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Edge of Paradise – Requiem for a Dream

Professor Mark November 15, 2025 No Comments Clint Mansell Edge of Paradise – Requiem for a Dream Female - Fronted Metal Jennifer Thomas Margarita Monet Progressive rock symphonic metal

I have been an Edge of Paradise fan first since hearing their album, The Unknown. In fact, it was my favorite metal album of 2021.…

CD Reviews

Infinity Dream’s – Silver Lining

Professor Mark November 12, 2025 No Comments Chris Bennett Chris Harris Dina Altum Infinity Dream’s - Silver Lining John Wooten III Marc Anthony North Carolina progressive metal Progressive rock Steven Raets symphonic metal

North Carolina’s Infinity Dream has returned with a brand-new album, Silver Lining, released October 17th, on Nameless Grave Records Infinity Dream is made up of…

CD Reviews

StillSkin – Love Hate

Professor Mark October 7, 2025 No Comments Blindfoldead International Management Bonnie Jones Jacob Maribo Melodic Metal Michael Kristensen StillSkin – Love Hate Sweden symphonic metal

StillSkin, is a heavy melodic rock band from Sweden, who released their latest album, Love Hate, back on February 21st of this year. They released…

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Glasya – Fear

Professor Mark September 23, 2025 No Comments Bruno Prates Catarina Póvoa Davon Van Dave Eduarda Soeiro Fernando Ribeiro Filipe de Moura Glasya – Fear Hugo Esteves Ivan Santos Michele Guaitoli Moonspell Pedro Correia Portuguese metal Progressive rock Sarah Leitão symphonic metal symphonic rock

Glasya, will be releasing their latest album, Fear, through Scarlet Records, on October 24th, of this year. Glasya is a symphonic metal band from Lisbon,…

Interviews

Secret Rule – X – Interview

Professor Mark September 14, 2025 No Comments "X"10th Anniversary Andrea Miazzetto Andy Menario Angela Di Vincenzo Interview Italy metal progressive metal Rockshots Records Secret Rule Sofia Basili symphonic metal

Welcome, to The Citadel for Metal Fellowship at Progressive Rock Central! Today we have the Roman band Secret Rule, from Italy, to discuss their latest…

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…

Book Reviews

Valkyrie’s Fire – “Ascension”

Professor Mark August 18, 2025 No Comments Adam Sanders Bettie Floyd Dave Hale Joey Grimaldi nashville Nordic folklore Progressive rock Ryan Metroka symphonic metal Tennessee Valkyrie’s Fire – "Ascension"

Valkyrie’s Fire is an exciting new symphonic metal band from Nashville, Tennessee, who released their new album, “Ascension,” on Eclipse Records, back on November 8,…