Chris McGarel
Latest articles by Chris McGarel

Fish - The Moveable Feast: European Tour 2013-2015 album review
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedRevisiting A Feast Of Consequences on the road…

Martin Barre: “Ian and I don't communicate – we've gone our separate ways"
By Chris McGarel published
Martin Barre tells Prog about how he reacted to Ian Anderson retiring Jethro Tull, and how it rekindled his passion for new adventures

All hands on deck: Why Kylver are bringing back conceptual prog rock
By Chris McGarel published
Kylver guitarist Jonny Scott meets Prog to talk Lovecraft, translating their music for the stage and the weighty concept of their new album

Introducing prog-punk pioneers Birdeatsbaby
By Chris McGarel published
Punk meets prog, with added gospel choir and strings…

Cairo live review - Boston Music Rooms, London
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedRob Cottingham's new band Cairo touch down on international soils for the first time

Francis Dunnery live in London - review
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedGeoff Banks memorial show sees a bevy of prog stars take to the stage

Sand - A Sleeper, Just Awake album review
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedNorth Atlantic Oscillation man Sam Healy fires Sand's second album into orbit.

David Cross Band live review - The Lexington, London
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedFormer King Crimson man David Cross supported by ex-VdGG's David Jackson and Supertramp's Richard Palmer-James

Flux live review - Woodburner at Styx, London
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedEclectic sounds from London-based four-piece Flux

2113: Stories Inspired By The Music of Rush book review
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedThis summer’s holiday read edited by Kevin J. Anderson And John McFetridge.

Rick Wakeman - The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur... album review
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedDouble fantasy: Rick Wakeman's sword and sorcery epic reworked to twice its length.

Steve Thorne: Seeking the truth on Island Of The Imbeciles
By Chris McGarel published
He’s worked with some of the biggest names in prog and just like his hero David Bowie, he doesn’t shy away from reinventing himself. Prog speaks to Steve Thorne about his latest album, collabo

Live: Toundra In London
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedPost-rockers Toundra brave London's home of hipster!

First Look - Crippled Black Phoenix Make Triumphant Return
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedJustin Greaves leads band back to full strength after troubled 12-months...

Hot New Band: Caligula's Horse
By Chris McGarel published
Caligula’s Horse aim to lift spirits with their organic prog explorations.

Hot New Band: Next To None
By Chris McGarel published
Mike Portnoy's son takes flight with Next To None.

Marillion Weekend: Live review
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedDutch west coast hosts the largest of the three Marillion Conventions

IQ Live In London
By Chris McGarel published
Not yet ratedAn Easter treat from IQ.
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