Bleeding Edge Interviews

In Episode 7 of The Prog Council, I am joined by Jordan Blum and Joe Boclair of The Progressive Palaver as we turn the spotlight from artists to the movers and shakers behind the scenes. Lucy Jordache (Manager, Marillion) and Rikk Feulner (tour manager for many) join us for a conversation about what it takes to survive the modern world of live performances and touring. What are the obstacles bands...

In this episode of The Prog Council, Jordan and I welcome Billy Alexander, founding member and guitarist of YYNOT, the premiere Rush tribute band and one of the people responsible for the annual Bubba Bash tribute to Neil Peart. We cover all the bases from our initial reactions to the tour announcement, the controversies that arose along the way, and Billy's experience of opening night.-------...

In this episode, we continue our dedicated ProgStorm performer series with a massive deep dive featuring multi-instrumentalist and composer Alex Hadad of the brilliant progressive/technical death metal project Dessiderium! In this interview, Alex lifts the curtain on the creative architecture behind Dessiderium, the unique metal culture of Montreal, and the structural hurdles of translating pristi...

My personal journey of discovery in getting to know artists previously unfamiliar to me continues and I chat with the rising stars of Costa Rican prog metal upstarts, Fractal Sun. Join me as I learn all about what makes them unique, the challenges and benefits of arising from the music scene of Costa Rica, and their theatrical brand of progressive metal!--------------------------------------------...

In Episode 5 of The Prog Council, we are staging a full British invasion as we welcome special guests Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland of Hats Off Gentlemen, It's Adequate alongside Fusion Prog Festival promoter and 'The Lost Art' host, Steve Gould! Together with Jordan Blum, we tackle a massive philosophical question hanging over the music industry: Is the long-format concept album d...

ProgStorm is shaping up to be hugely entertaining, and Dawn of Ouroboros is one of the acts that will be making it great! Chelsea Murphy (vocalist) and Tony Thomas (guitar) joined me to talk about the festival, their approach to creating their unique blend of beauty & brutality, and to drop some tidbits about their next album.--------------------------------------------------------------------...

I was joined by Max Phelps, who will be performing with Exist and also with Cynic at ProgStorm in August. Max talked with me about his excitement for the festival, and one band in particular, as well as his songwriting process, and whether he prefers concise songs or epics.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch!...

I sit down with progressive metal luminary Paul Masvidal of Cynic! In this deep-dive interview, Paul drops a little info about the next Cynic album currently in production and slated for later this year. We also discuss Cynic’s upcoming headlining performance at ProgStorm Festival in Montreal, their legendary 'Focus' and 'Traced in Air' eras, navigating complex rig setups for inter...

Episode 4 of The Prog Council, where Paul, Jordan, and I react to the recent shocking departure of Mariusz Duda from prog titans Riverside and what history tells us about bands losing key members. We dive into the legacy of Yes, the Fish vs Hogarth era of Marillion, and why Pink Floyd eventually split.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Ed...

Port Noir have evolved throughout the years, but have always kept their distinct uniqueness intact. Guitariest Andreas Hollstrand spent some time talking with me about their new album and their approach to the creative process. The album is due out now!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge...

Dean Wells of melodic Aussie prog metallers Teramaze returns to Bleeding Edge Interviews to talk about the band's 12th studio album and 8th since 2019, The Silent Architect. What's the driving philosophy of the band, the creative process, and what went into creating their latest album? The album is due out now!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show...

The conclusion of Episode 3 of The Prog Council welcomes Jamie Van Dyck of cinematic prog titans Earthside. The four of us attempt to identify the definitive criteria of prog rock. We also look into the cryptid known as Progressive-Pop. Is it even real? Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/ or https://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge 📌 Make sure t...

Episode 3 of The Prog Council welcomes Jamie Van Dyck of cinematic prog titans Earthside. The four of us attempt to identify the definitive criteria of prog rock. We also look into the cryptid known as Progressive-Pop. Is it even real?--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/...

Last year, Montreal prog metal fans were introduced to a hot new festival: ProgStorm! It was such a hit that the second edition was in the works before the first weekend ended! Promoters Jici Lord-Gauthier (of Voidchaser) and Ed Levitsky (of The Anchoret) are back again to talk about the second edition of this hot new festival dedicated to progressive metal!----------------------------------------...

Kjetil Nordhus of Green Carnation joins me to discuss the band’s second chapter in their ambitious trilogy, 'A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis'. Coming off the heels of 2025's 'The Shores of Melancholia,' Kjetil opens up about the raw, personal stories of 'familial wreckage' that define this new record, the 30-year creative partnership with bassist Stein Roger Sordal, and t...

Join Paul Zotter of The Progressive Palaver and me as we chat with Moonhead & Diana of Trope about the phenomenon of gatekeeping within the progressive rock fandom. Are we too exclusive? Do we shut out newer artists because they don't fit a predetermined mold? Canadian Guitar Summit - Beyond Borders: https://youtu.be/luazBVOYa9c?si=9QQ_b9S4p7I_m_js Randy McStine: https://www.facebook.com/r...

The latest Big Big Train album is poised to make some big waves in the Progosphere. I talk with Alberto about the inspiration behind the album, the work of pulling together an enormous amount of recorded material, and his experience as producer.https://bigbigtrain.bandcamp.com/album/woodcut-24-bit-hd-audioFacebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-sh...

Join me, along with Jordan Blum (Prog Magazine, Loudwire, What Culture, Sonic Perspectives) and Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Randy McStine for the first edition of The Prog Council. Prog folks talking prog topics! Canadian Guitar Summit - Beyond Borders: https://youtu.be/luazBVOYa9c?si=9QQ_b9S4p7I_m_js Randy McStine: https://www.facebook.com/randymcstinemusic/ Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/T...

Soen have created a sound all their own the blends power, complexity, anthemic choruses and philosophical lyrics. They release their 7th album, Reliance on January 7th. Get the album: https://www.nuclearblast.com/collections/soenFacebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social The Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365!Bleeding Edg...

Now that the albums list is out of the way, time to review my Top 20 Prog Songs of 2025. Surprises abound! 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

It's that time of year! Time to share my favorite albums of 2025! 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

ProgStock is the only prog festival in the North East US and this year is going to be its 9th edition! I chatted with promoters Ann Rinaldi & Tom Palmieri about the origins of the festival and what makes it so special! Also, special guest Ken Gregory from Progressive Palaver joins us! Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social Th...

When Between the Buried and Me put out a new album, it's a big deal. I chat with Paul Waggoner about the making of their latest epic! Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social The Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and Tune-In Radio! Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZ...

Bleeding Edge Interviews hits the 75 interviews milestone with a big one! The king of expansive, cinematic, theatrical prog rock talks about his new solo album: Songs No One Will Hear! Pre-order Songs No One Will Hear: https://www.merchandise.nu/en/collections/ayreon-30th-anniversary Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social The Exp...

Progstorm is the new progressive metal festival in Montreal coming August 8-10! For my final interview about the festival, I chat with Tim Roth of Into Eternity! Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social And now Tiktok: bleeding_edge_prog The Expanse - All-Prog Radio! Available on Live365 and Tune-In Radio! Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul...