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The album cover for Imaginaerium - The Siege features a fantasy-inspired battle scene. A massive metallic sphere with intricate engravings and a fiery opening looms at the center, seemingly an otherworldly siege weapon. Surrounding it, Roman-style soldiers clad in red capes and armed with spears and shields advance through swirling blue mist. Towering stone fortresses, adorned with flags and statues, frame the scene, while the sky burns with a crimson inferno.

Imaginaerium – “Siege”

Professor Mark February 15, 2025 No Comments Clive Nolan Eric Bouillette Imaginaerium – "Siege"Laura Piazzai Luis Nasser Mirko Sangrigoli Progressive rock Simone Milliava symphonic rock

Imaginaerium has returned to tell several stories conceptualized on the term “siege”. The stories range as far back as the archives of the history of…

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 2 Comments "Of Love and Sorrow"Andrea Gambaro Cesare Ferrari Davide Lovecchio Davide Scuteri Female fronted progressive metal Iryna ERIA Boyarkina lay of autumn Lay of the Autumn – "Of Love and Sorrow"Michele Olmi symphonic progressive metal

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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Imperial Measures – “The Promise of Morning”

Professor Mark January 11, 2025 2 Comments Imperial Measures Kevin Hartnell Peter Rand Stefanie Kisamore

Peter Rand, one of the composers and leaders of Imperial Measures, was nice enough to attend my 2024 Holiday Show on Zoom, and mentioned to…

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Maiah Wynne Interview – “Out of the Dark”

Professor Mark December 15, 2024 No Comments Maiah Wynne Out of the Dark

Welcome, Maiah Wynne to The Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion here at ProgressiveRockCentral.com!Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to discuss your…

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live- Perpetual Change. cover artwork. a sandy landscape with a single tree growing, with large leaves and a bird standing at the base of the tree.

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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks to Release Live CD/DVD Set

Prog News December 12, 2024 No Comments Jon Anderson Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Progressive rock symphonic rock The Band Geeks

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks have announced the March 14th, 2025, release of the CD/DVD package Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live- Perpetual…

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Kid Arrow Launches Washed by the Storm to a Starry Sky

Prog News December 5, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Kid Arrow

Ambient electronic music artist Kid Arrow has released a new album titled Washed by the Storm to a Starry Sky. Artwork by Brother Bow.

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Ken Stringfellow – “Circuit Breaker”

Professor Mark October 19, 2024 1 Comment Aden Stringfellow Americana Andrew Joslyn Bruce Thomas Country Dave Harmonson Facundo Alvarez Ian Smith Jason Parfait Johnny Concannon Ken Stringfellow Lydia Lunch Nick Beere Pete Thomas Progressive rock Steve Gale Suzi Quatro The 504 Horns

Ken Stringfellow is a founding member of one of my favorite Seattle/Bellingham bands, the Posies. Ken released his latest solo album Circuit Breaker, yesterday, on…

Kid Arrow Until Leaves Appear to the Eye Below cover artwork. A watercolor design with blue colors.

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Kid Arrow Launches ‘Until Leaves Appear to the Eye Below’

Prog News October 19, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Kid Arrow

Japanese ambient electronic music artist Kid Arrow has released a new album, Until Leaves Appear to the Eye Below. The project features music composed by…

Volker Lankow Unsafe Territories cover artwork. A blurry aerial photo.

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Volker Lankow Unveils ‘Unsafe Territories’

Prog News October 18, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Volker Lankow

German electronic music artist Volker Lankow has just released a new ambient album titled Unsafe Territories. Lankow shared: “While I was recording this album, I…

Volker Lankow - The Hanau Sleep Concert cover artwork. A darkened black and white photo of the artist performing live.

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Volker Lankow Launches The Hanau Sleep Concert Recording

Angel Romero September 26, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Volker Lankow

Prolific German synthesist Volker Lankow has released a new album of ambient electronic music titled The Hanau Sleep Concert. On September 14, 2024, Volker Lankow…