Articles by Frode Leirvik

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Frode Leirvik

Frode was a reviewer here at Metal Express Radio, based out of Norway. His headbanging experience started when his brother-in-law gave him Deep Purple’s Fireball at the age of ten. Since then, he has also been a fan of and active in several other musical genres, resulting in a deep and profound interest in music. Some of his favorites, among all of those who have somehow managed to tap into the universal force of Progressive Music are (in no particular order): Thule, Dream Theater, King Crimson,Pink Floyd, Rush, Spock’s Beard, Jan Hammer and Jerry Goodman, Ekseption, Focus, The Beatles, Deep Purple and Frank Zappa.
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THRESHOLD – Dead Reckoning

March 23, 2007 Frode Leirvik 0

In spite of several line-up changes, Threshold has maintained an impressive level of evolution from one album to another since their 1992 debut. Supported by extensive touring, they have established themselves as UK’s prime Progressive …READ MORE

NEAL MORSE – Sola Scriptura

February 26, 2007 Frode Leirvik 0

Sola Scriptura is the fourth Neal Morse album since his 2003 Christian rebirth. This time he goes five centuries back, exploring the heart and soul of Martin Luther. The Music The object in Sola Scriptura …READ MORE

DOMINICI – O3 A Trilogy – Part 2

February 23, 2007 Frode Leirvik 0

With O3 A Trilogy – Part 1 released on a small label in 2005, Charlie Dominici (Dream Theater 1987-1989) made his return to the path of music after years in exile as a finance analyst. …READ MORE

THOUGHT CHAMBER – Angular Perceptions

February 4, 2007 Frode Leirvik 0

It has been a long way coming for guitarist Michael Harris to assemble his Thought Chamber. But, thanks to an internet ad, he got a hold of and teamed up with singer Tad Leonard of …READ MORE

PAIN OF SALVATION – Scarsick

January 19, 2007 Frode Leirvik 0

When 11-year old Daniel Gildenlöw got an idea for a band in 1984, he probably didn’t know the impact his idea would have on the Progressive Rock/Metal audience. Now, 10 years after the album debut, …READ MORE

MORSE PORTNOY GEORGE – Cover To Cover

December 19, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

A successful cover song is defined by more than mere objective criteria. People who know the original tend to have a rather long list of such criteria, plus a handful of totally subjective thoughts, in …READ MORE

SPOCK’S BEARD – Spock’s Beard

November 17, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

Self-titled albums are often perceived as debut albums, aren’t they? Well, Spock’s Beard is Spock’s Beard’s ninth studio album, so what do they have in mind? The Music Although Spock’s Beard claim they don’t consider …READ MORE

A.C.T. – Silence

October 6, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

One new album in two parts with no less than nineteen songs, built on a proud and strong Swedish musical heritage. Three letters with no given explanation. Four decades of musical influence incarnated. Five young …READ MORE

JENS HAUGAN – Last Man Standing

August 30, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

It’s been 20 years since Jens Haugan played drums in Thule, perhaps Norway’s best kept Progressive Rock secret. With his 2005 demo Tales From Thule, he proved that he is still spiritually connected with Thule …READ MORE

GPS – Window To The Soul

August 28, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

When Geoff Downes decided to rejoin the original Asia line-up, he left his present three bandmates with a handful of material already written for a new album, and a set of white sheets to play …READ MORE