prog

Steven Wilson on tour in support of new solo album (about Joyce Vincent, whose body went undiscovered for 2 years in her own apartment)

The Porcupine Tree‘s Steven Wilson is touring in support of his new album “Hand Cannot Erase.” The prog rocker is traveling west across the United States, hitting many cities along the way including New York City where he’ll play two nights in a row at Best Buy Theater this weekend…

French prog band Magma are coming to the US (dates), playing NYC (tix on sale) & Sonic Circuits in DC (full lineup)

Led by classically trained drummer Christian Vander, the Paris-based Magma have been, in their way, perhaps the ultimate progressive rock group; while other artists have achieved greater commercial success and critical acclaim, Magma have typified the many ambitions and excesses of the genre that won them as many detractors as fans, even going so far as to invent their own lyrical and musical language in order to bring their unique vision to life…

Opeth (+Dream Theater/3/BTBAM) @ Terminal 5, NYC - pics

“If you don’t like the Scorpions, get the fuck outta here” Mikael Åkerfeldt made clear where he drew the line during the break between songs at night one (May 21) of Opeth‘s two night stay at Terminal 5 – part of the “Progressive Nation” tour…

King Crimson - 2008 Tour Dates (Chicago/Philly/NYC)

King Crimson sleeveface (Affective Ideologeme) Prog legends King Crimson have announced a mini tour of multiple nights in Chicago, Philly and NYC…