OMAR RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ

"The sound of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and John Frusciante riffing off each other and bouncing textures over simplistic, yet defined melodies is what lies in this new Omar-related musical endeavor. The record goes back to the concept of a two-man guitar jam. It's one of the most basic forms of musical bonding and the intertwining of individuals' styles and musical thoughts over a set progression or song. However the process of two men recording their completely different musical abilities over an album of set melodies and songs, transcends above what is originally seen as a stripped-down, simple jam. (...) The fact that the jam-based, un-intellectualized approach of this album can create such a haunting atmosphere and create a vibe of musical complexity, is what is ultimately the most impressive aspect of this record. When two men approach the same song structure with different sounds and ideas, it can lead to magnificent heights."
—Sputnikmusic

instrumental

progressive

mp3@320kbps

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez & John Frusciante (2010)

HAWKWIND

Hawkwind Myspace

'Doremi may not be Hawkwind's most renowned album, but it carries the same type of prog rock spaciness as their first two releases. Even though the keyboard playing is trimmed down just a tad, the introduction of Ian Kilmister, otherwise known as Lemmy of Motörhead fame, makes up for it. With Lemmy's hard-lined guitar playing and Del Dettmar's synthesizer stabs, tracks like "Space Is Deep" and "The Watcher" are infused with elaborate instrumental meanderings in perfect Hawkwind fashion. The longer tracks, both "Brainstorm" and "Time We Left This World Today," have Lemmy getting settled in the band's extraordinary milieu, but end up being the album's strongest cuts. There's a harder feel to the songs all the way through, with the guitar and drums coming to the forefront ahead of Dik and Mik's "generators" and "hot electronics." Doremi is the inaugural album for drummer Simon King, and with guitarist Dave Anderson and percussion man Terry Ollis now departed, Hawkwind still manages to muster up a firm intergalactic space-metal atmosphere...only with a more rugged thrust.'

— Mike DeGagne, allmusic

progressive

space

psychedelic rock

Lord of Light, HAWKWIND

mp3@256kbps

Doremi Fasol Latido (1972)

COMBO PIANO

Japanese Takuma Watanabe, producer, composer and pianist.
Has other musicians (apparently all guest musicians), even in live performances. Takuma has already released albums, but this belongs to his side project. Their sound is very dynamic, active, noisy and confusing, but you can feel the gentle eastern as well as it's melancholy.

jazz

piano

experimental

progressive

mp3@192kbps

Combo Piano (2010)

WOBURN HOUSE

Woburn House Myspace

'Beautifully crafted, adventurous and inspiring - this unique band are always tough to pin down. Levitating between the bliss of the finest European avantgarde metal, epic song structures and earthy, organic post-rock tones, "Monstrous Manoeuvres In The Mushroom Maze" unfurls layer upon layer of beautifully textured melody that is driven by a bass drift that reminds us of classic early Lungfish in parts too. And all wrapped up in beautiful artwork painted by Toby Driver of Kayo Dot and mastered by the sound genius of Tom Kvålsvoll.'
- Paradigms Recordings

You can check Toby Driver artwork at this place.

atmospheric
post-rock
progressive
psychedelic

mp3@192kbps
Monstrous Manoeuvres In The Mushroom Maze (2009)

DEVINIANCE

Deviniance Myspace
Deviniance Blog

'Deviniance is a 5-piece band with 2 vocalists/guitarists, a drummer, a bass player and a syntheziser. With a mixture of pure sludge, post-rock, progressive metal they bring a anxial sound. The band is one year old and hungry for gigs everywhere and anyhow.'
- deviniance.blogspot.com

post-rock
sludge
progressive

This is too good! Being addicted to this lately.
You can download for free their music, just go to their Myspace.

The Womb

The Womb Myspace

'(...) The Womb's greatest strength is in their rhythmic dynamic — seemingly mismatched riffs are blended together using well-thought out technical embellishments similar to Soilent Green, and repetition is not shied away from. This allows for a balanced listen that resonates well after its completion, which precious few independent debuts deliver. This is a promising beginning and recommended to fans of Eyehategod, Soilent, or later Pantera.'
- Exclaim Review

This is a friend request. My brother, Mike.
There you go mate! Enjoy!

hardcore
groove
progressive
sludge

mp3@192kbps
The Womb (ep) (2007)

Mike got the talent of drawing besides other things.
You can check his art, I recommend it (not just because he's a great friend of mine).
eink deviantART

Buckethead

Buckethead Website

'Brian Patrick Carroll, better known as Buckethead, is an American musician and songwriter. He has released 28 solo albums and performed on over 50 more. His music spans such diverse areas as progressive metal, thrash metal, funk, electronica, jazz, bluegrass, and avant-garde music. When performing in his theatrical persona, Buckethead used to wear a KFC bucket on his head, emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker that read "funeral" in capital black block letters, and an expressionless plain white costume mask. More recently, he has switched to a plain white bucket no longer bearing the KFC logo. He also incorporates nunchaku, robot dancing, and toy trading into his stage performances. Buckethead's persona represents a character who was "raised by chickens" and has made it his mission in life to alert the world to the ongoing chicken holocaust in fast-food joints around the globe.'
- Wikipedia

Crazy wonderful shit in here! I'm addicted to this.
A MUST HAVE!

experimental
avant-garde
progressive
instrumental
electronica

mp3@320kbps
Needle In A Slunk Stack (2009)

Kong

Kong Myspace

'The Amsterdam based quadraphonic quartet released a new album which blends all elements of their unconventional style into a heavier and more intense musical collage than ever before. The sound and atmosphere refer and expand on the earlier works of KONG where sampling and electronica played a less prominent role. Still the music contains a lot of weird samples and loops and maintains it's high groove-and-dance factor.'
- Kong Myspace

instrumental
progressive rock

mp3@320kbps
What It Seems Is What You Get (2009)

Porcupine Tree

Porcupine Tree Myspace

'Porcupine Tree is unquestionably one of the most difficult-to-categorize and innovative bands working today. The music is breathtaking, ranging from psychedelic trip-hop to progressive metal, and a compendium of other sounds and genres in between.'
- Porcupine Tree Myspace

IX Time Flies got a guitar solo... I'm flying right now!
High Pleasure!

psychedelic rock
progressive rock

mp3@320kbps
The Incident (2009)

Cloudkicker - The Map Is Not The Territory (ep)

Cloudkicker Myspace

Stinks like Meshuggah.
Enjoy it.

Genre: Instrumental | Progressive | Post-Metal

mp3@320kbps
The Map Is Not The Territory (ep) (2009)

Ephel Duath - Through My Dog's Eye

Ephel Duath Myspace

'Ephel Duath is one of those bands that truly understands the essence of what experimental and fusion music should be about.'
- Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan)

A concept album based on the life of a stray dog and the world seen through its eyes.
Absolute Must Have!

Genre: Experimental | Progressive | Fusion

mp3@320kbps
Through My Dog's Eye (2009)

The Firstborn - The Noble Search

The Firstborn Myspace

'2005 – After 4 years in the writing, the concept-album “The Unclenching of Fists” is finally recorded. Based on the Tibetan “Book of the Dead”, it represents a dramatic shift in both style and content for the band (ProCon Media 2005). 2008 – Further exploring the Buddhist philosophy as a foundation for both lyrics and sound, the band travels to Foel Studio in Wales to record “The Noble Search”. This album, based on the Buddhist Scriptures, represents further experiments in the direction first explored in 2005’s “The Unclenching of Fists” (Major Label Industries 2008).'
-myspace.com/unclenchedfists

Portugal at his best!
The Noble Search out in November 2008 it's the brand new album from one of the most interesting band from here - Portugal. For me.
When i hear their stuff i think: 'Fuck! This guys can't be Portuguese!'
BUT, they are. Astronomous sound they got in here.
Very good indeed...i truly recommend it for the ones who like progressive, avant-garde sound.
(The Unclenching Of Fists, 2005 album will be posted soon)

Genre: Avant-Garde | Progressive | Black

mp3@320kbps
The Noble Search (2008)