Author: Mike Huck
The Progress Report: June 2020
Welcome to the June Progress Report. We are halfway through a crazy year! And to celebrate, how about seven reviews …
The Progress Report: May 2020
Welcome to the May Progress Report, and a fine month it is. In any other month, no less than three …
Caligula’s Horse – Rise Radiant Review
Australia’s Caligula’s Horse have been on an upward trajectory in the prog metal scene since their inception back in 2011. …
The Progress Report: April 2020
Welcome to the April Progress Report. A relatively quiet month as far as gripping progressive music releases, but as always …
Katatonia – City Burials Review
After taking most of 2018 off, Swedish melancholic metal stars Katatonia returned to work last year, and the results of …
The Progress Report: March 2020
Welcome to the March Progress Report. These are trying times for all of us on the planet. I don’t think …
The Night Flight Orchestra – Aeromantic Review
Everyone’s favorite extreme metal-turned-AOR act is back, with their third album in four years. Aeromantic is The Night Flight Orchestra’s …
The Progress Report: February 2020
Welcome to the February Progress Report. After a paucity of releases in January, we are getting back on track here …
The Progress Report: January 2020
Welcome to the January Progress Report – a brand new year and some brand new bands to check out. This …
Annihilator – Ballistic, Sadistic Review
Jeff Waters has been kicking the Annihilator thrash can down the back alley since 1984. In that time they’ve had …
Sons Of Apollo – MMXX Review
Back in 2017, prog metal supergroup Sons of Apollo dropped their first album, the highly-regarded Psychotic Symphony. That record made …
Apocalyptica – Cell-O Review
It has been 17 years since Finland’s Apocalyptica have released an instrumental album. Since 2003’s Reflections, the band has had …
2019 Best Progressive Metal/Rock Albums
Welcome to 2019’s final Progress Report, where we highlight the best of the year. Or at least, the best of …
The Progress Report: November 2019
Welcome to the November Progress Report – the final Report of the year, as December’s will be our Top Ten …
The Progress Report: October 2019
Welcome to the October Progress Report. This month just might see the highest overall level of quality this year. There …
Leprous – Pitfalls Review
Back in 2011, Leprous released their third album, Bilateral. It quickly and righteously secured a place in my top ten …
Insomnium – Heart Like A Grave Review
When you consider how small Finland’s population is, it’s quite amazing to behold the number of metal bands that rise …
The Progress Report: September 2019
Welcome to the September Progress Report. The release year is winding down, which usually means the big names start to …
Opeth – In Cauda Venenum Review
In Cauda Venenum is Latin for “Poison of the Tail,” and is the title of Opeth’s fourth album as a …
Tool – Fear Inoculum Review
No band in recent memory has been more polarizing than Tool. They seem to instill fervent adoration among their fan …
The Progress Report: August 2019
Welcome to the August Progress Report. It’s been a quiet month on the progressive music front, and while I certainly …
Tarja – In The Raw Review
During her now-fourteen-year solo career, Finnish singer Tarja Turunen has been nothing if not prolific. In the Raw is her …
The Progress Report: July 2019
Welcome to the July Progress Report. The heat of summer is here, which means there’s a bit of a lack …