DVD Reviews

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 [...]

Slipknot has been notorious in the scene since 1999, shattering every stage they set foot on from the days of the “Sic” red jumpsuits to the black clad nine piece grooving to ‘Custer”. And now after 5 studio albums and a massive near psychotic fan [...]

2017 has been a very good year for prog with any number of big names putting out new material. And very soon England’s prog icon The Pineapple Thief will be releasing a live DVD titled ‘Where We Stood’ which will add yet another must-hear release to the [...]

Mike Portnoy’s post Dream Theater years have seen the maestro drummer start several new bands as well as collaborating with musician pals such as Neil Morse, Twisted Sister and Avenged Sevonfold. With so many bands Portnoy has joined or started, he is [...]