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by Norén
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: End of year lists - are we ready ?
Replies: 33
Views: 3562

Re: End of year lists - are we ready ?

RickyRock wrote:
Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:32 pm
Advent Horizon: A cell to call home. .. Huge step up for these guys. Great prog album.
Just discovered this one. What a fantastic album.
by Norén
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: End of year lists - are we ready ?
Replies: 33
Views: 3562

Re: End of year lists - are we ready ?

20 albums I have really enjoyed this year. Tesseract - War of being Silent Skies - Dormant These two are way above the rest. Other great ones: Lalu - The fish who wanted to be king Moon Safari - Himlabacken vol 2 Sleep Token - Take me back to Eden Jason Bieler and the Baron Von Bielski.. - Postcards...
by Norén
Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Lalu - The fish who wanted to be king
Replies: 1
Views: 213

Lalu - The fish who wanted to be king

Happy release day to "The fish who wanted to be king". So glad to be a part of this project. Not only is the music completely to my taste, but it is also performed and composed by a collection of individuals that I like very very much. Have a listen! https://open.spotify.com/album/7ooGLDyB5gugflw7n5...
by Norén
Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

Lots of new music this Friday; I liked parts of the previous Alkaloid album. The new one didn't hit me at all. Tesseract has been my fav band in recent years, but I didn't really like the previous one (Sonder). Now they are back in form. So many fantastic moments on this album. It's really just the...
by Norén
Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:54 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

introclaus wrote:
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:59 pm
Norén wrote:
Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:08 pm

Karmanjakah - Flying
I simply love this band!
I’ve tried this band the other couple of times you’ve posted about them, and this is the first time I’m actually impressed.
I’ll check out the new album (EP????)…
Yes this one is an EP.
by Norén
Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

Some recent tracks I have enjoyed. Trevor Rabin - Big Mistakes Far better than anything Yes have released in recent years. KPzga7UJwy4 Karmanjakah - Flying I simply love this band! 9tES_Ifo3lo Silent Skies - Churches Tom Englund from Evergrey and Vikram Shankar. So emotional. And I had the chance to...
by Norén
Sat Jul 22, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Voyager - Fearless in Love
Replies: 4
Views: 295

Re: Voyager - Fearless in Love

Great album!
by Norén
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Bands that called it Quits
Replies: 10
Views: 452

Re: Bands that called it Quits

devomeister wrote:
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:07 am
Fair to Midland- Had their equipment stolen while on tour and said "fuck it, we're done" This one especially hurts my soul.
Yes, that's the hardest one for me as well. Such a fantastic band that was.
by Norén
Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: eMolecule - The architect
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Re: eMolecule - The architect

introclaus wrote:
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:56 pm
Music is wonderful but the vocals grate my nerves … sounds like an English version of Tom Petty.
Haha, for some reason this type of "odd and unperfect" vocals often works great for me :-)
by Norén
Thu Feb 16, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: eMolecule - The architect
Replies: 3
Views: 235

eMolecule - The architect

I love the new Riverside.
I love the new Katatonia.
But eMolecule beats both of these. This is new and refreshing.
Easiest way to describe them is possibly like a mix between OSI and Frost*.

Great album!!!


by Norén
Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: My Top 100 of 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 923

Re: My Top 100 of 2022

Fantastic list as always, and even if I don't agree on most on your rankings I'm very happy that you made me listen to Dance Gavin dance and Unprocessed.
by Norén
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Are we putting together our year end lists ?
Replies: 16
Views: 625

Re: Are we putting together our year end lists ?

If anyone cares. Here's mine: 1 - Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter 1: Velvet prison 2 - Wilderun – Epigone 3 - Ghost – Impera 4 - Tears for fears – The tipping point 5 - Lalu – Paint the sky 6 - PreHistoric animals – The magical mystery machine (Chapter two) 7 - xPropaganda – The heart is strange ...
by Norén
Thu Nov 10, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Instabuy bands?
Replies: 18
Views: 639

Re: Instabuy bands?

Tesseract and Major Parkinson
I think that's about it.

Well, OK, I will probably buy the next MEER album right away as well. Discovery of the year.
by Norén
Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: An abstract illusion
Replies: 0
Views: 416

An abstract illusion

First band ready for ProgPower Europe 2023 is An Abstract Illusion from Sweden.

Will take some time for me to digest, but I like what I hear.

by Norén
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Top Favorite Melodic Metal/Hard Rock Albums ... rank them
Replies: 30
Views: 2247

Re: Top Favorite Melodic Metal/Hard Rock Albums ... rank them

Don't think I have enough to fill a list of each, so here is my top 10 melodic rock. 1 - Journey – Raised on radio 2 - Strangeways – Walk in the fire 3 - Dare – Out of the silence 4 - Night Ranger – 7 wishes 5 - Honeymoon suit – The big prize 6 - Def Leppard - Hysteria 7 - FM – Indescreet 8 - Fate –...
by Norén
Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

Going to ProgPower Europe in two weeks where Seventh Wonder is headlining, but I'm sorry, it's the band I'm looking least forward to see. It doesn't give me anything. I'm with Claus here, most of the releases I enjoy these days are not traditional ProgMetal. The bands I'm really looking forward to s...
by Norén
Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.
Replies: 11
Views: 308

Re: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.

This was my number one band for many years. I also started with "The world". Found it in the good old days in a record store and the cover artwork just sold it for me. And when I FINALLY was going to see them live for the firt time Covid came and killed that chance. Hopefully it's not too late yet.
by Norén
Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Onelegman
Replies: 1
Views: 226

Onelegman

Here's an italian band that has really caught my interest lately. Two singles out now from the album that will be released on October 21 and I really enjoy them both. Love the singer and some great Devin-influences in there.



by Norén
Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Wilderun - Epigone 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 313

Re: Wilderun - Epigone 2022

Finally found the energy to absorb this. And it's bloody fantastic. Will definitely make my top 10 of the year.
by Norén
Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

PREHISTORIC ANIMALS - The Magical Mystery Machine (Chapter Two) Stefan Altzar and his band is back with the second part of this progressive hard rock concept album. It's less immediate than Chapter One in my opinion, but still retain all the parts that made the previous album so interesting; a mixt...
by Norén
Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Von Herzen Brothers
Replies: 1
Views: 206

Von Herzen Brothers

I have seen the name but never checked them out, but now when they were announced for ProgPower Europe I had to do my homework. Obviously they are a pretty big name in their home country Finland. And I really like what I am hearing. A new album was just released by the way. https://youtu.be/lZ19oURE...
by Norén
Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: A-Z. New supergroup
Replies: 8
Views: 629

Re: A-Z. New supergroup

Cool. Looking forward to that!
by Norén
Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Noréns top 10 of 2021
Replies: 3
Views: 376

Noréns top 10 of 2021

10 – Frost* - Day and age It's good. It's not Milliontown, but it's good. https://youtu.be/RmiAmW3sgHs 9 – Hanna Enlöf – BareBones The non prog/metal album of the year. Stefan Altzar from Prehistoric animals recommended this and I fell in love. https://youtu.be/jdFZw8pW7Zs 8 – Eidola – The Architect...
by Norén
Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Kandia
Replies: 4
Views: 473

Kandia

A band from Portugal. I really like the two singles released from the forthcoming album released on Frontiers.
looking forward to hear the full album.

https://youtu.be/LoYLxAlgmDY
https://youtu.be/dxKwtmS1jOg
by Norén
Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Best of lists ?
Replies: 17
Views: 999

Re: Best of lists ?

The ones I have enjoyed the most this year are:

Vola
Leprous
Karmanjakah
Jason Bieler and the Baron von Bielski Orchestra
Downes Braide Association
Frost*
by Norén
Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Some not very "metal" albums.
Replies: 0
Views: 460

Some not very "metal" albums.

Well, I like metal of course but some of the most memorable albums of mine isn't metal at all. So hope it's OK to make a post with them anyway :-) Downes Braid Association - Halycon hymns One of my favourites this year. If you like Yes ... this is the best Yes-like album in years. Great from start t...
by Norén
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Great Discord
Replies: 5
Views: 428

The Great Discord

New great single.
Blood and envy
https://youtu.be/1zBrbXvQWss

If you haven't heard them before, here a a few great ones to check out:

Noire
https://youtu.be/GW0M--4ma9I

Darkest day
https://youtu.be/0hEDLj7nzQw

Omen
https://youtu.be/tgODgfjR6eg
by Norén
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: SYLVAN / One to Zero ...... what happened ?
Replies: 4
Views: 434

Re: SYLVAN / One to Zero ...... what happened ?

I feel the same. The first single was not bad so I hoped for much more but it turned out to be a complete snoozefest. Unfortunately.
by Norén
Fri May 28, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Carmeria - Advenae
Replies: 8
Views: 504

Re: Carmeria - Advenae

Thanks. Sounds promising. I'll give the album a listen.
by Norén
Wed May 26, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Space Chaser
Replies: 5
Views: 401

Re: Space Chaser

Haha, I have no idea, but I love the music.
by Norén
Wed May 26, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Space Chaser
Replies: 5
Views: 401

Re: Space Chaser

Haha, 2021, the year of funny retro videos. Love it. Have you seen the ones from the swedish band NESTOR?

On the run
https://youtu.be/aY5X748vG1U

1989
https://youtu.be/B1PkYFv76LA
by Norén
Fri May 21, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

6:33 - Act like an animal Finally something new from this fantastic crazy band from France. https://youtu.be/eui_qc7s1GQ If you haven't heard them before, here are a few favourites to check out. I'm a nerd https://youtu.be/mK8FxrdzeBA Black widow https://youtu.be/bxpYW4VgBAs I like it https://youtu...
by Norén
Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Fractal Universe - The Impassable Horizon...
Replies: 5
Views: 504

Re: Fractal Universe - The Impassable Horizon...

That was great. Thanks!
by Norén
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Stranger
Replies: 12
Views: 705

The Stranger

Good stuff from down under. I would place it somewhere between Soen and Leprous.
https://youtu.be/P4gwgV_N0LQ
by Norén
Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Disappointments of the year (so far)
Replies: 20
Views: 1317

Re: Disappointments of the year (so far)

KEOR - Teardrop The 2018 album Petrichor was such a wonderful surprise (thanks Mattias Noren for posting about them), but the new album is just a bunch of stupid noise. Seems like something Toehider or Devin Townsend would put out, and that just doesn't do it for me at all ... Very disappointing. I...