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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THUNDER – The Magnificent Seventh

February 21, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

British quintet Thunder is well established, having been around for more than 15 years and with a discography now counting 7 studio albums. Their latest album, modestly titled The Magnificent Seventh, is kept safely within …READ MORE

DARKSEED – Ultimate Darkness

January 24, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

In spite of no major commercial impact, German Goth Metal veteran Darkseed still serves an astonishing album with their 7th release, Ultimate Darkness. Having been around since the early 1990s, they have always remained faithful …READ MORE

THE PROVENANCE – How Would You Like To Be Spat At

January 24, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Out of Gothenburg, Sweden, comes the quintet The Provenance with the 3rd chapter to their discography, How Would You Like To Be Spat At. The title is not given as a question, thus emphasizing that …READ MORE

ARENA – Pepper’s Ghost

January 17, 2005 Frode Leirvik 0

Arena celebrates 10 years with the release of Pepper’s Ghost, a conceptual album subtitled 7 Stories of Mystery & Imagination. With this being their 7th full length studio album, and with a large and devoted …READ MORE

JETHRO TULL – Nothing Is Easy: Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970

December 2, 2004 Frode Leirvik 0

Come step into the time machine and join us when going back to the last of the flower power days and England’s attempt to make their own Woodstock: the 1970 festival at Isle of Wight. …READ MORE

JOE STUMP – Speed Metal Messiah

November 16, 2004 Frode Leirvik 0

Joe Stump, aka the Shredmaster, aka the Ultimate Guitar Monster, is back! Speed Metal Messiah is his 7th instrumental album and, according to himself, the best one he has ever made. He has said that …READ MORE

ARENA – Live & Life

November 1, 2004 Frode Leirvik 0

Live albums seem to be the trend among several bands as this year is drawing to an end. Arena recorded their Live & Life album during their 2003 Contagion tour, so the material is not …READ MORE

ENCHANT – Live At Last

October 26, 2004 Frode Leirvik 0

Since the beginning in 1992, American Progressive Rock band Enchant has released 7 albums, gained a worldwide group of fans, and has often been mentioned in conjunction with Spock’s Beard. With Live at Last, Enchant …READ MORE

HAPPY THE MAN – The Muse Awakens

October 25, 2004 Frode Leirvik 0

The story of Progressive Rock band Happy The Man (HTM) is possibly a story of divine intervention, in both good and bad ways. From their enthusiastic genesis in Germany in 1972, until their unfortunate ending …READ MORE

VARIOUS ARTISTS – Shawn Lane Remembered, Vol 1 & 2

October 19, 2004 Frode Leirvik 0

When Shawn Lane (SL) passed away at only 40 years old last year, he left a worldwide group of dear friends and colleagues behind in grief. From this grief emerged not one but two tribute …READ MORE