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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JADIS – Photoplay

January 31, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

British quartet Jadis has through nearly 20 years and 5 albums established themselves on the Progressive Rock scene. This year’s album, Photoplay, appears to be an experiment with new images and sounds, hence the title …READ MORE

DEGREE ABSOLUTE – Degree Absolute

January 31, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

It has been a long way from when the idea of Degree Absolute formed in the head of multi-instrumentalist Aaron Bell in the late 1990’s, up to this year’s eponymous album debut. After first recording …READ MORE

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND – Synchestra

January 30, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

When not making music, Devin Townsend is supposedly sleeping. This self-proclaimed “average shmoe” out of Vancouver, Canada, has been a significant contributor to the (true) Progressive music scene, ever since his 1995 debut with Strapping …READ MORE

CATHEDRAL – The Garden Of Unearthly Delights

January 26, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

16 years back, Cathedral was nothing but an idea in the hungover heads of Lee Dorrian (vocals) and Mark “Griff” Griffiths (mostly bass until 1992). The following year In Memorium was released, and the Cathedral …READ MORE

PROTO-KAW – The Wait Of Glory

January 23, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

Proto-Kaw, the revival of the second line up of now legendary band Kansas, is back with a second album after the 2004 “debut” Before Became After. This year’s The Wait Of Glory seems to be …READ MORE

RITUAL – Live

January 23, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

Since forming in 1993, Swedish quartet Ritual has released only 3 studio albums, out of which their eponymous debut album (1995) is often regarded a “candid classic.” As a part of celebrating their first decade …READ MORE

Interview with Zero Hour (Jasun Tipton)

January 21, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

California based band Zero Hour launched the highly acclaimed The Towers Of Avarice in 2001 and amazed the Progressive Metal scene with their unique sound. We had a word with the band back in December …READ MORE

CANVAS SOLARIS – Penumbra Diffuse

January 17, 2006 Frode Leirvik 0

With their second full length album, Penumbra Diffuse, the trio in Canvas Solaris take yet another step into the obscure world of unexplored music. Their roots in Metal are not forgotten, still there are moments …READ MORE

DIVINEFIRE – Hero

November 28, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Hero is the second album from Divinefire this year, since signing to German label Metal Heaven meant re-releasing their December 2004 debut album Glory Thy Name in May 2005. Apparently, the creative force impersonated through …READ MORE

ROINE STOLT – Wall Street Voodoo

November 11, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Flower King Roine Stolt goes flower power with his latest solo effort, the double album Wall Street Voodoo: he’s back to his roots, which is the Bluesy and Pyschedelic Rock of the late 1960’s. The …READ MORE