Chris Cope
A writer for Prog magazine since 2014, armed with a particular taste for the darker side of rock. The dayjob is local news, so writing about the music on the side keeps things exciting - especially when Chris is based in the wild norths of Scotland. Previous bylines include national newspapers and magazines.
Latest articles by Chris Cope

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Not yet ratedItalian prog metallers DGM fail to reinvent the wheel – but who cares?

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Not yet ratedIsraeli groups go biblical on soundtrack concept album.

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Not yet ratedAthens prog metallers avoid Greek tragedy with stellar fifth album.

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They’ve got a suitably unique blend of alt rock, electronica and prog metal, but also top charts in their native Australia and have toured alongside big names. Is it finally time for Dead Lett

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Not yet ratedBelgian post-metallers go acoustic, with mixed results.

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Not yet ratedMore retro sounds from Norwegian 70s obsessives Arabs In Aspic.

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Not yet ratedStellar symphonic prog metal from fast-rising Tunisians.

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Not yet ratedAtmospheric third record from the Scottish prog metallers.

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Not yet ratedGreek prog metallers aim high with their debut album.

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Not yet ratedLeading prog metallers explore new ground on fourth effort.

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Not yet ratedVibrant debut from this German prog metal outfit.

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Not yet ratedProg metal trailblazers still able to impress

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Not yet ratedThirty years into their career, the prog-metal titans return with their 13th studio release. Can this colossal, two-hour-plus concept album possibly live up to its fate-tempting title?

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Good things come to those who wait, as proved by these classic-sounding proggers.

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Not yet ratedPsychedelic introspection from the Trail of Dead frontman.

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Not yet ratedAnimals As Leaders guitarist goes exploring on debut solo album.

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Not yet ratedAdmirable second record from John Bassett’s solo project.

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The ninth release from Norwegian deep-thinkers Gazpacho is a concept album like no other, and it may just be the most explosive record ever made...

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Not yet ratedModern prog metal stars wow this Scottish city.

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Not yet ratedIndustrial-leaning effort from jazz-meets-metal Scandinavian quartet.

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Not yet ratedDynamics aplenty from Houston instrumentalists.

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Frontman Kenta Koie tells TeamRock about the turmoil behind their new album, Xeno

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Not yet ratedSolid second effort from United Arab Emirates metallers.
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