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Great new proggy sounds you need to hear from Einar Solberg, Evergrey, MONO, Crippled Black Phoenix and more in Prog’s brand new Tracks Of The Week
Cool new prog from Argovia, School Disco, Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns, Port Noir and more in all new Tracks Of The Week -
Listening Now : Bicentennial Drug Lord – Thaw
Bicentennial Drug Lord’s Thaw unfolds like a slow exhale after a long, unforgiving winter, blending alt-country melancholy with a subtle sense of renewal. The track carries a laid-back, almost weary groove, where jangly guitars and unpolished vocals create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and weathered. There’s a quiet emotional shift beneath the surface—less about celebration, more about thawing something internal.
It’s reflective, slightly bittersweet, and grounded in that in-between space where the cold hasn’t fully left, but warmth is finally creeping back in.
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HEAVY AUSTRALIAN CONTENT DIGIMAG #262
VIEW HEAVY AUSTRALIAN CONTENT DIGIMAG #262 HERE This weeks DigiMag cover is a bit contentious. The recent rise in the popularity of tribute bands has polarised opinions, with both sides of the argument having merit. So, with Chop Suey and Slip Not headed our way next month HEAVY decided to get the opinions of someone […] -
Grandmas House Return With Their First Music In 2026
Bristol’s Grandmas House return with their first music of 2026 in brand new single ‘DOG’, out now on Brace Yourself Records. -
Listening Now : Color Of Noise – Pictures of You
Color Of Noise approaches The Cure‘s Pictures of You with clear reverence, preserving the emotional core while subtly reshaping its atmosphere. The arrangement leans into a slightly more modern, textured sound, yet never strays far from the original’s melancholic essence. There’s a sense of restraint here—the vocals carry a quiet ache rather than dramatic intensity, allowing the nostalgia to unfold naturally. Guitars shimmer with a familiar softness, wrapping the track in a hazy, dreamlike glow.
It’s a respectful, heartfelt rendition that doesn’t try to outshine the original, but instead gently reimagines its timeless longing.
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Are Tribute Bands The Way Of The Future? An Insiders View With ANDRE JOYZI From CHOP SUEY
Interview by Kris Peters If there’s one topic sure to divide opinion in the world of music it’s tribute bands and the rapid growth of such bands around the globe. Those who support tribute bands argue points such as providing accessible, affordable entertainment, keeping classical music alive and preserving musical history while those opposed argue […] -
Listening Now : Danny Morrison – Amberlina
Danny Morrison’s Amberlina is a raw, deeply personal confession wrapped in stripped-down intensity, where vulnerability bleeds through every note. Rooted in acoustic sincerity, the track carries a fragile yet resilient energy, as if each chord is holding something back from collapsing. The narrative—drawn from the depths of addiction and hallucination—adds a haunting undercurrent, giving the song an almost feverish emotional weight. His voice feels exposed, imperfect in the most human way, turning pain into something quietly powerful.
This one’s a lifeline—intimate, haunting, and painfully real.
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Attention all planets of the Solar Federation! Rush have assumed control of the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
Plus Anthony Phillips, Richard Barbieri, Magenta, Spock’s Beard, Steve Hillage, Einar Solberg, Green Carnation, Major Parkinson and more… -
Larsen – Decalcomania
When it comes to the Italian experimental scene, few names carry the same weight and sheer longevity as -
Abysmal Piss Premiere New Single & Lyric Video “Shut The Fuck Up Or Die”
Central Valley, California-based deathgrind/death metal outfit Abysmal Piss premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Shut The Fuck Up Or Die", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Angel Ochoa of Cephalotripsy/Abominable Putridity guests on this track. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com