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PROGROCK RECORDS AND GALILEO RECORDS ANNOUNCE “THE NEVER ENDING ILLUSION” FROM DAEDALUS

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 11 November 2008 -- ProgRock Records and Galileo Records are proud to announce the latest release in their strategic partnership where ProgRock Records will distribute Galileo Records titles, the latest being “The Never Ending Illusion” from . ProgRock Records has commissioned the acclaimed distributor Ryko to extend its reach into all of the major chains and online shops in North America and European powerhouse SPV for Europe. This first album by the band is a fine

PARALLEL OR 90 DEGREES RELEASES "A CAN OF WORMS" WITH PROGROCK RECORDS

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 28 October 2008 – Although Andy Tillison Diskdrive's THE TANGENT project is well known in Progressive Rock circles, the music of his earlier band Parallel or 90 Degrees (Po90) is less known, yet highly respected among many. With all their albums long deleted availability has been difficult, this compilation of the band's work from 1996 to 2001 with as a bonus over 30 minutes of brand new tracks, is a perfect introduction. This double CD is a comprehensive selection across

VOTUM IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM "TIME MUST HAVE A STOP"

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 8 October 2008 – VoTuM was formed in 2003 and have performed regularly in clubs in Warsaw and other places in Poland, actively promoting a single entitled "Jestem" which was released attached to Heavy Metal Pages magazine in May 2006. September 2006, however, brought significant changes not only for the band’s line-up, but also for the repertoire and the style of the music which took on a more progressive mood. After an eight-month period of working on new music, eight

TAKARA IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “INVITATION TO FOREVER”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 3 October 2008 – TAKARA was originally formed in August of 1987 by guitarist Neal Grusky. In 1990, Takara with Jeff Scott Soto producing and singing, entered into the studio to record new songs what would become their debut CD. In 1992 Takara added new members, Robert Duda/Drums and Gary Schutt/Bass who would become a part of the Takara debut CD. Zero Corporation (Japan) and Now and Then records (Europe) offered Takara a record deal and "Eternal Faith" was released in

PROGROCK RECORDS AND UNICORN DIGITAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 23 September 2008 -- ProgRock Records and Unicorn Digital are proud to announce their new strategic partnership where ProgRock Records will distribute Unicorn Digital titles in late 2008 starting with Mystery "Beneath the Veil of Winters Face" whose vocalist Benoit David was just tapped to replaced Jon Anderson as the singer in the band YES. This album is available for pre-order on the ProgRock Records site at a $2 discount by going to

EVOLVE IV IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM "DECADENT LIGHT"

Evolve IV was founded by two seasoned progressive musicians from either side of the Atlantic, Peter Matuchniak from the UK and Michael Eager from the USA. They formed a strong song-writing partnership that provides a fresh take on the modern progressive scene, whilst leaning on their combined experiences with past bands on either side of the pond. Lead guitarist Peter was part of the UK neo-progressive rock scene from the 1980's with bands Mach One and Janysium, that attracted attention from press

NICK D’VIRGILIO RELEASES GENESIS “LAMB” TRIBUTE ON PROGROCK RECORDS

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 25 August 2008 – Nashville-based recording engineer/producer and a Los Angeles-based performer have teamed up to create a unique twist on a classic Genesis album. This fall, Nick D'Virgilio of Spock's Beard fame and engineer/producer Mark Hornsby are re-recording the Genesis classic: The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, in it's entirety. Produced at Java Jive Studio in Nashville, the album features some of Music City’s best musicians, taking the songs in a whole new

SEVEN STEPS TO THE GREEN DOOR IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM "STEP IN 2 MY WORLD"

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 22 August 2008 – With the new CD, the band now carries things to the extremes – polyrhythmics meets melodious vocal harmonies, crazy jazz phrases cause astonishment following a catchy ballad, raps break through soft melodies – without ever loosing sight of the golden thread. The rousing force of a perfect vocal harmony of the 3 vocalists, who are also able to convince as soloists, shows to advantage, rousing grooves and rich rhythm guitars meet lyrical elements, and modern

JACK FOSTER III IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 29 July 2008 – "Jazzraptor's Secret" is the forth solo album from Jack Foster III. Jack exploded on the scene in 2003 with his first album “Evolution of Jazzraptor” with Trent Gardner and Robert Berry, his latest album fully exemplifies the "evolution" that the trio have gone through in their 5 years of doing albums together. Jack had this to say: "I'm extremely excited to have my next album coming out on America's preeminent progressive label - ProgRock Records.

STEVE WALSH OF KANSAS IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 20 August 2008 – “Shadowman” is the second solo album from Steve Walsh and was originally released in 2005 but without the benefit of a good distribution channel. A couple years later, Steve recorded two new songs with basically the same people but they were only available digitally. Now Steve has teamed up with ProgRock Records to re-release Shadowman and include these 2 new songs as well for a new package that will be widely available. Steve had this to say: "