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Elyose – “Évidence”

Elyose is a cutting-edge Nu Metal / Nu Goth band from France. They have released their fifth album, Évidence, on January 10. Yes, I wrote…

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Orpharion- “A Faraway World” – Interview

Professor Mark April 20, 2025 No Comments "A Faraway World"Ebru Kılıç Interview Metal Cinematic metal melodic Orpharion Progressive rock symphonic rock

Welcome, to the Citadel for Metal Fellowship at ProgressiveRockCentral.com! Thank you Ebru Kılıç, lead singer of Orpharion, for taking time out of your busy schedule…

The album cover for Cosmos by Flor de Loto features a futuristic, cybernetic humanoid figure with a translucent, glowing face composed of intricate circuitry and luminous energy. The head appears to be merging with a cosmic backdrop, filled with stars and celestial bodies. The overall color palette consists of deep blues, fiery oranges, and electric glows.

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Flor de Loto – “Cosmos” – Interview

Professor Mark April 6, 2025 No Comments Alejandro Jarrin Alonso Herrera Cosmos Flor De Loto metal melodic Peru Progressive rock

Welcome, to The Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion here at ProgressiveRockCentral! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule Alonso Herrera, who sings…

The album cover for Pearl Hunting by Belle Morte features a woman with long, wavy hair sits in a contemplative pose, adorned in a bohemian-style dress with rich, earthy tones and intricate patterns. She holds a small seashell in her hand. The background blends elements of fantasy and gothic imagery, with glowing strands resembling bioluminescent filaments in her hair. The typography is ornate, with the album title written in a flowing script, while the band's name is styled in a gothic font with a subtle skull motif.

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Belle Morte – “Pearl Hunting” – Interview

Professor Mark February 9, 2025 No Comments "Pearl Hunting"Anastasia Schebrova Belle Morte Female fronted progressive metal metal metal melodic Metal Progressive Sergey Butovsky

Welcome to the Citadel for Metal Fellowship. Today, we will be speaking with the Minsk, Belarus symphonic metal band Belle Morte. Anastasia Schebrova, the band’s…

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Tystnaden – “The Black Swan”

Professor Mark July 27, 2024 No Comments "The Black Swan"Alberto Lezzi Cesare Codispoti Cinematic Progressive Metal Giulia Coletti Italian metal Laura De Luca metal melodic Progressive rock rock progresivo italiano Stefano Galioto symphonic rock Tystnaden

Tystnaden, is a female-fronted, metal, Italian band that was born in 1999. They have released over 4 albums of music and EPs, along with demos.…

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Hypersonic – “Kaosmogonia”

Professor Mark June 16, 2024 No Comments Dario Caruso Eleonora Russo Emanuele Gangemi Francesco Caruso Italy Metal Cinematic metal melodic Metal Progressive Progressive rock rock progresivo italiano Salvo Grasso symphonic rock

Found yet another excellent female – fronted metal band. Their name is Hypersonic, and they play, symphonic, masterful, cinematic, hyper metal! Their new album is…

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Ammify – “Lost, Not Hiding”

Professor Mark May 27, 2024 No Comments Ammify Ammy Phoenix Australia CineMetal Lost Not Hiding Metal Cinematic metal melodic Metal Progressive metal symphonic Perth Pete Renzullo

Another day, and another very good Australian melodic, metal/progressive band, Ammify that I leaned about. They have an excellent female singer, and Ammify will release…

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Age of Distraction – “A Game of Whispers”

Professor Mark April 11, 2024 No Comments "A Game of Whispers"Age of Distraction Charlie Bramald Dom Bennison John Cook Mark Gatland metal melodic Neoprog UK uk progressive rock

The future of progressive rock in the UK is being shaped by bands like The Blackheart Orchestra, Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, The John Hackett…

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Alterium – “Of War and Flames”

Professor Mark February 27, 2024 No Comments "Of War and Flames"Alessandro Mammola Alterium Dario Gozzi Italy Luca Scalabrin metal metal melodic metal symphonic Nicoletta Rosellini Paolo Campitelli

Alterium is an Italian power metal quintet that will release their debut album, Of War and Flames, on March 8th, 2024, through AFM Records. Alterium’s…