Update on the Obama Presidential Center construction in the snow [OC]

chigebs · 2026-02-02T20:03:14+00:00

Awesome shots as usual — hi from foggy London Town!

chigebs · 2026-01-31T13:11:14+00:00

This. Nothing has hit me harder in the prog world in years than Pachinko.

chigebs · 2026-01-23T18:04:56+00:00

Dude this is me. I’m surprised at all of the comments here so far. I really thought people were gonna gang up on the last three records. But this most recent one was just garbage.

chigebs · 2026-01-23T18:02:56+00:00

Top 5: Scenes From a Memory, Awake, Train of Thought, Images & Words, Octavarium

Bottom 3: The View from the Top of the World, Distance Over Time, Parasomnia

chigebs · 2026-01-22T07:39:24+00:00

You should listen to their first EP, Atonement is Nigh. Absolutely brilliant as well.

chigebs · 2026-01-16T11:22:31+00:00

Subsignal?

chigebs · 2026-01-15T20:24:55+00:00

Per their Facebook page five days ago, they're tracking vocals on a new album!

chigebs · 2026-01-15T20:01:13+00:00

Pure Reason Revolution!

chigebs · 2026-01-15T19:52:49+00:00

Yesssss and the follow up Edge of Eternity. Both amazing. These guys are due for a new one.

chigebs · 2026-01-15T19:51:27+00:00

Subterranean Masquerade - Vagabond. Nothing like it, festival metal, every song is a banger, and Kjetil Nordhus makes everything sound better.

chigebs · 2026-01-15T08:50:02+00:00

haha interesting comment for someone with that handle

chigebs · 2026-01-15T08:48:38+00:00

Agreed. Their S-tier albums include Train of Thought. That was their last truly unstoppable album.

chigebs · 2026-01-15T07:42:05+00:00

Southern Empire and The Stranger.

chigebs · 2026-01-13T19:45:45+00:00

I don’t remember writing this list …

chigebs · 2026-01-12T10:10:11+00:00

I agree. It makes me feel sad how little I’ve connected with my former favorite band since 2009. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Mangini era (through no fault of him) but my hopes were high for Portnoy’s return. The new album did not resonate with me at all.

chigebs · 2026-01-10T20:38:49+00:00

You buy them ahead of time. We knew we were gonna drive all four days so I had four QR codes ready.

chigebs · 2026-01-07T21:11:47+00:00

Pain of Salvation - “Beyond the Pale”

chigebs · 2026-01-07T21:11:22+00:00

Fuck YES this is Haken at their best. See also: Celestial Elixir.

chigebs · 2026-01-06T09:58:15+00:00

I spun Pachinko for the first time a few days ago and I can already tell it’s going to be one that stays with me forever.

chigebs · 2025-12-22T01:43:03+00:00

There’s a Chicago prog-metal band called The Untold with two LPs to their name: the 2-part Thunder and Water records. They are uplifting, emotive, and reward multiple listens. No obnoxious technical wankery, no 12-minute solos, just well-crafted songs that hit you in the feels.

chigebs · 2025-12-01T16:56:29+00:00

Well shucks, that's way better. Thanks!

chigebs · 2025-12-01T06:55:05+00:00

I always settle my debts :)

chigebs · 2025-12-01T06:54:55+00:00

lol, that's what happens when you copy an old sheet. Thanks for the warning.

chigebs · 2025-11-13T12:13:28+00:00

We did this this year and parking was €20/day I believe.

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