Rick Wakeman leads tributes for Sky and War Of The Worlds bassist Herbie Flowers
Herbie Flowers, who also worked with David Bowie, T-Rex, Lou Reed and many more, has died aged 86
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Rick Wakeman leads tributes for Sky and War Of The Worlds bassist Herbie Flowers
Herbie Flowers, who also worked with David Bowie, T-Rex, Lou Reed and many more, has died aged 86
Reissued compilation shines light on Decca's heavier psychedelic era
The Psychedelic Scene will be released on vinyl for the very first time in October
Order your limited edition Pure Reason Revolution x Prog bundle – featuring a signed lyric sheet and art print!
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Hear Opeth go full prog on new single §3
Their last single was a death metal comeback. Now, Opeth are showing their proggy side again.
Lazuli announce England, Wales and Ireland tour dates for March 2025
French prog rockers Lazuli will be airing brand new material on their March live dates
Marillion announce new deluxe edition of This Strange Engine
Marillion's 1997 album This Strange Engine will be released on CD/Blu-ray and vinyl in November
Coma Rossi announce English tour dates for October
UK and Germany-based prog duo Coma Rossi released their second album Void earlier this year
Earthside share striking new video for We Who Lament
Cinematic US prog rock quartet Earthside will release new album Let The Truth Speak in November
Tony Levin shares his memories of the one and only show by Aha, The Attack Of The Green Slimebeast
Aha, The Attack Of The Green Slimebeast, featuring Tony Levin and three members of The Mothers Of Invention, only ever played one show, but it was a memorable one, involving gunpowder, a sex toy and a near-naked Danny DeVito
David Gilmour says it would be a "dream" to sell Pink Floyd's catalogue
The guitarist notes how when it comes to making decisions within the band, it's often “three people saying yes, but one person saying no"
Mastodon drummer hints new music to come “really, really soon”
Brann Dailor teases that new Mastodon music “might” come sooner rather than later
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Fifth solo album carries all the Pink Floyd mastermind’s trademarks, but there are notable differences too
“Another very good year”: Ring The Bells And Sing – Progressive Sounds Of 1975 box set
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Mike Cormack’s Everything Under The Sun: The Complete Guide To Pink Floyd
Academic delivers trainspotterly detail with a personal touch in his in-depth analysis of the band’s work and achievements
Leprous ditch the excess baggage on Melodies Of Atonement
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Tim Bowness displays a stunning change of pace with Powder Dry
His voice is as mellifluous as ever – but with songs averaging around two minutes long, this dynamic album feels like a reset
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Northern Irish art rockers’ seventh album proves yet again they can deliver emotion without language
Songs shorten and moods swing wildly on IZZ’s 10th album Collapse The Wave
Songs shorten and moods swing wildly on New Yorkers’ 10th album
“An elegant exploration of the abyss”: Returned To The Earth’s Stalagmite Steeple
Unhurried, dark and dreamy, their fifth album features smooth instrumentation and warm, yearning vocals
