Episode 5 - Rush

Episode 5 - Rush

It's time to cover the legendary Canadian prog superstars Rush! They've been a huge influence on Ring of Gyges' music and in this episode we highlight some of our favourite gems.

Episode 4 - Metallica

Einar and Helgi try to teach Gísli and Guðjón how to appreciate Metallica. If you're on the fence about them, look no further!

Episode 3 - Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is a band that needs no introduction. From their Syd Barrett-led psychedelic origins to their breakout prog rock masterpieces to the eventual split into two factions, Pink Floyd were forced to reinvent themselves, and drastically change the entire world of music, thoughout their entire career. Having crafted legendary and mythical albums, it's a band well worth taking a closer look at, and pick out some songs that might be overlooked or underrated. Which is exactly what we're doing in this episode.

Episode 2 - Queen

This week Helgi, Einar and Gísli are back at it again with another episode, discussing the British behemoth Queen! We discuss their prog rock origins, the stadium rock era, the 80s pop hits and everything else.

Episode 1 - Haken

Welcome to the first episode of Ramblings of Gyges! Einar realises he doesn't even like drumming anymore, Gísli creates experimental synth patches and Helgi desperately tries not to copy this week's band in question: Haken. Haken are a progressive metal band from the UK with six LPs under their belts and more to come. In their short career, they have transformed the genre and made a lasting impact. We're here to talk about why.