The Prog Council, Ep. 3 (Part 2): Coming to a conclusion about the definitions of Prog and the concept of Prog Pop.

Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 86: Talking with Paul Masvidal of Cynic about ProgStorm and more!

I sit down with progressive metal luminary Paul Masvidal of Cynic! In this deep-dive interview, Paul drops a little info about the next Cynic album currently in production and slated for later this year. We also discuss Cynic’s upcoming headlining performance at ProgStorm Festival in Montreal, their legendary 'Focus' and 'Traced in Air' eras, navigating complex rig setups for international touring, and how art acts as an ultimate tool for survival and emotional healing. Plus, Paul shares an cool story about discovering an unreleased song featuring the late, great Sean Malone on bass.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Thumbnail photo credit: Chuck Marshall, https://www.facebook.com/chuck.marshall.96/--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Link: https://www.progstorm.com/🌐 Link: https://www.facebook.com/Cynicofficialpage/💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments — what’s your favorite track? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progstorm #progmetal #progressivemetal #cynic #paulmasvidal

The Prog Council, Ep. 4: What Happens When a Band Loses a Key Member? (Riverside, Yes, Pink Floyd, Marillion)

Episode 4 of The Prog Council, where Paul, Jordan, and I react to the recent shocking departure of Mariusz Duda from prog titans Riverside and what history tells us about bands losing key members. We dive into the legacy of Yes, the Fish vs Hogarth era of Marillion, and why Pink Floyd eventually split.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------#progrock #progmetal #progressivepop #riverside #mariuszduda

Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 85: Andreas Hollstrand of Port Noir talks about The Dark We Keep!

Port Noir have evolved throughout the years, but have always kept their distinct uniqueness intact. Guitariest Andreas Hollstrand spent some time talking with me about their new album and their approach to the creative process.The album is due out now!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Album: The Dark We Keep🌐 Links: https://portnoir.lnk.to/TheDarkWeKeep-Bio💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments — what’s your favorite track? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progmetal #progressivemetal

Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 84: Dean Wells of Teramaze talks about The Silent Architect!

Dean Wells of melodic Aussie prog metallers Teramaze returns to Bleeding Edge Interviews to talk about the band's 12th studio album and 8th since 2019, The Silent Architect. What's the driving philosophy of the band, the creative process, and what went into creating their latest album?The album is due out now!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Album: The Silent Architect🌐 Links: https://teramaze.com.au/shop/💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments — what’s your favorite track? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progmetal #progressivemetal

The Prog Council, Ep. 3 (Part 2): Coming to a conclusion about the definitions of Prog and the concept of Prog Pop.

The conclusion of Episode 3 of The Prog Council welcomes Jamie Van Dyck of cinematic prog titans Earthside. The four of us attempt to identify the definitive criteria of prog rock. We also look into the cryptid known as Progressive-Pop. Is it even real? Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/ or https://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post! Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g