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The album cover features a serene night scene with a cluster of trees reflected perfectly in calm water, creating a symmetrical composition. Above, a vivid, starry sky with hints of a glowing nebula. The text reads The Haas Company Vol. 3 — Song for Mimi, with a note below indicating Featuring Samuel Hällkvist.

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Mimi’s Electric Company — The Haas Company Vol. 3 Sparks with Samuel Hallkvist

The Haas Company Vol 3 – Song for Mimi Featuring Samuel Hallkvist (Psychiatric Records and Tapes, 2025) (Psychiatric Records and Tapes, 2025) In a remarkably…

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Prog & Opera: Wilson Project’s Grand Overture with ‘Atto Primo’

Kevin Baker March 25, 2025 No Comments Progressive rock rock progresivo italiano symphonic rock Wilson Project

Wilson Project – Atto Primo (Ma.Ra.Cash Records, 2025) Wilson Project is an Italian progressive rock band that fuses the vintage essence of 1970s progrock with…

The album cover for Mirage by Camel features a distorted image of a camel standing in a desert landscape. The distortion gives the illusion of a heatwave or optical mirage, aligning with the album's title. The background includes faint outlines of palm trees and pyramids. The band's name “Camel” appears at the top in large, curved lettering, with “Mirage” in a more angular, bold font beneath it. Ornamental corners frame the image.

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No Illusion: Camel’s ‘Mirage’ Blows Us Away Again

Angel Romero March 24, 2025 No Comments Camel Progressive rock symphonic rock

Camel – Mirage, 2CD / Blu-ray Remastered Edition (Esoteric/Cherry Red Records, 2025) Mirage is one of the masterpieces of 1970s British progressive rock. Camel at…

The album cover for Here Come the Robots! by The John Irvine Band depicts a post-apocalyptic cityscape with crumbling, burning skyscrapers. Amid the ruins, large, menacing robots stride through the rubble.

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Mechanical Precision: The John Irvine Band’s Final ‘End of Days’ Chapter

Angel Romero March 23, 2025 No Comments fusion jazz-rock Progressive rock The John Irvine Band

The John Irvine Band – Here Come The Robots! (self-release, 2025) Here Come the Robots! is the eighth album by the John Irvine Band and…

The album cover for Empires Must Fall by Ghost of the Machine features a regal, goddess-like woman seated on an ornate, towering throne. She is adorned in a flowing white and gold gown. The throne itself is intricate, with sharp, angular designs. Behind her, a dramatic sky filled with swirling clouds and golden light. The typography is bold, with the album title written in a flowing script.

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Ghost of the Machine – “Empires Must Fall” – Interview

Professor Mark March 22, 2025 No Comments Andy Milner Charlie Bramald Ghost of the Machine Progressive rock symphonic rock UK uk progressive rock

Welcome, to the Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion at ProgressiveRockCentral.com! Today we will be discussing Empires Must Fall, the new album from Ghost of the…

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IQ Scores Big Again with Dominion

Angel Romero March 14, 2025 No Comments IQ mellotron Michael Holmes Neil Durant Paul Cook Peter Nicholls Progressive rock symphonic rock Tim Esau

IQ – Dominion (GEP Records, 2025) After a six-year hiatus, IQ returns with Dominion, an epic recording that demonstrates their enduring command over symphonic progressive…

The fantasy-style album cover for Sykofant by Sykofant presents a surreal landscape dominated by the massive skull of a whale or similar large creature. The skeletal remains lie in a desolate, reddish-brown terrain, surrounded by blackened, charred tree trunks. The sky burns in eerie hues of red and orange.

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Sykofant’s Shape-shifting Self-Titled Debut

Aiden Robinson March 10, 2025 No Comments Progressive rock Sykofant

Sykofant – Sykofant (Sykofantastic Records, 2024) Sykofant is a progressive rock band from Oslo that that blurs the lines between prog-rock and hard rock. Sure,…

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”

Professor Mark March 2, 2025 No Comments Alejandro Jarrin Alonso Herrera Alvaro Escobar Andean Progressive Metal Cosmos Diego Sánchez Flor De Loto Mike DiMeo Peru Progressive rock Ray Alder Sergio Cuadros

Flor de Loto, literally, (Flower of Lotus), is a band from Lima, Peru, which fuses progressive rock with the rich sounds of Andean music. And…

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

Professor Mark March 2, 2025 No Comments "The Uncertainty Principle"Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate Malcolm Galloway Mark Gatland Progressive rock UK

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…

The album cover for The Painted River of Light features an abstract, metallic surface resembling a flowing, reflective liquid. The colors blend deep blues, golds, and fiery oranges. A bright, glowing orb sits within the composition.

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Gayle-Force Prog: The Painted River of Light Makes Waves

Kevin Baker March 2, 2025 No Comments Gayle Ellett & The Electromags Progressive rock

Gayle Ellett & The Electromags – The Painted River of Light (PeacockSunrise Records, 2025) With The Painted River of Light, their third release, Gayle Ellett…