Spock's Beard is a progressive rock band formed in 1993 in Los Angeles who play a brand of progressive rock which draws on influences ranging from classical, pop, rock, jazz/fusion and R&B. Spock’s Beard return with the same lineup for the band’s twelfth album (including vocalist Ted Leonard, also of Transatlantic) for an album that captures the band’s core essence while stretching out into some exciting new avenues. With The Oblivion Particle, Spock’s Beard prove themselves an amazingly compelling band some 20+ years after their formation, and one that continues to be a leader in the prog rock field.