Rolling Stone Wood wins rock gong Nov 3, 2009
Keyboard hero Rick Wakeman presented the spirit of prog award to American progressive metal band Dream Theater. Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy said: "We spent our first 15 years enduring tough reviews and we've been fortunate to see things turn round.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Musicians flex creative muscles on iPhones Sep 9, 2009
After progressive metal band Dream Theater finished its hard-charging second song at the San Jose Civic Auditorium, the lights dimmed and three large monitors above the stage flashed to keyboardist Jordan Rudess' fingers. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
CD Review: TENET - Sovereign Aug 31, 2009
Yet clearly other members of that progressive metal collective have their own stories to tell. Enter guitarist Jed Simon, here delivering a thrash metal project he (along with drummer Steve Wheeler) originally envisioned back in 1996. (Suite101.com)
Common concerts remain popular on Sundays Jul 25, 2009
"Last week they had a nice, progressive metal rock band and tonight blues, and I think the Beatles band Help is coming in a few weeks," said David. As Linda sat in a comfortable lawn chair, reading a book while waiting for the concert to begin, Maureen Hebert, of Shrewsbury said her husband was the drummer in the band. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Dylan offers road map for life May 2, 2009
Erie's Razor Wire Shrine plays instrumental progressive metal influenced by jazz fusion with an industrial tinge. Brothers Brett and Chris Rodler, who play drums and guitar/bass/keyboards, respectively, round out the trio with guitar wizard Mike Ohm, who lays seriously sizzling solos atop the Rodlers' intricately plotted compositions. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mastodon takes its metal to a whole new place May 1, 2009
"Judging by the sheer might of the guitar licks on Mastodon's latest album, "Crack the Skye," the riff god is clearly a fan. And he is not alone.Over the course of seven years and four albums, the Atlanta quartet, which plays the House of Blues next Thursday, has steadily amassed acclaim from critics, fans, and famous admirers like Dave Grohl and Josh Homme for its brand of dense, insanely elaborate, yet often ethereal progressive metal. On the gold-selling "Skye" - the spelling and the title... (Boston Globe)
MASTODON Crack the Charts With "CRACK THE SKYE" Apr 4, 2009
"Mastodon has earned its place at the forefront of progressive metal with a mix of headiness and brawn...but the ambitious vision and vivid execution of Crack The Skye' doesn't feel like a departure for this band. And if letting go means breaking through some kind of ceiling, Mastodon seems both wary and ready." The New York Times. Upon release, CRACK THE SKYE entered the Billboard Top 200 Album charts at an impressive # 11 and scanned sales of 41,395 in its first week barely missing the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Keri Hilson, Mastodon, Indigo Girls CD reviews Mar 25, 2009
And the progressive metal quartet Mastodon cranks things up with their second major-label album, Crack the Skye. All three have appearances in town this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
