News from the world of Prog

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The giants of American prog-rock genre SPOCK'S BEARD are going to release their new studio album in not too distant future time.

https://www.spocksbeard.com/news/2025/09/the-archaeoptimist-announcement/?fbclid=

 

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PERFECT BEASTS is a new British prog rock combo featuring John Mitchell (Arena, It Bites, Kino, Frost, Asia etc), Nick Andrew (who have supported such artists like Midge Ure, Guthrie Govan, John Williams), Steve Hales (a well-known member of the music scene, often performing with Kepler Ten and R2 – A Tribute to Rush) and Darren Redick (who's performed with numerous musicians, incl. the late Bernie Marsden, Grand Slam and many others)... Their debut eponymous album will be released in January 2026.

 

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A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from England JOHN HOLDEN returns with his somewhat unexpected but captivating album 'The Great Divide' on September 19th. There are special guests on this new record incl. singer Peter Jones (Tiger Moth Tales, Cyan, Camel). guitar player Michel St-Pere (Mystery) and more...

Now available on official website.

https://johnholdenmusic.com/

 

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The US prog outfit EchoVerse are on track to release their second album by the end of this year, while Roxx Records (who distributed the debut offer), want to wait until January 2026. Either way, the band will have a Christmas single out by the holidays.

 

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One of the main proponents of Scottish neo-prog movement ABEL GANZ prepare to concentrate on recording their next album with intended release date in mid-2026.

 

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WHITE WILLOW are currently working on new album featuring new lead singer Ina A.

Having a title 'The New After', this album will likely be releasing in early 2026.

 

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After having released a debut album 'Belief and Illusion' in 2015 and then disappearing for ten years, the US progressive rock group BOX OF SHAMANS pick up their flag again. This time around, a founding member Michael Matier teamed up with Mark Wickliffe, Ken Francis and Ronnie Lapine. Some of their new compositions will be available in a month or two as singles and also like an EP. The full-length album (8 tracks) will be out a couple months after that. No official title for it yet.

 

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The singer Roelof Beeftink joined the Dutch neo-prog band LEAP DAY on a full time basis. His emotive voice will feature the upcoming studio album titled 'When gravity wins' which is being completed at this moment... Due to be out on November 1st.

 

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MARTIN GRIFFITHS (best known as a frontman of legendary Scottish band BEGGARS OPERA who mixed classical and progressive rock music elements in the early 70’s) is currently planning to unveil his first ever solo album titled 'The Beggar'. There'll be fourteen original songs recorded in Highbrook Studio.

 

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Renowned British prog-group ALSO EDEN have recently finished recording all the music for their new studio album and now are laying down the vocal parts. Further details of the upcoming release should be revealed in due course.

 

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Those who have good memories will recall that K2 was one of the notable American bands that appeared at the early 2000’s. Whilst no actual information about them have been a bit slow for long time, the brand new album is on the horizon. The recording is completed but still needs to be mixed by Rich Mouser in the Fall. The title of the album will be 'The Fourth 3rd', which is also the title of the lone instrumental on the release.

https://www.reverbnation.com/k2band?fbclid=

 

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Fans of the symphonic progressive rock may rejoice with this new album since 'Epiqurium' by THE NEW GROVE PROJECT fits perfectly within that faction. (In terms of music, "Shostakovich meets early Genesis")..

https://newgroveproject.bandcamp.com/album/epiqurium

 

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Having two albums under their belt, German band CRAYON PHASE return with a new CD 'Synthetic Mind'. Due to be out on September 30th.

https://crayonphase.bandcamp.com/album/synthetic-mind

 

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Although not officially confirmed yet, it seems that a new PENDRAGON album may take place in 2026. Things begun rather slowly but the guys are now deeply ensconced in the creative mode for trademark pieces.

 

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If everything goes according to the schedule, a new MAGENTA album will be released in February 2026.

 

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The new KDB3 album entitled 'The Fifth', will be releasing this Friday. On this outing, Doug Bowers (a founder of such bands as Ad Astra and EchoVerse) is joined by guitarists Rob Perez and Stu Redd in addition to drummer extraordinaire, Hayden Welch. There're seven tracks - two of which are instrumentals.
1. Forevermore
2. The Designer's Eye
3. The Leprechaun's Pipe
4. That's the Way the Story Goes
5. Another
6. In the Warm Summer Breeze
7. Turning Point

The album will be available through the Bandcamp page as a digital download.

 

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Sad news today, as Kerry Chicoine (who was a bass player and driving force behind the US prog band MARS HOLLOW) has passed away.

RIP, Kerry.

 

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Norwegian band ProgAtom is currently finishing their new album 'Iconic Pictures' due out before the end of this year.

https://www.progatom.com/?fbclid

 

[Prog Head]

MARTIN GRIFFITHS (best known as a frontman of legendary Scottish band BEGGARS OPERA who mixed classical and progressive rock music elements in the early 70’s) is currently planning to unveil his first ever solo album titled 'The Beggar'.

 

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10cc’s long-time member Paul Burgess has left the band after more than 50 years of touring worldwide. His replacement as a new drummer, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist is Ben Stone (whose CV includes working with Mike & The Mechanics, Bonnie Tyler, Tom Jones, and Helene Fischer).