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6.0
EVERGREYTheories Of Emptiness
A sprawling, slightly bloated excursion into progressive metal that prioritises atmosphere over concise songwriting.
4.0
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND METhe Blue Nowhere
Between The Buried And Me weave a sprawling, kaleidoscopic tapestry of progressive mathcore that explores the fragile architecture of identity.
The Pineapple Thief Set New Studio Album 'Far And Wide' for October 2026
The Pineapple Thief lean into their rocker roots on the upcoming 'Far And Wide', supported by the heavy-hitting single 'New World Order'.
2.0
UNPROCESSEDAngel
A bloated, identity-less odyssey that mistakes progressive complexity for depth and replaces genuine conviction with hollow aesthetic choices.
1.0
SPIRITBOXTsunami Sea
A directionless, hollowed-out drift that sacrifices the band's unique identity for a generic, atmospheric void.
5.0
ALLTAtaraxia
A polished, if somewhat safe, addition to the progressive metalcore canon that prioritises melodic hooks over raw edge.
4.0
DREAM THEATERParasomnia
Dream Theater trade raw danger for clinical precision in a sprawling, safe exploration of the subconscious.
9.0
EVERGREYArchitects Of A New Weave
Evergrey return with a masterclass in progressive metal, weaving intricate melodies and crushing riffs into an unforgettable tapestry.
Kamelot Unleash 'Godlike Alchemy' From 'Dark Asylum'
Following the release of "Ashen World", KAMELOT have unveiled a second single, “Godlike Alchemy”, from their upcoming album ‘Dark Asylum’.
Haken Release ‘Bleeding Sky’ and Announce European Tour
Haken unveil emotionally direct new single ‘Bleeding Sky’ ahead of a September and October European headline run.
8.0
CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIXSceaduhelm
Crippled Black Phoenix turn a long runtime into a coherent descent, balancing progressive structure with genuine emotional pressure.
7.0
CRYPTIC SHIFTOverspace & Supertime
Cryptic Shift turn technical extremity into a vast, hostile environment, though the scale sometimes obscures the point.
7.0
MOTORPSYCHOThe Gaia II Space Corps
Motorpsycho compress their progressive instincts into a focused, mobile record where arrangement serves momentum rather than excess.
Nevermore Reveal New Lineup and Label Deal
Nevermore have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music and introduced vocalist Berzan Önen alongside three new members.
7.0
EDGE OF SANITYCrimson
An ambitious single-piece death metal work whose melodic continuity impresses even when its long-form pacing occasionally loosens.
4.0
SYLOSISThe New Flesh
Sylosis deliver precision and muscle, but too many songs mistake heaviness for drama and technical control for momentum.
Queensrÿche Announce European Summer Tour
Queensrÿche will play European headline shows and major festivals throughout June and July 2026.
6.0
OPETHBlackwater Park
Opeth’s landmark atmosphere remains potent, but the album’s grand scale too often turns tension into delay and repetition.
9.0
EDGE OF SANITYCrimson II
A ferocious progressive death-metal suite that turns fragmentation, conflict and repetition into a coherent dramatic whole.
7.0
AMORPHISHalo
Halo wraps Amorphis’ melancholy melodies in muscular production, balancing rich hooks with a few stretches of overextended grandeur.