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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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JANE WEAVER GOES “HEAVY MELLOW” ON HER LATEST ALBUM • With a major 17-date tour to follow, the contemporary psychedelicist moves into a new direction on her forthcoming LP with the help of celebrated producer John Parish.

EMERSON, LAKE & POWELL BOX SET DUE • The all-too-brief supergroup’s complete works are collected for the first time.

NEW DAVID GILMOUR ALBUM EXPECTED IN 2024 • Guy Pratt and Roger Eno appear in photos posted online.

GETTER DEVELOPS HER PATH ON NEW CD • Song-orientated album hailed by the Premonition bandleader as “strongest yet.”

NEKTAR’S RECYCLED TREATED TO BOX SET • Band to continue with new drummer that Ron Howden chose before his death.

GREENSLADE AT THE BBC COLLECTION TO BE RELEASED • Double-disc covering 1973 and 1974 is out in February.

VDGG 70S-REUNION ALBUMS REISSUED • Frontman Peter Hammill reflects on a time of creative intensity and live ferocity.

NORTH SEA ECHOES DEBUT LP LANDS • Fates Warning alumni Ray Alder and Jim Matheos head into new sonic territories.

CAN’S LIVE IN PARIS 1973 SET SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE • It’s the first live Can album to feature vocalist Damo Suzuki.

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

DEREK FORBES • Forever associated with new wave, ex-Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes reveals the influence of ELP, Steve Hillage and Genesis on their music.

TEMIC • Prog-metal alumni band’s pulse-driven project forms with a little help from Mike Portnoy.

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS • RINGS AROUND THE WORLD

PETRA HERMANOVA • Transplanted to Berlin, the Czech musician rediscovered her mojo after an injury forced her to change instrument.

HILARY WOODS • The Irish artist evolves into a creator of totally immersive states.

US, THEM & YOU • What got us all grooving this month…

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HANDS OF THE HERON • British trio combine multilayered instrumentals and vocals with spellbinding results.

DIRTY SOUND MAGNET • Swiss rockers embark on a psychedelic journey with latest release.

STEVE BABB • Glass Hammer’s main maestro discusses the creation of ARISE, satisfying personal expectations and what it’s like to steer the ship after three decades.

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Whale Tales & Circus Trails • With his first proper concept album in almost 50 years, guitarist Steve Hackett transports the listener back to bombsite-littered post-war London, with the record’s fictional character, Travla, telling a symbolic tale of a journey towards self-actualisation. “It’s been extraordinary making this record,” he tells Prog. “I grew up in a time when music changed the world, and I’ve always felt the album can be a really powerful force. I really hope people enjoy listening to this one.”

Fantastic Voyage • Recorded while he was still the guitarist in Genesis, Steve...