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WIDENING THE RANGE

For the first time in its illustrious history, Fender has launched a range of new pickups can't buy on a guitar. Dave Burrluck asks, what's the deal? that you

ROCK of AGES

YouTube guitar maven Pete Thorn and racing driver James Cole have brought rock's greatest riffs to the stage in their stunning Classic Rock Show, powered by an enviable collection of vintage and custom guitars. We join them to find out how they've nailed the sound of legendary hits from the 70s and beyond - and are having a blast doing it

THE SEVEN-YEAR ITCH

After a seven-year absence, Seven Impale are back with their third album, the Enslavedapproved Summit. But, despite their name, a delay of that length certainly wasn't intentional. The Norwegian sextet bring Prog up to date on their current four-track, which embraces the myths of Ancient Greece and uses them as a metaphor for the trials of modern society.

Boutique Beater

Harley Benton is celebrating its 25th with a slew of high-spec, lowly priced Anniversary models. We take one for a spin

Mike Peters

The Alarm leader on when the drugs don’t work, thinking he might never sing again, the new album, and the state of rock

ΤΙΝΑ TURNER: November 26, 1939 - May 24, 2023

From a cotton-picking child, through years of physical abuse at the hands of her husband, her talent and determination saw her rise to become one of the greatest ever music stars, the Queen Of Rock’N’Roll, simply the best

Day Of The Dreamer

On their 1978 album, A Song For All Seasons, Renaissance ditched the big concepts and teamed up with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to give their symphonic sound a bolder and brighter edge. The stunning results yielded their only UK Top 10 single, Northern Lights, which takes centre stage on a new vinyl reissue. Vocalist Annie Haslam revisits the audition, stage invasions and Top Of The Pops appearances that led to the album becoming one of their best-loved releases.

Fretbuzz

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

The Yes Men

The Parallax Method say they aren't seasoned musicians when it comes to theory. Instead, they're full of happy accidents that inspire their free-flowing instrumental explorations on, Folie À Trois. This is the story of The Parallax Method embracing the good, the bad and the ugly for the better of their music, resulting in a head-turning debut album.

The Tubes

Expect theatrics, humour and some great music – and of course Quay Lewd’s 12-inch donger

The Men For All Seasons

In September 1989, Marillion unveiled their new album, Seasons End, and new vocalist, Steve 'H' Hogarth. As one chapter ended, a new one opened and with it came new challenges and experiences. To coincide with the release of a deluxe edition, the band revisit the making of the record that helped steer their career in a new direction and prove there really was life after Fish.

Count Your Blessings

As Guitarist magazine celebrates its 500th issue, Alex Bishop approaches the completion of his 50th hand-built guitar

Universal Numbers

After the stop-start of the last three years, Lazuli have quietly unveiled their 11th studio album, simply called 11. Vocalist, instrumentalist and composer Dominique Leonetti reveals why the French group are buzzing about their new release but choosing to remain fiercely independent, and how it felt to finally play on the same stage as their musical heroes.

Wired For Sound

A lot has changed since North Atlantic Oscillation released their last album, the well-stocked Grind Show, in 2018. After a strange five years it feels somewhat reassuring to see the return of the electronic post-prog outfit, and it's now effectively a one-man band as Sam Healy leads the way. Prog catches up with the musician to find out more.

First Rate

Blackstar takes a break from floorboard amps and effects and expands its affordable practice amp range for gigging guitarists

Messin WITH THE RIG

Three decades since his death, Rory Gallagher remains the ultimate road warrior. As we rebuild the exact rigs from the late Irishman's most famous live periods, using historic gear loaned by his estate, Daniel Gallagher looks back over his uncle's lifetime on the boards

The White Buffalo

The man aka Mr Smith plays five UK shows in July

SOUL POWER

They’ve been off the radar for a while, but Vintage Trouble have returned with new album Heavy Hymnals, and this time their blazing rock’n’soul is fuelled by heartbreak, social commentary and racial injustice. Just don’t call it a comeback

Tones Behind The Tracks

Nuno Bettencourt tells us about the \"torture\" of recording Six, the return of rock 'n' roll mythology, and the solo that set the guitar world ablaze

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

With the deaths of two key members, a rival band, and fans who just won’t let the old days go, the past 10 years have been a roller-coaster ride for Yes. But with the release of a new album, Mirror To The Sky, the enduring prog legends are not about to give up

GOING IT ALONE

Thunder guitarist Luke Morley on his new solo album, singer Danny Bowes' illness and rehabilitation, fans' generosity, and feeling old when hearing his songs being covered

All Tomorrow's Parties

A familiar name in the Canterbury scene, Dave Stewart's career reached unexpected highs in the 1980s when he teamed up with Spirogyra's Barbara Gaskin for an unlikely pop cover. Forty years on, the pair are still making \"intelligent pop\" with a ninth studio album on the way. Now preparing to play a very special one-off show in London this summer, Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin tell Prog about the unexpected spark that's led to their longstanding musical, and romantic, relationship.

REACH FOR THE STARS

A forgotten curio from 1983, the Star Fleet Project saw a supergroup come together with members of Queen, Van Halen and REO Speedwagon. Brian May reminisces about working with EVH and tells us the story

New Dimension

Beetronics takes the chorus effect and sweetens it with an extra layer of pitch shifting to offer an endlessly creative tool

Argus Panoptes

Wishbone Ash never set out to create a progressive concept album, but things took an unexpected twist on their third record, Argus. Fifty-one years on, it's been reissued and expanded into a handsome seven-disc multi-format box set. Prog sat down with Martin Turner and Andy Powell to explore the record's genesis and legacy, taking in everything from stolen swords and nascent romances to trance-writing and twin guitars.

Build It Yourself

You won't put assembly-line workers out of a job, but you will get some cool sounds from Korg’s Nutube-powered pedal kits

The Revivalists

The New Orleans octet on how to deal with a mega-hit, and giving something back to their community

STEVE LUKATHER

The top sessioneer and Toto stringsman recounts his early six-string experiences and an epic deal on a rare Vox 12-string

PLAY TO WIN

Fender's acclaimed Player Series is celebrating its fifth anniversary and to mark the occasion it's receiving some brand-new colours. Allen Abbassi shares the history behind the best-selling range

the Wishlist

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...