Progressive Metal

Guilt Machine – On This Perfect Day

Guilt Machine – On This Perfect Day

By Angry Metal Guy on August 27, 2009 in 2009, 4.5, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Progressive Metal, 8 comments

The modern hero of the progressive rock concept album (that’d be Arjen Lucassen for those not aware) is back with a new project called Guilt Machine and this time, it doesn’t take place in space! I think he’s making steps forward, frankly, because I’ve had some previous experience with Arjen Lucassen. I was never a fan of Star One or Ayreon, despite the fact that many fans of both seem to have objected to many of my critiques. I’m a fan of concept albums, but I’m also a fan of consistent vocals, good melodies and non-embarrassing lyrics: things that do not describe Mr. Lucassen’s past work, in my opinion. Fortunately for the progressive rock/metal world, he’s made up for this with the highly excellent Guilt Machine.

Ahhh!!!

Ahhh!!!

By Angry Metal Guy on August 6, 2009 in 2009, Black Metal, Blog Posts, Candlelight, Progressive Death, Progressive Metal, Black Metal, Progressive Metal, 0 comments

October is going to be a very good month! Why is that? Because not only do we get a new record from Hypocrisy as already mentioned but Ihsahn, the very excellent ex-front man from black metal legends Emperor (as if you didn’t know that) is going to be releasing his own new record! Color me fucking stoked! I hadn’t expected that at all! Anyway, let’s hope it lives up to angL, which was easily my favorite album from 2008. Now if only Candlelight would add me to their promo list so that I can get a copy and do an interview with the genius himself!! Mark down October 19th on your calenders, I know I will.

Sonata Arctica – The Days of Grays Review

Sonata Arctica – The Days of Grays Review

By Angry Metal Guy on August 5, 2009 in 2009, 4.0, Nuclear Blast, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Progressive Metal, 10 comments

I’ve been a big Sonata Arctica fan for a long, long time. One of the first records I ever reviewed in my entire reviewing career was Silence, which by many is still considered to be the band’s finest record. I loved it, and I was instantly hooked by the band’s sweet hooks, tightness and particularly the vocal stylings of one Tony Kakko. The music was just technical enough to make me feel superior to all the people who were listening to Nu-Metal, but poppy and feel good were the other traits that I loved about the band. I’ve always described it as “driving music.” You know, hit the open road, go as fast as you think you can get away with and blast Sonata Arctica at top volumes while you barrel down the highway into the amazing summer day. Sound familiar to your experience? I hope so, because that’s the angle I’m starting from.

Beardfish – Destined Solitaire Review

Beardfish – Destined Solitaire Review

By Angry Metal Guy on August 2, 2009 in 2009, 3.0, Progressive Metal, Reviews, SPV, Swedish Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, 3 comments

“Apparently, someone forgot to inform Beardfish that 1970 has graciously left us behind to suffer without it. If they’re not careful, these guys are going to get lost in a pile of pet rocks, bell bottoms and turtle necks. Still, it’s hard to argue in matters of taste, so I’m going to try to be as fair about this record as I can be. While these guys aren’t really doing something that I enjoy intrinsically, I do appreciate certain things about them and their new album Destined Solitaire.” Angry Metal Guy weighs in on Swedish proggers who will never forget the feeling of ’68.

Indukti – Idmen Review

By Angry Metal Guy on July 7, 2009 in 2009, Progressive Metal, Reviews, SPV, Progressive Metal, 3 comments

Indukti – Idmen Rating: 4.25/5.0 – Excellent, but winding and weak at moments Label: InsideOut Websites: myspace.com/indukti | indukti.com Release date: July 27th, 2009 There is a challenge with truly progressive metal and rock and that challenge is, of course, how one describes it in novel terms without sounding like some kind of pretentious ass. […]

Between the Buried and Me Done with New Record

By Angry Metal Guy on July 7, 2009 in 2009, American Metal, Blog Posts, MySpace, Progressive Metal, Releases, Sporadicore, Progressive Metal, 0 comments

Tommy from Between the Buried and Me has posted a message on their MySpace page updating about their studio process. After 5 weeks of recording they have finished with their new album, The Great Misdirect. It is scheduled to be out on the 27th of October. Here’s the post: hello everyone… writing to update everyone […]

Riverside – Anno Domini High Definition Review

Riverside – Anno Domini High Definition Review

By Angry Metal Guy on June 30, 2009 in 2009, 4.5, Blog Posts, InsideOut, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Progressive Metal, 1 comment

Riverside – Anno Domini High Definition Rating: 4.5/5.0 – Excellent composition – Stays with the listener for days Label: Inside Out Music Websites: myspace.com/riversidepl | riverside.art.pl Riverside was a band that I approached with some caution. I’ve often been unimpressed with progressive metal in the modern era. Not just unimpressed, but often so much as […]