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IPOD KILLER NOW AVAILABLE FROM PROGROCK RECORDS

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 20 August 2007 – The Meizu M3 audio player and M6 audio/video players are now available from ProgRock Records in both 4GB and 8GB configurations in either Black or White. The M3 is just 7mm thick with support for WMA VBR (MP3), WMA LOSSLESS, OGG, WAV, FLAC audio formats, in addition to being able to play basic video and display digital pictures. There are additional applications for playing FM radio, games, alarm clock and more. Rated for 23 hours of playback on a

SHADOW CIRCUS IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “WELCOME TO THE FREAKROOM”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 23 April 2007 – This debut release from New York City's latest entry on the prog scene pushes the genre forward with highly infectious vocal melodies and stellar instrumental performances. Classic prog ingredients are combined with modern twists, as Mellotrons blend with distorted guitars, vocal harmonies and a powerhouse rhythm section. “I grew up listening to many of the musicians now on the Progrock label”, says Shadow Circus founder and guitarist John Fontana. “We

AMAROK IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM "Sol de Medianoche"

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 14 March 2007 – Sol de Medianoche (Midnight sun) is the seventh Amarok’ album. In it the band continues advancing and maturing in its blending of progressive rock with the Mediterranean music and a few touches of Celtic music. The songs are sung principally in Spanish, but there are some songs in Catalan and even in English, for the first time in the history of the group. The variety of instruments used on this release exceeds anything attempted before by the band, however

INVISIGOTH IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “ALCOHOLOCAUST”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 8 March 2007 – Recorded in 2006, the record reveals, at the same time, a prodigious and profound respect and iconoclasm for the music that it post-dates. Some call it “progressive metal” or “art rock,” yet Invisigoth transcends these attempted reductions and speaks for itself – all the while echoing the revelation of the antique and exotic that is the hallmark of their singular, yet universal, expression. With new inspirations literally in hand, Cage and Viggo

NEW SUPERGROUP “AMARAN’S PLIGHT” TO BE RELEASED IN MAY 2007

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 6 March 2007 – ProgRock Records is please to announce the signing of “Amaran’s Plight”, a new Supergroup featuring: DC Cooper (Ex-Royal Hunt, Silent Force) Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery) Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard, Kevin Gilbert, Tears for Fears, Genesis) Kurt Barabas (Under the Sun) The band's debut album, “Voice in the Light” will be released worldwide this spring by Progrock Records and its label partners. Voice in the Light was recorded in 2006

DIAL IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “SYNCHRONIZED”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 2 March 2007 – Formed in 2003, Dial is a Swedish/Dutch alternative rock band located in The Netherlands. Kristoffer Gildenlöw recorded several albums and toured around the world with the highly acclaimed Swedish progressive rock band Pain of Salvation, Lana Lane (US) and Dark Suns (D), while LiLo & Rommert took a more theatrical approach in the studio and on stage with the Dutch art rock band Cirrha Niva and several underground projects. The general idea was to be free to

STARCASTLE IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM "SONG OF TIMES"

Rancho Santa Margarita CA, December 28th 2006 - Starcastle, the classic and highly respected American progressive rock band, will debut its first album of new material since 1978, Song of Times, on ProgRock Records. The band had this to say: "Starcastle is thrilled to join with Shawn Gordon and ProgRock Records in the release of our new work. We see this record as bridging our past and future, and are happy to be aligned with ProgRock, who represent so many fine and vital artists in this continually

THE THIRD ENDING IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “THE THIRD ENDING”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 18 December 2006 – Formed in 2002, this quartet hailing from the unlikely city of Hobart on the island of Tasmania, has spent the past several years blending their diverse backgrounds and tastes to record their self titled debut album. The Third Ending is an exciting young band with a fresh and organic sound, filled with strong songwriting and memorable melodies. The band had this to say, "It is with great pride, pleasure and excitement that we announce The Third Ending has

PUPPET SHOW IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “THE TALE OF WOE”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 8 December 2006 – Intricate arrangements, incredible drumming, innovative bass/ guitar/ keyboard interplay, and imaginative vocals all begin to describe Puppet Show – a group of musicians based in the heart of Northern California’s “Silicon Valley.” Formed in 1994, the group plays music that combines fluent melodic work with odd meters and strong vocals. As a bonus, their songs also come complete with multiple sections, instrumental breaks, a solo or two, quiet and loud

GREYLEVEL IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “OPUS ONE”

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 4 November 2006 – Greylevel is a progressive rock band from the west coast of Canada featuring Derek Barber (vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass and programming), Richard Shukin (6 and 12 string guitars, bass and lead guitars), and Esther Barber (vocals and keyboards). It's earliest beginnings go back to 2001 when Derek Barber began writing and recording songs in his home studio. Trained from childhood in classical piano, Derek desired to create music that incorporated his