DVD Reviews

There are few artists in modern progressive music more respected and acclaimed than legendary madman Devin Townsend. And when it was announced that his long running Devin Townsend Project was coming to a close, it was a sad day indeed for prog fans. [...]

After the release of their excellent LP “Affinity” in 2015, Haken have spent most of the time touring around the world and delighting fans, new and old, with their diverse and delightful discography. The recent tour commemorates their ten years of [...]

Having recently read Bruce Dickinson’s autobiography ‘What does this Button Do?’ I can’t help but think of director Tarik Hodzic’s ‘Scream for me Sarajevo’ as a companion piece. However, while Bruce’s book is an often humorous Don Quixote-like affair, [...]

If there is one thing the world of progressive rock and metal is known for, for good or ill, it is excess. Be it an excess in technical prowess and notes played over “listenability,” huge over-the-top live productions, or an excess in the length of songs. [...]

When I first started delving into the realms of Satanism a few years ago, what I interpreted it to be was an open defiance to the institutions of organized religion. While that may not be wrong, it did happen to represent so much more; realism, freedom of [...]

“Inside Metal: The Rise Of L.A Thrash Metal: Part One” is the latest documentary directed by Bob Nalbandian whose previous work includes “Inside Metal: The Pioneers of L.A Hard Rock” and “Metal and Inside Metal: The L.A Metal Scene Explodes!” It’s fair to [...]

It was 2006 when we received “Dimevision Vol. 1: That’s The Fun I Have”, fans of Pantera and “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott were awarded the chance to see into the life of a legend. It was funny, it was captivating and most importantly it was a [...]

In 2002 prog rock masters Spock’s Beard released what many fans consider to be the band’s masterpiece; a sprawling nearly two hour concept album about a psychic albino simply titled ‘Snow.’ The album is routinely mentioned in the same breath as The Who’s [...]