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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ARCTURUS – Sideshow Symphonies

September 19, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

With roots in various Norwegian Black Metal projects and bands, Arcturus caught the Metal society by surprise when releasing their orchestral La Masquerade Infernale in 1997. Up to this date, the society had not yet …READ MORE

PENDRAGON – Believe

September 11, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

It would take Pendragon 9 years from their 1976 inception date until their debut album, The Jewel, saw the light of day … an album that now is being reissued in a special 20-year anniversary …READ MORE

SPOCK’S BEARD – Gluttons For Punishment

September 1, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Spock’s Beard’s reputation as a live band is undisputable: they rule! However, the cream of Spock’s Beard has never been properly captured on tape (or CD, if you like…). The outcome has been rather watery, …READ MORE

CARPTREE – Man Made Machine

August 31, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Swedish duo Carptree returns with Man Made Machine, their third release since the 2001 debut. With an emotionally conceptual approach, large orchestrations, and surprisingly heavy guitars, they take a small and very naturally evolving step …READ MORE

TOTALISTI – Slave To None

August 16, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Washington (USA)-based quartet Totalisti (supposedly to be pronounced “Totalist-Eye”…) serves up a 12-pack with Slave To None. The follow up to their 2003 debut Beyond The Black is a leap into the major label circus …READ MORE

MAGIC PIE – Motions Of Desire

August 10, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Take one talented and visionary guitarist, two soulful vocalists, one saucerful of rock solid drum and bass relationships, one dash of Hammond organs and mellow synths, and stir it all gently, while adding in the …READ MORE

Interview with Tomas Bodin (The Flower Kings)

August 5, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Bodin releases “I AM”, a 3 movement Progressive Rock/Blues Opera! …READ MORE

MARC RIZZO – Colossal Myopia

August 2, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

When guitarist Marc Rizzo is not busy touring or recording with Il Nino or Soulfly (or practicing, for that matter!), he makes his own music. The outcome of this is called Colossal Myopia, and is …READ MORE

DOMAIN – Last Days Of Utopia

July 2, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Domain (formerly known as Kingdom) is one of Europe’s grand old Symphonic Metal bands. Since their debut, Lost in the City, in 1988, they have delivered a handful of albums, seemingly unaffected by numerous line-up …READ MORE

STEVE HOWE – Spectrum

June 28, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Steve Howe has been fretting around for more than 35 years, and driven by a strong focus on love, natural healing, and spiritual well-being, he seems as vital now as ever. Spectrum is his 14th …READ MORE