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Melodic Revolution Records is proud to announce that Power of Prog has once again been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 90 Rock Music Blogs on the Web (2026 Edition).

FeedSpot founder Anuj Agarwal shared the following announcement:

“I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Power of Prog has been selected by our panelists as one of the Top 90 Rock Music Blogs on the web (2026 Edition).”

Power of Prog has received this prestigious recognition every year since approximately 2017, a testament to its ongoing commitment to progressive rock and independent music. Throughout those years, the publication has consistently ranked among the world’s leading rock music blogs, typically hovering around No. 38 while remaining comfortably within the Top 50.

Since its inception, Power of Prog has been dedicated to introducing readers to both legendary artists and the next generation of progressive rock, art rock, and other innovative music. With thousands of news stories, album reviews, interviews, and exclusive features published over the years, the site has become a trusted destination for music fans around the globe.

“We are incredibly honored to once again be recognized by FeedSpot,” “This recognition reflects the dedication of everyone who has contributed to Power of Prog over the years, as well as the amazing artists, record labels, publicists, and readers who continue to support what we do. Our mission has always been simple: help people discover great music they may have otherwise missed.”

Power of Prog extends its sincere thanks to FeedSpot for this continued recognition and to its loyal readers and supporters worldwide. The publication remains committed to championing outstanding music and shining a spotlight on both established and emerging artists for years to come.

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U.S. progressive rock composer Jeffrey Erik Mack (Scarlet Hollow) has released the official lyric video for his ambitious new progressive rock epic, “The Balance Between Darkness and Light,” now streaming on YouTube.

Clocking in at just under 20 minutes, this immersive musical journey invites listeners to settle in, grab their favorite beverage, and experience a modern progressive rock epic that explores the complexities of the human spirit. The lyric video serves as the first glimpse into Mack’s upcoming EP, The Balance Between Darkness and Light, which will go on pre-sale next week.

About the Song

The Balance Between Darkness and Light is a progressive rock concept piece centered on the psychological and spiritual struggle between opposing aspects of the self. Rather than presenting a simple battle between good and evil, the work explores the idea that true wholeness is achieved by understanding and integrating both darkness and light within ourselves.

Built in the tradition of classic long-form progressive rock epics, the composition features recurring musical motifs, dynamic instrumental passages, and an emotionally rich narrative that unfolds across nearly twenty minutes of music.

The Balance Between Darkness and Light Sessions

Composed by Jeffrey Erik Mack

Musicians

• Jeffrey Erik Mack – Bass Guitar, Stick Bass, Bass Pedals
• Gregg Olson (G) – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar
• João Corceiro – Lead Guitar Solo
• Ethan Cronin – Lead Vocals, Harmonies
• Allison vonBulow – Lead Vocals, Harmonies, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar Solos
• Kristian Terzić – Piano, Synthesizers
• Jay Setar – Drums
• Trovatori – Backing Choir Vocals

Voice Cast

• JP Wright – Male Voice Actor
• Caitlin W. – Female Voice Actor

Production

• Mixed by Jeffrey Erik Mack
• Mastered by G. Alien Workshop
• Artwork by Jeffrey Erik Mack

Fans of classic and modern progressive rock are encouraged to experience this cinematic musical journey on YouTube and watch for the upcoming pre-sale announcement for The Balance Between Darkness and Light next week.

Watch it here
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Bandcamp:
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For Interviews Contact

Jeff Mack
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Today, olde-worlde metallers Rapid reveal the new track “The Path of Illusions.” The track is the third to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated debut album, Enter the Realm of Fire, set for international release on August 21st via Dying Victims Productions. Hear Rapid’s “The Path of Illusions” in its entirety HERE at Dying Victims‘ official YouTube channel. It was but 2022 when Rapid released their debut mini-album, Blackstar Oppression Regime, via Dying Victims. Here, […]

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Your patience has been rewarded. Chilean death squad RIPPER returns with their first full-length since 2016’s Experiment of Existence.

Towards Rebirth contains the band’s most violent work to date. Razor sharp guitar work, intense drumming and well-crafted songs are still there… only more concise, more vicious.

Towards Rebirth is available via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Order and stream Towards Rebirth at:

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The last decade has seen RIPPER refine their attack into a lethal blend of old-school death metal and thrash-or-be-thrashed aggression. The band has undeniably earned a reputation as one of South America’s premiere extreme metal exports.

Stream album track “The Source Exterminator” at: youtu.be/J_QqGRoVQ2Q?si=BafNTXKHy5hO3jOz

Towards Rebirth was recorded, mixed and mastered by Pablo Clares at DM6 Studio. Artwork by Paolo Girardi.

Stream more from RIPPER on Spotify.

RIPPER:
Patricio Spalinger – Vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Javier Buzeta – Drums
Tomas Barriga – Bass
Nicolas Young – Lead and Rhythm Guitars

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Beartooth will release its new album, Pure Ecstasy, on August 28 through Fearless Records. Written, recorded, and largely produced by frontman Caleb Shomo, the record sees the band expanding its sound while keeping the heavy riffs, massive choruses, and emotional intensity that have defined its career.

Although Caleb Shomo remains the main creative force behind Beartooth, the album includes several collaborations with Jordan Fish of Bring Me The Horizon, Halsey, and Good Charlotte, adding new layers and textures to the band’s latest material.

The band has also released a new single, “Eyes Closed”, a track focused on the feeling of being overwhelmed by sudden change and uncertainty. Built around crushing guitar work, Shomo‘s powerful screams, and a more vulnerable vocal performance, the song explores fear while capturing the drive to keep moving forward.

Shomo said: “There are so many fun riffs to play on ‘Eyes Closed’. It felt incredible to scream it out and let go. The song was written from the ground up with Jordan, and the moment it was a demo, we knew we had something special.”

“Eyes Closed” follows the previously released tracks “Free” and the title track, giving fans another preview of an album that balances the band’s arena-sized sound with more personal songwriting. Beartooth has also shared the song “Bullshit”.

The band will support Pure Ecstasy with a worldwide tour beginning September 17 in Europe. The North American leg launches November 11 in Boston, with stops including New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on November 12 and the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on December 18. Don Broco, Magnolia Park, and Windwaker will provide support on all dates.

Following the success of 2023’s The Surface, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative and Hard Music charts and delivered the No. 1 rock radio singles “Might Love Myself” and “I Was Alive”, Beartooth enters a new phase with Pure Ecstasy. The album continues that momentum while pushing into more ambitious territory, with Shomo examining both the darker and brighter sides of his life.

The title track sets the tone for the record, while Shomo describes “Free” as “the most honest depiction of my soul I will most likely ever make.”

That level of honesty has remained central to Beartooth since the project’s beginnings in Shomo‘s Ohio basement in 2013. The band has turned themes of anxiety, depression, anger, and self-destruction into songs that have connected with listeners around the world, leading to gold and platinum certifications, more than 1.3 billion streams, sold-out tours, and a recent arena run supporting Bad Omens.

With Pure Ecstasy, Beartooth takes a more collaborative approach than on previous releases. Early songwriting work with Skyler Accord of Issues, Twenty One Pilots, and Bilmuri helped shape some of the album’s early ideas, while working with Jordan Fish pushed Shomo toward a deeper and more exposed style of songwriting.

The recording process also involved a greater role from the rest of the band, including bassist Oshie Bichar, guitarists Zach Huston and Will Deely, and drummer Connor Denis. The album marks the first Beartooth release where Shomo did not handle every instrument himself, with Denis recording drums during sessions at NRG Recording Studios.

After years of turning personal struggles into heavy anthems, Pure Ecstasy explores what comes after that battle. The album focuses on the possibility of freedom, embracing growth without ignoring the challenges that came before.

Pure Ecstasy is available here.

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“…impressive technical chops and adrenaline-fueled inventiveness, the song becomes a truly mind-bending spectacle… – No Clean Singing Portland, Maine-based black/death metal collective SHABTI – uniting members of Obsidian Tongue, Falls Of Rauros, Fires In The Distance, Panopticon, and more – presents the latest preview of their Haze, Cacophony, And White Light album, with a premiere of “Sojourner” hosted by […]

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Ministry have announced dates for the European leg of their farewell world tour.

Earlier today Al Jourgensen’s band shared an eye-catching video for new single Burned Out, the first preview of their 17th and final studio album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery).

A typically scathing indictment of corrupt governments, global wars and corporate greed, the single references the Epstein files, America’s “shredded constitution”, ICE and the on-going genoicide in Gaza, as well as humanitarian crises in Sudan, Yemen, Iran, Haiti, Venezuela and more.

The band’s Goodbye Europe tour.in support of the record will kick off in Holland on April 2, 2027.

Ministry – Goodbye Europe tour dates 2027

Apr 02 Utrecht Ronda, HOL
Apr 03 Saarbrücken Garage, GER
Apr 04 Brussels Ancienne Belgique,BEL
Apr 06 Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse, UK
Apr 07 Dublin 3Olympia, IRL
Apr 09 Nottingham Rock City,UK
Apr 10 London Troxy, UK
Apr 12 Paris Bataclan, FRA
Apr 14 Madrid La Riviera, SPA
Apr 15 Barcelona Paral-lel, SPA
Apr 17 Lausanne Docks, SWI
Apr 18 Munich Tonhalle, GER
Apr 19 Vienna Gasometer, AUT
Apr 21 Prague Forum Karlín, CZE
Apr 22 Warsaw Progresja, POL
Apr 24 Berlin Columbiahalle,GER
Apr 25 Hamburg Grosse Freiheit 36, GER
Apr 26 Copenhagen Amager Bio, DEN
Apr 27 Oslo Rockefeller, NOR
Apr 29 Stockholm Fållan, SWE

May 01: Helsinki House of Culture, FIN

Ministry have confirmed that Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will feature a final collaboration between bandleader Jourgensen and his long-time songwriting partner and former bandmate Paul Barker. The bassist will appear on the album’s closing track, on the final album track, ironically titled We’re Still Here.

Cekebrating the end of an era, Jourgensen says: “I’m fucking done. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between. It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s tdone. It’s time to herd goats.”

Watch the video for Burned Out below.

Heavy rock band AUDREY HORNE continue to deliver absolute hit material with their new single “God Damn Beautiful,” cut from the new 8th studio album Achilles (out September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records)! This groovy, Thin Lizzy -inspired track brings bass player Espen Lien to center stage on lead vocals, and arrives with a playful official music video.  The follow-up to […]

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ABYSSUS stand as one of the most significant forces within the Greek Death Metal scene, having forged their path since 2011. Drawing profound inspiration from genre-defining pioneers such as DEATH, OBITUARY and BOLT THROWER, the band preserves the unadulterated spirit of old school death metal while imprinting their own distinct identity. Today, ABYSSUS are proud to announce their signing with Fireflash Records, who […]

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