#HRH Prog

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We've been nominated for the HRH Prog Awards - Best New Act!

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GOLDRAY @Goldrayband — Announce #NewAlbum #FeelTheChange + UK #LiveDates

GOLDRAY @Goldrayband — Announce #NewAlbum #FeelTheChange + UK #LiveDates

This April the psych-rock band GOLDRAY will make a long-awaited return to the fray with a string of UK dates [shared below] that will preview their upcoming album.

a ���bluesy maelstrom of psychedelia and an Art Deco elegance…”        Photo Credit: @neilmach ©

REEF guitarist Kenwyn House’s project with the captivating vocalist Leah Rasmussen(Hydrogen, Renaissance) will be hitting the road to unveil…

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HRH Prog V

@ Haven Hafan y Mor

16/03/17 - 18/03/17

HRH Prog is a veritable psychedelic daydream for lovers of the genre. Attended by a eclectic mix including hippies, wizards, punks and bikers, this is the sort of place where sticking out means fitting in. Loads of great t shirts and jackets. The crowd consists mostly of the 50+ male demographic, but not everybody fit both of those descriptors, me included. Last year HRH Prog 4 coincided with the Sci Fi Weekender, which was a bonus for crossover fans like myself. But that meant the two festivals had to share the same site and the bands were all playing in the hall behind the Mash Barrel, which had a fair amount of (horribly uncomfortable) seating, and a basic stage setup.

This year the two festivals were separate, and as a result I’m back in Wales again in another two weeks. HRH Prog 5 was held in the main two rooms near the site entrance. The main stage has an impressive lighting setup and potentially great sound (when they get the mixing right of course). Our MO was to flit between venues early on, then stay in the main venue when it came time to see the headliners. This seemed to work well as we managed to see a lot of bands. Finding seating later on in the main venue was a big issue. So unless you have the superhuman ability to stand for 6+ hours, I imagine VIP/royalty would make things a lot more comfortable.

On Thursday all of the bands were in the main arena. Jump were a folk rock band with some nice songs that told stories. The singer was the first of the weekend to attempts to speak Welsh. I saw The Enid last year and was impressed. Speaking to someone more knowledgeable confirmed that they had indeed lost two members since last year. But they had retained their very tight, flashy aesthetic. There was a big problem with levels at the start of the set but thankfully that was sorted out. Pendragon is a band I should probably have listened to before. Strong performance. Definitely also need to listen to more of the headliners, Gong who I can only describe as psychedelic madmen. Brilliant show. A bit Frank Zappa, a bit Velvet Underground. A fusion of spacey psychedelia and unhinged 60s pop. The singer was mad and brilliant. He came out with such gems as “I’m searching for clues on how it feels to be dead” and “men are green and women are blue”. If you’ve been to Hafan y Mor before, you might understand that last one!

Friday is when the festival really kicks off. Two venues and a relentless schedule of bands. More coffee required, as well as a couple of visits to the bar! (I’ll indicate whether bands were in the main venue or the second by a 1 or 2). Red Spektor [2] were first up with their funky hard rock. Genuinely excited to be there and play new songs for us. Good crowd for first band in the main venue, Pearl Handled Revolver [1] They were an unusual blues rock band, reminded me of Tom Waits/Nick Cave/early Black Sabbath. Maschine [2] first struck me as prog metal but they turned out to have a fusion of different styles. Major problems with bass volume on more metal songs levels, definitely not right for drop D tuning. Male and female vocalists. I preferred their more ethereal, gothic rock sounding songs. Reminded me of the Flower Kings in places. Dream Circuit [2] played their last ever gig for us. A few songs sounded gothic/eastern, a bit like The Mission. Mostly melodic instrumentals. The Pretty Things [1] brought their 60s vocal harmonies and simple cheerful songs. I loved their 60s style suits and jazz blues style. Credo [2] had heavier guitars and synths, reminded me of Arena. I was happy to see Curved Air [1] who were supposed to appear last year but were replaced at the last minute by the excellent Purson (who have now sadly broken up). Electric violin and a fantastic strong female vocalist. Good to hear Backstreet Luv live. Barclay James Harvest [1] turned out to be a lot more proggy than I gave them credit for. Great performance and synths. Hawkwind [1] is a band that I only recently discovered that I liked a lot more than I thought I did. Just in time to see them live! Opening with Assault and Battery was like a dream. I love their sweeping, epic songs. Also their background animations were trippy and awesome.

By Saturday they had sorted themselves out, the levels were perfect today. Konchordat [2] were the first band of the day. Great musicians, energetic with an awesome drummer. Luna Kiss [2] were more dark and atmospheric. Mellow and harsh sections. Singer reminds me of the Mars Volta. Verbal Delirium [1] were theatrical, which is always welcome at a prog gathering. Great time signature changes, with both a saxophone and flute. Almost prog overload! Haze [2] are folk rock like Jethro Tull and early Genesis. They were by far my favourite band that I saw on the second stage this weekend. They were so good I only caught a couple of songs by Karnataka [1] But what I heard was very good. Second female fronted band of the weekend! (I may have missed others). The Strawbs [1] are a 60s bluesy prog rock band. Played a full album that they told us was in the top 50 prog albums. Great to hear whole albums in order live! Atomic Rooster [1] are a psychedelic mod band from the 60s, great style and sound. I had been especially looking forward to seeing IQ [1] and they put on a great performance. I liked their Monty Python themed video. Wishbone Ash [1] were great to see again. The King Will Come and Blowing Free are great songs to hear live.

All in all, a great weekend. Outstanding value for money in a remote but beautiful part of the world. And I liked it so much I’m going back again this November for Prog 6, where I will be wearing a royalty crown and probably a very big coat. Rain and flooding is an interminable problem onsite, but well worth enduring!

[bluesdoodles]

Hard Rock Hell Announces HRH Prog VIII Sheffield

Hard Rock Hell Announces HRH Prog VIII Sheffield The event will run over the 2 days of 26th and 27th of October 2019, from 13.00 to 23.00 each day.

Hard Rock Hell Announces HRH Prog VIII Sheffield at the 02 Academy – Same Weekend, Same Line-up – as Shepherd’s Bush Empire Sells Out in Record time!

Well, well, who would have expected HRH Prog to sell out the 8th Cycle at the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire within 12 weeks? Demand has been so high, that HRH are now officially staging a second weekend on the exact same dates, with the exact…

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Green Lung Renew Connection to the Earth in ‘Woodland Rites’

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

London powerhouse-and-a-half GREEN LUNG are back, just one year after capturing the affections of listeners with the Doom Charts-ranking EP, 'Free The Witch' (2018). Their debut LP, 'Woodland Rites' (2019), shows us the London act's true powers, now a five-member strong team with Tom Templar leading the charge on vocals, Scott Masson on guitar, Andrew Cave on bass, Matt Wiseman on Drums, and John Wright on the organ.

"We've been leading up to the themes of Woodland Rites," the band tells me, "since our very first demo Green Man Rising. It's an eight track heavy-psych LP inspired by folk horror and the sense of the uncanny that pervades parts of the British countryside, in the tradition of proto-metal bands like Black Widow, Comus and Coven. Lyrics explore everything from old British folklore like 'Bella in the wych elm' to the Blind Dead movies, and while the emphasis is on heavy psych, wider musical influences are bubbling in the mix, from NWOBHM to Goth rock."

For whatever reason, Green Lung's first record didn't connect with me quite as powerfully as the effort before us. Blending elements of doom, occult rock, and NWOBHM, Woodland Rites is an extraordinarily thoughtful metal record, enhanced by an organ here, vocal harmonies there, singing dual guitars at another crucial moment. Say what you will, Green Lung know how to work their way to a climax! I also loved the way one song lends itself so naturally to another. At times, I had to check to see if I was listening to a B-section of an early section, like some kind of Queen-esque ballade that continues to surprise with unfolding dimensions. The net result was that I was never tempted to leave the record or to skip around to different tracks.

Photograph by Sally Patti

And now we come to the song before us, receiving its worldwide premiere via Doomed & Stoned. "Call of the Coven," Green Lung tells us, "was the last song we wrote for the album, and probably the one that came together quickest. It's a love letter to Blood on Satan's Claw. Fans of the movie will notice that the chorus lyrics reference the chant in the central woodland ritual scene. The song has one of my favourite of Scott's solos on the album and a galloping NWOBHM feel that reminds me of the band Witchfinder General, but I've gender-flipped the lyrics so that instead of getting hunted, the witches are doing the hunting. Green Lung is a pro-witch band!"

I've already tagged this one for me to revisit when Doomed & Stoned considers the Heavy Best of 2019. This is exceptional in every way. Look for Woodland Rites to drop via Kozmik Artifactz on March 20th (pre-order here).

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Woodland Rites by GREEN LUNG

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South London-based heavy rock quintet Green Lung have announced details of their debut album. 'Woodland Rites' (2019) will be released on heavyweight vinyl, CD, cassette and digital editions on March 20, the Spring Equinox. The band captured the attention of the international underground in 2018 with the release of their much acclaimed EP, 'Free the Witch,' and spent the year sharing stages with the likes of Conan, Conjurer and Primitive Man before signing to cult Berlin-based label Kozmik Artifactz.

With the addition of new member John Wright on organ, the band have also expanded their horizons musically, voyaging beyond the doomy psych of the EP to explore a spectrum of heavy music. On Let the Devil In they conjure up a blasphemous, arena-baiting hard rock single, while on Templar Dawn they veer into the cavernous (free)masonry of traditional doom metal. The psyched-out, prog-inflected The Ritual Tree attempts to answer the mystery of ‘Who put Bella in the Wych Elm?’ while May Queen is an ergot-tinged ballad of failing harvests and human sacrifice. The overall, irresistible impression is of a young band summoning up the eccentric English spectres of '70s proto-metal, early-'80s NWOBHM and '90s stoner rock and dragging those sounds kicking and screaming into the 21st Century.

Free the Witch EP by GREEN LUNG

Singer Tom Templar said, "With the response to 'Free the Witch,' the introduction of a new member and the chance to write a full LP we've been spurred on to take our sound to the next level -- so expect a pro-witch party album of diabolical riffs, harmonized solos, inescapable hooks and lyrics inspired by folk horror films like The Wicker Man and Blood on Satan's Claw. We hope Woodland Rites will become the soundtrack to many a debauched backwoods Sabbath in 2019."

'Woodland Rites' was recorded and mixed by Wayne Adams (Vodun, Ghold) who reprised his Free The Witch duties at Bear Bites Horse Studios. Mastering was undertaken by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Woodland Rites will be packaged in hallucinatory artwork by renowned woodcut artist, Richard Wells (The Wicker Man, Doctor Who) on vinyl and CD, with the cassette cover featuring photography by Courtney Brooke.

Green Lung will be on tour in April with Puppy, then touring both the UK and EU with label mates Deathbell in May, with confirmed shows in Paris, London, Liege and Cologne; more information will be available in due course. The band will also appear at HRH Doom vs Stoner alongside Monolord, Orange Goblin and Church of the Cosmic Skull on September 29.

17 April - Southampton - The Joiners 18 April - Bristol - The Exchange 19 April - Birmingham - The Flapper 20 April - Manchester - The Star & Garter 21 April - Glasgow - Garage Attic 22 April - Newcastle - Think Tank 23 April - Nottingham - Bodega Social Club 24 April - Leeds - Brudenell Social Club 25 April - London - Underworld

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HRH PROG X Festival 2020: Announce The 10th Anniversary Line Up Incl. COLOSSEUM, THRESHOLD, MOSTLY AUTUMN, ATOMIC ROOSTER...

HRH PROG X Festival 2020: Announce The 10th Anniversary Line Up Incl. COLOSSEUM, THRESHOLD, MOSTLY AUTUMN, ATOMIC ROOSTER…

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HRH PROG FESTIVAL entered another new Chapter – HRH Prog 9 is just around the corner this March using the Reading/Leeds styled format with the 02 Academy Sheffield as well as London’s iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire on the same weekend, which are now virtually sold out. The exciting news is, the Tenth Anniversary Voyage of HRH Prog is just about to launch to repeat the format next…

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HRH PROG FESTIVAL VIII 2019 Headliner Announced: The Pineapple Thief, Gong, Caravan And New Wave of Bands

HRH PROG FESTIVAL VIII 2019 Headliner Announced: The Pineapple Thief, Gong, Caravan And New Wave of Bands

HRH Prog (the UK’s leading celebration of Prog Rock) will be moving to a brand-new location for its eighth cycle. HRH Prog VIII will take place at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire between Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2019. ONWARD TO EMPIRE!

“HRH Prog has gone from strength to strength and already reached its seventh year,” says HRH’s CEO Jonni Davis, “Taking it into its eighth, we’re…

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Loving this sun xx #hrhprog #prog #hrh #music #sunshine https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSCXeYHgOG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11kj3zpil2o3q

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The Pineapple Thief, Gong, Caravan and more confirmed for HRH Prog VIII

The Pineapple Thief, Gong, Caravan and more confirmed for HRH Prog VIII

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More Prog than you can shake a wizard’s wand at.

The Pineapple Thief, Gong, Caravan and more confirmed for HRH Prog VIII

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HRH Prog Awards

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HRH PROG — @HRHProgFestival VIII @O2AcademySheff #Sheffield – Same Weekend + Same Line-up

HRH PROG — @HRHProgFestival VIII @O2AcademySheff #Sheffield – Same Weekend + Same Line-up

HRH PROG 2019 sold-out their fest at the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire within 12 weeks…

But luckily, an additional weekend of HRH Prog 8 will now take place at Sheffield. Same weekend, same Shepherd’s Bush Empire line-up!

Featuring: The Pineapple Thief, Gong, Uriah Heep, Caravan, Soft Machine, Hawklords, Krankschaft and many more the event will run over the 2 days of 26th and 27th of October2019…

[bluesdoodles]

September 2017 Stolen Hearts Erja Lyytinen UK Tour

  The tour follows hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed new album Stolen Hearts  released on CD, 180 gram vinyl and digital download

Award-winning Finnish slide guitarist and singer-songwriter, Erja Lyytinen,  announcing her return to the UK for her “Stolen Hearts” UK tour from September 20–26th.

 Dates include Sheffield Greystones (20 Sept), Edinburgh, The Caves (21 Sept), Nottingham Bodega (22 Sept), Chester Live Rooms (23 Sept), Manchester, Band on the Wall (24 Sept), London, Borderline (25 Sept) and Bristol, The Tunnels (26 Sept).

Tickets priced £12.50, can be ordered from the debit/credit card hotline number 01472 349 222 (between 9am-5pm), from Solid Entertainment, or booked directly at the venue box offices.

The tour will feature songs from her critically acclaimed album “Stolen Hearts” mixed by, and vocals recorded by the legendary Chris Kimsey (The Rolling Stones, Bad Company, Marillion, Peter Frampton).

  September 2017 Stolen Hearts Erja Lyytinen UK Tour

 Sheffield, Greystones                                   Wednesday 20 September Edinburgh, The Caves                                    Thursday 21 September Nottingham, The Bodega                             Friday 22 September Chester, Live Rooms                                      Saturday 23 September Manchester, Band On The Wall                 Sunday 24 September London, Borderline                                        Monday 25 September Bristol, The Tunnels                                       Tuesday 26 September

  Erja, always entertains and Bluesdoodles loves to having the opportunity to catch up with the sparkling sapphire Blues from Erja; at festivals, in conversation or recorded music.

The set from Erja at HRH Blues in Sheffield this Easter was a highlight of the festival “High class set from the renowned queen of the blues slide guitar. In the set is Black Ocean for me a highlight and favourite on the album now a live favourite as prog meets blues under the charms and skills of Erja.  We joined her on the rocking Chair, sang along with Stolen hearts. Then the trained steamed up the hill with her interpretation of Tina Turner’s Steamy windows. This was blues that sparkled as Erja smiled, played and won our hearts.”

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AXIOM - “Believe” (Metathesis EP - 25 OCT 2019)

Here’s a great new band to listen to today!   If you’re into a deft mix of fusion, math rock, and metal... you’ll dig this.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing about these guys in Axiom and their excellent “Metathesis EP” debut for a couple of months now (even played them on an edition of The Progressive Tracks Show a while ago - http://www.progzilla.com/progressive-tracks-show-328-the-power-of-three/).  

It’s always comforting to an old-school ProgHead like me, when new artists come on the scene who obviously share the same passion for quality music, but aren’t afraid to have some fun while making it.  

IMO, Axiom is a band to check out and support... cuz I bet you’ll want to hear from them in the future!

Follow them here:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Axiomrocksyourface/

Hear the “Metathesis EP” on Bandcamp:  

http://axiomrocks.bandcamp.com

Learn more about Axiom here:

https://www.moshville.co.uk/feature/botd/2019/09/band-of-the-day-axiom/

[Axiom at HRH Prog - 2018]

The Artists:  Zaid Crowe/guitar; Josh Ainsworth/Drums; Stuart Drinkwater/Bass