The Thirteenth Sun – Stardust (Review)

The Thirteenth SunThis is the debut album from Romanian progressive metal band The Thirteenth Sun.

This is a mix of the progressive versions of both metal and rock, one that manages to do justice to both.

The album has a professional, well-rounded production that shows off the band’s skills. Theirs is a strong, full-bodied sound that allows them the freedom to make the most of their music.

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Between the Buried and Me – Coma Ecliptic: Live (Review)

Between the Buried and MeBetween the Buried and Me are a US progressive metal band.

This album documents the band playing the entirety of their last album, Coma Ecliptic, live in San Diego. Continue reading “Between the Buried and Me – Coma Ecliptic: Live (Review)”

Interview with Behind the Sun

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Progressive metallers Behind the Sun’s debut release Post Solis has impressed with its diverse portfolio of metal content and generally kick ass material. If you haven’t yet familiarised yourself with the band I heartily suggest you read the below and give Post Solis a spin – it’s well worth it.

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Of the Sun – Before a Human Path (Review)

Of the SunOf the Sun are a progressive metal band from the US and this is their second album.

This is an interesting brand of progressive metal – Of the Sun essentially take the groove metal of bands like Pantera and Lamb of God and mix it with a bit of modern progressive music that has hints of Gojira, Mastodon and Alice in Chains in it. Continue reading “Of the Sun – Before a Human Path (Review)”

Behind the Sun – Post Solis (Review)

Behind the SunBehind the Sun are a Progressive Metal band from the US. This is their debut EP.

Behind the Sun play extreme metal that takes a progressive view of its influences, delivering half an hour or so of modern music that engages and satisfies. Continue reading “Behind the Sun – Post Solis (Review)”