symphonic prog metal

Rhapsody Of Fire to release new studio album “Glory For Salvation” on November 26th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 17:23

After symphonic power metal force Rhapsody Of Fire just recently released their brand new EP, “I’ll Be Your Hero” — an appetizing precursor for a new full length to follow – now the Italian band has finally shared a first song from their upcoming, 13th studio album. “Glory For Salvation”, which is slated for a release on November 26th, 2021, through AFM Records, will be the second part of an enthralling trilogy.

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Therion to release new studio album “Leviathan” on January 22nd 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 14:30

Sweden’s symphonic metal pioneers Therion are proud to unleash the first single and title track from their upcoming 17th studio album “Leviathan”, which is set to be released on January 22nd, 2021, via Nuclear Blast.

Balancing ominous atmosphere and powerful, seducing chants, “Leviathan” succeeds in virtually conjuring the mythical sea creature the song has borrowed its name from.

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Dream Theater to release new album “Distant Memories – Live in London” on November 27th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 15:11

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans Dream Theater are back with the latest live instalment to their impressive thirty-one-year catalogue of releases.

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Ayreon to release new studio album “Transitus” on September 25th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 19:23

Ayreon will be releasing a brand-new sprawling and epic studio album “Transitus”, on September 25th, 2020, via Music Theories Recordings.

From the mastermind of Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen, “Transitus” is inspired by supernatural movies such as The Others, The Changeling and Ghost along with the music of soundtrack composers John Carpenter (Halloween), Ennio Morricone (Once upon a Time in the West) and Jerry Goldsmith (Omen).

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Virtual Symmetry to release new studio album “Exoverse” on June 30th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 14:14

Swiss-Italian progressive metal masters Virtual Symmetry will release their sophomore full-length album “Exoverse” on June 30th, 2020.

“Exoverse” is their first concept album, telling the story about a hero traveling to a new dimension beyond the known universe in order to discover himself.

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Dream Theater launch official animation video for “At Wit’s End”

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 17:04

Dream Theater twice Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, are set to begin the South American leg of their “Distance Over Time Tour - Celebrating 20 Years Of Scenes From A Memory” this week.

To celebrate, the video for the track “At Wit’s End” has been launched, taken from the CD/Blu-Ray edition of their latest album “Distance Over Time”.

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Dream Theater announces Winter 2020 European Headlining Tour

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:51

Dream Theater, twice Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, are thrilled to announce the European leg of their most recent “Evening With” touring cycle; featuring a celebration of the band’s latest record, “Distance Over Time”, and their acclaimed milestone achievement, “Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory”.

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Rhapsody Of Fire release lyric video for new single “Master of Peace”

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 16:29

Rhapsody Of Fire have released a lyric video for the new single “Master of Peace” today, on February 15th, 2019.

The band states:

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Rhapsody Of Fire - The Eighth Mountain

Submitted by rockavlon on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 01:27

Trying to figure out what’s going on and who’s who in Rhapsody’s (including all different version of the band) is quite a friggin nightmare. Sufficient is to say that original keyboardist Alex Staropoli is the longest running member that didn’t quit or start a “different” version of the band, hence he is probably the closest thing to an original member.

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Dream Theater unveil animated video for new single “Paralyzed”

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 17:41

There is a palpable excitement surrounding two-time Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, Dream Theater and their upcoming 14th studio album, “Distance Over Time”.

Following on from two recently released tracks, “Untethered Angel” and “Fall into the Light” (both of which have received millions of plays already via YouTube and Spotify), the band returns with their first official single from their February 22nd release.