Todays sees the release of The Ladder, the new album from South African progressive instrumental trinity Albinobeach. This is the bands second second full-length release after the improvisational, ensemble-driven Cacophonic (2015). Writing and recording for the album began in 2015-16, with the band’s founding members Ian Finch (guitars), Kalin Pashaliev (bass guitar) and Garrick Van…
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The Ladder is albinobeach’s new single and title-track from the South African instrumental band’s upcoming album, which is set for release on the 6th November. The track was written and recorded alongside eight other compositions that make up the album. The Ladder will be the band’s second full-length release after the improvisational, ensemble-driven Cacophonic in…
HOKUM (previously known as Marlowe) is a three-piece progressive rock band, hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa. As Marlowe, they played all the major festivals in South Africa, and at the time were the biggest heavy rock band in the country. Under HOKUM, the band have plied countless more hours in the practice room and on…
Dutch purveyors of sludge infused doom outfit ONHOU have released their new album ENDLING. The four piece scrutinizes dark territories, devising an immense sound utilizing two vocalists, down-tuned guitars and pulsating electronic elements. These bleak atmospheres serve to shape a dismal and forsaken uneasiness. ONHOU was founded in 2016 and consists of previous and current…
An Evening of the best progressive music South Africa has to offer that’s not just a sonic journey but an experience to remember. South Africa has had a long and rich history with progressive bands and musicians, from Trevor Rabin in the 1970’s, who went on to join progressive rock giants Yes, to bands like…
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South African Instrumental Post Rock Band Set to Tour Germany Cape Town’s OHGOD are very happy to announce dates for their German tour that will see them playing Dunk! Festival and Pelagic Fest. They will also be supporting progressive metalcore giants Jinjer on the German leg of their Cloud Factories Tour 2018 along with The Dali…
Plug Music Agency is very happy to announce that we have added Pelagic Records to our roster for South Africa and Africa. “Founded in 2009 by THE OCEAN guitarist Robin Staps, Pelagic Records has become an increasingly vital outlet for modern progressive metal, post-metal and beyond “, ROCK-A-ROLLA wrote last year in their PELAGIC RECORDS…