
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

Goatsnake Vol. 1: an oral history
By Chris Cope published
The story behind one of the heaviest debut albums ever recorded

Tim smith benefit: live review
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedThe Cardiacs frontman is honoured by friends and devotees alike

No Transitory: Collide EP
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedThe NZ brothers’ debut EP is pallid yet promising.

The Stanley Clarke Band Live In Stockholm
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedGrammy award winning bassist heads out to Sweden.

Native Construct: Fables Of Construction
By Chris Cope published
Native Construct began in Boston’s prestigous music college Berklee, so it’s no surprise they make stellar music. They discuss their new concept album and more.

Three Days Grace: a new chapter
By Chris Cope published
Vocalist Matt Walst on being the new guy and the band's latest album, 'Human'

Red Seas Fire: Resolution
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedWest country tech metallers tread a well-worn trail.

Barren Earth: On Lonely Towers
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedStellar third record from Finnish metallers.

Arcane: Known/Learned
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedDouble-disc prog metal fun from Down Under.

Subversion: Animi
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedUK tech metallers continue their ascent with second album.

Double Vision: Periphery
By Chris Cope published
An epic concept spread over two albums, with the music, lyrics and artwork combining to create a cohesive and immersive experience, Periphery have quite the ambitious new project...

Transmaniacon: The Darkening Plain
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedSpaced-out debut from these sci-fi lovers.

Osada Vida: The After-Effect
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedPolish proggers keep things fresh on fifth record.

Periphery: Juggernaut: Alpha/Juggernaut: Omega
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedUS prog metallers unleash double album – twice the fun!

Shattered Skies: The World We Used To Know
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedMelodic and metallic debut from Irish quartet.

Toundra: IV
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedLatest foxy offering from the Spanish instrumentalists.

Limelight: Arcade Messiah
By Chris Cope published
Music multitasker takes post-metal into new realms of experimentation.

Q&A: Dave Kilminster
By Chris Cope published
After surviving perilous live solos on top of Roger Waters’ towering wall, guitarist Dave Kilminster has come back down to earth to record a solo album that promises “passion, soul and energy”

Antemasque: Antemasque
By Chris Cope published
Not yet ratedThe Mars Volta/Drive-In boys are back with a star rhythm section.
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