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The single cover for Gazpacho – 8-Ball features a design with swirling shades of teal, blue, and orange. At the center sits a large black circle resembling a magic 8-ball, with the infinity symbol inside. Below it, a dark triangular shape points upward toward the circle. The band’s name, Gazpacho, appears in minimalist text on the left, while the title Magic 8-Ball is written in a looser, hand-drawn style on the right.

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Gazpacho Rolls Out ‘8-Ball’ Single

Norwegian progressive band Gazpacho returns with the single “8-Ball,” paired with a Matt Vickerstaff–directed video informed by the constricting dynamics of cults. The track leads…

The album cover shows a golden, statue-like figure rising from dark waters against a stormy sky. The figure stands with one arm raised, surrounded by circular halos. At the center, the text reads Canvas of Silence with the subtitle As the World Tree Fell.

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Canvas of Silence – As the World Tree Fell

Professor Mark September 5, 2025 No Comments Canvas of Silence - As the World Tree Fell Hanna Uimonen Iiro Vuori Jaakko Puusaari Mikael Minkkinen progressive metal Progressive rock symphonic metal Symphonic Progressive Rock Tatu Hanhikoski

Sometimes it’s the album artwork…and other times it’s the band name. Both elements attracted me to Canvas of Silence, from Finland. Like NoSound and so…

The album cover for Forged from Fire by Lisa LaRue features a design with the shadowed figure of a woman at the center. Glowing embers and fiery streaks blaze across her form. The title and artist’s name appear in bold golden-yellow and elegant white lettering.

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Lisa LaRue – Forged from Fire

Professor Mark September 4, 2025 No Comments Alexandra Livshitz Cherokee Nation John Baker Lisa LaRue Lisa LaRue – Forged from Fire Melodic Revolution Records One Heart Onur Cobanoglu Progressive rock USA PRogressive Rock

I have been looking forward to reviewing one of Lisa LaRue’s albums for a while. Everyone I had spoken with said her albums are terrific.…

The album cover features an image of a headless man in a suit, with a floating bowler hat above him, set against a cloudy, colorful sky. A drum kit and microphones surround the figure, while the title Thoughts and the band name Sloane Square Band (SSB) appear prominently at the top.

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Sloane Square Band – “Thoughts”

Professor Mark September 3, 2025 No Comments Alix Gugliemi Claude Segalin Eric Lebailly France Gérard Thouret Guy Pratt jazz-rock Joniece Jamison Leina Vinx Lionel Desblache Orchestre National d'Avignon Provence Progressive rock Richard Groulx rock Sloane Square Band - "Thoughts"Stéphane Honde

The French progressive rock band, Sloane Square Band, have returned with their new album Thoughts. The album was released on June 21, of 2024, on…

The album cover shows a fluffy white cloud shaped like a mountain floating above the ocean at sunset. The title “Medley of a Life” appears in handwritten script across the waves, and the artist’s name “MIHRAX” stands boldly at the top against a soft gradient sky.

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Mihrax – “Medley of a Life”

Professor Mark September 2, 2025 No Comments Andreas Wittwer Berlin Boris Elfert Germany Jan Schöllhammer jazz jazz-rock Mihrax – "Medley of a Life"Progressive rock Thomas Graef Thorsten Schlüter Tobias Graef

Mihrax, is a progressive rock band from Berlin, Germany. They recently released their latest album, Medley of Life, on July 16th, of this year. Mihrax…

The album cover shows an empty theater with rows of red seats, viewed from the stage. Yellow police tape stretches across the front. The title Hermetic Science appears at the top, and Live at Innsmouth is written at the bottom in bold white letters.

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Hermetic Seals The Night: Live At Innsmouth

Angel Romero September 1, 2025 No Comments Hermetic Science Progressive rock symphonic rock

Hermetic Science – Live At Innsmouth (Hermeticum Records, 2025) Live At Innsmouth is a full-document of Hermetic Science’s the November 15, 2024, stop on the…

Interviews

Edenya “The Secret Destination You Are Looking For” – Interview

Professor Mark August 31, 2025 No Comments Edenya Edenya “The Secret Destination You Are Looking For.” - Interview France Marco Edenya Progressive rock

Welcome, to The Noble Shire for Progressive Discussion here at Progressive Rock Central.com! Today we welcomed Edenya from France, to The Noble Shire for Progressive…