Ozzy and comforting aren't usually words that you hear in the same sentence.

How's that Anathema disk 3LB? Is it growly?

I've been listening to a couple of very fine prog releases this week. Both new to me.

Avalon - Vision Eden: I picked up this disk because it was only $9.00 at Laser's Edge and I liked the discription that compared them to Vanden Plas. I wasn't disappointed. I've only spun it twice so far but it's very good progressive metal and the vocalist is very strong. I need more time with it, but I'm really enjoying it so far.

Roswell Six - Terra Incognita: A Line In the Sand: This is a very interesting disk for many reason. First of all the music is written by Henning Pauly. I generally jump at any project that Pauly is involved in. He's just brilliant IMO. Secondly, the lyrics are written by a Science Fiction author, Kevin J. Anderson. The CD is a companion to his novel The Map Of All Things. I'm not big Sci-fi fan and it's not likely that I'll read the book, but I love the idea of mixing media like this. Thirdly, the cast of vocalists are an outstanding group that includes, Steve Walsh (Kansas), Michael Sadler (Saga), Sass Jordan (outstanding Canadian rocker), and Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), among others. Fourthly, and most importantly, the music just kicks a$$. For those who love a good heavy hitting progressive rock CD, this is an outstanding CD in every respect.