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2026

In Verses

Karnivool

First album in 13 years from the Australian prog titans.

2024

The Last Will and Testament

Opeth

The growls return — a 1970s-set concept album.

2024

Melodies of Atonement

Leprous

Leprous lean back into weight and rhythm.

2024

Charcoal Grace

Caligula's Horse

A career-defining, emotionally vast record.

2024

Charismatic Leaders

Wheel

Finland's brooding, Tool-adjacent risers.

2024

Friend of a Phantom

VOLA

Danish prog-meets-synthpop, fourth album.

Prog Metal News

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TOOL announce first new album in 7 years, due summer 2026

The follow-up to 2019's Fear Inoculum is recorded and mastered, with a major stadium tour planned for fall 2026.

The MetalList2026-03
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Periphery announce 2026 North American tour for 'A Pale White Dot'

A 20-date run with Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven and Ando San in support of their brand-new album.

Metal Injection2026
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Gojira confirm new album coming later in 2026

Drummer Mario Duplantier promises 'more metal, more modern sound with big guitar riffs' for the follow-up to Fortitude.

The MetalList2026-03
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Karnivool release 'In Verses' — first album in 13 years

The Australian band's fourth album lands February 6, 2026, with a European tour set for April/May.

Prog Rock Journal2026-02
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Mastodon announce fall 2026 North American tour with Deafheaven and Alcest

'The Poisonous Weapons Tour' kicks off September 16 in Orlando.

Consequence2026-06
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Loudwire: The 11 most anticipated prog rock + prog metal albums of 2026

A rundown of the year's biggest progressive releases from both legends and newcomers.

Loudwire2026

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DIANOYA INTERVIEW
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DIANOYA INTERVIEW

Hello Jan Niedzielski , guitarist from DIANOYA, I’m Jesus from PerfectProg.com, thank so much for your time and disposition. 1. Please talk us about…
Nov 16, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH ALBERTO RIGONI – by Logan Lee
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INTERVIEW WITH ALBERTO RIGONI – by Logan Lee

INTERVIEW WITH ALBERTO RIGONI – by Logan Lee 1) Hi there Alberto. Hope you’re doing all right and it’s a pleasure to interview you. Let’s start with…
Jun 6, 2012
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Entrevista con Martin Lopez, ex-miembro de Opeth y baterista actual en Soen

class="item-page"> Entrevista con Martin Lopez, ex-miembro de Opeth y baterista actual en Soen Saturday, 17 March 2012 Martín Lopez, ex-miembro de…
Mar 17, 2012
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Martin Lopez, former Opeth and current Soen drummer, interviewed on PerfectProg.com by Joan López.

Martin Lopez, former Opeth and current Soen drummer, interviewed on PerfectProg.com by Joan López. The extraordinary drummer beyond the classics of…
Mar 16, 2012
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Interview with Progmetal Masters: Andromeda!

class="item-page"> Interview with Progmetal Masters: Andromeda! Wednesday, 19 October 2011 First of all, thanks for this interview, from all…
Oct 19, 2011
Interview with Bobby Williamson of Eumeria
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Interview with Bobby Williamson of Eumeria

Interview with Bobby Williamson of Eumeria This week on PerfectProg.com we had the opportunity to talk with Bobby Williamson [Keyboard player] of…
Oct 10, 2011

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Adrenaline Mob – Omertà (2012) – Review by Logan Lee
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Adrenaline Mob – Omertà (2012) – Review by Logan Lee

Adrenaline Mob – Omertà (2012) – Review by Logan Lee I have postponed this review on purpose because even though I knew about it and have listened to…
Aug 13, 2012
Suspyre – Suspyre (2012) – Review by Logan Lee
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Suspyre – Suspyre (2012) – Review by Logan Lee

Suspyre – Suspyre (2012) – Review by Logan Lee As I have predicted on my last time reviewing a Suspyre album, this guys from New Jersey (USA) really…
Jun 23, 2012
CIRCUS MAXIMUS - NINE 2012 REVIEW
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CIRCUS MAXIMUS - NINE 2012 REVIEW

CIRCUS MAXIMUS - NINE 2012 REVIEW Five years after the release of their second effort ‘‘Isolate’’, Circus Maximus has finally come back with a new…
Jun 18, 2012
Lady & The BASS – Groovy (2012) – Reviewed by Logan Lee
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Lady & The BASS – Groovy (2012) – Reviewed by Logan Lee

Lady & The BASS – Groovy (2012) – Reviewed by Logan Lee When I got the chance to talk about this album and to interview Alberto Rigoni I was really…
Jun 6, 2012
All Too Human –  Juggernaut (2012) – Review by Logan Lee
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All Too Human – Juggernaut (2012) – Review by Logan Lee

All Too Human – Juggernaut (2012) – Review by Logan Lee In this time of economic crisis we find less time to enjoy ourselves and dedicate to…
May 17, 2012
Steven Wilson – Grace for Downing (2011) review by logan lee
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Steven Wilson – Grace for Downing (2011) review by logan lee

Steven Wilson – Grace for Downing (2011) Hi there guys. Here am I, sick, at home and alone but I could not have chosen a better companions than…
Apr 3, 2012

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RIVERSIDE, DIANOYA AND JOLLY ON TOUR!!!

European Tour with Riverside!!! We are very happy to announce that Dianoya will join "New Generation Tour" which will promote Riverside new album.…
Jan 3, 2013
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Progressive Music Awards by progrockmag

Thanks for the pictures..they look real cool..please send more and the video clips would be nice to see;-)It was really nice to meet the…
Jul 27, 2012
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Periphery – Periphery II: This Time it’s Personal

Periphery – Periphery II: This Time it’s Personal 2012. Sumerian Records (USA) / Century Media Records (EUR) 01. Muramasa 02. Have A Blast 03.…
Jul 11, 2012
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Charlie Dominici (Former Dream Theater) launches a campaign to take his trilogy to the cinema.

Charlie Dominici (Former Dream Theater) launches a campaign to take his trilogy to the cinema. Former Dream Theater vocalist Charlie Dominici has…
Jun 30, 2012
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Circus Maximus is back!

Circus Maximus is back! Five years after the release of their second album "Isolate", Norwegian progressive metallers Circus Maximus have come back…
May 3, 2012
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JEFF AUG Solo Tour and world record

Guitarist JEFF AUG releases new Album, sets new World Record European tour with moe., European tour with Allan Holdsworth, and U.S. HEADLINING TOUR…
May 2, 2012
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