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It was followed in 2013 by “The Tide, the Thief \u0026amp; River’s End”, a dark, powerful narrative concept album about isolation, exodus, and the human spirit overcoming insurmountable odds. It received international acclaim in the progressive music sphere, lauded by rock and metal fans alike. The release of “River’s End” saw the group undertake an intense touring regime with various renowned artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015 CALIGULA’S HORSE released their third record “Bloom”, their most vivid and emotional work to date. “Bloom” is a musical assertion with depth enough for dedicated prog fans while also having fire enough to\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charcoal-grace-4","title":"Charcoal Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane-based Caligula’s Horse has grown into one of the premiere progressive metal bands in the world since their inception in 2011. 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