Articles by: Rich Wilson

Magenta's Rob Reed: "I had dig deep to find something new to say"

By Rich Wilson published 22 March 17

After four years, Magenta are back! Robert Reed and Christina Booth explain why it took so long, the obstacles that stood in their way, and the sci-fi story behind their new album

Hemina: "We just pick the different sound palettes that we like the best”

By Rich Wilson published 15 March 17

Aussie proggers successfully striving to make their unique mark

The story behind Roger Dean's artwork for Yes' Tales From Topographic Oceans

By Rich Wilson published 14 December 16

Roger Dean recalls the inspiration behind the cover art for Yes' Tales From Topographic Oceans

Meet Kyros: The band formerly known as Synaesthesia

By Rich Wilson published 1 December 16

Line-up changes, label changes and even band name changes: Kyros, formerly known as Synaesthesia, are back in business with their new sci-fi-themed concept album

Neal Morse Band on the "greatest" album of their career

By Rich Wilson published 3 November 16

Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy talk the highs and lows that went into creating the new album by the Neal Morse Band, from studio spats to spiritual journeys…

What really happened when Steve Walsh left Kansas

By Rich Wilson published 26 September 16

After 16 years and the loss of their iconic lead singer, it looked like the end of the road for Kansas. But now the unthinkable has happened: the wayward sons are carrying on

Marillion photo composite in a field against a war zone

"You're All F**ked!" The story behind Marillion's 18th album F.E.A.R.

By Rich Wilson published 21 August 16

A band’s 18th album has no right to sound as invigorating, ambitious, angry, emotional and exciting as Marillion’s upcoming F*** Everyone And Run. The band tell Prog all about FEAR

Circuline reveal their second album's secret ingredients

By Rich Wilson published 19 August 16

Formed by members of a prog tribute act, New Yorkers Circuline are now a fully fledged band who are about to release their second album. Not even a line-up shake-up could halt their journey…

Marillion moody band shot against grey background

Pledge Pioneers: How Marillion invented crowdfunding

By Rich Wilson published 18 August 16

In 2000, Marillion were the first band to use crowdfunding… but how did the idea come about?

Tiles atmospheric shot of them turning round

Can Tiles finally hit the big time now they have Ian Anderson on board?

By Rich Wilson published 17 July 16

Tiles are releasing a new double concept album featuring guests Ian Anderson and Dream Theater. They never managed to hit the big time in the 90s but can they finally elevate their status now?

The Jelly Jam band shot by a red flowering bush

Behind the scenes with new Dream Theater side-project The Jelly Jam

By Rich Wilson published 14 July 16

Dream Theater bass ace John Myung gets excited about his all-star side project The Jelly Jam, whose new album Profit is jam-packed with catchy prog rock

Marillion standing together, looking at the camera.

Marillion: a track by track guide to F.E.A.R

By Rich Wilson last updated 29 July 22

Marillion frontman Steve Hogarth talks us through their 2016 album F.E.A.R.

Jeff Lynne's ELO spaceship on stage in Manchester

Jeff Lynne's ELO in Manchester live review

By Rich Wilson published 16 June 16

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Jeff Lynne lands the spaceship at Manchester's Arena

Cover art for Mike Kershaw's What Lies Beneath

Mike Kershaw: What Lies Beneath album review

By Rich Wilson published 14 June 16

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Delightfully stripped-back album from a perennial underdog Mike Kershaw.

Cover art for The Raptor Trail's New World

The Raptor Trail: New World album review

By Rich Wilson published 13 June 16

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The US power trio The Raptor Trail’s second album – they’re no dinosaurs.

Ayreon cover artwork for The Theater Equation DVD

Ayreon: The Theater Equation DVD review

By Rich Wilson published 13 June 16

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Arjen Lucassen’s project gets the full stage treatment.

Cover art for Perhaps Contraption's Mud Belief

Perhaps Contraption: Mud Belief album review

By Rich Wilson published 12 June 16

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A hugely creative album that won’t leave you brassed off.

Anne Marie Helder Live At Portsmouth album artwork

Anne-Marie Helder - Live At Portsmouth Guildhall Album Review

By Rich Wilson published 6 May 16

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A recently unearthed solo set from 2009.

Panic Room's Anne-Marie Helder playing guitar on stage in Manchester

Panic Room Live Review - Manchester, Sound Control

By Rich Wilson published 4 May 16

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Panic Room proof their worth in Manchester.

Symphony X live in Manchester

By Rich Wilson published 4 April 16

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Prog reviews Symphony X in Manchester

6 Of The Best Pop Prog Albums

By Rich Wilson published 1 April 16

When Prog Went Pop!

Discipline frontman Matthew Parmenter in mime make up

Q&A: Matthew Parmenter on jugging Discipline with his solo career

By Rich Wilson published 31 March 16

Discipline mainman, Matthew Parmenter, has just released a new solo album, the stripped-back All Our Yesterdays. He tells Prog about how it was powered by procrastination, reveals the problem

Haken's shocking musical confession

By Rich Wilson published 31 March 16

Dust off your Walkman and get ready for Haken’s new 80s-inspired album Affinity. A compelling mix of 90125, the Transformers cartoon soundtrack and Toto, with just a touch of black metal, they

Fish: Fellini Days

By Rich Wilson published 26 February 16

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Lavish reissue of Fish’s intense seventh album.

Headspace's Damian Wilson: We've allowed ourselves to do our own thing

By Rich Wilson published 26 February 16

On their long-overdue second album All That You Fear Is Gone, Headspace sound bigger, better and bolder. “We all have very high expectations,” the prog supergroup tell us…