Faraway World by Orpharion depicts a young woman in a green dress standing before an ancient stone portal, which reveals a swirling vortex leading to a distant, glowing castle. The scene is set within a dark, enchanted forest, with soft light filtering through the trees. A white stag appears on the left. The band's name is rendered in ornate, metallic lettering with a lyre motif, while the album title is scripted at the bottom.
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Orpharion – “A Faraway World”

Professor Mark March 23, 2025 No Comments

Just found another excellent new female-fronted metal band. This time from the country of Turkey. Orpharion, this new Turkish band, will release their debut album,…

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Hartlight – “The Triumph of Metal” – Interview

Professor Mark March 9, 2025 No Comments

Welcome, to the Citadel of Metal Fellowship, at ProgressiveRockCentral.com!Thank you Adrien Djouadou, on guitars, backing vocals, bass, drums, duduk, and programming; and Noémie Allet, the…

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Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate – “The Uncertainty Principle” – Interview

Professor Mark March 2, 2025 No Comments

Welcome, to the Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion at ProgressiveRockCentral.com! Welcome Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland, from Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate. Thank you for…

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The album cover for World’s Beyond – Rhapsody of Life presents a surreal, monochromatic illustration of a woman's profile, seamlessly merging human features with abstract geometric elements and symbolic imagery. Her face, serene and introspective, is intertwined with intricate mechanical and celestial motifs—clocks, constellations, and architectural structure. A keyhole appears within her ear, while her flowing hair transforms into fluid, mathematical patterns.
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World’s Beyond – “Rhapsody of Life”

Professor Mark February 17, 2025 No Comments

Another new metal symphonic band has been located, within a famous city in Belgium. Ghent, is the home of the famous city where the War…

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This Lay of the Autumn album cover features a warm, autumnal theme with rich golden and earthy tones. A woman in a flowing yellow dress walks through a forest path, her dress transforming into swirling leaves.
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Lay of the Autumn – “Of Love and Sorrow”

Professor Mark January 14, 2025 No Comments

Lay Of The Autumn is going to be the first metal symphonic band I review for 2025. Lay Of The Autumn is an exciting new…

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