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.

PROG PRESENTS…

What’s on your free Jadis digital album • Download the 14-track sampler from bit.ly/jadis_sampler

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INTRO • IF IT’S OUT THERE, IT’S IN HERE

THIRD MCSTINE & MINNEMANN ALBUM • The prestigious duo hook up again to bring the best out of each other on III.

LIVE ALBUM FROM HAKEN CAPTURES HOMECOMING • Their triumphant 2024 London gig captured for posterity.

HAWKWIND UNVEIL 37TH STUDIO ALBUM • The space rockers are also considering a live-in-the-studio release after fan clamour.

PROG INDULGENCE ON FIFTH O.R.K. LP • The supergroup have captured the “special energy” of their live performances.

MICHAEL WOODMAN TEAMS UP WITH TORABI ON SOLO LP • Occult coincidences and hauntology influence the album.

THE FLOWER KINGS BRING THE LOVE • Have you lost that loving feeling? Roine Stolt has the remedy for you!

GLASS HAMMER GO ROGUE ON NEW LP • A shift in sound tempers their latest album’s heavy concept and lyrical themes.

FIFTH SOLO ALBUM DUE FROM AIRBAG’S BJØRN RIIS • A journey through darkness and light is promised.

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

MY PROG HERO • Inspiring the wider music world…

PROG IN BRIEF

TIBERIUS • Scottish prog metallers embrace their quirky side on their second full-length album.

ENGLISH TEACHER • THIS COULD BE TEXAS

ALL AROUND THE WORLD • Our far-out trip to far-flung prog

PROG IN BRIEF

PENELOPE TRAPPES • Gothic vocalist offers snapshots into her soul via experimental soundscapes.

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

WHIMSICAL CREATURE • I Am The Manic Whale’s main man and flautist explore their acoustic side.

TRIBE3 • Welsh trio crack the winning formula on their united second album.

Q&A CHRIS HERIN • The guitarist on his personal solo album, teaming up with Alex Lifeson, and rumours of a new Tiles release.

IN MEMORY OF MIKE RATLEDGE • Soft Machine’s co-founder and driving force, Mike Ratledge played a key role in helping to lay a firm foundation for what would become the Canterbury scene. The organist’s clever compositions and creative sound – he was encouraged by Jimi Hendrix to add a fuzz pedal to his kit – enhanced the Softs’ psychedelic, and later free-jazz, style. We pay tribute to the influential musician, who died after a short illness in February.

Wond’ring Aloud • Not ones for living in the past, Jethro Tull are back with their 24th album, and third in three years, Curious Ruminant. Billed as one of their best yet, it finds frontman Ian Anderson embracing his love of sci-fi and...