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 ratedContorted and wide-reaching rock from the Bristol dynamo.

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Not yet ratedItalian proggers get down to the essence of things.

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Big Big Train make their long-awaited return to the stage in August, showcasing their impressive folk/prog style to an audience who’ve almost forgotten what they look like.

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Not yet ratedEngaging evolution from the US prog metallers.

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The story behind one of the heaviest debut albums ever recorded

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Not yet ratedThe Cardiacs frontman is honoured by friends and devotees alike

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Not yet ratedThe NZ brothers’ debut EP is pallid yet promising.

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Not yet ratedGrammy award winning bassist heads out to Sweden.

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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.

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Vocalist Matt Walst on being the new guy and the band's latest album, 'Human'

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Not yet ratedWest country tech metallers tread a well-worn trail.

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Not yet ratedStellar third record from Finnish metallers.

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Not yet ratedDouble-disc prog metal fun from Down Under.

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Not yet ratedUK tech metallers continue their ascent with second album.

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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...

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Not yet ratedSpaced-out debut from these sci-fi lovers.

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Not yet ratedPolish proggers keep things fresh on fifth record.

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Not yet ratedUS prog metallers unleash double album – twice the fun!

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Not yet ratedMelodic and metallic debut from Irish quartet.

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Not yet ratedLatest foxy offering from the Spanish instrumentalists.

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Music multitasker takes post-metal into new realms of experimentation.

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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”

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Not yet ratedThe Mars Volta/Drive-In boys are back with a star rhythm section.
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