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Progressive Rock & Metal Reviews, Photo Galleries, Interviews, Concerts, Festivals, podcast, video interviews. Progtalks, What's Hot?!, Releases of the Week and much more!
Progressive Rock & Metal Reviews, Photo Galleries, Interviews, Concerts, Festivals, podcast, video interviews. Progtalks, What's Hot?!, Releases of the Week and much more!
💥 buff.ly/20RhhLM This one’s big!. Car Bomb will headline Saturday at @progstormfestival.bsky.social. A defining force in extreme progressive metal and returning to Montréal for the first time in 15 years!
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
💥 buff.ly/20RhhLM This one’s big!. Car Bomb will headline Saturday at @progstormfestival.bsky.social. A defining force in extreme progressive metal and returning to Montréal for the first time in 15 years!
New album review! 💥 buff.ly/qYQ8iiw MORON POLICE - PACHINKO
A diamond carved from chaos that truly shines bright. I’m absolutely besotted with this album, topping my AOTY list. Grief, absurdity & fearless creativity explode, with the brilliant ‘Pachinko Pt.1' as an undeniable masterpiece.
A diamond carved from chaos that truly shines bright. I’m absolutely besotted with this album, topping my AOTY list. Grief, absurdity & fearless creativity explode, with the brilliant ‘Pachinko Pt.1' as an undeniable masterpiece.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New album review! 💥 buff.ly/qYQ8iiw MORON POLICE - PACHINKO
A diamond carved from chaos that truly shines bright. I’m absolutely besotted with this album, topping my AOTY list. Grief, absurdity & fearless creativity explode, with the brilliant ‘Pachinko Pt.1' as an undeniable masterpiece.
A diamond carved from chaos that truly shines bright. I’m absolutely besotted with this album, topping my AOTY list. Grief, absurdity & fearless creativity explode, with the brilliant ‘Pachinko Pt.1' as an undeniable masterpiece.
Quebec’s Sky Passage joins @progstormfestival.bsky.social . A blend of prog, metal and orchestral atmosphere, led by Inner Odyssey’s Mathieu Cossette. Their first-ever live performance will happen at ProgStorm!. Don't miss it! buff.ly/qGX6n19
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Quebec’s Sky Passage joins @progstormfestival.bsky.social . A blend of prog, metal and orchestral atmosphere, led by Inner Odyssey’s Mathieu Cossette. Their first-ever live performance will happen at ProgStorm!. Don't miss it! buff.ly/qGX6n19
Exist is joining @progstormfestival.bsky.social 2026 Festival Lineup!
👉 buff.ly/Iq47oMZ
Merging technical🔥, jazz infused harmony & atmospheric depth, & led by Max Phelps (Cynic, Death to all), they keep pushing prog boundaries forward. Montreal is getting a treat next year.
👉 buff.ly/Iq47oMZ
Merging technical🔥, jazz infused harmony & atmospheric depth, & led by Max Phelps (Cynic, Death to all), they keep pushing prog boundaries forward. Montreal is getting a treat next year.
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Exist is joining @progstormfestival.bsky.social 2026 Festival Lineup!
👉 buff.ly/Iq47oMZ
Merging technical🔥, jazz infused harmony & atmospheric depth, & led by Max Phelps (Cynic, Death to all), they keep pushing prog boundaries forward. Montreal is getting a treat next year.
👉 buff.ly/Iq47oMZ
Merging technical🔥, jazz infused harmony & atmospheric depth, & led by Max Phelps (Cynic, Death to all), they keep pushing prog boundaries forward. Montreal is getting a treat next year.
🔥 Costa Rica’s Fractal Sun joins the @progstormfestival.bsky.social 2026 lineup! Their evolving sci fi concept, modern progmetal blend and rising presence in the Latin American scene make their first Canadian show one to watch. More info and links: buff.ly/E0f0MKd
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🔥 Costa Rica’s Fractal Sun joins the @progstormfestival.bsky.social 2026 lineup! Their evolving sci fi concept, modern progmetal blend and rising presence in the Latin American scene make their first Canadian show one to watch. More info and links: buff.ly/E0f0MKd
buff.ly/5kBXyj3 @progstormfestival.bsky.social returns after a hugely successful first edition, and we at The Progspace are excited to share the first 2026 announcement as exclusive media partners. @anabstractillusion.bsky.social will make their North American premiere at ProgStorm on August 22!
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
buff.ly/5kBXyj3 @progstormfestival.bsky.social returns after a hugely successful first edition, and we at The Progspace are excited to share the first 2026 announcement as exclusive media partners. @anabstractillusion.bsky.social will make their North American premiere at ProgStorm on August 22!
📣🥳 GREAT NEWS! As official media partners, we're excited to announce that PROGPOWER EUROPE is nominated for BEST SMALL FESTIVAL at the EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS! After celebrating 25 years last month, it's amazing to be recognized for the 2025 season. 🤘 VOTE NOW! buff.ly/ZDGhP9x
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📣🥳 GREAT NEWS! As official media partners, we're excited to announce that PROGPOWER EUROPE is nominated for BEST SMALL FESTIVAL at the EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS! After celebrating 25 years last month, it's amazing to be recognized for the 2025 season. 🤘 VOTE NOW! buff.ly/ZDGhP9x
5th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 👉 buff.ly/Dn4HBiw
Pleased to announce Belgian industrial-progressive rock band Sister May as the 5th act for ProgPower Europe 2026! 🎸 They’ll play Sunday 15:00, blending grunge, post-rock and metal. New concept album “VII” drops January.
Pleased to announce Belgian industrial-progressive rock band Sister May as the 5th act for ProgPower Europe 2026! 🎸 They’ll play Sunday 15:00, blending grunge, post-rock and metal. New concept album “VII” drops January.
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
5th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 👉 buff.ly/Dn4HBiw
Pleased to announce Belgian industrial-progressive rock band Sister May as the 5th act for ProgPower Europe 2026! 🎸 They’ll play Sunday 15:00, blending grunge, post-rock and metal. New concept album “VII” drops January.
Pleased to announce Belgian industrial-progressive rock band Sister May as the 5th act for ProgPower Europe 2026! 🎸 They’ll play Sunday 15:00, blending grunge, post-rock and metal. New concept album “VII” drops January.
4th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 : Quantum!
The fourth band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 is Quantum from Sweden! 🎶 Their bold fusion of prog rock, metal, and jazz makes every song an unpredictable journey — dynamic, emotional, and full of life. 👉 buff.ly/M7zEimP
The fourth band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 is Quantum from Sweden! 🎶 Their bold fusion of prog rock, metal, and jazz makes every song an unpredictable journey — dynamic, emotional, and full of life. 👉 buff.ly/M7zEimP
October 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
4th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 : Quantum!
The fourth band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 is Quantum from Sweden! 🎶 Their bold fusion of prog rock, metal, and jazz makes every song an unpredictable journey — dynamic, emotional, and full of life. 👉 buff.ly/M7zEimP
The fourth band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026 is Quantum from Sweden! 🎶 Their bold fusion of prog rock, metal, and jazz makes every song an unpredictable journey — dynamic, emotional, and full of life. 👉 buff.ly/M7zEimP
🥳 The Progspace turns 9 years old today! 🥳
Huge thanks to all bands, artists, PRs, festivals & readers who made this journey possible.
You’re the reason we keep spreading Prog worldwide!
🍻 Here’s to the next 9 years!… and maybe next will be a special 10 years celebration!
Huge thanks to all bands, artists, PRs, festivals & readers who made this journey possible.
You’re the reason we keep spreading Prog worldwide!
🍻 Here’s to the next 9 years!… and maybe next will be a special 10 years celebration!
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🥳 The Progspace turns 9 years old today! 🥳
Huge thanks to all bands, artists, PRs, festivals & readers who made this journey possible.
You’re the reason we keep spreading Prog worldwide!
🍻 Here’s to the next 9 years!… and maybe next will be a special 10 years celebration!
Huge thanks to all bands, artists, PRs, festivals & readers who made this journey possible.
You’re the reason we keep spreading Prog worldwide!
🍻 Here’s to the next 9 years!… and maybe next will be a special 10 years celebration!
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated last night (after a wild weekend at ProgPower Europe), here's our playlist with 72 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated last night (after a wild weekend at ProgPower Europe), here's our playlist with 72 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
October 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated last night (after a wild weekend at ProgPower Europe), here's our playlist with 72 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated last night (after a wild weekend at ProgPower Europe), here's our playlist with 72 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated Monday night, this time we've got 66 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated Monday night, this time we've got 66 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
September 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated Monday night, this time we've got 66 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated Monday night, this time we've got 66 brand new Prog singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
🔥🔥 NEW ALBUM REVIEW 🔥🔥
Swedish Progressive/Atmospheric Death/Black Metal band An Abstract Illusion will be releasing their third album "The Sleeping City" via Willowtip Records on the 17th October 2025. Our reviewer Bob was very impressed, welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/an-abstract-...
Swedish Progressive/Atmospheric Death/Black Metal band An Abstract Illusion will be releasing their third album "The Sleeping City" via Willowtip Records on the 17th October 2025. Our reviewer Bob was very impressed, welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/an-abstract-...
September 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🔥🔥 NEW ALBUM REVIEW 🔥🔥
Swedish Progressive/Atmospheric Death/Black Metal band An Abstract Illusion will be releasing their third album "The Sleeping City" via Willowtip Records on the 17th October 2025. Our reviewer Bob was very impressed, welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/an-abstract-...
Swedish Progressive/Atmospheric Death/Black Metal band An Abstract Illusion will be releasing their third album "The Sleeping City" via Willowtip Records on the 17th October 2025. Our reviewer Bob was very impressed, welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/an-abstract-...
🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 01 & 08 August 🔥🔥
These are our highlights for the first two weeks of August. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
These are our highlights for the first two weeks of August. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
September 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 01 & 08 August 🔥🔥
These are our highlights for the first two weeks of August. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
These are our highlights for the first two weeks of August. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated Monday night, here's 68 brand new prog single releases in our latest playlist update!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated Monday night, here's 68 brand new prog single releases in our latest playlist update!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
September 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated Monday night, here's 68 brand new prog single releases in our latest playlist update!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated Monday night, here's 68 brand new prog single releases in our latest playlist update!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Reposted by The Progspace
For those going to ProgPower this year, @theprogspace.bsky.social will host a listening party for “The Sleeping City”, Karl will join for a Q&A afterwards.
RVSP: fb.me/e/3Fx1QwIiK
RVSP: fb.me/e/3Fx1QwIiK
September 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
For those going to ProgPower this year, @theprogspace.bsky.social will host a listening party for “The Sleeping City”, Karl will join for a Q&A afterwards.
RVSP: fb.me/e/3Fx1QwIiK
RVSP: fb.me/e/3Fx1QwIiK
🔥🔥 NEW ALBUM REVIEW 🔥🔥
Half a year ago, BRUIT ≤ released their second album "The Age Of Ephemerality" via Pelagic Records, and soon they will be on the road playing it live. It's one of the 2025 favourites of our reviewer Evelina, read her thoughts about it here:
theprogspace.com/bruit-%e2%89...
Half a year ago, BRUIT ≤ released their second album "The Age Of Ephemerality" via Pelagic Records, and soon they will be on the road playing it live. It's one of the 2025 favourites of our reviewer Evelina, read her thoughts about it here:
theprogspace.com/bruit-%e2%89...
September 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🔥🔥 NEW ALBUM REVIEW 🔥🔥
Half a year ago, BRUIT ≤ released their second album "The Age Of Ephemerality" via Pelagic Records, and soon they will be on the road playing it live. It's one of the 2025 favourites of our reviewer Evelina, read her thoughts about it here:
theprogspace.com/bruit-%e2%89...
Half a year ago, BRUIT ≤ released their second album "The Age Of Ephemerality" via Pelagic Records, and soon they will be on the road playing it live. It's one of the 2025 favourites of our reviewer Evelina, read her thoughts about it here:
theprogspace.com/bruit-%e2%89...
Exclusive Listening Party for The Sleeping City, An Abstract Illusion’s new album. Hear it in full before its Oct 17 release, plus a live Q&A with mastermind Karl Westerlund. Friday, Oct 3 – 12:00 at The Chapel, Kasteel De Berckt buff.ly/xEDQAG4
September 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Exclusive Listening Party for The Sleeping City, An Abstract Illusion’s new album. Hear it in full before its Oct 17 release, plus a live Q&A with mastermind Karl Westerlund. Friday, Oct 3 – 12:00 at The Chapel, Kasteel De Berckt buff.ly/xEDQAG4
🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 18 & 26 July 2025 🔥🔥
These are our highlights for the 2nd half of July 2025. Check out our mini reviews and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
These are our highlights for the 2nd half of July 2025. Check out our mini reviews and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 18 & 26 July 2025 🔥🔥
These are our highlights for the 2nd half of July 2025. Check out our mini reviews and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
These are our highlights for the 2nd half of July 2025. Check out our mini reviews and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
🔥🔥 NEW ALBUM REVIEW 🔥🔥
London based ethereal progressive rock/metal band Esoterica have a fifth album released today via Year of the Rat Records. Bob had a good listen to 'Ether Metal' and gave it a 9/10 score. Welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/esoterica-et...
London based ethereal progressive rock/metal band Esoterica have a fifth album released today via Year of the Rat Records. Bob had a good listen to 'Ether Metal' and gave it a 9/10 score. Welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/esoterica-et...
September 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🔥🔥 NEW ALBUM REVIEW 🔥🔥
London based ethereal progressive rock/metal band Esoterica have a fifth album released today via Year of the Rat Records. Bob had a good listen to 'Ether Metal' and gave it a 9/10 score. Welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/esoterica-et...
London based ethereal progressive rock/metal band Esoterica have a fifth album released today via Year of the Rat Records. Bob had a good listen to 'Ether Metal' and gave it a 9/10 score. Welcome to read more here:
theprogspace.com/esoterica-et...
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated last night upon returning from a fantastic Ayreon weekend in Tilburg, check out these 75 brand new proggy bangers!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated last night upon returning from a fantastic Ayreon weekend in Tilburg, check out these 75 brand new proggy bangers!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
September 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated last night upon returning from a fantastic Ayreon weekend in Tilburg, check out these 75 brand new proggy bangers!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated last night upon returning from a fantastic Ayreon weekend in Tilburg, check out these 75 brand new proggy bangers!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Less than a month to go! 🎉https://buff.ly/EuvO0LR - ProgPower Europe 2025 kicks off with the Pre-Party at The Chapel, ft. That Joe Payne + special guests: Abraham Sarache, Zorana Lazarevic, Alex Pilkevych & more surprises! Celebrating 25 years of ProgPower Europe!
September 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Less than a month to go! 🎉https://buff.ly/EuvO0LR - ProgPower Europe 2025 kicks off with the Pre-Party at The Chapel, ft. That Joe Payne + special guests: Abraham Sarache, Zorana Lazarevic, Alex Pilkevych & more surprises! Celebrating 25 years of ProgPower Europe!
🔥🔥 RELEASES OF THE WEEKS 04 & 11 July 2025 🔥🔥
16 highlights for the first half of July. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
16 highlights for the first half of July. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🔥🔥 RELEASES OF THE WEEKS 04 & 11 July 2025 🔥🔥
16 highlights for the first half of July. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
16 highlights for the first half of July. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases, we even added the bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated Sunday night, here's 75 brand new proggy singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated Sunday night, here's 75 brand new proggy singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
September 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🔥🔥 NEW WHAT'S HOT?! 🔥🔥
Already updated Sunday night, here's 75 brand new proggy singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
Already updated Sunday night, here's 75 brand new proggy singles for you!
Listen & subscribe right here: theprogspace.com/wh-playlist
🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 20 & 27 June 2025 🔥🔥
The second half of June brought fourth a small, but eclectic mix of highlights. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases right here:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
The second half of June brought fourth a small, but eclectic mix of highlights. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases right here:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
September 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 20 & 27 June 2025 🔥🔥
The second half of June brought fourth a small, but eclectic mix of highlights. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases right here:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...
The second half of June brought fourth a small, but eclectic mix of highlights. Check out our mini reviews, and dive into the extensive list of other releases right here:
theprogspace.com/album_releas...