Magma to play UK shows

French prog veterans Magma have confirmed two UK shows for next year.

Christian Vander’s collective appear at Manchester’s RNCM on May 7 and London’s Cadogan Hall on May 8.

It’s part of their Endless Tour, which marks their 45 years of “creation off the beaten path.” The live shows are accompanied by a series of vinyl re-releases plus the launch of new music.

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.