Rich Wilson
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Hemina: "We just pick the different sound palettes that we like the best”
By Rich Wilson published
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
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
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
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
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

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

Pledge Pioneers: How Marillion invented crowdfunding
By Rich Wilson published
In 2000, Marillion were the first band to use crowdfunding… but how did the idea come about?

Can Tiles finally hit the big time now they have Ian Anderson on board?
By Rich Wilson published
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?

Behind the scenes with new Dream Theater side-project The Jelly Jam
By Rich Wilson published
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

Jeff Lynne's ELO in Manchester live review
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedJeff Lynne lands the spaceship at Manchester's Arena

Mike Kershaw: What Lies Beneath album review
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedDelightfully stripped-back album from a perennial underdog Mike Kershaw.

The Raptor Trail: New World album review
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedThe US power trio The Raptor Trail’s second album – they’re no dinosaurs.

Ayreon: The Theater Equation DVD review
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedArjen Lucassen’s project gets the full stage treatment.

Perhaps Contraption: Mud Belief album review
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedA hugely creative album that won’t leave you brassed off.

Anne-Marie Helder - Live At Portsmouth Guildhall Album Review
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedA recently unearthed solo set from 2009.

Panic Room Live Review - Manchester, Sound Control
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedPanic Room proof their worth in Manchester.

Symphony X live in Manchester
By Rich Wilson published
Not yet ratedProg reviews Symphony X in Manchester

Q&A: Matthew Parmenter on jugging Discipline with his solo career
By Rich Wilson published
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
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
Not yet ratedLavish reissue of Fish’s intense seventh album.

Headspace's Damian Wilson: We've allowed ourselves to do our own thing
By Rich Wilson published
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…
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