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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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THE MARS VOLTA GO ‘POP’ ON NEW ALBUM • After a decade away, the Texan mavericks return with their self-titled seventh album, which showcases a whole new approach. The music's leaner, but as sophisticated as ever.

A PROFUSION OF ANTIMATTER TUNES • Mick Moss on the dark proggers’ latest set of new/old music, due in November.

WINTER’S END HEADLINERS TO INCLUDE THE TANGENT • Weekend also to include a Prog-sponsored set from Azure.

STEVE HILLAGE TO TOUR THE UK IN 2023 • The guitar legend’s Golden Vibe Tour will feature Gong musos, and The Utopia Strong.

FALLOUT AS HRH PROG RESCHEDULED • Consternation among fans and bands at festival organisers’ last-minute decision.

PROG METALLERS WHEEL SIGN DEAL WITH INSIDEOUT • Rumination EP due later this year and album tipped for 2023.

MAER: SEMKINA AND MURPHY GO DARKER! • The Iamthemorning and Cellar Darling stars team up to tell some grim fairy tales.

MAGMA NEW ALBUM DUE IN SEPTEMBER • Christian Vander’s Zeuhl founders to unveil the collaborative and “optimistic” Kãrtëhl.

RED BAZAR GET BACK TO REALITY ON FIFTH RECORD • Expect a "heavier sound and more aggressive approach".

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

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD • For the Manic Street Preachers frontman prog means Rush, Pink Floyd, Russian Circles, and a lost classic album by fellow Welsh rockers, Man.

HIGH CASTLE TELEORKESTRA • Estradasphere and Mr Bungle alumni team up for a far-out ensemble!

ATHLETE • TOURIST (Parlophone, 2005)

MENTAL FRACTURE • Meet the Israeli prog outfit aiming to take their music from Tel Aviv to the rest of the world.

INHALO • Dutch quartet orchestrate an emotional experience on their debut album.

WIN! • JETHRO TULL COLLECTION

NIGHTLANDS • The War On Drugs bassist Dave Hartley on his dreamy side-project.

THE MIGHTY RA • Aliens, Zappa and Floyd – former Ezra musos embark on an intergalactic adventure.

LISA GERRARD • Australia’s grande dame of otherworldly music discusses her passion for unusual instruments, the late Klaus Schulze and why feminine resilience will save the world.

STRANGE PHENOMENA! • One of the most heartening moments in the weirdness of the 2020s has been the news that Kate Bush leapt to the No.1 spot, not just in the UK but around the world, with Running Up That Hill, the lead single from Hounds Of Love. The song, originally released in 1985, was revived thanks to the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things. Prog turns things Upside Down in honour of our cover star.

This Woman’s Work

SCORING GOALS • Over the course of...