Prog Propaganda Asia

05/06/2025

URNE – Harken The Waves feat. Troy Sanders (Official Visualiser)

URNE is a London-based band whose sound draws from sludge, groove metal, and progressive influences. “Harken The Waves” appears on their 2023 album A Feast on Sorrow, produced by Gojira’s Joe Duplantier. The track features guest vocals from Troy Sanders of Mastodon, whose presence complements the song’s weighty atmosphere and dynamic shifts.

Lyrically and musically, the song reflects the album’s overall themes of grief and endurance, with slow-building riffs and layered vocal interplay adding emotional depth. URNE’s blend of melodic sensibility and heaviness places them in a growing wave of modern UK bands bridging traditional metal with more introspective, progressive elements.

The brand new single 'Harken The Waves' is out now. Stream here:https://urne.lnk.to/HarkenTheWavesVisualiser by 12 Inch Media Follow URNE: Website - https://...

05/06/2025

Grayceon – Thousand Year Storm

Grayceon is a progressive metal trio based in San Francisco, known for their distinctive instrumentation that replaces a traditional second guitar with electric cello. “Thousand Year Storm,” the title track from their new 2025 full-length album, blends elements of post-metal, sludge, and chamber music, creating long-form compositions that shift between melodic passages and heavier sections with natural flow.

The band features Jackie Perez Gratz on cello and vocals, Max Doyle on guitar, and Zack Farwell on drums. Their music often leans into atmospheric and narrative structures, and “Thousand Year Storm” exemplifies that approach—balancing distorted riffs with layered, emotional dynamics. While Grayceon has remained a cult name in the underground scene, their fusion of classical and metal influences may resonate with listeners drawn to experimental or genre-blurring forms of heavy music.

The opening song off Grayceon's 2025 double LP Then The Darkness, released on vinyl by Translation Loss Records and digitally by We Can Records. Music tracke...

05/06/2025

Psycroptic - Architects of Extinction

Hailing from Tasmania, Psycroptic is a longstanding name in technical death metal, known for their precise musicianship and rhythmic complexity. “Architects of Extinction,” released in 2015, marked the band’s fifth full-length album and a continuation of their tightly constructed, groove-oriented approach to extreme metal. The track showcases their signature blend of technical riffing, syncopated drumming, and dynamic vocal phrasing.

At the time of the album’s release, the band had solidified their lineup with Dave Haley on drums, Joe Haley on guitar, Cameron Grant on bass, and Jason Peppiatt on vocals—bringing consistency to their evolving sound. Psycroptic has since maintained a steady presence in the global metal circuit, occasionally touring in Southeast Asia and gaining a dedicated following among fans of technically inclined extreme metal.

For those exploring heavier or more intricate forms of metal in the region, Psycroptic offers a reference point in terms of both musical structure and longevity within the genre.

Buy here: https://www.metalblade.com/psycropticAustralia is home to innumerable death metal bands. Few make their way beyond these shores, and fewer still ga...

03/06/2025

The Smashing Pumpkins live in Bangkok 2025

90s alt-rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins are set to bring their massive sound to Bangkok in 2025 for a long-awaited live show that promises a nostalgic yet electrifying experience. Led by the ever-enigmatic Billy Corgan, the band will perform hits spanning their three-decade career—from the raw power of Siamese Dream (no relation with Thailand) and the layered brilliance of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, to the darker tones of their more recent releases.

Expect a setlist blending iconic anthems like “1979,” “Tonight, Tonight,” and “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” with deeper cuts for longtime fans. This Bangkok stop is part of their global tour and marks a rare chance to catch the band in Southeast Asia.

If you’re a die-hard fan from the ‘90s, this is one of 2025’s must-see rock events, too bad it's so expensive with tickets ranging from 4,000 to 6,100 THB...

LIVE SHOW The Smashing Pumpkins live in Bangkok 2025 Concert Show date 01/10/2025 Band The Smashing Pumpkins Genre Alternative Rock Venue Union Hall / Bangkok, Thailand Tickets 6,100 / 5,100 / 4,100 THB 90s alt-rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins are set to bring their massive sound to Bangkok in 202...

03/06/2025

Mndsgn live in Bangkok 2025

Known for his laid-back grooves and warm, analog textures, Mndsgn (pronounced mind design) blends hip-hop, soul, and jazz into something deeply personal and effortlessly smooth. His 2021 album Rare Pleasure is a lush, sun-soaked journey that showcases his unique sense of rhythm and harmony—somewhere between beat tape nostalgia and vintage soul.

On June 23, Mndsgn brings his universe to an intimate venue in Thonglor, Speakerbox, for a rare Bangkok appearance. Real name Ringgo Ancheta, he is originally from New Jersey, USA, not sure if he will play a solo or band set. In any case, expect a close-knit show full of dreamy keys, off-kilter beats, and mellow vibes—perfect for a night of slow motion head-nodding with just the right crowd.

LIVE SHOW Mndsgn live in Bangkok 2025 Concert Show date 23/06/2025 Band Mndsgn Genres Jazz | Soul Venue Speakerbox / Bangkok, Thailand Tickets 1,300 THB Known for his laid-back grooves and warm, analog textures, Mndsgn (pronounced mind design) blends hip-hop, soul, and jazz into something deeply per...

15/05/2025

The TikTok generation needs a single every month, metalheads can wait 10 years for a new album.

Stoked for the new Fallujah album, especially after that third single! "The Flesh Prevails" was definitely a foundational tech-death album for me, and it sounds like "Xenotaph", due in a month, is bringing that level of quality back with even better production. Still eagerly awaiting new albums from The Faceless (last we heard, Michael Keene was writing new material) and Virvum (whose "long-awaited second album" was mentioned in their recent tour announcement).
Both these bands last album was released in 2017!

Watch the official music video for Fallujah’s new single ‘Step Through the Portal and Breathe.’ Out on all music platforms tomorrow via: https://fallujah.bfa...

21/08/2024

An article about Technical Death metal and the part it plays in progressive music in general, with a playlist of 20 tracks.

Before we proceed, be warned: you are about to delve into a special part of extreme music—Technical Death Metal is not for the faint of heart. This genre pushes the boundaries of intensity and complexity, offering an experience that is as challenging as it is rewarding. When discussing progressive...

18/05/2024

Check out our new live report: TesseracT Live in Bangkok 2024!

Experience TesseracT's unforgettable Bangkok concert with our detailed review. Discover the venue, opening acts, and the band's mesmerizing performance, plus highlights and critiques of this exceptional show.

13/05/2024

Hey fellow prog fans! We're here at the Tesseract concert, all geared up to dive into the mesmerizing world of prog and djent music! Stay tuned for more updates! 🎸🎶

04/04/2024

MATH ROCK EVENING AT BROWNSTONE, BANGKOK, 30 MARCH 2024
Our live report, including some photos and videos.
At Brownstone, by Trashlab, with January and the japanese band Suichu Spica.

LIVE REPORT Math rock evening at Brownstone, Bangkok, 30 March 2024 Show date 30/03/2024 7:00 pm Bands Individualist | January | Suichu Spica Venue Brownstone / Bangkok, Thailand Last Saturday, I stumbled upon a local music event in Bangkok – “Sound Some Noise Ep.3” by Trashlab Records, likely...

30/03/2024

SUICHU SPICA LIVE IN BANGKOK 2024
Tonight at Brownstone, on On Nut road, a live show with 3 math rock bands, SUICHU SPICA from Japan, JANUARY and INDIVIDUALIST from Thailand.

LIVE SHOW Suichu Spica Live in Bangkok 2024 Concert Show date 30/03/2024 7:00 pm Bands Suichu Spica Venue Brownstone / Bangkok, Thailand Promoter Trashlab Records / Thailand Tickets 590 THB SOUND SOME NOISE EP. 3 live show with 3 math rock bands: SUICHU SPICA (JAPAN) JANUARY (THAILAND) INDIVIDUALIST...

30/03/2024

ELEPHANT GYM LIVE IN BANGKOK 2024
Calling all math rock fans in Bangkok! Don’t miss Elephant Gym, the Taiwanese power trio known for their pulsating bass lines and intricate rhythms, live at Lido Connect on June 14th, 2024. This concert is part of their “THE WORLD” Tour celebrating their 10th anniversary, and promises an energetic performance filled with the band’s signature style, which they describe as “elephantine” bass melodies meeting “gymnastic” drumming.

The band had an Audiotree Live session a few years ago :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW367HtrXE0

https://progpropaganda.asia/live-show/elephant-gym-live-in-bangkok-2024/

LIVE SHOW Elephant Gym Live in Bangkok 2024 Concert Show date 14/06/2024 7:30 pm Bands Elephant Gym Venue Lido Connect Hall 3 / Bangkok, Thailand Promoter Seen Scene Space / Bangkok Calling all math rock fans in Bangkok! Don’t miss Elephant Gym, the Taiwanese power trio known for their pulsating b...