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Conversations with the artists pushing the boundaries of rock and metal, from the creators of progressive classics of the 70's to the modern pioneers taking prog down new paths. Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

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    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep 69: Mark Zonder of A-Z talks about the band's second album!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 46:52


    Mark Zonder of A-Z talks about the new album, his goals for the band, and his concept of the ultimate professional musician.Pre-order the new album: https://www.metalblade.com/a-z/Bleeding Edge Merch: https://my-store-1073983-2.creator-spring.comFacebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social And now Tiktok: bleeding_edge_progThe Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and Tune-In Radio!Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep 68: Jacob Roberge talks about his amazing debut, The Passage!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 39:40


    Jacob Roberge is a new rising star in the world of prog with his acclaimed debut album, The Passage. I chat with him about his influences and inspirations and learn some surprising things about him!Buy the album: https://www.jacob-roberge.com/en/musiqueBleeding Edge Merch: https://my-store-1073983-2.creator-spring.comFacebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social And now Tiktok: bleeding_edge_progThe Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and Tune-In Radio!Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep 67: Gabriele Papagni & Alessandro Tagliani of Benthos!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 37:30


    Fast rising experimental metal stars Benthos will have their sophomore effort out very soon. Gabriele Papagni (guitar) and Alessandro Tagliani (drums) spent some time chatting with me about what makes them unique!Pre-order the album: https://benthos-band.com/Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social And now Tiktok: bleeding_edge_progThe Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and now also Tune-In Radio!Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep 66: Malcolm & Mark of Hats Off Gentlemen, It's Adequate talk with Dave about The Uncertainty Principle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 48:30


    You've gotten my review, now hear all about The Uncertainty Principle from Mark Gatland and Malcolm Galloway of Hats Off Gentlemen, It's Adequate!Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social The Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and now also Tune-In Radio!Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep 65: Dave talks with Jason Bieler about The Escapologist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 46:29


    Well, the absence of interviews didn't last long! Jason Bieler joins me to talk about the latest project from him and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra: The Escapologist!Pre-Order The Escapologist here: JasonBieler.com or here: https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com/album/the-escapologist-pre-orderFacebook: BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showBlue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.socialThe Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and now also Tune-In Radio!Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge - Ep. 64: The 2nd Annual Bleeding Edge Top 15 Prog Songs of 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 35:52


    You know my album picks, now find out which songs I thought were the best in prog rock in 2024! You might be surprised! Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g https://youtu.be/cgumVYHOoQQ

    The 2nd Annual Bleeding Edge Top 10 Prog Albums of 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 37:40


    The much-delayed Top 10 Prog Albums of 2024 list! What will be The Album of the Year? Which albums made this list and who was left off?

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 62: Tim Bowness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 48:33


    Chatting with the prolific Tim Bowness about his latest album, Power Dry, and how a confluence of circumstances and ideas contributed to his most sonically diverse album yet!Power Dry (and other stuff) available here: Search - tim bowness (burningshed.com)Facebook: BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___EdgeLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 61: Jem Godfrey of Frost*

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 36:52


    Talking with founding member, keyboardist, vocalist and writer Jem Godfrey of Frost* about their newest album, Life in the Wires, which represents them taking part in what he considers to be a rite of passage for progressive rock bands.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 60: Brian J. Heaton, author of Roads to Madness: A Touring History of Queensrÿche (1981-1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 51:27


    When it comes to dedication, few people can compare to Brian J. Heaton, who has assembled arguably the most complete touring history of any recording artist with his new book: Roads to Madness: A Touring History of Queensrÿche (1981-1997). If you're a fan of Queensrÿche, or just a lover of classic progressive rock and metal, this is a story you'll be interested in hearing.Buy the Book: https://roadstomadness.comFacebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 59: Jordan Rudess

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 26:29


    This time around I talk with one of the giants in the Progosphere, the one and only Jordan Rudess, whose new album entitled Permission to Fly drops September 6, which features Jordan taking a band approach to a solo album. Jordan Rudess (https://www.jordanrudess.com/) Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 58: Jon Courtney of Pure Reason Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 42:42


    Talking with Jon Courtney, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Pure Reason Revolution about the personal struggles and loss that fueled his inspiration for the band's latest album, Coming Up To Consciousness. Pure Reason Revolution (purereasonrevolutionofficial.com)Facebook: BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365:The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 57: Eric Ombelli & Marco Mazzuoccolo of Barock Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 47:36


    My continuing discovery of progressive rock artists I seem to have overlooked has led me to Barock Project, who just released their latest album, Time Voyager. Here's my conversation with members Eric Ombelli (drums) & Marco Mazzuoccolo (guitar). Purchase Time Voyager heret: https://www.barockproject.net/ Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 56: Hans Lundin of Kaipa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 48:57


    For this episode I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Hans Lundin of legendary Swedish prog band, Kaipa, a man whose musical career spans six decades! Learn about his creative process, hear a bit of his amazing history in the Progosphere, and get some insights into the creation of the band's 15th album, Sommargryningsljus!Purchase Sommargryningsljus:Facebook: BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___EdgeLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 55: Benjamin Almö Thorsell of ALMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 48:16


    Talking to another fast-rising new star in the world of progressive rock/metal. Benjamin Almö Thorsell is the driving force behind ALMO and their debut album, Reconciliation.Purchase Reconciliation here: https://almomusic.bandcamp.com/album/reconciliationFacebook: BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___EdgeLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 54: "Title" Tanpawat Suttipong of Triton Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 35:11


    I love talking to people who made their visions into reality, and Title of Trion Project did exactly that with the band's debut, Messenger's Quest! This is my conversation with him about the story behind it! Purchase Messenger's Quest here: https://tritonproject.bandcamp.com/album/messengers-quest-2 Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 53: Mood Yassin of Turbulence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 46:00


    My conversation with keyboard virtuoso and founding member of Lebanese prog rock/metal band Turbulence about their hot new album, Binary Dream! Purchase Binary Dream here (US): Turbulence - Binary Dream - CD – Frontiers Music Srl (frontiers-us.shop)Facebook: BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___EdgeLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 52: Dan & Anthony of Professor Caffeine & The Insecurities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 57:27


    Sitting down with rising stars Dan Smith and Anthony Puliafico of Professor Caffeine & The Insecurities to talk about their first full-length album and what goes into their unique sound. Professor Caffeine & The Insecurities: https://professorcaffeineandtheinsecurities.bandcamp.com/album/professor-caffeine-the-insecurities Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 51: Robert Berry of SiX By SiX!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 47:30


    Robert Berry of SiX by SiX joins me to talk about the band's latest release and upcoming tour dates!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 50: Andy Tillison of The Tangent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 48:39


    This time I welcome Andy Tillison of The Tangent as my special guest for the 50th Episode of Bleeding Edge Interviews! He chatted with me about To Follow Polaris, the 13th studio album from The Tangent, and a very unusual album in itself!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 49: James Lascelles of Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 39:13


    James Lascelles returns to Bleeding Edge to talk about Wheel's forthcoming album, Charismatic Leaders as well as their upcoming tour! https://wheelband.net/ https://wheelband.lnk.to/CharismaticLeaders Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 48: Marco Minneman of The Aristocrats

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 46:37


    Talking with Marco Minneman, virtuoso drummer of The Aristocrats, about their latest release, Duck, which is new territory for them as they have created a rarity: an instrumental concept album!The Aristocrats: https://the-aristocrats-band.com/ Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 47: KYROS (All of them)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 59:08


    Having just released one of the hottest albums of this new year with Mannequin, KYROS are already generating Album of the Year buzz for their unique blend of prog and 80's synth pop! A fun, thoughtful and multi-faceted group, they are just as unique as their music! https://www.kyrosmusic.com/band Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Bleeding Edge Interviews on YouTube: @BleedingEdgeProgLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 46: The One and Only Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 49:40


    They don't come busier or more talented than guitarist, songwriter, and producer than the man they call "Bumblefoot!" Ron Thal has been so busy, he has TWO bands coming out with albums this year! We chat about those and how he keeps a level head in the wild world of modern music.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 45: Preston Elliott of WMMR's Preston & Steve Show Talks With Supa Dave About 50 Years of Rush!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 47:26


    Launching my year-long celebration of 50 Years of Rush, whose debut album was released in 1974! Joining me is Rush Fan Extraordinaire, Preston Elliott of WMMR's Preston & Steve!Facebook: @BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___EdgeYoutube: @BleedingEdgeProgLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 44: Alberto Bravin of Big Big Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 40:54


    Alberto Bravin is the new vocalist for Big Big Train. Find out how he was recruited and what it's been like integrating into the venerable band as they created their latest album, The Likes Of Us. Big Big Train Official Website: https://www.bigbigtrain.com/Facebook: @BleedingEdgeShowInstagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_showX/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___EdgeYoutube: @BleedingEdgeProgLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9gHide

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 43: The Legendary Steve Hackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 51:04


    Over the course of his solo career, Steve Hackett has influenced guitar players the world over and produced a wide and varied catalog of wonderful music. Now, he's about to release his 30th solo album, The Circus and the Nightwhale. I was fortunate enough to get to chat with him about the new album and the concept from which it grew. Facebook: @BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Youtube: @BleedingEdgeProgLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 42: The Inaugural Bleeding Edge Top 10 EPIC Prog Songs of the Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 32:00


    With this being my final year-end list for 2023, I present to you my Top 10 EPIC Progressive Rock/Metal songs of the year!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 41: The Inaugural Bleeding Edge Prog Song of the Year award, plus 27 other awesome songs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 51:22


    With such a great year for progressive rock, it was really difficult for me to get the list of my favorite songs down to 10 or even 20! So, here are my 27 favorite songs of 2023 PLUS The Prog Song Of The Year!

    Bleeding Edge - Ep. 39.5: The Inaugural Bleeding Edge Top 20 Prog Albums List of the Year for 2023, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 27:02


    2023 has been an amazing year for progressive rock and that make it incredibly difficult to narrow down this list to just 20 awesome albums! Here's the final half of mine, covering #10-1. Who will I choose as the Top Prog Album of 2023? Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: @Bleeding___Edge Bleeding Edge Youtube: @BleedingEdgeProgLive365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 40: Sam Vallen of Caligula's Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 48:42


    Caligula's Horse will be releasing their latest album soon and starting their long-delayed first US headlining tour shortly after. Co-founder and guitarist Sam Vallen had a long conversation with me about the new album, the tour, C-Horse's creative processes and the complexities of track sequencing!

    Bleeding Edge - Ep. 39: The Inaugural Bleeding Edge Top 20 Prog Albums List of the Year for 2023, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 35:37


    For the first time ever, I'm sharing my Top 20 Prog Albums of the Year for 2023! No interview for this episode. Just my thoughts on the first half (#11-20) of the twenty albums that rocked me most this year. (Taken from the @BleedingEdgeProg YouTube channel!)

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 38: Mark Tremonti Talks About His Christmas Album!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 27:34


    If you've heard Mark Tremonti on his Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra Album and you love Christmas music, then his latest album, Christmas Classics New & Old will be right up your alley! Mark and I sat down to talk about his inspirations and goals in creating a new Christmas album.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 37: Jamie Van Dyck of Earthside

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 61:23


    It's been eight years since Earthside's debut album blew listeners' minds, and now they seem set to do it all over again with their latest release, Let the Truth Speak. Once again, they bring their patented brand of cinematic prog rock/metal along with a bevy of guest vocalists to delight fans. Jamie Van Dyck spent some time talking to me about their goals and the process of creating their latest album,

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 36: Cody Lee Ford of Soen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 52:10


    Cody Lee Ford, guitarist par excellence, joins me once again to talk about Soen's newest album, Memorial, his playing style and influences, and their recent and upcoming tours.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 35: Ross Jennings of Haken and D'Virgilio Morse & Jennings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 44:32


    Ross Jennings joined me once again to talk all about Haken's upcoming first "Evening With..." Tour as well as the latest album from D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings. Lots of exciting things happening for Ross these days as he becomes one of the most ubiquitous artists in the modern prog scene!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 34: Tim Starace & Billy Alexander of YYNOT - Bubba Bash 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 39:57


    Tim Starace & Billy Alexander return to Bleeding Edge Interviews to tell us all about Bubba Bash 2024, the star-studded tribute concert for Neil Peart that benefits Cedar-Sinai Hospitals work to find treatment and a cure for glioblastoma cancer. Learn about the show and how you can support the cause!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 33: Neal Morse of D'Virgilio, Morse and Jennings (and many more!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 34:47


    There are few names as big as that of Neal Morse in the world of progressive rock. Among the many projects he's participated in over the past two, the trio of D'Virgilio, Morse and Jennings is the most unique in that it takes him out of his established genre and allows him to make folk-tinged rock in the vein of Crosby, Stills and Nash.He was kind enough to chat with me about their upcoming second album, Sophomore, due out November 10.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 32: Jimmy Keegan of Pattern-Seeking Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 63:33


    Pattern-Seeking Animals have been an impressively productive band since their formation five years ago, having already released three albums, with their fourth, Spooky Action at a Distance due out October 27. Drummer and founding member Jimmy Keegan chatted with me about the new album, the potential for a tour and the parts of working with P-SA that he loves best!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 31: Adam Elk of The Mommyheads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 61:37


    The act of discovery is one of the best parts of what I do, and The Mommyheads are another of those discoveries 35 years in the making. Guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Adam Elk of The Mommyheads talked with me about the band's long odyssey, recent prolific output, and the benefits of working under the radar. I do my best to get them above the radar. https://mommyheads.bandcamp.com/ Bleeding Edge socials: Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: bleeding_edge_show X/Twitter/Whatever: Bleeding___Edge (that's THREE underscores! ) Live365: The Expanse - For ALL The Prog! No Boundaries!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 30: Phil Rich and Cole Millward of Nospūn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 87:00


    I've been very lucky to speak with a number of rising stars in recent months, and Nospūn have been one of the biggest of 2023, so far. Phil Rich (vocals) and Cole Millward (bass) joined me to talk about their debut, Opus, which is living up to its title and garnering them comparisons to prog metal titans Dream Theater and Haken.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 29: Ed Levitsky of The Anchoret

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 67:13


    2023 has been an amazing year for prog in all forms, but especially in the number of amazing debuts that have been released.  One of the best of them so far has belonged to The Anchoret, who brought out their special blend of rock, metal and jazz in the form of their amazing debut, It All Began With Loneliness.  Ed Levitsky, the mastermind behind the band, sat down to talk with me about the genesis of the band and the album, as well as his new software!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 28: Randy George of The Neal Morse Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 43:55


    Long-time Neal Morse Band bassist Randy George joins me to talk about the band's latest live collection, An Evening of Innocence and Danger: Live in Hamburg, as well as his own upcoming studio album, Beyond Words.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 27: Mark Gatland and Malcolm Galloway of Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 63:39


    Take two guys who share a lifelong bond through music, mix in a love of literature, and then add a bit of technology to help out, and you have Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate.  Join me for an extended conversation with Mark Gatland and Malcolm Galloway about the origins of the band, their love of science fiction, their upcoming new album and benefit show, and how modern technology helps to make it all possible.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 26: Ben Beddick and Jesse Olsen of Stellar Circuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 39:41


    I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love discovering new artists and new music.  It's one of the reasons I am so drawn to the progressive rock/metal world.  And it's always a joy to have the opportunity to get to know artists early in their career, so you can see the star rise.  Stellar Circuits is one of those band whose star is on the rise, as they launch their major-label debut with Nuclear Blast, entitled "Sight to Sound."  They've already attracted attention from prolific producer Jamie King and seem set for lots of future success.  This is my conversation with founding members Ben Beddick and Jesse Olsen.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 25: Rikk Feulner - Tour Manager/Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 60:30


    It's easy to spend a lot of time admiring the artists and performers up on stage.  How often have you thought about the people behind the scenes helping to make all of that magic happen smoothly?  Rikk Feulner has been a tour manager for four decades, working with icons in the music industry during that time, and currently working as the tour manager for the Dreamsonic tour, featuring Dream Theater, Devin Townsend and Animals as Leaders.  Rikk is also the author of a new book that recounts some of the most memorable experiences of his long career by telling the true stories through the story of a fictional band.  Trust me when I say...these are eye-opening stories.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 24: Simon Bergseth of AVKRVST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 33:19


    Is it possible for somone to be born with Prog already in their DNA?  Or perhaps it's only a genre that one can develop an inclination towards as part of their environment.  Vocalist/guitarist Simon Bergseth of rising stars AVKRVST joined me to ponder this nature vs nurture question.  Actually, no, we didn't ponder that concept, but we did talk about the development of AVKRVST's debut album, The Approbation, and how it has its roots in a lifelong friendship.  I also learned that good things can happen in a cabin in the woods, despite what all the horror movies would have us believe.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 23: Mike Mangini of Dream Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 32:08


    When you talk about the top drummers in rock music, and especially prog rock/metal, Mike Mangini's name is absolutely certain to come up.  When you're part of arguably the biggest prog band in the world, you come with a loads of skill and credentials.  And when the biggest prog band in the world announces a new tour with top level artists like Devin Townsend and Animals as Leaders, it's a VERY big deal.  Mike spent some time talking with me about his approach to drumming, touring, and he drops a few hints about what we can expect to see in these very exciting shows.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 22: Diana & Moonhead of Trope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 75:44


    So, Diana Studenberg and Moonhead of Trope joined me, so we could geek out over 80's music, music production perfectionism, the underrated dangers of donkeys, and what their lives have been like since Eleutheromania was released. Oh, yeah... we also talked about their upcoming PROGGIER sophmore effort, due for release in September!  It was fun!

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 21: Mariusz Duda of Riverside

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 41:04


    When you've reached the point of celebrating your 20th anniversary in any business, you quite likely will take stock of what you've accomplished. And you may also look forward to what you still want to achieve.  Mariusz Duda and his band mates in Riverside have a lot they want to say about the future of the band in ID.Entity, their latest album and the first since the band hit the 2-decade mark.  I got to talk with Mariusz about the inspiration behind the album and what he hoped to express with the band's newest collection.

    Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep. 20: Jason Bieler Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 51:38


    Jason Bieler took the prog world by storm in 2021 with Songs for the Apocalypse and now he's back with Postcards from the Asylum, his latest collection of unique, genre-bending, star-studded songs. He's been releasing tracks at a trickle over the past 18 months, and now the new album is finally coming out!  Will there be a tour? Listen to this, the 20th Episode of Bleeding Edge Interviews, and find out!

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