About Progressive Power Alliance
Crystal Wall Promotions is doing the lord’s work again, folks. On Saturday, February 28, they’re unleashing Progressive Power Alliance at The Bergy Bandroom in Melbourne, and if you’re not marking this one on your calendar with blood-red Sharpie, we need to have a serious conversation about your life choices.
This isn’t just another gig. This is three generations of Australian progressive metal excellence converging on one stage for what promises to be an absolute clinic in how to marry technical wizardry with actual emotional resonance – something far too many prog bands forget exists.
The Headliners: Teramaze
Leading the charge are Teramaze, and if you don’t know the name, allow me to educate you. These legends have been torchbearers of the Australian prog metal scene since before half the bands on your Spotify playlist even existed. We’re talking decades-deep discography, genre-defying songwriting that seamlessly blends technical precision with melody that actually means something, and live shows that don’t just impress—they obliterate.
Teramaze don’t do filler. They don’t do phoned-in performances. They deliver immersive, emotionally charged experiences that remind you why you fell in love with heavy music in the first place.
The Veterans: Vanishing Point
Right behind them are Melbourne’s own Vanishing Point, melodic/prog metal veterans who’ve been doing this dance long enough to know exactly where every note needs to land. Their signature blend of soaring vocals, cinematic arrangements, and gut-punch heaviness has earned them a fanbase that borders on cult-like devotion – and for good reason.
Their catalogue runs deep, their live energy runs hotter, and their ability to balance prog complexity with raw emotional weight makes them the perfect complement to Teramaze’s headlining assault.
The Newcomers: Terrestrials
Opening the night are Terrestrials, the emerging force crawling up from Melbourne’s underground with atmosphere, groove, and riffs that could crack foundation. They’re the next wave, the torchbearers-in-waiting, and if you sleep on them now, you’ll be kicking yourself in two years when they’re headlining their own shows.
Why This Matters
Progressive Power Alliance isn’t just three bands sharing a stage. It’s a statement. It’s proof that Victoria’s progressive metal scene is alive, thriving, and producing world-class musicianship that can stand toe-to-toe with anything happening overseas.
This is homegrown excellence. This is the kind of night that reminds you why live music matters.
When: Saturday, February 28
Where: The Bergy Bandroom, Melbourne
Tickets: Available HERE
Tickets are limited. They will sell out. Don’t be the person crying in the comments section when that happens.
Three generations. One stage. One night.
Don’t miss it.
