Modern progressive leaders JINJER have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, Duél, set to be released on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records! Technical grooves and heavy progressive passages, brutally clear vocals and skillful growls by matchless vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk have garnered the Ukrainian outfit millions of cross-platform streams and views worldwide, as well as revered renown with fans and critics alike. JINJER have traversed glorious paths of tireless touring and extremely successful album releases, including their most recent chart-topping studio album, 2021’s Wallflowers. Duél showcases the band at the very top of their game and marks yet another matchless milestone in the world of modern metal!
Continue reading JINJER Announce Highly-Anticipated Fifth Album, Duél, out February 7, 2025 via Napalm RecordsTag Archives: progressive metal
INTERVIEW – OCEANS OF SLUMBER: “I love open-ended and philosophical questions and the fact that we couldn’t answer or give them a singular definition. It was perfect because that’s how albums should be”
Interview with Cammie Beverly by Carina Lawrence
Progressive metallers Oceans Of Slumber are back, armed with their new sixth album, ‘Where Gods Fear To Speak’, their heaviest and most ambitious opus yet and their first under-label, Season of Mist. I spoke to vocalist Cammie Beverly four years ago in 2020 (read here), during the COVID lockdown/pandemic, when they were releasing the self-titled Oceans Of Slumber album, which remains one of my favourite albums, so it was great to speak to her again about the upcoming new release coming out 13th September, which will hopefully earn them their rightful place in the metal scene as they continue to expand and go from strength to strength with each album and ‘Where Gods Fear To Speak’ is immense musically, structurally and conceptually and will undoubtedly be one of my top album releases of the year. Read on to learn more about the new offering.
Continue reading INTERVIEW – OCEANS OF SLUMBER: “I love open-ended and philosophical questions and the fact that we couldn’t answer or give them a singular definition. It was perfect because that’s how albums should be”OPETH ANNOUNCE NEW CONCEPT ALBUM ‘THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT’ & TOUR
Swedish legends OPETH are pleased to reveal that their 14th studio album, The Last Will & Testament, is set for release on October 11, 2024 via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music. It is 5 long years since their last album – 2019’s In Cauda Venenum – and also marks 30 years of the esteemed, creative band.
To celebrate, Opeth have shared its first single, “§1” – now available on all DSPs here. Prior to today’s worldwide announcement, the album was teased yesterday exclusively for attendees at Wacken Open Air 2024 in conjunction with the band’s performance at the illustrious festival.
Continue reading OPETH ANNOUNCE NEW CONCEPT ALBUM ‘THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT’ & TOURJINJER Drops Blistering New Single “Someone’s Daughter” + Official Music Video
Ukrainian modern progressive metal icons JINJER leave their devotees speechless, as the reigning four-piece has released its brand-new, blistering single, “Someone’s Daughter”, today. The song arrives with a thrilling music video, and is now available on all streaming services worldwide! This surprise track and video are only just a tease of what’s to come very soon from the unstoppable world of JINJER.
Continue reading JINJER Drops Blistering New Single “Someone’s Daughter” + Official Music VideoDream Theater Announce 40th Anniversary Europe Tour
Dream Theater turns 40 and is heading for a big tour to celebrate the anniversary, the European days of which will be published today. The An Evening With Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour also arrives in Finland, where the band will be seen at Espoo’s Metro Areena on November 6.
The tour starting in October is meaningful for the band in many ways, and a special reason for joy is Dream Theater traveling again in the lineup from 14 years ago, with drummer Mike Portnoy returning to the band’s ranks alongside James LaBrie, John Myung, John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess. Portnoy and the rest of the band parted ways after the Black Clouds & Silver Linings album released in 2009, so today’s tour news has been long awaited.
Continue reading Dream Theater Announce 40th Anniversary Europe TourChina based Progressive quartet OU announces sophomore album,蘇醒 II: Frailty, starts Pre-Order and releases new single for title track “蘇醒Frailty”
The Chinese Progressive Metal Band OU (pronunciation: “O”) is set to unleash their mesmerizing sound in their upcoming sophomore album, 蘇醒 II: Frailty. Co-produced, mixed and feat. Devin Townsend. Their newest track “蘇醒Frailty” describes how life unfolds, drop by drop, as a fleeting thread in the ticking dance of time. Let OU navigate you through the depths of Progressive Metal, offering a unique perspective on the fragility and beauty of our existence.
Continue reading China based Progressive quartet OU announces sophomore album,蘇醒 II: Frailty, starts Pre-Order and releases new single for title track “蘇醒Frailty”

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