To be released on April 30 via Eastworld Recordings.

If Pink Floyd were always just businessmen in loonpants, Hawkwind really did appear to live the dream – or was it the nightmare? The early Seventies people’s band looked as though they permanently camped out, though live at least they weren’t easy to see: just masses of tangled hair, glimpsed through flickering strobes and acid-fuelled projections, their music a wind tunnel of remorseless two-chord riffing. Indeed, while “Silver Machine”, their one hit single, is a true rock’n’roll classic, Hawkwind’s albums always seemed the least reason to get excited about them, compared to freakin’ out at their gigs, trying to get arrested with them or fantasising about their über-voluptuous dancer Stacia. Anyone who was into Hawkwind “just for the music” was missing the point.

Artist: Alan Simon
Album: Excalibur III – The Origins
Label: Celluloid
Genre: Prog Rock
Year: 2012
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 155 MB

My first memory goes back in the 60’s! A beautiful book illustrated in black and white about the mysterious King Arthur… For a child this character is the best! As all the boys at the same age, I dreamed to be this Child King that can brandish Excalibur. The girls are much more stupid! What an idea wanting to be a princess in love with two guys on the same time, ah la la it is really a girl thing! (Laughs)
MARTIN BARRE FROM JETHRO TULL: My middle name is Lancelot so as a school child I was very familiar with King Arthur legend and I knew a lot about his story, and I ‘ve read it in the past but I haven’t heard about it since. It’s a very strong story, very present with its castle, its domain in north Devon supposedly.

Band Zauber
Info: Phoenix
Style: Prog Folk
Years: 1992
Info: 320 kpbs
Info: 99 Mb
Info: Italy

Band Emilio Locurcio
Info: L’Eliogabalo
Style: Rock Progressivo Italiano
Years: 1977
Info: 192 kpbs
Info: 59 Mb
Info: Italy

Band Roberto Colombo
Info: Botte Da Orbi
Style: Rock Progressivo Italiano
Years: 1977
Info: 320 kpbs
Info: 87 Mb
Info: Italy

Band Cauldron
Info: The Sanctuary Suite
Style: Psychedelic / Space Rock
Years: 1999
Info: 256 kpbs
Info: 113 Mb
Info: Sweden

VESPERO got together as a quartet (Arkady Fedotov – vocals, bass, flute, synths; Valentin Rulev – violin, synths; Ivan Fedotov – drums, percussion; Alexander Kuzovlev – guitar, bass, synths) in Astrakhan (south of Russia) 2003 on the common interest in playing psychedelic music. Later Natalya Tjurina (vocals) joined, and the band moved into more progressive rock-related areas. As their Moscow fellows KAFTAN SMEKHA, VESPERO are deeply influenced by avant theatre and experimental poetry. Since the very first demos their sound has been influenced by GONG, early FLOYD, FAUST and related bands from that era. Highly recommended for all fans of these (and beyond!).

This is Citizen Cain’s sixth and most powerful release yet, and their first album for over 10 years. Citizen Cain originate from Scotland, and feature Stewart Bell (keyboards/drums), Cyrus (bass/lead vocals) and Phil Allen (guitars/backing vocals). Cyrus’s vocals will always be reminiscent of Peter Gabriel, yet the band sound fresh and original on today’s prog scene, going to places in their music that few band’s can. Yes, there are the occasional Genesis references, but Skies Darken pushes the boundaries further than on any other release, maintaining melodies throughout. It’s a dark album that draws you in, and holds you there…highly recommended!

Artist: The Sacred Truth
Album: Reflections Of Tragedy II – The Final Confession
Year: 2010
Genre: Progressive Metal
Quality: VBR 268 kbps
Format: mp3
Size: 116 Mb

Band Flame Dream
Info: 8 on 6
Style: Symphonic Prog
Years: 1986
Info: 192 kpbs
Info: 47 Mb
Info: Switzerland