Gary Mackenzie

Gary Mackenzie

Gary has contributed reviews and news features for Prog Magazine for over a decade now. A fan of prog and heavy rock since childhood, his main areas of interest are classic and symphonic prog, prog-metal and modern acts bringing in fresh influences to the genre. He has a professional background in youth and community work, he teaches drum kit in schools and is a working musician. Gary was the drummer in semi-legendary NWOBHM band Praying Mantis for a couple of years and has been a member of indie-prog-pop-art-rock combo The Mighty Handful for more than twenty years. He loves cats and skiing, and has a Blue Peter badge.

Latest articles by Gary Mackenzie

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The Stanley Clarke Band: Up

By Gary MacKenzie published

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The bass legend still making it pop, dance and cry.

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Saga: Sagacity

By Gary Mackenzie published

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Does older mean wiser for the Canadian pomp rockers?

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Glass Hammer: Ode To Echo

By Gary MacKenzie published

Faces old and new at the Hammer’s latest feast.

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Brand X: Missing Period/Live At The Roxy 1979/Is There Anything About

By Gary MacKenzie published

Welcome reissues from Phil Collins’ fusion torch-bearers.

Concerts & Shows
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Francis Dunnery: Frankenstein Monster

By Gary MacKenzie published

Prog’s favourite astrologer pays tribute to his late brother.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Tales Of Winter

By Gary MacKenzie published

The first retrospective from this seasonal institution.

Bands & Artists
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Ayreon: The Theory of Everything

By Gary MacKenzie published

Arjen Lucassen’s glorious return to his signature project.

Bands & Artists
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Rush: Vapor Trails Remixed/The Atlantic Studio Albums 1989-2007

By Gary MacKenzie published

Their 2002 comeback release gets a much-needed refit.

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Magenta: The Twenty Seven Club

By Gary MacKenzie published

The Welsh proggers make an album to die for.

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