THE TRILOGY IS COMING APRIL 10TH - 3 NEW SINGLES BY CRUCIAL VELOCITY

Legendary American heavy metal band SANCTUARY is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.� A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view HERE

YES, who is Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood & Jay Schellen,are proud to announce their 24th studio album ‘Aurora’ will be released on the 12th June 2026 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. As Howe explains: “Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It's always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in it isn't really a Yes song. We’re not trying to echo the past; we’re carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new�.

Legendary space rock band Hawkwind return with a brand new collection that blurs the lines between studio album, archive excavation and future transmission. Drawing together unheard recordings, newly reworked classics and fresh material from the current line-up, this latest release stands as a vital and evolving chapter in the band’s ever-expanding sonic universe.

ERIC PORTER reports for SoT from Zebra's 50th Anniversary Tour Show in Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel NY, Saturday March 28th, 2026

ChimpanA return with a striking reinterpretation of the classic song “I Don’t Know How To Love Him� from Jesus Christ Superstar, offering a powerful and contemporary reimagining of one of musical theatre’s most emotionally resonant pieces.

Armored Saint Return with Their Brand New Album, Emotion Factory Reset - Citrine Vinyl Boone’s Overstock Exclusive

Allegaeon kicked off their Australian tour in Perth recently at the Rosemount Hotel. The melodic technical death metal act that hail from Colorado USA were supported by local acts Ashen and Neomantra.

German progressive metal pioneers Vanden Plas are back with “AcCult II�, a new acoustic album set for release on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To coincide with the announcement, the single “Far Off Grace�, along with an official video, are available today.

Congratulations to US progressive metal legends Dream Theater for winning our Readers Poll for 2025 Album of the Year with 'Parasomnia', their return with drummer Mike Portnoy! Second place went to the comeback album from Swiss Tech-Thrash act Coroner and their album 'Dissonance Theory', and third place goes to Ghost with their latest release 'Skeleta'. Thanks to all who voted, and once again, a job well done to Dream Theater, our 2025 winner!

Congratulations to Swedish progressive metal legends Opeth for winning our Readers Poll for 2024 Album of the Year with 'The Last Will and Testament! Second place went to fellow Swedes Evergrey for their album 'Theories of Emptiness' and third place goes to Haven of Echoes for 'Memento Vivere'. Thanks to all who voted, and once again, a job well done to Opeth, our 2024 winner!

It’s not often that you can say you heard King Crimson songs played live within two weeks of each other. I had the good fortune of seeing the David Cross band this past Friday evening, about a week and a half after seeing the incredible beat performance. Cross played selections of King Crimson material between the periods of 1972 and 1974, probably my favorite period of the band.

It's jam band weekend here in Albany NY as Phish takes over the MVP arena for three straight nights. What a perfect time to pregame for a music-filled weekend with these Colorado based bands. A bunch of us here at Sea of Tranquility were blown away with Squeaky Feet's latest release Cause For Alarm, so there was no way I would miss this show.

When I heard this super group had formed specifically to tour the music of 80’s King Crimson, saying I was thrilled would be an understatement. Things on paper don’t always turn out as you’d expect, but before you read any further, my expectations were exceeded on this night. Wow! I was transfixed from the moment the band hit the stage, absorbing the sound while my eyes would not leave the stage. The band hit the stage running as Adrian Belew blows that whistle and the band launches into Neurotica. I breathe a sigh of relief as the intro of “Neal, Jack and Me� rang out, probably my favorite Crimson song from that era, and I finally get to hear it live. The band proceeded to run through those three albums and I felt the energy level continue to rise throughout the night. This band has chemistry; the joy displayed by both the band and fans was undeniable. Steve Vai was definitely a presence on this evening, standing off to Adrian Belew’s right; he proceeded to nail his parts, and thankfully added his own character to the music. Danny Carey was terrific, and the drum sound that evening was spectacular, kudos to the sound crew. The first set came to a close with "Larks’ Tongues in Aspic (Part III)" and the band took a short break.

I believe this was the 7th Dweezil Zappa show I have seen, and as usual, he and his incredible band did not disappoint. Dweezil was the last concert I saw prior to the Covid shutdown in March of 2020, and I have been waiting for that next opportunity. Let me say this, if you love or even have the slightest interest in Frank Zappa’s music, this show is a must see. I remember I begged my sister to go with me after seeing him the first time, and she resisted, but I bought a ticket and did my best to convince her to go. She has gone to every show with me since, he and his band are that good, and entertaining.

Blackberry Smoke pulled into Albany NY with their mix of Southern Rock, Hard Rock, and Country all wrapped up in one ripping package. The band is out on the road supporting their latest release “Be Right Here� and wasted no time getting down to business.