The encore (for which the band pointedly and hilariously refused to actually walk off and on again to 'waste everyone's time') went right back to the debut album to bring the set full circle with Harmonix. As a show, it was superb. As a show of intent and determination, it was unsurpassable. PHOTOS: Chris Walkden..
IO EARTH RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH THE HAYLEY GRIFFITHS BAND, FOLLOWING DEVASTATING FIRE
Birmingham Progressive Band, IO Earth, were struck by a catastrophic event in July, which left the entire team in shock and grief. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a fire broke out in an adjoining unit at the site where IO Earth HQ is located, rapidly spreading and engulfing the band's beloved studio. More than 100..
IO Earth – Sanctuary
IO Earth have delivered the goods once again. It’s been a while since I’ve heard such an intelligent and complex prog rock album that is so abounding in creativity, and so emotionally intense. Progressive music is more than half a century old so it’s no surprise that there’s a lot of prog-by-numbers groups around that..
IO EARTH ‘EXTRAVAGANZA’ – Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, 5 August 2023
The sound quality is sublime, among the best I have heard for quite some time. Cureton's guitar cuts through the mix like a machete through butter, while every single word of the vocals is clear and audible... PHOTOS: Andy Cowley Way back through the mists of time, before Covid had us locked down and when..
IO Earth ‘Extravaganza’ Weekend Event Returns At Crescent Theatre, Birmingham On 5 August
IO Earth have announced the return of their 'Extravaganza' event this year, held as always at the beautifully appointed Crescent Theatre venue in Birmingham. There is always something special for fans at this celebratory event, and this time is no exception, with the main performance seeing the band expanded to a 12-piece, as what is..
IO EARTH NEW ALBUM ‘SANCTUARY’ SET FOR JUNE 23 RELEASE; WATCH THE LATEST VIDEO
Sanctuary is the latest album from the progressive rock juggernaut IO Earth. Following the critically acclaimed Solitude and Aura, they continue to mix styles and blend genres like no one else can. Linda Odinsen makes a spectacular return to the band, showcasing not only her powerful voice in Dance/Rock inspired track Running as well as..
DAVE CURETON – State Of Mind
[In Puppets Dream] at just after the five minute mark, when the guitar solo comes in, you should check whether you are playing air guitar. If not, you may require medical attention. Or already be deceased. Dave Cureton. You know that name, right? Well, if not, you certainly should. Dave is, of course, a founding..
IO EARTH – Acoustic Vol. 1
This isn't so much about showing a completely new side of the band, it is more a case of lifting a side of their identity out from its unassuming support role and giving it the chance to have its turn in the spotlight. And it turns out that they are very, very good at it...
IO Earth – Aura
IO Earth have once again managed to produce a powerful and emotionally moving album that will be a strong candidate for the best progressive album of the year How to describe the music of IO Earth? Many bands like to say that their music can’t be pigeon-holed but that phrase definitely rings true for the..
IO EARTH – AURA Preview: An Afternoon In The Studio
PHOTOS: Wendy Hagenbeek It’s big, hearty, confident progressive rock music which, despite its left-field origins, still has ‘IO Earth’ written right through it, like a stick of Birmingham rock. Saturday March 8 2020, and it is one of those grey, overcast days which only England can provide, as if to remind us that Spring isn’t..