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“My first boyfriend introduced me to The Wall. It was the only interesting thing about him”: Joanne Harris’ prog stars
By Jo Kendall Published
She explains why prog makes her think of Barnsley, lists some of her favourite records and recalls taking her daughter to a Genesis tribute show only to hear her say: “Ah yes, Mastodon!”

“I discovered our album when a pub landlord showed me his copy”: The steampunk proggers who didn’t make it
By Malcolm Dome Published
In 1970 Bram Stoker looked like the next big thing in prog. Guitarist Pete Ballam explained why it didn’t work out for them.

The bitter battle for the soul of Pink Floyd
By Hugh Fielder Published
In 1985, Roger Waters split from his Pink Floyd bandmates, causing a titanic struggle that endures to this day

Iron Maiden's first ever festival is a triumph and a true celebration of one of heavy metal's most storied bands
By Merlin Alderslade Published

The brief life and mysterious death of the cult 60s rocker who inspired The Clash
By Bill DeMain Published
Bobby Fuller could have been the next Buddy Holly – but he died in mysterious circumstances in 1966 at the age of 23.

Watch Halestorm's Lzzy Hale give inspirational speech at opening of Women in Metal exhibition
By Stef Lach Published
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale pays tribute to metal's female trailblazers at Rock Hall event

“I didn’t want the job with Robert Plant, but they called me”: Francis Dunnery’s lessons in life
By Dave Ling Published
It Bites co-founder shares his experiences of Steve Hackett, Genesis, Yes and the music industry - and why he thinks it’s no bad thing that most of prog is a “caricature”

"I can't do this on my own and I need help." Shinedown's Eric Bass deals with mental health crisis
By Stef Lach Published
Shinedown bassist will miss opening dates of North American tour after "serious mental health crash"
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