Hi!
I would like to present you my top 5 releases of the year. Diversity of genres included. The list was written in no particular order.
1. Haken - The Mountain (progressive metal)
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For me the greatest prog release of 2013, no doubts! Great musicianship, style blend, audible influences of 70's progressive rock giants, i.e. Gentle Giant, King Crimson.
2. Protest The Hero - Volition (progressive metalcore/post-hardcore)
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Another KILLER album from this Ontario based band! Epic Rody's vocals as always, blasting technical (and melodic at the same time) riffs, sick time signatures. A burst of energy!…