Prog

Since its arrival at the tail end of the 60s progressive rock has offered the world some of the most fascinating music ever heard, in varying guises over the years. Prog magazine brings you the stories behind the people who create these astounding sounds and amazing music, be they the classic originators such as Genesis, Pink Floyd and Yes, to the 80s revivalists such as Marillion and IQ, all the way through to those musicians today who have done so much to help rejuvenate the genre such as Muse, Radiohead, Steven Wilson, Opeth and Anathema. In depth and behind the scenes stories of classic albums and tours sit side by side with widespread coverage of what‘s happening at today’s cutting edge of progressive music.

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GONG GO LUNAR ON THEIR UPCOMING “MAGICKAL” RECORD • The third album by the post-Daevid Allen line-up is the second in a planned pan-galactic suite.

THE ORB AND DAVID GILMOUR REMIXED • Producer Youth also teases a possible live collaboration with Pink Floyd guitarist.

TIGER MOTH TALES MOVE TO NEW GROUND ON LATEST LP • Jones takes an acoustic approach on eighth studio album.

EDGAR BROUGHTON REINVENTED WITH BREAK THE DARK • Veteran guitarist explores new directions.

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OZRIC TENTACLES: REBORN ON LATEST • New album Lotus Unfolding celebrates the psychedelic collective’s ruby anniversary.

CHRISTINA BOOTH RETURNS WITH THIRD SOLO ALBUM • The singer reflects on new opportunities and second chances.

EARTHSIDE REACH ACROSS BORDERS • The experimental act are joined by global contributors on Let The Truth Speak.

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GOAT TO RELEASE CURATIVE ALBUM • The healing power of drone is dispensed in hefty doses on Medicine.

FISH ON FRIDAY GET NOSTALGIC WITH 8MM • It’s Nick Beggs and Frank Van Bogaert’s first joint production.

FAD GADGETS • Rhodri Marsden on three of the latest must-have gizmos currently putting the prog in progress.

SHANE EMBURY • The bassist and longest–serving member of Napalm Death reveals the unexplored influence of Rush on the grindcore figureheads.

PROG IN BRIEF

ZOPP • Nottingham-based musician brings lashings of Canterbury goodness to his retro sound.

DOVES

FLOR DE LOTO • Peruvian folk-metal-proggers are striking out with selected English language versions from their back catalogue.

PROG IN BRIEF

LOAM • Multifaceted guitarist turns to writing his own naturally chaotic instrumentals.

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INFINITE RISING • Italian instrumentalists shredding their way through outer space.

MATTEO MANCUSO • Meet the young guitarist who’s wowing virtuosos with his blend of jazz and rock.

EDWARD REEKERS • Former Kayak vocalist discusses working with Meat Loaf, lending his voice to the Dutch Harry Potter and getting to grips with his ambitious new rock opera.

From Early Days Of Infancy… • When Jethro Tull released The Broadsword And The Beast in 1982, many of their fans breathed a sigh of relief: it seemed their favourite band had returned to their more traditional folk rock roots. Ian Anderson reveals the story behind the recently reissued and expanded album that he reckons contains some of Tull’s best...