Muse - United States Of Eurasia (2009)

The brand new track from Muse... they are clearly channeling some Queen on this track.

Closure in Moscow - First Temple (2009)

This is the debut album from New York based Aussie rockers Closure In Moscow. This might remind you a bit of the Mars Volta.

RYM - 3.45/5

Captan, obvio - Bedroom Covers & Bathroom Rarities (2009)

Unsigned Venezuelan rockers Captan, obvio are back with a new 5 song EP, it contains a couple of cover songs and was recorded live in Mario from the bands house. These guys are desperate for you to hear them so please check them out.

Captan, obvio in action...

The Dear Hunter – Act III: Life and Death [2009]

The brand new and third overall studio release from Boston's own Dear Hunter. This promises to be a cool mix of indie, prog and hardcore. Check it out.

RYM - 3.97/5

The Mars Volta - Octahedron (2009)

The brand new Mars Volta record, this is destined to be one of 2009's biggest records.

RYM - 2.69/5

Karnivool - Sound Awake (2009)

The brand new record from Aussie prog rockers Karnivool.

RYM - 5/5

Maudlin Of The Well - Leaving Your Body Map (2001)

The final MOTW album, again a hugely influential and acclaimed record... see what all the fuss is about.

RYM - 4.04/5

Fair To Midland - Fables From A Mayfly (2007)

A rock solid progressive album from a couple of years back, own a similar sound too Dredg, Karnivool & Cog.

RYM - 3.58/5

Karnivool - Themata (2005)

Really great Aussie progressive, alt/rock album from a few years back. Features the golden vocals of Birds Of Tokyo frontman Ian Kenny. New album due out soon.

RYM - 3.69/5

Maudlin Of The Well - Bath (2001)

A hugely influential and progressive album from earlier this decade, Maudlin of the Well fuse progressive, metal, jazz, indie and post rock to create an avant garde album of the highest order. A band reformation and new album is on the cards for later this year... watch this space.

RYM - 4.03/5

Tool - Ænima (1996)

Incredible record.

RYM - 4.11/5

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Source Tags And Codes (2002)

Considered by most to be this bands greatest release, I dont agree but it's still damn good.

RYM - 3.81/5

Dredg - El Cielo (2002)

Widely acclaimed and hugely loved progressive/alt rock album from earlier in the millennium.

RYM - 3.95/5

Isis - Wavering Radiant (2009)

The new record from progressive/sludge metal giants Isis... ranking so far as one of 09's best.

RYM - 3.7/5

Extra Life - Secular Works (2008)

Amazing release from last year, one of the more original sounding records from recent times. Mixes touches of avant garde and prog with eastern influences... some of the most amazing vocals I've heard too. Check it out.

RYM - 3.4/5

Tool - Lateralus (2001)

This is the best heavy album I've ever heard, epic in every sense, a life changing album.

RYM - 4.07/5

A fan video for the track "Lateralus".

Mastodon - Crack The Skye (2009)

The brand new album by metal heavyweights Mastodon... see what you think.

RYM - 3.77/5

Cog - Sharing Space (2008)

The stellar 08 release by Aussie prog kings Cog. An album which has not only seen them conquer their homeland but gain recognition across the globe. One of the best live bands going around.

RYM - 3.3/5

Tool - Opiate (1992)

Debut release from one of the worlds most important bands, raw as fuck this is a must own EP.

RYM - 3.55/5

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Worlds Apart (2005)

Another one of my all-time faves, for me this is a near flawless indie/prog-ish album. Album art rules too.

RYM - 3.33/5