The Sonic Boom of TOOL: Ænima (1996)
25 years ago today, Tool released their sophomore record - Ænima. While being the fan favorite, it was also the album that the band was...
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
A Psychedelic Journey: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) by Pink Floyd
On this day 53 years ago, the 4th of August 1967, Pink Floyd released its debut album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn", which featured...
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- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Rick Wright!
Born on this day, 28th of July 1943, Richard William Wright is the legendary keyboardist of what most people consider the pinnacle group...
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- Jul 25, 2021
- 1 min
Here It Comes: "Yes" (1969)
On 25th of July 1969, Yes, who was by then just a group of young but daring musicians, entered the music scene with their self-titled...
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- Jul 25, 2021
- 1 min
Jethro Tull's Sophomore Effort: "Stand Up" (1969)
52 years ago today, Jethro Tull released their 2nd studio album "Stand Up" from Island Records. "Stand Up" is the first album on which...
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- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
John Lord's Death
Eight years ago today, on the 16th of July 2012, the rock community lost Jon Lord, who is best known as the amazing keyboardist of the...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, John Petrucci!
“I have a lot of guitars. Yeah, I'm not like a guitar collector, I don't have all vintage instruments. I don't even own a Strat or Les...
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- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
Syd Barrett's Death
"I don't think I'm easy to talk about. I've got a very irregular head. And I'm not anything that you think I am anyway." -Syd Barrett...
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- Jun 27, 2021
- 2 min
Death of a Bass Legend: Chris Squire
Chris Squire, the legendary bassist of prog rock giant Yes, had unfortunately passed away today, on the 27th of June 2015, due to a rare...
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- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Ian McDonald!
The multi-instrumentalist and a founding member of King Crimson, Ian McDonald was born today, on 25th of June 2020. Apart from King...
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 1 min
A Prog Classic: "The Armadillo in the Room" (1971) by Tarkus
The second studio album of English prog-rock power trio ELP, "Tarkus", was released today, on 14 June 1971. Upon its release, the album...
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- Jun 9, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Jon Lord!
The legendary keyboardist of Deep Purple, Jon Lord, was born today, on 9th of June 1941. Born as Jonathan Douglas Lord, he grew up in...
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- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Birthday, Annie Haslam!
The astounding singer of Renaissance, Annie Haslam, was born today, on the 8th of June 1947. If you asked any prog fan who has the best...
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- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Gavin Harrison!
Happy birthday to Gavin Harrison, a household name in the progressive rock scene! He was born on the 28th of May, 1963 in England, and he...
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- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
A Pinnacle in Music: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) by The Beatles
Regarded by many (and rightfully so) as the best album ever made, the Beatles' phenomenal masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club...
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- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
Transitioning into Prog: "Damnation" (2003) by Opeth
On 22 April 2003, Opeth released Damnation, their seventh full-length studio album. After one of their heaviest metal albums,...
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- Apr 17, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Maynard James Keenan!
Today, April 17th, might be one of the most important days for the prog metal society since it is both the birthday of MJK of Tool, A...
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- Apr 17, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Birthday, Mikael Åkerfeldt!
The most evil vocalist of the most evil band of all time Mikael Åkerfeldt was born on this day in the great capital of Sweden, Stockholm....
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- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
Canterbury's Favorite: "In the Land of Grey and Pink" (1971) by Caravan
On the 8th of April 1971, Caravan, one of the most known bands from the Canterbury scene, released their most known album to date: In the...
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- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Rush Has Assumed Control: "2112" (1976)
After the commercial failure of "Caress of Steel," Rush's label asked them to return to a more "radio-friendly" sounds. Their answer was...
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