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    New Asia music

    I was literally talking with someone about 80's era Moody Blues yesterday and forgot to include them in my comment. Another great example. All three of those bands already had a strong synth presence, so that might have helped them transition to the synth-heavy 80's. But the stylistic change...
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    New Asia music

    Even the Yes of the 80's "progressed" to more of a hit machine. Rush too, to a certain extent. Shorter, crisper, more stripped down songs meant both bands managed to stay relevant (and prosper) when other 70's groups faded into obscurity. And TBF, both bands made some amazing music in the...
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    Xandria (Official Thread)

    3 singles from the forthcoming Xandria album Eclipse. Sounds like another winner. Xandria - The Shannon's Home Xandria - Colours Xandria - Northstar
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    New Asia music

    A new Asia track, The Traveller (Into The Light) dropped today. New album Indigo due in November. I said this in the comments for the video, I'd be a bit arsed with an brand new lineup alongside Geoff Downes, but the John Payne era pretty much did the same and that was some great music. This...
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    Kamelot (Official Thread)

    The new album Dark Asylum drops August 28. The first track, Ashen World, is out now. Kamelot - Ashen World (featuring Ignacia Fernández)
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    Review Yes - 90125 (1983) *****

    Let us not forget this iteration of Yes came from the ashes of a band called Cinema (Kaye, Rabin, White, Squire). A couple of their demos made it onto the 90215 remastered edition (2004) in addition to the track Cinema. I was thinking recently how well Yes and Rush made the "progression" from...
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    Insomnium (Official Thread)

    The new single Shadowlife dropped last week. No name or date for a new album yet, but I'm amped for one. Touring guitarist Tomy Laisto was previously announced as an official member of the band, replacing Jani Liimatainen. Insomnium - Shadowlife
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    Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider Dead at 81

    One of the many bands I grew up listening to. With 1 original member still in the band, they're more of a cover band to me now, but Walt was part of one helluva horn section. RIP
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    Review Deep Purple- Shades of Deep Purple (1968) ** 1/2

    I always preferred Rod Evans in Captain Beyond and think his voice was a better fit for that band. Not a great vocalist, but a good one. Some bands have debut/early albums that in no way have their signature sound locked in yet. Scorpions-Lonesome Crow and Doobie Brothers-S/T always spring to...
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    Moonspell (Official Thread)

    Second single/video off Far From God dropped today. Moonspell - Cross Your Heart
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    Amberian Dawn

    Third single dropped today. Nicole bringing the growls. Amberian Dawn - Unchained
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    "Rough And Twisted" - The Rolling Stones

    Rolling Stones - In The Stars (feat. a lot of deepfakery, but a great song)
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    Anthrax (Official Thread)

    Their first new album in 10 years, Cursum Perficio is due in September. This track kicks major a$$. The boys are back. Anthrax - It's For The Kids The video theme may look familiar..... Anthrax - Madhouse (1985)
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    Amberian Dawn

    The band recently hired a new singer, Nicole Willerton. The new album Temptation's Gates is due on June 26. So far, a bit of a return to their earlier form. Two great releases. Amberian Dawn - Temptation's Gates Amberian Dawn - The Vision Of Dreaming
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    Duran Duran (Official Thread)

    This one is a serious throwback, maybe even to a time before DD existed. Duran Duran - Free To Love (feat. Nile Rodgers)
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    Draconian (Official Thread)

    Some of their early tracks remind me a great deal of Sabbath. There's some very Iommi-like chord progressions there. I remember not liking the growls in Vader when I first heard them in 1992, but this type of music speaks to me now. I'm not sure what happened to me.
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    Draconian (Official Thread)

    The new Draconian album In Somnelent Ruin featuring the return of Lisa Johansson will drop on May 8. Draconian - Cold Heavens Draconian - Misanthrope River
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    Moonspell (Official Thread)

    Gothic enough? New album Far From God due on July 3. Moonspell - Far From God
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    Xandria (Official Thread)

    Dianne continues to make epic songs and videos. Dianne - Phantom of War (ft. Francesco Paoli) Dianne - The Quietude (ft. Elena Vink) This one is other level, it takes place during the video above.
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    Rush is going back on the road

    First live performance? Starting out with a Rutsey track and working Anika into the harder Neil Peart stuff later? Still, she kicks major a$$ here. Rush - Finding My Way (Live at the 2026 Juno awards)
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    Fix the forum.

    It was a couple days. Glad it's back up.
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    Alissa White-Gluz with her new band Blue Medusa

    First track dropped today. Great as always. Blue Medusa - Checkmate
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    Sirenia (Official Thread)

    Sirenia adjacent, Morten's side project Mortemia rolls on with a long string of singles across the original album and 3 later EP's. The latest is a cover of Gangsta's Paradise (of all things). An interesting choice for a cover, utilizing 3 vocalists. Mortemia - Gangsta's Paradise (feat. Diva...
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    Arch Enemy has a new vocalist......

    ........and it's Lauren Hart. No official word on whether Lauren has left Once Human or not. Arch Enemy - To The Last Breath
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    Lou Gramm is back!

    It has an Agent Provocateur vibe to it. And if that's fresh recording, he's still got the cords for the chords.

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