King Crimson

Dysrhythmia – Terminal Threshold Review

By Huck N Roll on October 15, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Instrumental Metal, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Translation Loss, Instrumental Metal, Progressive Metal, 13 comments

“It’s been almost three years to the day since I reviewed Dysrhythmia’s last album, The Veil of Control. Of course that one appealed to me: it was loaded with virile, complex songs that at times borrowed heavily from King Crimson⁠—specifically, that band’s The ConstruKction of Light era. Dark, heavy, and discordant, it all added up to an enjoyable romp through instrumental prog-metal fields. By not overstaying its welcome (6 songs in 36 minutes), the album managed to hold my attention longer than many other instrumental prog albums.” Prog with a punch.

Yer Prog Is Olde: King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King

By Huck N Roll on August 4, 2019 in 2019, Progressive Rock, Yer Prog Is Olde, Progressive Rock, 36 comments

“What do you do when it’s the middle of summer, the promo sump is at an all-time low, and what’s in it has been greedily snapped up by the hordes of n00bs who are running rampant in the halls? Well, you write about an album that’s older than all of these n00bs, and better than anything coming out this summer. You write about an album that is a mere ten days older than Yours Truly.[1. And for the Cheeseheads here, is exactly the same age as the massage-loving Brett Favre.] You write about an album that has had more of an impact on progressive rock than most people’s parents have had on them. Yes, my friends, you write about King Crimson’s debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King.” Hail to the King.

Angry Metal Primer – King Crimson

By Dr. Wvrm on August 4, 2019 in 2019, Angry Metal Playlist, Angry Metal Primer, British Metal, Progressive Rock, Reviews, Progressive Rock, 47 comments

“Heavy lies the meathead that wears the crown.”

Sacri Monti – Waiting Room for the Magic Hour

By El Cuervo on July 2, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Reviews, Tee Pee Records, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, 23 comments

“July of 2015 was a good time in my life. I had recently discovered Wilderun, I was getting my first real taste of the work which would become my profession and I was spreading my wings in the capital of my great nation. It concluded with a decent self-titled record by Sacri Monti, a Californian psychedelic rock band paying tribute to the 60s and 70s. The passage of 4 years has seen little new material until now, with the release of the rather excellently-entitled new album, Waiting Room for the Magic Hour. Will it bode the beginning of a strong July of 2019?” Boys of Summer.

O.R.k. – Ramagehead Review

By Huck N Roll on February 27, 2019 in 2019, International Metal, Kscope, Progressive Rock, Reviews, Progressive Rock, 93 comments

“It’s not often that so-called super-groups stick around for more than one or two albums. Invariably, the novelty of working together wears off, and competing priorities pull members in other directions. That hasn’t been the case with multinational prog rockers O.R.k., though: Ramagehead is the band’s third album, appearing like clockwork almost two years to the day after their superb Soul of an Octopusrecord. The quartet remains unchanged as well: the big names are Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson) on drums and Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree) on bass, but guitarist Carmelo Pipitone and singer/composer LEF are not to be ignored.” Ramage Inc.

Totenmesse – To Review

By El Cuervo on November 6, 2018 in 2018, Black Metal, Death Metal, Pagan Records, Polish Metal, Reviews, Black Metal, Death Metal, 32 comments

“To was advertised to me as “dark ambient” and it felt mightily appropriate to absorb something subtle and atmospheric considering the (finally) dropping temperatures here in Western Europe. Alas, it was immediately apparent to me that it is, in fact, black metal of the Polish ilk and while it may be dark, it most certainly demanded my attention more directly than ambient. In many ways, it’s typical of the Polish scene to draw on death metal in the formulation of its black metal. But is there more to say beyond this?” Come for the genre mislabeling, stay for the Polish hospitality.

Ancestors – Suspended in Reflections Review

By Huck N Roll on August 26, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Doom Metal, Pelagic Records, Post-metal, Progressive Metal, Psychedelic Rock, Reviews, Doom Metal, Post-Metal, Progressive Metal, Psychedelic Rock, 31 comments

“Sometimes when bands have lengthy breaks between albums, it’s easy to forget them. Case in point: Ancestors, whom I had forgotten all about until Suspended in Reflections showed up in our August list. A quick dig through my music library showed me why the name was familiar: their 2012 album, In Dreams and Time, was one of my favorites of the year, a truly stellar piece of art that, had I been reviewing back in those days, would have been a front-runner for Record o’ the Month.” Respect your Ancestors.

Between the Buried and Me – Automata II Review

By Huck N Roll on July 13, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Sumerian Records, Progressive Metal, 103 comments

“July is “Part Two” month for me, and first up is the second half of Between the Buried and Me’s double album, Automata. Take a moment, if you will, to reacquaint yourself with the first half of this opus. Too lazy to click: Well, to summarize, BTBAM wrote their usual long album, but new record label Sumerian suggested they split it in half and stagger the release. That allows those folks who can’t stomach an hour of music to take it in smaller bursts.” A band of many parts.

The Sea Within – The Sea Within Review

By Huck N Roll on June 28, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, German Metal, InsideOut, Progressive Rock, Reviews, Swedish Metal, Progressive Rock, 85 comments

“I’m as leery of self-proclaimed supergroups as the next guy. They almost never work out. Usually, though, they at least have some humility about themselves, and claim they are not in fact a supergroup, but rather just a bunch of chaps who happen to want to make music together. Not so with The Sea Within. In fact, guitarist Roine Stolt (Transatlantic, The Flower Kings) says “Call it a supergroup if you want – I think we can handle that.” Big words!” Super group, super attitude.

Odd Palace – Things to Place on the Moon Review

By Huck N Roll on June 18, 2018 in 2018, Alt-Metal, Danish Metal, Prime Collective, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Alt-Metal, Progressive Metal, 51 comments

“Many of us at AngryMetalGuy.com make no effort to hide the fact that we love music that falls just off the beaten path. A good way to get mine and others’ attention is to name-drop The Mars Volta and King Crimson in a promo blurb: I’m immediately like a small child accepting candy from a stranger.” Free opinions!