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The cover of Legends by Orkhys depicts a dark, eerie forest scene where a headless armored rider carries his own severed head while mounted on a wounded, red-eyed horse. Gnarled, chain-draped trees frame the design.
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Orkhys – “Legends”

Professor Mark August 13, 2025 No Comments Brice DruhetFranceGwenoléHenri GentyJean Yves ChateauxJulien LancelotLaurène TelennariametalOrkhys - LegendsProgressive rocksymphonic rock

French metal band Orkhys, in April 2024, released via their Guardians label; an album about legends. The album, “Legends” features 9 tracks, telling the story…

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Chantal – “Rainbow Warrior”

Professor Mark August 10, 2025 No Comments "Rainbow Warrior"Cape TownChantalJo EllisJulian EmdonmetalPoly Forge MediaSouth Africa

Cape Town, South African symphonic metal artist Chantal released her second album “Rainbow Warrior” on May 25th of this year. Chantal describes the album as…

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Caterina Nix and Chaos Magic – “Of Time and Wishes” – Interview

Professor Mark August 10, 2025 No Comments Caterina NixCaterina Nix and Chaos Magic – "Of Time and Wishes" - InterviewChilemetal

I had another wonderful time chatting with Caterina Nix, lead singer from the Chilean band Chaos Magic, in the Citadel for Metal Fellowship here at…

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Psychic Equalizer “Prologue to Insurrection” Interview

Professor Mark August 4, 2025 No Comments “Prologue to Insurrection” InterviewCarlos BarragánHugo SellesmetalProgressive rockPsychic EqualizerSaray RiañoSpainTorrelavega

Welcome, Psychic Equalizer to The Citadel for Metal Fellowship, here at Progressive Rock Central! Psychic Equalizer is a progressive rock band founded by pianist and…

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Time’s Forgotten – “Songs of Awakening” cover atwork. a photo of a woman standing in a flat desertlike zone holding flowing white cloth.
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Time’s Forgotten – “Songs of Awakening”

Professor Mark August 1, 2025 No Comments "Songs of Awakening"Ari LotringerChalo TrejosCosta RicaJorge SobradoJuan Pablo CalvometalPriscilla Ruizprogressive metalProgressive rockTime’s Forgotten

Time’s Forgotten is a progressive metal band from Costa Rica that blends intricate compositions with atmospheric elements, making great music to listen to for fans.…

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The album cover for Crime of Passion by Belle Morte presents a pale, solemn woman sitting curled on a cushion, surrounded by barbed wire and framed moths. She wears a torn white shirt and bandages, with bullets draped at her waist and a crown of thorns on her head. The band’s ornate logo and the album title in cursive.
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Belle Morte – “Crime of Passion”

Professor Mark July 26, 2025 No Comments "Crime of Passion"BelarusBelle MortemetalMetal Cinematicmetal melodicMinskProgressive rockWormholedeath

Belle Morte is holding on to my favorite album of the year position so far this year, with their new album, Pearl Hunting. It is…

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Plague of Angels – “What Lies Beneath”

Professor Mark July 12, 2025 No Comments Anabelle IratniBlack MetalFranceJeff SingerMark MynettmetalOz WrightPlague of AngelsPlague of Angels – "What Lies Beneath"Rich ShawSimon RobertshawUK

Plague of Angels has released their first singles off their new album.  “What Lies Beneath,” is the first single. And there are two versions. The…

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Victoria K. – Victoria Knight  – New Album Preview Interview

Professor Mark June 22, 2025 No Comments electronicInterviewMelbourne Australiametalmetal coreVictoria KVictoria Knight

Welcome back, to The Citadel for Metal Fellowship at Progressive Rock Central Victoria Knight! Victoria Knight is coming to us live from Melbourne Australia. She…

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The cover of Symphony of Rage by Anna KiaRa features a fiery-haired woman in a black dress and crown, set against the backdrop of a gothic castle. Her form partially disintegrates into ash, revealing a shadowy, mirrored version of herself. The dark, mystical atmosphere is intensified by dramatic lighting and the album's ornate, orange serif typography
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Ana KiaRa – “Symphony of Rage” – Interview

Professor Mark June 8, 2025 No Comments "Symphony of Rage"Ana KiaRaImperial AgemetalMetal Cinematicmetal coremetal melodicMetal ProgressiveRussiasymphonic progressive metal

Welcome to the Citadel of Metal Fellowship, at Progressive Rock Central! Today, I will be talking with Ana KiaRa about her latest solo album, Symphony…

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The album cover for Pythia – V Pt. 1: Unhallowed features a fantasy warrior figure, cloaked and armed with a sword, standing at the edge of a barren, twisted forest. She gazes toward a swirling, fiery vortex in the sky. The palette is dominated by earth tones and fiery oranges
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Pythia – “V PT.1: Unhallowed”

Professor Mark May 31, 2025 No Comments Ash PorterJacob HansenJamie HuntMarc DyosMarcus MatusiakmetalMetal Cinematicmetal coremetal melodicMetal ProgressiveOllie RobertsPythia - "V PT.1: Unhallowed"Remy CooperRoss WhiteSophie DormanUK

2025 has been an incredible year of music, already! I am finding so many metal bands, it’s like they are growing on trees, abundantly. My…

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