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The album cover for A Faraway World by Orpharion depicts a young woman in a green dress standing before an ancient stone portal, which reveals a swirling vortex leading to a distant, glowing castle. The scene is set within a dark, enchanted forest, with soft light filtering through the trees. A white stag appears on the left. The band's name is rendered in ornate, metallic lettering with a lyre motif, while the album title is scripted at the bottom.
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Orpharion – “A Faraway World”

Professor Mark March 23, 2025 No Comments

Just found another excellent new female-fronted metal band. This time from the country of Turkey. Orpharion, this new Turkish band, will release their debut album,…

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The album cover for World’s Beyond – Rhapsody of Life presents a surreal, monochromatic illustration of a woman's profile, seamlessly merging human features with abstract geometric elements and symbolic imagery. Her face, serene and introspective, is intertwined with intricate mechanical and celestial motifs—clocks, constellations, and architectural structure. A keyhole appears within her ear, while her flowing hair transforms into fluid, mathematical patterns.
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World’s Beyond – “Rhapsody of Life”

Professor Mark February 17, 2025 No Comments

Another new metal symphonic band has been located, within a famous city in Belgium. Ghent, is the home of the famous city where the War…

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The album cover for Hartlight – The Triumph of Metal features a fantasy-inspired illustration set in a grand, cathedral-like space with towering stained-glass windows. A golden chalice, radiating a mystical aura, hovers at the center, bathed in a beam of divine light. Four figures—two men and a woman in elaborate attire, along with another man in the background—reach toward the chalice with reverence. The typography is bold and metallic.
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Hartlight – “The Triumph of Metal”

Professor Mark February 16, 2025 No Comments

I found another great progressive symphonic metal, female-fronted band from France. The band is Hartlight, and they are about to release their second full album,…

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Marialena Trikoglou – Mystfall – “Celestial Vision”- Interview

Professor Mark October 1, 2023 No Comments

Welcome, Marialena Trikoglou, lead singer of Mystfall, to ProgressiveRockCentral.com! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to discuss your latest album, Celestial…

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Attractive Chaos Interview – Emma Elvaston

Professor Mark April 23, 2023 No Comments

Welcome, Emma Elvaston of Attractive Chaos, to ProgressiveRockCentral.com! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to discuss your latest album, The Fire…

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