50 best albums ofthe year

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50 BEST ALBUMS OFTHE YEAR

What an incredible 2025 it’s been in the world of prog. This year

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Prog Magazine

31 December, 2025

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The soundtrack of my life

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

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Roundup: melodic rock

THWB: songs that are hummable, emotive, memorable and ...

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The hot list

THE ESSENTIAL NEW ROCK TRACKS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS MONTH AND THE BANDS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR

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Masters of the universe

Metallica ’s 1984 began with a gear heist and a cancelled UK tour; it ended with them being heavy metal’s Next Big Thing. Then came Master Of Puppets. This is the inside story of the making of that album and the two year whirlwind that took four “alcoholica” outcasts from the El Cerrito garage to the big time.