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D'VIRGILIO MORSE JENNINGS / NEAL MORSE

D’VIRGILIO, MORSE & JENNINGS – Troika (Bonus Track Edition) [2022]

“Troika“, combining the immense talents of Nick D’Virgilio (Big Big Train), Neal Morse (Transatlantic) and Ross Jennings (Haken), initially began with Morse writing some acoustic songs he thought would be enhanced by strong vocal harmonies. After reuniting with former Spock’s Beard bandmate Nick D’Virgilio, the duo specifically sought out Jennings to complete the trio (all of whom contributed material to the project).
Recorded during lockdown, D’VIRGILIO, MORSE & JENNINGS delivers melodic acoustic-filled anthems, charged rockers and sensitive ballads – all part of the mix – and the unique blend of the three voices and styles have created an album in which you will encounter these musicians in a way you’ve never heard before.
It’s such a wonderful record that the masses need to hear, and while the super-group last name approach will work fine for prog rock die-hards, it just doesn’t roll off the tongue for the people who will really enjoy this record the most – regular lovers of vocal harmony-rich classic rock…

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THE NEAL MORSE BAND – Innocence & Danger (2021)

”Innocence & Danger” is the upcoming, fourth album from the NMB / THE NEAL MORSE BAND (Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Randy George, Bill Hubauer & Eric Gillette). After two sprawling back to back double concept albums in a row, it is refreshing to hear that ”Innocence & Danger” is a collection of unrelated individual songs in the vein of their first album… And what quality songs…
This band is so extraordinary and such an amazing team that you not only admire the individual performances, but as a whole THE NEAL MORSE BAND is simply outstanding.
We dare to say ”Innocence & Danger” is a classic in the making. Yes. It’s that good.

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NEAL MORSE – Sola Gratia (2020)

‘This is my ‘quarantine’ album” says NEAL MORSE of his new release, “Sola Gratia”, to be released next September 11. That refers to the fact that for the first time in his career, Morse didn’t have cohorts Mike Portnoy and Randy George in the studio with him in-person to record their parts.
Instead, due to the obvious impact of COVID-19, each player recorded their performance in their own studios with Morse’s original songwriting staying largely intact.
But that didn’t affected the final product: “Sola Gratia” strengths lay in its top shelf performances from George, Portnoy and Morse, a healthy dose of quality material, and of course its pristine production thanks once again to Rich Mouser.

MORSE PORTNOY GEORGE / NEAL MORSE

MORSE PORTNOY GEORGE – Cover To Cover Anthology [Vol.1&2 Remastered + New Vol.3] (2020)

Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George are well known as experts in their field. Some time ago, these masterminds of progressive rock and metal began to record cover versions of legendary songs of which 13 landed on the ‘Cover To Cover’ album, released in 2006. In 2012 the journey continued with ‘Cover 2 Cover’, and now 2020 the third strike follows with ‘Cov3r to Cov3r’.
‘Cov3r To Cov3r’ is a standalone disc, however also this ‘Cover To Cover Anthology (Vol. 1 – 3)’ will be available, collecting all 3 instalments together with the first two albums being newly re-sequenced and remastered, and with brand new artwork, created by Thomas Ewerhard (Sons of Apollo, Avantasia).

FLYING COLORS / NEAL MORSE

FLYING COLORS – Third Degree (2019)

FLYING COLORS, the super-group featuring Mike Portnoy, Steve Morse, Dave LaRue, Neal Morse, and Casey McPherson will launch “Third Degree” on October 4.
All band members have been fairly busy with their other bands and tour obligations. And now almost 5 years since their last effort comes the group’s momentous 3rd album, aptly titled “Third Degree”, showcasing that these awesome musicians are willing to explore new frontiers.

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NEAL MORSE – Jesus Christ The Exorcist [Japan Edition +1] *EXCLUSIVE*

0dayrox already presented in exclusive “Jesus Christ – The Exorcist” the new monumental project in NEAL MORSE’s already impressive discography. But that was an early mix, and now we have also in exclusive the Japanese Edition of the album including a bonus track. Frontiers Music version will be released soon. A Progressive Rock Opera 10 years in the making, “Jesus...

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NEAL MORSE – Jesus Christ The Exorcist (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*

     Please Read Comments “Jesus Christ – The Exorcist” is a monumental project in NEAL MORSE’s already impressive discography. A Progressive Rock Opera 10 years in the making, it was written and produced by Morse and includes performances by Neal and an all-star cast of vocalists and musicians.“Jesus Christ the Exorcist” will be released on June 14, 2019, via Frontiers...

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V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases Apr-May 2019 – Vol.1

New exciting albums are coming up this spring / summer, let’s check the most relevant advanced singles.One of the greatest American AOR bands from the ’80s are back; FORTUNE will release “Fortune II” via Frontiers Music. Founded by bros. Richard y Mick Fortune, the band released in 1985 what is considered one of the greatest AOR albums of all time....

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THE NEAL MORSE BAND – The Great Adventure (2019)

The recording of any new album has its challenges. And the more successful a band is the more challenges it faces, both with the actual writing and recording process, but also with a back catalog of material that the new album will be compared to. THE NEAL MORSE BAND had an additional challenge when it came to recording their upcoming...

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NEAL MORSE – Life & Times (2018)

Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading progressive rock musicians, NEAL MORSE is part of various projects / bands, including his own. However, his new album “Life & Times” released today hasn’t the ‘Band’ name on the cover, and indeed it’s a NEAL MORSE solo album.And that’s not only because he wrote all the music and play all instruments,...

ERIC GILLETTE (Neal Morse Band) – The Great Unknown (2016-17)

ERIC GILLETTE / NEAL MORSE

ERIC GILLETTE (Neal Morse Band) – The Great Unknown (2016-17)

ERIC GILLETTE is mostly known as the guitarist in the Neal Morse Band, but the man himself is a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. His last solo album “The Great Unknown” was released last year but now is being available on physical CD, and believe me, it’s something you’ll want to hear. When Mike Portnoy announced last year “Brace yourselves for...

NEAL MORSE / SPOCK'S BEARD

SPOCK’S BEARD – The First Twenty Years 2CD (2015)

The title is pretty explanatory; “The First Twenty Years” covers the musical story of SPOCK’S BEARD, the essential, influential American band known for their brand of progressive rock with melodic rock&pop music leanings and intricate, awesome multi-part vocal harmonies. “The First Twenty Years” is an excellent 2CD set compiling the best Spock’s Beard material since its origins, covering the band...

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NEAL MORSE – Momentum (2012)

thanks to Muzikman * Just when you think an artist like NEAL MORSE has released a career defining album he turns around and releases one that is even better. With “Momentum”, Morse has done that, again. The title is fitting because Neal felt very strongly that he had more momentum now than ever before during his recording career and now...

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NEAL MORSE – Testimony 2 (2011)

Shortly after Spock’s Beard released its epic opus ‘Snow’, singer and multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse shocked fans by quitting the up-and-coming LA prog band to follow a Christian calling.The first fruits of his faith have surfaced in his magnificent solo album ‘Testimony’, in 2003.Now, the time has come to “Testimony 2” Joined by the legendary Dream Theater’s drummer Mike Portnoy and...