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Bringing a hard-rock swagger and the majesty of metal to their own brand of prog rock, Magic Pie break a six-year studio silence with Maestro . Frontman Eiríkur Hauksson tells Prog about being a metalhead in a prog world, writing songs at bus stops, and feeling the heat on Cruise To The Edge.

The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds. As told to Grant Moon.

With the release of III – Candles & Beginnings , Auri are finally taking their show on the road. The unconventional Finnish/Yorkshire power trio of Tuomas Holopainen, Johanna Kurkela and Troy Donockley tell Prog about the lure of intimate shows, mysterious song lyrics, and the magic of music. Just don’t expect any Holopainen headbanging.

VENUE ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL, LONDON DATE 06/06/2025 There’s ...

The month’s best guitar music – a hand-picked selection of the finest fretwork on wax

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