Michael Romeo – “War of the Worlds Pt. 1”
Michael Romeo offers a stunning solo album of technical, melodic metal.
Redemption – “Long Night’s Journey Into Day”
Redemption returns with new band members to reclaim their spot as one of the best prog metal bands active today.
Distorted Harmony – “A Way Out”
Distorted Harmony returns with a bold, ambitious album soaked in electronic vibes.
Amberfield – “Said.”
Amberfield debuts with a solid album of driving rhythms and high energy.
Top 15 Albums of 2018 – So Far
I offer my top 15 favorite albums for the first half of 2018.
Wave – “Between”
Wave offers a sophomore album that departs from their debut by diving into abstraction and texture.
The Sea Within – “The Sea Within”
A heavy-hitting release from a collaboration of veteran prog artists, “The Sea Within” takes the sum of its parts and creates an impressive whole.
The Paradox Twin – “The Importance of Mr Bedlam”
The Paradox Twin debuts with lots of musical space and tasty melodies.
Fates Warning – “Live Over Europe”
Fates Warning releases a lengthy live album for fans of the Alder era.
Komie – “Afterglow”
Komie releases a solo album that sounds quite different than anything else this year.
The PROG Mind 