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Game On!

Never meet your heroes, so the saying goes. But The Pineapple Thief's Bruce Soord has never been one to stick to the rules, so when Prog asked if he'd like to interview Alan Parsons about the new Alan Parsons Project box set for The Turn Of A Friendly Card, he leapt at the chance. Here's what happened when Bruce met Alan.

The Land Before Timeland

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have never shied away from the studio, but the psychedelic Aussies broke all records by releasing not one, not two, but five albums in 2022. Now back in the studio to work on their 24th long-player, bandleader Stu Mackenzie reveals the secrets of their impressive creativity and why he's doing it all for the fans..

Hard As A Rök

After a gap of more than 20 years, Jethro Tull have returned with their second album of new material this decade. RökFlöte finds the band exploring Norse mythology with a harder edge than last year's The Zealot Gene. Prog catches up with lan Anderson to discuss Norse gods, ageing and his ambitious plan to release three studio albums in as many years.

Fantasy Island

Forget getting together in the country, Silver Moth met up at a remote studio on the Isle Of Lewis for their debut album, Black Bay. Members of the new ethereal post-rock collective, which include Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite, speak about stepping into the unknown to create some outstanding art.

Message Received

When Rush released their ninth studio album, Signals - their final record with longtime producer Terry Brown - one thing was clear: they had no intention of making another Moving Pictures. As the remaining members of the band prepare to unveil the 40th anniversary reissue, we uncover the space shuttle launch and unique Chemistry that inspired the birth of their keyboard era.

Carry On Constantly

Despite a steady flow of classic live releases, Hawkwind have always kept looking forwards and, with the release of their 35th studio album, they're now more aware than ever that The Future Never Waits. Mainman Dave Brock discusses the organic process that led to the creation of their topsy turvy concept album.

Metallica – "It just punches you in the face!"

A deep dive into Metallica's 72 Seasons with Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. Fast stuff, bouncy stuff, thrashing riffs, evil tones, power grooves and 'total noise' solos included!

"When James puts that guitar in his hands he immediately wants to play fast riffs!”

Metallica's co-producer Greg Fidelman reveals how the new album was made - with Hetfield and Hammett using battle-hardened gear, and the whole band focused on capturing a 'live' feel

"I got used to playing one riff and then nothing for two minutes!"

The genresmashing sound of Enter Shikari requires a guitarist who always thinks outside the box

Rodrigo y Gabriela – "Our music can be experimental”

Rodrigo y Gabriela are breaking new ground - but for one half of the duo, going electric means less shredding...

"It's guitar music, but it's for everyone"

Yvette Young is one of the most original guitarists on the planet - combining innovation with accessibility in a new Covet album. But she admits: "I've always felt like an outsider to the guitar world..."

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH Video Masterclass

Australian maestro Brett Garsed pays tribute to the talent of the sadly departed Allan Holdsworth, with a video masterclass guided

BILL FRISELL

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month, we welcome one of the great modern jazz innovators

JOSÉ FERRER: Ejercicio No.7 in E Minor

Here Declan Zapala returns to Romantic-era Catalonia to explore some bitesize building blocks of classical guitar technique through this short and chirpy study

THE CROSSROADS Roy Buchanan

For this month's meeting down at the Crossroads, John Wheatcroft shows us 10 top techniques from the country-blues Telemaster himself

HUBERT SUMLIN

David Gerrish explores the pioneering style of the man that was able to hold his own next to the immortal Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters

TIM HENSON

Play God and become a G.O.A.T. with the technical and creative brilliance of Polyphia, with Charlie Griffiths as your guide

THIN LIZZY

This month Martin Cooper checks out the classic sound of Thin Lizzy, with the twin-guitar assault of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson

ARIELLE

A minute's all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before she jumped into her limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with the US singer-songwriter, guitar player, and Brian May Guitars artist

PLAY LIKE...DAVID GILMOUR

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon, Jamie Humphries analyses the playing of David Gilmour, with five stylistic mini pieces.

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist's guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace

TASTY SOLOING

In the first column of a new series from LCCM's Andy G Jones we focus on one of the pillars of modern blues, the great innovator T-Bone Walker

A DIRECT LINE TO HEAVEN

As a guitarist, singer-songwriter and civil rights visionary who brought Black and White music together, Pops Staples created his own genre and the quintessential Americana guitar tone.

Torch Bearer

Ben Webster’s Warm Moods is a searing lesson in melody and skillful phrasing.

Euro Trip

This Wandre Roby is a groovy relic from the 1960s Italian guitar maker.

SPECIAL DELIVERY MAN

A look at the inspiring musical magic and distinctive touch in the playing of guitar legend Joe Walsh.

DONNER

DJP-1000

GIBSON

Les Paul Traditional Pro V

PRS

Sonzera 20 Combo

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS

They've sold millions of records in Europe and the U.K. With Rush!, Rome's Måneskin are introducing American ears to their infectious brand of glam-rock revivalism.