prog metal Archives : At The Barrier

Hellripper – Coronach: Album Review

By karinbaldanza on 27th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Hellripper return with Coronach; another blistering collection of speed metal rooted on Scottish folklore and heritage.

HeKz – Qisma: Album news

By At The Barrier on 10th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the new album from Prog Metallers HeKz, with accompanying Prog Rock Royalty supporting cast.

Jinjer w/ Unprocessed & Textures – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 31st January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Ukrainian metal powerhouse Jinjer bring Duél to Manchester with a bill for fans of the more technical side of heavy metal.

Textures – Genotype: Album Review

By At The Barrier on 23rd January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dutch prog-metallers Textures release their long awaited sixth record via Kscope. Genotype is the bands first release since 2016’s Phenotype.

Dream Theater – Quarantieme, Live A Paris: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 4th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Dream Theater mark the return of MP to the fold with a all encompassing 40th anniversary live set.

Psychonaut – World Maker: Album Review:

By Howard King on 26th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Belgian psychedelic post-metal trio Psychonaut release a masterful new album, all set within music inspired by traumatic life experiences. One which will satiate those of diverse musical tastes

Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 11th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Sleep Token release Even In Arcadia; their first major label release on RCA. Destined to be on of 2025’s biggest releases; are they in the big leagues now?