Progressive Metal – Consequence

Mike Portnoy Plays Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the First Time in Over 13 Years: Watch

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:52:54 +0000

Portnoy filmed the playthrough video just weeks after rejoining Dream Theater.

Mike Portnoy Plays Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the First Time in Over 13 Years: Watch
Jon Hadusek

Mining Metal: The Best Underground Metal Albums of 2023

Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:45:15 +0000

"Mining Metal" writers Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey highlight the year's best underground metal releases.

Mining Metal: The Best Underground Metal Albums of 2023
Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey

Mining Metal: Carnal Tomb, Ch’ahom, Cirkeln, Kvelgeyst, Panopticon, Spidergawd, Vastum, and Vestígio

Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:33:13 +0000

Mining Metal is a monthly column from Heavy Consequence contributing writers Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey. The focus is on noteworthy new music emerging from the non-mainstream metal scene, highlighting releases from small and independent labels — or even releases from unsigned acts. It’s been a bad year. It’s hard not…

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Tool’s Adam Jones and Gibson Unveil Signature Model Flying V Collector’s Edition Guitar

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:08:09 +0000

Tool guitarist Adam Jones and Gibson have announced a new signature model guitar in their ongoing partnership: the Flying V Collector’s Edition. Designed and built to reflect Jones’ preference for physically heavier guitars, the axe features a non-weight relieved mahogany body, string-through ferrules, a Futura-style split headstock design, a truss…

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RUSH’s Alex Lifeson Joins Tool Onstage for Surprise Performance in Toronto: Watch

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:56:24 +0000

Two titans of progressive music came together on Monday night (November 20th) when RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson joined Tool onstage during the latter’s concert at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Tool notoriously don’t allow filming with cellphones during their concerts, but a few fans snuck footage of the historic moment, as seen…

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Heavy Song of the Week: Ihsahn’s “Pilgrimage to Oblivion” Is Symphonic Black Metal at Its Finest

Jon Hadusek — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:52:22 +0000

The lead single from the Norwegian black metal pioneer's upcoming self-titled album.

Heavy Song of the Week: Ihsahn’s “Pilgrimage to Oblivion” Is Symphonic Black Metal at Its Finest
Jon Hadusek

Charlie Dominici, Former Dream Theater Singer, Dies at 72

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:53:13 +0000

Charlie Dominici, former singer of progressive-metal titans Dream Theater, has died at the age of 72. His passing was reported on Facebook by Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy. Dominici was Dream Theater’s second singer, replacing original vocalist Chris Collins, and was a member of the band from 1987 to 1989.…

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Ihsahn Announces New Album, Shares Black Metal and Orchestral Versions of “Pilgrimage to Oblivion”: Stream

Jon Hadusek — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:03:37 +0000

Ihsahn has announced a new self-titled solo album arriving February 16th. The Norwegian black metal legend has also unveiled two different versions — one black metal and one symphonic — of the lead single “Pilgrimage to Oblivion.” The metal version immediately calls to mind Celtic Frost’s seminal album Into the Pandemonium…

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Tool Announce Spring 2024 UK/European Tour

Jon Hadusek — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:38:47 +0000

Tool have announced a Spring 2024 UK/European tour, adding to their extensive itinerary for next year. The European trek kicks off May 25th in Hanover, Germany, and runs through June 27th in Oslo, Norway, for an appearance at the Tons of Rock festival. Tool will also be playing the Graspop…

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Reunites with Army Roommate 40 Years Later

Jon Hadusek — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:55:32 +0000

The metal singer shared news of the heartfelt reunion on Instagram for Veteran's Day.

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Reunites with Army Roommate 40 Years Later
Jon Hadusek

Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up with Spiritbox for “Cobra (Rock Remix)”: Stream

Jon Hadusek — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:28:33 +0000

Megan Thee Stallion has shared a remix of her new song “Cobra” featuring Canadian progressive metal band Spiritbox. The Houston rapper dropped “Cobra” to widespread acclaim last week, and now she’s doubled-down with “Cobra (Rock Remix)” — a full-blown rap-rock/nu-metal re-imagining of the track. Building off the shred guitar solo featured…

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Join Forces for Co-Headlining 2024 US Tour

Jon Hadusek — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:41:42 +0000

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are uniting for the “Satch/Vai” Spring 2024 US co-headlining tour. Update: In addition to his tour with Vai, Satriani will tour with Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Jason Bonham in 2024. The trek will be the first time the two guitar shredders have hit the…

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Queensrÿche Announce Spring 2024 North American Tour

Jon Hadusek — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:55:34 +0000

Queensrÿche have announced a Spring 2024 North American tour with support from Armored Saint. Dubbed “The Origins Tour,” the trek will see Queensrÿche revisit their early years, performing their 1983 self-titled EP and their 1984 debut full-length album The Warning in their entirety — a career first for the US prog-metal…

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Mining Metal: Afterbirth, Auriferous Flame, Dream Unending/Worm, Ὁπλίτης, Laster, The Lion’s Daughter, OWDWYR, and Vertebra Atlantis

Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:46:36 +0000

Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month.

Mining Metal: Afterbirth, Auriferous Flame, Dream Unending/Worm, Ὁπλίτης, Laster, The Lion’s Daughter, OWDWYR, and Vertebra Atlantis
Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey

Dream Theater Welcome Back Drummer Mike Portnoy to the Band

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:25 +0000

Dream Theater have announced the return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13 year absence from the band. The legendary stickman is back in the veteran prog-metal act’s lineup, as his replacement Mike Mangini exits the group. Portnoy, who formed the band under the name Majesty with guitarist John…

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