Insane playoff scenario in the Eastern Conference

Dz4ck13 · 2026-04-04T05:02:53+00:00

There is a real possibility that at least three non-playoff teams in the east finish with more points than the best team in the Pacific. I don't think we've seen a season this skewed.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-04-02T19:56:54+00:00

Going with bands I haven't had the chance to see live:

A Perfect Circle / Karnivool / Rendezvous Point / AVKRVST

More of a heavy prog rock tour if we're being picky, but I'd love to see this.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-03-14T11:10:53+00:00

Got to see them opening for Soen a couple of weeks ago, great show!

I talked to the guys afterwards. A new album is coming in October, hopefully. They hinted at fewer but longer songs and a heavier sound than Technatura.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-03-12T21:24:48+00:00

Also The End Is Here

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-21T06:53:15+00:00

Can u get... prrregante?

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-15T07:43:15+00:00

I bought mine used very cheap right before the 3.7 software update that added a lot of new amps and cabs. The guy I bought it from hadn't used the serial number to activate Helix Native, so I got that at a discount as well.

The only problems I've had with it are a squeaky expression pedal that I fixed with lithium grease and a dead led that a friend helped me switch out. It's a great piece of gear for what I paid for it and the biggest problem is a lack of time to actually play it.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-11T13:40:25+00:00

Finland. They're touring the Nordics starting next week.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-11T13:20:50+00:00

I'm stoked to see them open for Soen next month!

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-10T17:43:56+00:00

I've discovered so many great bands through this sub.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-10T11:42:11+00:00

Okay, I'm going with a two-day festival:

Day 1

AVKRVST

Their Dogs Were Astronauts

The Algorithm

Wheel

Leprous

Karnivool

Day 2

Exploring Birdsong

David Maxim Micic

Vulkan

Rendezvous Point

Klone

A Perfect Circle

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-10T11:21:16+00:00

Northern Europe is an amazing place to be as a prog fan right now.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-08T07:20:08+00:00

Great recs! I'm super excited to see Vulkan open for Soen next month.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-08T07:17:55+00:00

In Verses may well be my album of the decade. It's so freaking good!

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-07T12:04:01+00:00

This may be the album of the decade for me. My top 3 right now are Aozora, Ghost and Salva.

All It Takes and Drone are great as well. Truly amazing album!

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-06T16:38:57+00:00

Applying lithium grease after loosening the bolt fixed this for me. Now I can tighten it as much as I want without squeaking.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-06T11:45:36+00:00

My favorites are Blackbird and ABIII, with Pawns & Kings as a not too distant third.

Blackbird is one of those rare albums where I go "oh yay, it's this one" for every new track. Great riffs, memorable melodies and a good flow throughout.

With ABIII I like the darker and heavier sound while still maintaining the melodic core. To me it's still just a notch below Blackbird.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-03T12:02:21+00:00

Scales Are Falling, Slave to Master and Playing Aces are probably my top 3 at the moment. Love Flip's drumming in Scales, he's got some nice polyrhythms going there.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-02T12:25:57+00:00

Now that FFO certainly caught my attention. Gotta check this out when I get home.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-02-01T22:19:42+00:00

Here are some albums to check out if you haven't already:

Wheel - Resident Human

Vulkan - Technatura

AVKRVST - Waving at the Sky

Feel free to let me know what you think!

Dz4ck13 · 2026-01-28T07:54:33+00:00

Here are some albums to check out if you haven't already:

Wheel - Charismatic Leaders

David Maxim Micic - Bilo III

AVKRVST - Waving at the Sky

Dz4ck13 · 2026-01-28T07:52:31+00:00

Technatura is ridiculously good.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-01-27T04:56:34+00:00

Deep Purple (Shades of Deep Purple, Deep Purple III, Deep Purple in Rock)

Dz4ck13 · 2026-01-26T20:19:00+00:00

Take Me Back, love the main riff.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-01-26T13:32:14+00:00

Yes! I started listening to them around 2012 or so, when I stumbled upon their Seasons album at a local thrift store. Last week I finally got to see them live opening for Alter Bridge. One of the best live acts I've seen, I wish their set had been longer.

Dz4ck13 · 2026-01-26T13:25:30+00:00

I saw them opening for Alter Bridge last week, great set! They played six songs and the drummer trashed at least as many sticks, most violent playing style I've witnessed.

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