The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds.

Mr Megadeth on the band’s final chapter, his love for Ozzy, finger numbness, trading mosh pits for a silver screen future…

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

…For Randy’s friends to ask him whatever they hell they want. We sat the Lamb Of God frontman down for an all-star grilling

Big Big Train cofounder Gregory Spawton on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.

Recorded at Edward Van Halen’s fabled 5150 Studio, the latest album from Alter Bridge could very well be their most riff-laden to date