Vision Divine
VISION DIVINE was born in 1998, originally intended as Olaf Thorsen’s solo project (Labyrinth’s guitarist at that time). Very soon he starts collaborating again with Fabio Lione (lead singer of Labyrinth on their first album [Read »]
Album Reviews
Roine Stolt’s The Flower King – Manifesto of an Alchemist
To begin with, I should probably say that I’m a bit biased when it comes to Mssr. Stolt. I realize he’s practically everywhere these days (Transatlantic/Anderson-Stolt, The Flower Kings, solo stuff, etc.), but no matter [Read »]
Roine Stolt’s The Flower King
Roine Stolt, known as the guitarist, singer, writer and at times band leader of the groups The Flower Kings, Transatlantic, Agents of Mercy, Kaipa DC, as well as from his work with prog icon Jon [Read »]
Viper Soup Complex
Viper Soup Complex consists of five musical misfits. The band was formed in 2012 by Owen, Michael, and Julian who had just left Nisga Project and were looking for something a little heavier and more br00tal. [Read »]
Live Reviews
THRESHOLD + THE SILENT WEDDING + MAXXWELL @ London (England) – with mini-interviews!!
BANDS: Threshold + The Silent Wedding + Maxxwell DATE: 21st October, 2018 LOCATION: ‘The Dome’, London (EU) EVENT: ‘Legends of The Shires’ Tour . I remember the awestruck moment when first hearing the “Legends Of [Read »]
Opeth
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal and progressive rock band from Stockholm, formed in 1989. The group has been through several personnel changes, including the replacement of every single original member. Lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt has remained Opeth’s primary driving force [Read »]
Album Reviews
Riverside – Wasteland
One thing I’ve always noticed about Warsaw’s Riverside: they are a bit creepy. Granted, they have some very good tunes, and they are always on my radar (though I would have to confess not purchasing [Read »]
Album Reviews
Vola – Applause of a Distant Crowd
Upon hearing Copenhagen’s Vola and their latest recording, Applause of a Distant Crowd, I am reminded of many things; different musics and bands/artists, of course, but also peace – and roaring silence, mixed with violence. [Read »]
Summer Storm
Patrice Vigier – Guitarist, Guitar Maker Patrice Vigier has been a worldwide, reputable, non-industrial guitar maker since 1980. His reputation has been manifested due to his innovative instruments, such as the fretless guitars with metal fingerboards, [Read »]