Posts tagged "progressive rock"
Vetter - Vetterkult

Vetter – Vetterkult

The Norwegian Black Metal scene deals another surprise blow in 2012 with Vetter's marvellous, baffling debut.
Deathspell Omega – Drought

Deathspell Omega – Drought

A diligent acolyte's struggle with the ever-shifting Deathspell Omega.
Interview with Amebix's Rob Miller, Part I: Musical Influences

Interview with Amebix’s Rob Miller, Part I: Musical Influences

In this four-part series, LURKER gains unprecedented access to one of rock n roll's great minds – Rob Miller of Amebix. Join us as we delve far beyond the music to uncover a gripping philosophy and way of life. Part I explores Amebix's influences.
Occultation - Three & Seven

Occultation – Three & Seven

Contemplating the mysteries of Three & Seven...
End of week lists #2, #3 and #4

End of week lists #2, #3 and #4

Three more weeks of excellent listening.
End-of-week list #1

End-of-week list #1

My seven picks for the first week of 2012.
Wield the Gamma Knife

Wield the Gamma Knife

Our favourite band Kayo Dot returns. We say favourite with good reason. Listen to Gamma Knife.

maudlin of the Well’s ‘Part the Second’ gets vinyl release

This news is huge. Ever since maudlin of the Well disbanded in 2001, it felt like there a huge hole was left in the progressive metal scene. Despite the wealth of bands out there producing intriguing work as well as the metamorphosis of the remnants of maudlin of the Well into the sublime Kayo Dot,...

Virus – Third album, The Agent That Shapes The Desert

The increased hand fans have in new releases from the underground can only be a good thing. We only need to direct you to the Extra Life, Tartar Lamb and maudlin of the Well releases to prove that this could well be the future of the independent record industry. You hand over your hard earned wad,...

Extra Life Kickstarter Project for ‘Ripped Heart’ EP

After the success of Toby Driver’s recent fanboy driven plea to fund the recording and release of a brand new Tartar Lamb piece comes Charlie Looker’s Extra Life. Also New York based, they are seeking funding from the fans to record an EP tentatively entitled ‘Ripped Heart’. The prizes are pretty fucking cool, including the...

Popol Vuh – Hosianna Mantra (1972)

  The Popol Vuh is a text of great antiquity, narrating the mythistorical religion of the K’iche’ people, a Mayan tribe native to Guatamala. It is also the title of one of the greatest musical groups to have come out of the German krautrock scene. The 70′s were a period of unprecedented sociopolitical and spiritual...