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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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DREAM THEATER RETURN WITH 15TH STUDIO ALBUM • The iconic progressive metallers release A View From The Top Of The World in October, which was recorded in their new ‘Dream Theater Headquarters’ in New York.

NEW EARTHSIDE ALBUM IN 2022 • US prog rockers are working on their second album – that nearly “killed” them.

‘DISILLUSIONED’ MARIANA SEMKINA RELEASES NEW EP • Iamthemorning vocalist takes flight with solo EP.

THREE ALBUMS DUE FROM ROBERT REED • Magenta man ‘reimagines’ early project and adds a two-parter to Sanctuary catalogue.

SOLO ALBUMS FROM WILSON & WAKEMAN • Damian and Adam will also tour the UK in November and December.

LEE ABRAHAM GETS EPIC AND MELODIC ON NINTH ALBUM • Only Human focuses on uplifting and memorable melodies.

CARAVAN UNVEIL NEW STUDIO ALBUM • Caravan will release It’s None Of Your Business in October.

MOSTLY AUTUMN REFLECT ON NEW CD • The band’s 14th studio record is ‘a deep, heartfelt reflection’ on our troubled times.

VANGELIS GOES OUT OF THIS WORLD FOR NEW ALBUM • Juno To Jupiter takes inspiration from NASA’s explorations.

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

TOMAS LINDBERG • The At The Gates frontman reveals how the spirit of Robert Fripp and King Crimson has been a driving force behind the band’s ambitions.

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DIKAJEE • Russia-based songwriter teams up with members of Klone and Faun for fairy tale debut.

VIVA LAS VEGAS! • A Prog reader champions the Vegas Residency.

SINOPTIK • Frontman Dmitriy Afanasiev introduces the Ukrainian trio once named ‘The World’s Best Rock Band’.

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LA MORTE VIENE DALLO SPAZIO • Sci-fi soundtrack-inspired space rockers take a trip to the darkside.

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LANGAN, FROST & WANE • The US trio’s mystical psych-folk turned them into a band without them realising.

THE LEFT OUTSIDES • How city life led to music of stunning pastoral beauty for this London duo.

SEL BALAMIR • From interstellar musings to harnessing the sounds of the sea, Amplifier’s frontman has come back down to Earth with three atmospheric soundscapes. He reveals why he’s going with the flow on his ocean-inspired solo album.

IN MEMORY OF ROBBY STEINHARDT • As one of the original members of Kansas, Robby Steinhardt helped craft the band’s distinctive sound from their 1974 debut onwards. Also known for his work with Stormbringer and Jon Anderson, the violinist and singer was working on a new solo album...