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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

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.

Interviews

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…

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Whitewater’s Dark Planet Expands the Horizons of Ambient Prog

Aiden Robinson February 28, 2025 No Comments ambient Progressive rock Whitewater

Whitewater – Dark Planet (Bad Elephant Music September 2020) Dark Planet, released on September 16, 2020, by British duo Whitewater, marked an ambitious evolution of…

The album cover for Parasomnia by Dream Theater depicts a dark, decayed room with high ceilings, peeling walls, and an eerie atmosphere. A large arched window allows dim light to cast dramatic shadows across the wooden floor. In the center, two old metal-framed beds sit in disarray, with tangled sheets suggesting unrest. A ghostly woman in a flowing white nightgown hovers barefoot, arms outstretched, her face vacant.

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Dream Theater – “Parasomnia”

Professor Mark February 27, 2025 No Comments "Parasomnia"Cinematic Progressive Metal Dream Theater James LaBrie John Myung John Petrucci Jordan Rudess Mike Portnoy progressive metal Progressive rock symphonic rock

Something many fans of Dream Theater, never thought would have happened again, has happened. Drummer Mike Portnoy has returned to the band and the band…

Stratospheerius by Jody Gianni LR. Band photo outside, sitting and standing by a building.

Music Videos

“Voodoo Vortex” Casts a Spell on Prog-Rock Fans

Prog News February 22, 2025 No Comments electric violin jazz-rock Joe Deninzon Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius Progressive rock

Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius’ latest music video, “Voodoo Vortex (Part 1),” from the album Impostor!, channels the spirit of 1970s progressive rock, fusion, and classic…