
David West
After starting his writing career covering the unforgiving world of MMA, David moved into music journalism at Rhythm magazine, interviewing legends of the drum kit including Ginger Baker and Neil Peart. A regular contributor to Prog, he’s written for Metal Hammer, The Blues, Country Music Magazine and more. The author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film, David shares his thoughts on kung fu movies in essays and videos for 88 Films, Arrow Films, and Eureka Entertainment. He firmly believes Steely Dan’s Reelin’ In The Years is the tuniest tune ever tuned.
Latest articles by David West

The Dark Element - The Dark Element album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedPop meets metal as Anette Olzon and Jani Liimatainen join forces

Hawkwind - At The Roundhouse live CD/DVD review
By David West published
Not yet ratedNo rust on Hawkwind’s glistening machine

Simon Phillips - Protocol 4 album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedPhillips and his new friends add some heavy funk to their fusion

Dave Kerzner - Static album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedWish You Were On The Dark Side Of The Wall

Cairo - Say album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedRob Cottingham’s new crew blast off for prog stardom

Wetton Downes - Icon Zero album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedNothing says progressive like an ABBA guest appearance

Richard McPhail - My Book Of Genesis book review
By David West published
Not yet ratedNot quite the untold story of Genesis from their former manager

Panic Room - Screens: Live In London DVD review
By David West published
Not yet ratedMasterful live set from prog legends in waiting

Kaprekar’s Constant at the Water Rats, London - live review
By David West published
Not yet ratedFrom studio to stage, roll out the Kaprekar’s Constant live show with multi-instrumentalist David Jackson

Il Cerchio D’oro - Il Fuoco Sotto La Cenere album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedIl Cerchio D’oro's fire nearly sputters out

Bruford - Bruford 1977-1980: Seems Like A Lifetime Ago album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedLavish box set from Bill Bruford

Kansas - Leftoverture Live & Beyond album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedKeep calm and carry on, wayward son

Justin Hayward at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend - live review
By David West published
Not yet ratedThe Moody Blues frontman earns a standing ovation for his solo show

Anneke van Giersbergen talks VUUR and her heavy new direction
By David West published
Anneke van Giersbergen plunges into the turbulent waters of progressive metal with VUUR. She tells Prog about her new direction and finding players who can kick her kick her songs in the butt

Mostly Autumn at Islington Academy, London - live review
By David West published
Not yet ratedMostly Autumn stylishly debut Sight Of Day live in London

Threshold: "Sometimes it's good to shake things up a bit"
By David West published
Two decades after he was last in the line-up, vocalist Glynn Morgan reunites with Threshold as they embrace their prog proclivities on Legends Of The Shires

Kaipa - Children Of The Sounds album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedFeel-good vintage vibes from Lundin and co

Himmellegeme - Myth Of Earth album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedDark magic from the frozen North

Mogador - Chaptersend album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedBusy-ness as usual from the Italian group Mogador, with Jon Davison guesting

John Mclaughlin & The 4th Dimension - Live @Ronnie Scott's album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedBack in his old stomping ground, John Mclaughlin & The 4th Dimension from earlier this year

Enslaved - E album review
By David West published
Not yet ratedA surprising, eclectic aural ravaging from Viking horde Enslaved

Vola at Dingwalls, London - live review
By David West published
Not yet ratedVola team up with Novena, Valis Ablaze and Sumer for a live showcase in London

Touchstone at Boston Music Room, London - live review
By David West published
Not yet ratedTouchstone bring their new sound to London
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