Instrumental trio Animals as Leaders has announced "The Parrhesia Tour," which will hit 19 cities across the United States to accompany the band's upcoming album of the same name. This tour, produced by Live Nation, will feature two sets by the progressive metal outfit, one of which will feature the new album "Parrhesia" (out on March 25, 2022,... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal band Dream Theater, which released its 15th studio album, "A View from the Top of the World" (read Live Metal's review), in October, has announced the rescheduled dates for its "Top of the World Tour." The dates now will kick off on Feb. 2, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona, and run seven weeks before... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki I don’t know if anything makes me feel more inadequate as a music critic* than trying to review a new work by a band as accomplished as Dream Theater. I know a bit about music, but the things these progressive metal titans do are so intricate and so far beyond my understanding... Continue Reading →
For a musician who’s constantly creating, the COVID-19 pandemic has offered the silver lining of time. Jordan Rudess, best known as the keyboardist of Dream Theater, the world’s leading progressive metal band, has taken full advantage of it, as Dream Theater’s upcoming 15th studio album, “A View from the Top of the World” (Oct. 22,... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal band Dream Theater has released a music video for "Invisible Monster," the first official single from its upcoming 15th studio album, "A View from the Top of the World" (Oct. 22, 2021, InsideOutMusic/Sony Music; pre-order here). The video was directed by William “Wombat” Felch (Mudvayne, HellYeah, Crobot, Static-X, Nefariant) and follows the story... Continue Reading →
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
Dream Theater has released an animated music video for "The Alien," the opener of its upcoming 15th studio album, "A View from the Top of the World." The record is set for an Oct. 22, 2021, release via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. It is available for pre-order in various configurations at https://dream-theater.lnk.to/AViewFromTheTopOfTheWorld. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V462IsOV3js “It’s the first one... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki While the 2020 shutdown of the world wasn’t kind to any recording artists, it had the potential to be devastating to an act like Jinjer. The Ukrainian metal band had been surging in popularity around the world, first on the strength of the single “Pisces,” then on 2019’s one-two punch of the... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal titans Dream Theater will release their 15th studio album, "A View from the Top of the World," on Oct. 22, 2021. The seven-song album marks the band's second studio record with InsideOutMusic/Sony Music, and it was produced by John Petrucci, engineered and additional production by James “Jimmy T” Meslin and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap. The artwork was created... Continue Reading →
Grammy-nominated progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me will release its new album, "Colors II,' on Aug. 20, 2021, via Sumerian Records. Pre-orders are available now from betweentheburiedandme.com. BTBAM also has released the new album's first single, "Fix the Error." the track features drums solos from Mike Portnoy, Navene Koperweisand Ken Schalk. Find "Fix the Error" on streaming platforms here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKSl0qE_DSQ... Continue Reading →
