The Prog Report

Rob Reed on the new Magenta album 'Tarot'

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Rob Reed, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer for the band Magneta, joins the podcast to talk about the band's new album 'Tarot,' songwriting, and the greatness of ELO. Host: Roie Avin

New Music Reaction: Crown Lands, The Dear Hunter, Einar Solberg, Magenta, Port Noir, Echoverse

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

New reaction video with great new music from Crown Lands, The Dear Hunter, Einar Solberg, Magenta, Port Noir, and Echoverse. What did you like? What other new music have you discovered? Hosts: Roie Avin & Daniel Levy

NMB 'L.I.F.T.' Reaction Podcast - Was this album worth the wait?

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:31:15 -0500

NMB return with their 5th album L.I.F.T. Roie, Geoff, and Dan discuss the new album. What do you think of it?

Prog Takes - The Rock Hall of Fame Has a Prog Rock Problem!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:26:42 -0500

New Prog Takes episode where Roie and Kyle debate on why so many deserving prog rock acts get overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who do you think should be inducted already?

Quid Prog Quo - Genesis and Spock's Beard - Albums with the band's 3rd singer

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:36:50 -0500

Roie and Notes (from the Notes Reviews YouTube channel) check out albums by bands on their 3rd singer. The parallels between Genesis and Spock's Beard made this an interesting one. What do you think of these albums?

New Music Reaction: Peter Gabriel, NMB, Big Big Train, Einar Solberg, Karnivool, and Holosoil

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:37:57 -0500

The first reaction video for 2026 with great new music from NMB, Big Big Train, Peter Gabriel, Einar Solberg, Karnivool, and Holosoil.

Alberto Bravin and Gregory Spawton discuss the new Big Big Train concept album Woodcut

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Alberto Bravin and Gregory Spawton join the podcast to discuss the new Big Big Train album Woodcut, the band's first concept album, out on Feb 6th, 2026.

Prog Takes - The Concert Experience Has Been Ruined!

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:11:06 -0500

New Prog Takes episode where Roie and Kyle debate if the current concert experience has been ruined for various reasons. What do you think?

Best Prog Albums of 2025 Podcast - Recapping the year's best music

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

We pick our top ten albums and honorable mentions as we recap another very busy year in progressive rock. (This is not the Prog Report Awards).

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Kyle Fagala, Daniel Levy, Victor Giol ,Prog Nick, Geoff Bailie

Nick D'Virgilio on the new Big Big Train album, Rewiring Genesis, touring with Steve Hackett & more.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Nick D'Virgilio talks about the new Big Big Train album 'Woodcut, the re-release of his version of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway with 'Rewiring Genesis,' touring with Steve Hackett & more.

Host: Roie Avin

New Music Reaction:Big Big Train, Evergrey, Steve Morse Band, Moron Police, Jonas Lindberg, Altesia

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:28:05 -0500

Reaction: New music from Big Big Train, Evergrey, Steve Morse Band, Moron Police, Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side, and Altesia. Host: Roie Avin Panel: Vic Giol, Daniel Levy, Kyle Fagala

Prog Takes - There are no good new rock bands anymore!

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:45:53 -0500

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this episode, Roie, Kyle, and Geoff debate whether there are no good new rock bands anymore. Is Gene Simmons right? What do you think?

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Geoff Bailie, Kyle Fagala

Mariusz Duda on the new Lunatic Soul double album 'The World Under Unsun'

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:44:48 -0400

Mariusz Duda, frontman and bassist from Riverside, returns to talk about this latest album as Lunatic Soul - The World Under Unsun. This 90-minute double album is the 8th studio album by Lunatic Soul and the conclusion to the long-running story. The album is out on October 31st, 2025. Host: Roie Avin

Producer/Musician Paul Meany on his work with Mutemath, Twenty-One Pilots, and his new solo album

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:07:39 -0400

Producer/Musician Paul Meany is known for his band from the mid-to-late 2000s called Mutemath, but has since gone on to work as a producer with the hugely successful Twenty-One Pilots, and others. We talk about his career and his new solo album Forever Phase, which is out now.

Prog Takes - Is Rush touring again a good thing?

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:38:25 -0400

Big news with the announcement of Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson touring again as Rush with drummer Anika Niles. Roie, Kyle, and Jeremy discuss what this means and if this is a good thing. How do you feel about it? Will you go see it?

Ian Thornley of Big Wreck on the band's latest album 'The Rest of the Story', songwriting, and more.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:23:13 -0400

Big Wreck songwriter, vocalist, and guitar player, Ian Thornley, returns to the podcast to talk about the band's new album, 'The Rest of the Story,' his songwriting process, and more.

New Music Reaction: Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Echolyn, Soen, Jonas Lindberg, Time's Forgotten

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:40:47 -0400

Reaction to new music from Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Echolyn, Soen, Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side, and Time's Forgotten.

Prog Takes - Modern Prog is better than Classic Prog!

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this episode, Roie and Kyle debate whether modern prog is actually better than classic prog? What do you think?

Prog Takes - Vinyl Is Overpriced Nostalgia!

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:57:15 -0400

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this episode, Roie and Kyle debate if vinyl is just overpriced nostalgia or something that should be valued? What do you think?

New Music Reaction: Lunatic Soul, Gazpacho, Moron Police, JackTheJoker, Asymmetric Universe, Leprous

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:17:40 -0400

Reacting to new music from Lunatic Soul, Gazpacho, Moron Police, JackTheJoker, Asymmetric Universe, and Leprous. Host: Roie Avin Panel: Vic Giol, Daniel Levy, Kyle Fagala

Tommy Rogers and Dan Briggs from Between the Buried and Me on their new album 'The Blue Nowhere'

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Tommy Rogers and Dan Briggs from Between the Buried and Me talk about their new album 'The Blue Nowhere,' songwriting, touring, and more.

'The Blue Nowhere' is out on Sept. 12th. 2025

James LaBrie on the Dream Theater 40th Anniversary & Parasomnia Tours

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:51:57 -0400

Dream Theater singer James LaBrie joins the podcast to talk about the 40th Anniversary Tour, working with Mike Portnoy again, the Parasomnia comic, Ozzy and more.

Arjen Lucassen on his latest solo album 'Songs No One Will Hear'

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The multi-talented Arjen Anthony Lucassen returns to talk about his latest solo album 'Songs No One Will Hear', the upcoming 30th Anniversary of Ayreon, and more.

Steve Rothery joins the podcast to talk about his new project Bioscope with Thorsten Quaeschning, and catch us up on Marillion.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Steve Rothery joins the podcast to talk about his new project Bioscope with Thorsten Quaeschning, and catch us up on Marillion.

Quid Prog Quo - Native Construct and Ephrat - Bands with only one album

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:30:42 -0400

Roie and Notes (from the Notes Reviews YouTube channel) check out albums by bands with only one album - Ephrat's 'No One's Words' and Native Construct's 'Quiet World'. What do you think of these albums?

Reaction: New Music from BEAT, Karnivool, Asymmetric Universe, BTBAM, Arjen Lucassen, Royal Sorrow

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:27:04 -0400

We react to new music from BEAT, Karnivool, Asymmetric Universe, BTBAM, Arjen Lucassen, and Royal Sorrow

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Vic and Jeremy

Prog Takes - Is Selling Out A Bad Thing?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:31:10 -0400

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this first episode, Roie and Kyle debate what is selling out, and if it is bad thing or just a band evolving? What do you think?

Styx guitarist and producer Will Evankovich talks about the new album Circling From Above and more.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Styx guitarist, songwriter, and producer Will Evankovich talks about the new album Circling From Above, his history with the band, how he joined, touring, and more.

Jakko Jakszyk talks about his new solo album Son of Glen, King Crimson and more. (Interview)

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Guitarist/vocalist Jakko Jakszyk joins Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie to talk about his new solo album Son of Glen, how his book inspired the new music, King Crimson, and more. Son of Glen is out on June 27th, 2025.

Avkrvst - Waving at the Sky (Interview)

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:44:44 -0400

Simon Bergseth and Martin Utby of Avkrvst join the podcast to chat about their new album 'Waving At The Sky, which is out on June 13th, working with Ross Jennings, playing live, and more.

Reaction: New music from Styx, Big Wreck, Edensong, Ihlo, Nad Sylvan, and Avkrvst.

Sat, 31 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Roie, Vic, and Jeremy check out new music from Styx, Big Wreck, Edensong, Ihlo, Nad Sylvan, and Avkrvst.

Drummer Mark Zonder on the new A-Z album 'A2Z2' (Interview)

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:40:43 -0400

Drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) returns to talk about the second A-Z album 'A2Z2', working with Ray Alder again, Nick Van Dyke from Redemption and more. The A-Z album is out on June 6th, 2025.

Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) Interview - Playing The Fool Live Reissue

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Derek Shulman returns to the podcast to talk about the new Gentle Giant 'Playing The Fool' The Complete Live Experience’ Reissue, signing Dream Theater and Pantera, and more.

Reaction: New music from Katatonia, Jakko Jakszyk, Avkrvst, Haken, A-Z, and Lux Terminus!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:53:05 -0400

Roie, Vic, and Dan check out new music from Katatonia, Jakko Jakszyk, Avkrvst, Haken, A-Z, and Lux Terminus.

Alex Lifeson on the new Envy of None album, playing guitar, and jamming with Geddy Lee

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:43:03 -0400

Guitar legend Alex Lifeson joins the podcast to talk about his new band Envy of None and their new album Stygian Waves, as well as his love of playing guitar, getting together to jam with Geddy Lee, and what the future might hold for them. Stygian Wavz is out now.

Neal Morse and Chester Thompson on the new Cosmic Cathedral album 'Deep Water'

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:59:37 -0400

Neal Morse and Chester Thompson join the podcast to talk about the new band Cosmic Cathedral and their debut album 'Deep Water.' We also talk about Genesis, songwriting and more.

Cruise to the Edge 2025 Recap!

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:12:32 -0400

Roie and Dan talk about their experience on Cruise to the Edge 2025!

Roine Stolt on the new album LOVE by The Flower Kings

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:16 -0400

Roine Stolt returns to talk about the new 17th studio album from The Flower Kings titled Love.

Reaction: New music from The Flower Kings, Echolyn, Altesia, Solstice and more.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:53:19 -0400

Roie, Vic, and Dan check out new music from The Flower Kings, Echolyn, Altesia, Solstice, Cosmic Cathedral and Nad Sylvan.

The Overview Reaction Podcast: How good is the new Steven Wilson album?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Roie, Dan, Vic, and Geoff discuss the highly-anticipated new album from Steven Wilson - The Overview.

Andy Glass from Solstice on the band's new album Clann, their renewed popularity, and more.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Guitarist Andy Glass of Solstice joins Roie to talk about the band's latest album Clann, their history, their resurgance, and more. Clann is out on April 4th, 2025.

Steven Wilson on The Overview, the upcoming tour, the future of AI, and more.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:59:49 -0500

Steven Wilson returns to the podcast to talk with Roie and Nick about his new album The Overview, the upcoming tour, the future of AI, and more. The Overview is out on March 14th, 2025.

Peter Nicholls and Mike Holmes from IQ on their new album 'Dominion', their long career and more.

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Singer Peter Nicholls and guitarist Mike Holmes from legendary UK prog group IQ join Roie Avin to talk about their new studio album 'Dominion', their long career, songwriting, picking setlists, and more. Dominion is out on March 28th.

Echolyn's Brett Kull, Christopher Buzby & Ray Weston on the new albums 'Time Silent Radio' II & vii

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:08:31 -0500

Echolyn members Brett Kull, Christopher Buzby & Ray Weston join the podcast to talk about the pair of new albums 'Time Silent Radio' II & vii, the band's history, songwriting process, and more.

Reaction: New music from Neal Morse/Cosmic Cathedral, Nospūn, IQ, Karmkanic and more!

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:55:52 -0500

Roie, Vic, and Kyle check out new music from Neal Morse/Cosmic Cathedral, Nospūn, IQ, Karmakanic, Phase Transition, and Dim Gray.

Ian Anderson on the new Jethro Tull album 'Curious Ruminant', songwriting, reissues and more.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:01 -0500

Rock icon Ian Anderson joins Roie and Geoff to talk about the new Jethro Tull album 'Curious Ruminant', songwriting, reissues, his views on social media, and more. Curious Ruminant is out on March 7th.

Jonas Reingold - Karmakanic Interview

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Bassist Jonas Reingold joins the podcast to talk about the new Karmakanic album 'Transmutation', touring with Steve Hackett, Cruise to the Edge & more.

Transmutation releases on 7th March 2025 and will be available on CD, vinyl, and streaming platforms. Celebrating independent artistry, all formats will be released on Jonas’s own label, Reingold Records: https://www.jonasreingold.se/ Reingold has enlisted a stellar lineup of world-class musicians to bring his vision to life. Among them is his longtime friend and musical companion, Steve Hackett (Genesis), who delivers breathtaking guitar work throughout the album. Drum legends Simon Phillips (Toto, The Who, Judas Priest), Nick D’Virgilio (Big Big Train, Spock’s Beard, Mr. Big), and Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Steve Hackett, Frost) provide a rhythm section of extraordinary depth. For the first time, Reingold collaborates with vocalist John Mitchell (Asia, Lonely Robot, Frost, Arena), whose gritty, soulful voice perfectly complements Reingold’s melodic compositions. Additionally, Randy McStine delivers lead guitar firepower, marking their first collaboration since The Fringe in 2016. The album also features an all-star lineup, including Lalle Larsson, Andy Tillison, Tomas Bodin, Luke Machin, Göran Edman, Rob Townsend, Roger King, and Krister Jonsson, among others. Recorded across Nashville, Los Angeles, Germany, and Austria, the album delivers a breathtaking sonic experience, mixed by five-time Grammy-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge (Rolling Stones, Muse, Tina Turner, Prince) at his Los Angeles studio, MIX LA.

John Petrucci & Mike Portnoy on Parasomnia, the Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour & more.

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 22:46:00 -0500

John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy take some time from rehearsals to chat about their new album 'Parasomnia', the Dream Theater 40th-anniversary tour, all those Drumeo videos, songwriting, and more. Parasomina is out on Feb 7th, and the US leg to the tour kicks off on Feb 7th, as well.

Host: Roie Avin

Reaction: New music from Dream Theater, Tiktaalika, Pattern-Seeking Animals and more for Jan 2025.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Roie, Vic, and Dan check out new music from Tiktaalika, Jason Bieler, Sometime in February, Royal Sorrow, Pattern-Seeking Animals, and of course, Dream Theater. Watch on YouTube to see the videos.

Top 5 Pattern-Seeking Animals Songs with Dave Meros and John Boegehold

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:20:34 -0500

Dave Meros and John Boegehold of prog group Pattern-Seeking Animals join host Roie to pick their top 5 Pattern-Seeking Animals songs from the band's 5 albums, including the new album Friend of All Creatures, which is out on Feb 14th, 2025.

Best Prog Albums of 2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:30:53 -0500

The Prog Report crew recap another great year and pick their favorite albums of 2024 including the Top 10 albums of the year. What were your favorites?

Panel: Roie, Geoff, Dan, Nick & Victor

Asger Mygind (Vola) Interview - Friend of a Phantom

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Vola frontman/guitarist Asger Mygind joins Roie and Dan to talk about the band's new album Friend of a Phantom, the tour and more.

Devin Townsend Interview - PowerNerd

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Devin Townsend has a new album out called PowerNerd. We chat about the album, his love of coffee, thoughts on Halloween, and more in this new episode.

Quid Prog Quo Ep.1 - Reacting to albums by Magdalena Bay & Fair To Midland -

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Quid Prog Quo, a show where two hosts recommend an album to each other and then share their opinions. This premiere episode features the show's creator Notes Reviews, who has kindly let The Prog Report use this concept on our channel. Notes recommends 'Imaginal Disk' by Magdalena Bay and Roie recommends 'Fables From A Mayfly' by Fair to Midland. Let us know what you think of these albums.

Joe Deninzon & Jason Gianni - Stratospheerius (Interview)

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:04:16 -0400

Violinist/singer Joe Deninzon & drummer Jason Gianni join the podcast to talk about the album by Joe Deninzon's Stratospheerius - 'Impostor' which is out on October 11th. We also talk about Joe now being a member of Kansas following David Ragsdale retiring.

Neal Morse (Interview) - No Hill For A Climber

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:23:40 -0400

Neal Morse talks about the new band Neal Morse & The Resonance - 'No Hill For A Climber', upcoming Morsefests, and more. The new album 'No Hill For A Climber' is out on Nov. 8th, 2024.

Tony Levin Interview - Bringing It Down To The Bass

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Legendary bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, etc) talks about his new solo album 'Bringin It Down To The Bass', the upcoming BEAT Tour with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey (performing 80s era King Crimson), and more.

Jon Anderson Interview - True, the new album with The Band Geeks

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:08:27 -0400

Legendary singer and former Yes frontman Jon Anderson talks about the new album 'True" with The Band Geeks, and how it came together. The album is out now.

Alberto Bravin (Big Big Train) Interview - A Flare on the Lens

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Alberto Bravin, singer for Big Big Train, joins Roie and Geoff to talk about the band's new live set 'A Flare On The Lens' and upcoming tour. 'A Flare On The Lens' is out on Sept. 13th.

New Music Podcast July 2024 - New Prog Tracks You Need To Hear!

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:50:13 -0400

Roie and Kyle Fagala react to new music from four prog acts: Weather Systems, Pure Reason Revolution, Meer, and Echoverse.

Johanne Kippersund & Eivind Strømstad (MEER) Interview - Wheels Within Wheels

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:30:52 -0400

Vocalist Johanne Kippersund & guitarist Eivind Strømstad from MEER talk about their new album 'Wheels Within Wheels', the band's history & more. The new album is out on August 23rd.

John Mitchell and Harry Whitley (Asia) Interview

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Asia has announced The Heat of The Moment Tour, with a new lineup that includes original keyboardist Geoff Downes, drummer Virgil Donatti (UK, Southern Sons, Steve Vai, Allan Holdsworth), guitarist John Mitchell (Frost, Lonely Robot) and bassist/vocalist Harry Whitley. Here we talk with John Mitchell and Harry Whitley about the new tour and how they got involved. The tour headlined by Asia, featuring Focus, Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash and Curved Air and MC’d by artist Roger Dean will commence on 3rd July 2024 and incorporate 21 dates across the USA and Canada.

Best of the year so far...and more! 2024 Mid-Year Podcast

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:23:34 -0400

Roie and Dan review some of the best releases from the first half of 2024 and some recently released new singles. Watch it out YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/HnQKvvAgIHQ

Ian Mosley - Marillion - An Hour Before It’s Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:24:00 -0400

Marillion's Ian Mosley joins the podcast to talk about the band's new live album 'An Hour Before It’s Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023', Marillion Weekends, recording, and more. Get the live album here: https://marillion.lnk.to/AHBIDLIVEPR

New Music Podcast June 2024 - New Prog Tracks You Need To Hear!

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:27:38 -0400

Roie and Vic react to new music from four prog acts: Leprous, Asymmetric Universe, Returned to the Earth, and Neal Morse. You can watch this on Youtube as well.

Robin Peachey (Returned to the Earth) Interview - Stalagmite Steeple

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:54:51 -0400

In this audio exclusive interview, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robin Peachey, also known as the band Returned to the Earth, joins the podcast to talk about the new album Stalagmite Steeple, how he got started, and more. The album is out on June 14th on GEP Records. The single "Dark Morality" is out now.

Tom Englund (Evergrey) Interview - Theories of Emptiness

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Tom Englund of Evergrey on the new album Theories of Emptiness, making video game music, and more. Theories of Emptiness is the band's 14th album out on June 7th, 2024.

Dean Well (Teramaze) Interview - Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Dean Wells, guitarist/songwriter of Teramaze talks about the band's latest album 'Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace,' songwriting, touring and more. Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace is out on May, 24th.

Andy Tillison (The Tangent) Interview - To Follow Polaris

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Andy Tillison of The Tangent talks about the new album 'To Follow Polaris', how he made the new album on his own, and calling it The Tangent (For One). The new album is out on May 10th on InsideOutMusic.

Six By Six Interview - Beyond Shadowland

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Robert Berry, Ian Crichton, and Nigel Glocker of SiX By SiX talk about their new album 'Beyond Shadowland' and spin the Wheel of 6X6 for some fun topics. The interview was previously released as 4 parts on the InsideOutMusic Youtube channel.

Anthony Vanacore (OU) Interview - Frailty

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Drummer Anthony Vanacore from OU talks about working with Devin Townsend on the band's new album 'II:Frailty', starting a band in China, and more.

OU's second album 'II:Frailty' is out on April 26th on InsideOutMusic.

James Lascelles (Wheel) Interview - Charismatic Leaders

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

James Lascelles, frontman and guitarist for the band Wheel talks about the band's new album Charismatic Leaders, touring and succeeding as a band in 2024. The new album is out on May 3rd via InsideOutMusic

New Music Podcast - March 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:47:16 -0400

Roie and Dan react to new music from four prog acts: Whom Gods Destroy, Wheel, OU, and The Tangent.

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Whom Gods Destroy) - Insanium

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:06:19 -0500

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal on his new band Whom Gods Destroy, their debut album, working with Derek Sherinian, and more. Whom Gods Destroy 'Insanium" it out on March 15th.

New Music Podcast Feb 2024 - New Prog Tracks You Need To Hear

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Roie and Kyle react to new music from four prog acts: North Sea Echoes, Sometime in February, The Pineapple Thief, and Big Big Train.

Big Big Train (Gregory Spawton & Alberto Bravin) Interview- The Likes of Us

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Big Big Train members Gregory Spawton & Alberto Bravin talk about their new album 'The Likes of Us', the upcoming US tour, recording, and more. 'The Likes of Us' is out on March 1st.

Bruce Soord (The Pineapple Thief) Interview - It Leads to This

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:22:50 -0500

Bruce Soord, founder and singer for The Pineapple Thief talks about the new album from The Pineapple Thief 'It Leads to This', the band's 25-year history, songwriting, recording, and more.

New Music Podcast Jan 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Roie and Dan react to new music from four prog acts: Whom Gods Destroy, Big Big Train, Steve Hackett and Caligula's Horse. This is the audio from the podcast on The Prog Report YouTube channel.

Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse) Interview - Charcoal Grace

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Sam Vallen of Caligula's Horse joins Roie and Dan to talk about the band's new album Charcoal Grace, the upcoming North American headlining tour & more.

Best Prog Albums of 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:38:20 -0500

The Prog Report team recap the best prog albums of 2023 using the Wheel of Prog!

Watch the episode on YouTube.

Ian Thornley (Big Wreck) Interview - Pages

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Ian Thornley, frontman and founder of Canadian rock group Big Wreck, talks about the band's latest EP 'Pages', the challenges of touring, the band's resurgence over the last decade, his love of Genesis, and more.

Moon Safari Interview - Himlabacken Vol.2

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:45:52 -0500

Pontus Åkesson & Johan Westerlund of Swedish prog band Moon Safari join Roie and Prog Nick to talk about their new album Himlabacken Vol.2, which comes nearly 10 years since their last album. The new record is out on Dec 8th.

D’Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Facebook Live Podcast

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

The new album from D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings 'Sophomore' was released on Nov. 10th. Nick, Neal, and Ross got together on release day for a Facebook Live chat, hosted by Roie Avin. You can watch the video on the InsideOutMusi Youtube Channel.

Temic (Eric Gillette & Diego Tejeida) Interview

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Eric Gillette & Diego Tejeida join Roie and Kyle Fagala to talk about their new band, debut album Terror Management Theory, and everything they have coming up.

Terror Management Theory is out on Nov. 17th, 2023.

District 97 Interview - Stay For The Ending

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:12:45 -0400

District 97 singer Leslie Hunt and drummer Jonathan Schang talk about the band's new album Stay For The Ending, which is out now.

When Hair Metal Went Prog

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:10:11 -0400

Roie Avin and Kyle Graves visit the Hair Metal era from the mid-80s to mid-90s and share some of those bands' proggier moments.

John Boegehold (Pattern-Seeking Animals) Interview - Spooky Action

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Keyboardist/Songwriter John Boegehold talks about the new Pattern-Seeking Animals album 'Spooky Action at a Distance', the band's 4th album is less than 5 years. The album is out on Oct. 27th, 2023. Pattern-Seeking Animals are John Boegehold, Ted Leonard, Dave Meros & Jimmy Keegan.

That Joe Payne Interview - Bread & Circuses

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:12:00 -0400

That Joe Payne, former vocalist for British prog group The Enid, joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album 'Bread and Circuses', one of the crazy songs on it, and more. This interview does contain some explicit language.

Steven Wilson Interview - The Harmony Codex

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Steven Wilson joins Roie and Geoff on the podcast to talk about his new album The Harmony Codex, songwriting, Porcupine Tree and more. The Harmony Codex is out now.

James Knoerl (Aviations) Interview - Luminaria

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:56:29 -0400

Drummer James Knoerl from Avaiations on the band's new album 'Luminaria,' playing with The Anchoret and getting the gig through an ad on Fiverr & more. Luminaria is out now. Find out more about the band on https://aviationsband.com/

Trevor Rabin Top 5 Songs - Rio Interview

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Legendary musician and former Yes member Trevor Rabin joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album, Rio, his first with vocals since 1989's Can't Look Away. Roie, Nick, and Trevor then each share their Top 5 Trevor Rabin songs which includes songs from his time as a member of Yes and from his other solo albums. 'Rio' is out on Oct. 6th, 2023.

Adam Elk (The Mommyheads) Interview - Coney Island Kid

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Adam Elk, founder and frontman for Alt/Prog band The Mommyheads joins the podcast to talk about the band's long running history, signing with Geffen and working with Don Was in the '90s, the new album Coney Island Kid, and more.

Steve Hackett Interview - Foxtrot at Fifty

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett talks about the continuing Genesis Revisited tour, the current lineup, Foxtrot at Fifty and more. Foxtrot at Fifty & Hackett Highlights is out now. The North American tour starts on Oct. 3rd.

Gary Kelly (Molybaron) Interview - Something Ominous

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Founder and frontman for Molybaron, Gary Kelly, joins the podcast to talk about the band's stunning new album Something Ominous, his recording process, the band's history, touring with Soen, and more. Something Ominous is out on Sept. 15.

New Music Podcast 2023 - New Prog Tracks You Need To Hear

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:48:45 -0400

Roie and Dan go through some recent prog songs from the summer of 2023. ***Corrections: Molybaron are French/Irish, and the drummer on Steven Wilson's Impossible Tightrope is Nate Wood.

Simon Phillips Interview

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:33:45 -0400

Legendary drummer Simon Phillips talks about the new Sherinian/Phillips Live album, his amazing career, the various projects he's worked on & more. Sherinian/Phillips Live is out now.

Nospūn & The Anchoret Interviews

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:09:32 -0400

Interview members of 2 new bands that we are featuring on this episode. Eduard Levitsky from The Anchoret and Cole Millward from Nospūn talk about their band's debut albums, how they got started and what it's like being a new band in 2023. Both albums are out now.

Sean Timms Interview - Southern Empire/Unitopia

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Sean Timms, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer for Southern Empire and Unitopia joins the podcast to talk about the new albums from those bands coming in the next few weeks, as well as all of the other bands and projects he is involved with.

Martin Lopez (SOEN) Interview - Memorial

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Drummer Martin Lopez (Ex-Opeth) talks about his current band SOEN, their new album 'Memorial', touring, and more.

The new SOEN album 'Memorial' is out on Sept. 1st.

Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings) Interview - Look At You Now

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Roine Stolt, founder of The Flower Kings talks about the new album from The Flower Kings - 'Look At You Now', vinyl reissues, working with Jon Anderson, & more.

Look At You Now is out on Sept. 8th.

Neal Morse Interview - The Dreamer

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Neal Morse returns to the podcast to talk about his latest solo album The Dreamer - Joseph Pt.1, NMB Live in Hamburg, Morsefest 2023, and more.

2023 Mid-Year Podcast

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:41:28 -0400

Roie Avin and Kyle Fagala revisit some of the best releases from the first half of 2023.

Phil Ehart (Kansas) Interview - Kansas 50th Anniversary

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Founding member and legendary drummer for Kansas, Phil Ehart, joins the podcast to talk about the band's 50th Anniversary Tour, their recently released compilation, the history of the band, and more.

Einar Solberg Interview - 16

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Leprous frontman, Einar Solberg, joins the podcast to talk about his debut solo album '16', which is out now.

The Prog Report 10th Anniversary Podcast

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The Prog Report crew celebrate the 10th anniversary of the website and podcast.

Thanks to everyone that has supported the website and podcast!

Prog Report Panel: Yes - Mirror to the Sky

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Roie and Geoff are joined by Kevin Mulryne from the Yes Music podcast to talk about the new Yes album 'Mirror to the Sky' and about Kevin's new book 'The Tormato Story'.

Simon Bergseth (Avkrvst) Interview - The Approbation

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:47:54 -0400

Simon Bergseth from new Norwegian prog metal band AVKRVST talks about the band's debut album 'The Approbation', out on June 16th on InsideOutMusic.

Ray Alder Interview II

Tue, 16 May 2023 08:49:07 -0400

Ray Alder, vocalist for Fates Warning, is back with a new solo album titled 'II' out on June 9th. He joins the podcast to talk about the record and more.

The Winery Dogs Top 5 Songs

Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala and Christian Rios share their picks for the Top 5 songs from The Winery Dogs, the rock trio featuring Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, and Richie Kotzen.

New Music Podcast - April 2023

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Roie Avin and Daniel Levy check out some of the latest songs released in the last few weeks from a variety of artists. The podcast is also on The Prog Report YouTube channel.

Jon Davison (Yes) Interview - Mirror to the Sky

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

YES vocalist Jon Davison returns to the podcast to talk about the new studio album 'Mirror to the Sky' out on May 19, 2023.

Ultimate Jethro Tull Album Podcast with Bill Hubauer

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

With the new Jethro Tull album "Rökflöte" coming out on April 21st we decided to put together the Ultimate Jethro Tull album from their 23 album discography. Bill Hubauer (Neal Morse Band) joins the podcast to help out and also talk about his band We Came From Space and their new album Overlords which is out now.

Jason Bieler Interview - Postcards From The Asylum

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:23:32 -0400

Jason Bieler (formerly of Saigon Kick) talks about his new album 'Postcards From The Asylum', his long career with Saigon Kick and Bieler Bros. Records, the Prog community, and more. Postcards From The Asylum is out on April 14th.

Kevin Comeau (Crown Lands) Interview - Fearless

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Kevin Comeau, Guitarist/Bassist/Keyboardist for the Canadian duo Crown Lands talks about the band's history, recent success, meeting Alex Lifeson, and their new album Fearless.

Fearless is out on March 31st, 2023.

Andy Foster (Kite Parade) Interview - Retro

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:04:58 -0400

Andy Foster, the multi-instrumentalist behind the band Kite Parade, joins the podcast to talk about his history, launching Kite Parade and the latest album 'Retro', which is out now. 'Retro' is the second release from Kite Parade. The debut, released in 2022, was featured on the Prog Report 2022 best of podcast.

Lawrence Gowan (Styx) Interview - Crash of the Crown

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Long-time keyboard and vocalist for legendary band Styx, Lawrence Gowan, joins the podcast to talk about his long history with the band, their most recent album Crash of the Crown, the current tour and more. Joining the podcast with Roie is author and music veteran Jeff Wagner.

Ultimate Haken Album with Ross Jennings and Charlie Griffiths

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:26:00 -0500

Ross Jennings and Charlie Griffiths of Haken join the podcast to talk about their new album Fauna and help us make the Ultimate Haken Album with songs from their impressive catalog.

Check out an accompanying playlist on Spotify, or in the description on the YouTube video of the podcast.

Matt Halpern (Periphery) Interview - Djent is Not A Genre

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Periphery drummer Matt Halpern returns to talk about the band's new album Periphery V: Djent is Not a Genre. Kyle Fagala and Roie Avin talk with Matt about making the album, his work as a mental health advocate, his drum company Get Good Drums and more.

Albums turning 50 in 2023 with Mike Portnoy

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Mike Portnoy returns and joins Roie, Geoff, and Nick to discuss some of the classic albums released in 1973 that are turning 50 years old this year.

Simon Collins and Kelly Nordstrom (eMolecule) Interview - The Architect

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Former Sound of Contact members Simon Collins and Kelly Nordstrom join the podcast to talk about their new band eMolecule and the debut album The Architect which is due out on Feb. 10th.

Niklas Sandin (Katatonia) Interview - Sky Void of Stars

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Niklas Sandin, bassist for Sweden's Katatonia joins the podcast to talk about the band's new album Sky Void of Stars which was just released.

Mariusz Duda (Riverside) Interview - ID.Entity 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Riverside's Mariusz Duda returns to talk about the band's new album ID.Entity which is out on Jan 20th.

Prog! Not Prog! - Ep2- Favorite non-prog albums of 2022.

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Roie Avin and Kyle Fagala discuss some of their favorite non-prog albums from 2022. ***Apologies for some of the mic issues.

Best Prog Albums of 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500

The Prog Report team discuss their top prog rock albums for 2022.

The 2022 Prog Report Award Nominations

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Voting for the 2022 Prog Report Awards are underway on ProgReport.com. Here, Roie goes over the nominees in the 8 categories. Voting ends on Dec 5th.

Dean Wells (Teramaze) Interview - Flight of the Wounded

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Dean Wells, songwriter, guitarist and vocalist for Australian band Teramaze joins the podcast to talk about the band and their new album Flight of the Wounded, their 4th in just the last 2 years.

Prog Report Panel: Devin Townsend - Lightwork

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Prog and metal writer Jordan Blum, and Notes Reviews YouTube Channel host Michael, join Roie Avin to talk about the highly anticipated new album from Devin Townsend - Lightwork.

Dave Kerzner Interview - The Traveler

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:17:11 -0400

Singer/songwriter/keyboardist Dave Kerzner joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album The Traveler, the new Arc of Life album, and more.

Ultimate 2000s Album

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

The Prog Report team of Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, Daniel Levy, Victor Giol, Prog Nick, and Jon Fiala create the Ultimate 2000s Prog Album, covering the years 2000-2009. What would you pick?

Prog A-Z: Episode C

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

The long awaited return of Prog A-Z, our series that goes letter by letter to talk about notable artists, albums, songs, and other important things about Prog. In this episode, Geoff Bailie and Roie Avin tackle the letter C.

Michael Wilton (Queensrÿche) Interview - Digital Noise Alliance

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Michael Wilton, guitarist and original member for legendary prog metal band Queensrÿche returns to the podcast to discuss the band's latest album Digital Noise Alliance, how they have kept things going for so long, touring, and more. Digital Noise Alliance is out on Oct. 7th.

John Petrucci Interview - Terminal Velocity Tour

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

John Petrucci returns to talk about his upcoming solo tour with Mike Portnoy and Dave LaRue, what's the latest with Dream Theater, and more.

Devin Townsend Interview - Lightwork

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:57:03 -0400

Devin Townsend returns to the podcast to talk about his latest album Lightwork, making it through the pandemic, his love of 80s pop, and more. Lightwork is out on Oct. 28th, 2022.

King’s X Interview - Three Sides of One

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

King's X are back with their first studio album in 14 years 'Three Sides of One' which was just released on Sept. 2, 2022. Roie interviewed the full band (Ty Tabor, dUg Pinnick, and Jerry Gaskill) prior to the album's release where they talk about the making of the album, their history and more.

This interview was previously released on the label and band socials in 3 parts. This is the audio of the full interview.

SiX By SiX (Robert Berry, Nigel Glockler, Ian Crichton) Interview

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

SiX BY SiX is the new band featuring Ian Crichton (SAGA), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) & Robert Berry (3; Emerson, Berry, Palmer). The band spoke to Roie Avin about the debut album and forming the band prior to the album's release. Portions of this podcast have been previously released on the band and label YouTube channels in separate parts.

John Mitchell (Lonely Robot) Interview - A Model Life

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

John Mitchell returns to talk about the new Lonely Robot album 'A Model Life' out on August 26th, writing to a song title, working quickly, and much more.

Top 5 Live Albums

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Live albums are a staple of prog rock. On this episode, Roie, Geoff, Nick, and Vic each pick their top 5 prog live albums. Which are your favorites?

Mark Zonder Interview A-Z

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:41:39 -0400

Legendary drummer Mark Zonder (ex-Fates Warning) joins the podcast to talk about his new band A-Z, working with singer Ray Alder again, his unique drumming style, and much more. A-Z is out on August 12th, 2022.

Tim Bowness Interview - Butterfly Mind

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:19:19 -0400

Singer/Songwriter Tim Bowness returns to talk about his newest album Butterfly Mind, out on August 5th. We also talk about his work with Steven Wilson on their podcast The Album Years and more.

Ryo Okumoto Interview - The Myth of the Mostrophus

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Legendary keyboardist from Spock's Beard Ryo Okumoto joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album The Myth of the Mostrophus, his new group ProgJect, and his incredible history.

The Myth of the Mostrophus is out on July 29th.

Prog Report Panel: The Dear Hunter - Antimai

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Prog and metal writer Jordan Blum, and Notes Reviews YouTube Channel host Michael, join Roie Avin to talk about the new album from The Dear Hunter - Antimai, the group's first full studio album in six years.

2022 Mid-Year Recap

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:27:50 -0400

A look at some of the albums released in the first half of 2022.

Ultimate Porcupine Tree Album with Randy McStine

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Guitarist/Singer Randy McStine (McStine & Minnemann) joins the podcast to talk about being the touring guitarist for the upcoming Porcupine tree tour and help us put together the Ultimate Porcupine Tree album.

Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree/The Pineapple Thief) Interview

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Gavin Harrison, drummer for Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief, King Crimson, and more, joins Roie and Kyle Fagala for a chat about The Pineapple Thief current tour and album, the return of Porcupine Tree and the new album Closure/Continuation, and much more.

Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia) Interview

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:20:50 -0400

Legendary drummer for ELP and Asia, Carl Palmer, makes his Prog Report podcast debut to talk about the newly released ELP book, his history with that band, and some exciting new projects coming up.

‘Emerson, Lake & Palmer’ by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake & Carl Palmer is published by Rocket 88 Books. Order now, only at elpbook.com

Andy Tillison (The Tangent) Interview - Songs From The Hard Shoulder

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400

The Tangent's Andy Tillison returns to talk about the band's new album Songs From The Hard Shoulder, out on June 10th.

Charlie Griffiths (Haken) Interview - Tiktaalika

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Haken guitarist Charlie Griffiths joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album Tiktaalika, the new Haken single, and the band's tour with Symphony X.

James LaBrie Interview - Beautiful Shade of Grey

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

James LaBrie returns to the podcast to talk about his new solo album Beautiful Shade of Grey, Dream Theater winning a Grammy, touring, and more. His album is out on May 20th, 2022.

Albums Turning 50 in 2022 with Mike Portnoy

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Mike Portnoy returns and joins Roie, Geoff, and Nick to discuss some of the classic albums turning 50 years old this year.

Nic Collins (Genesis/Better Strangers) Interview

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Drummer Nic Collins joins the podcast to talk about playing on the recent Genesis 'The Last Domino' tour with his dad Phil Collins, as well as his musical background and his own band Better Strangers.

Prog A-Z: Episode B

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:40:45 -0400

Our new series that goes letter by letter to talk about notable artists, albums, songs, and other important things about prog. In this episode Geoff Bailie and Roie Avin tackle the letter B.

What would you pick to represent the letter B in prog?

John Boegehold (Pattern-Seeking Animals) Interview - Only Passing Through

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Main songwriter and keyboardist for Pattern-Seeking Animals, John Boegehold, joins the podcast to talk about the group's new third studio album, Only Passing Through, the history of the group, and the group's first upcoming live shows.

Top 5 Tears For Fears Songs with Nick D’Virgilio

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Nick D'Virgilio returns to share stories about his time as touring drummer for Tears For Fears, and to join Roie and "Prog" Nick in picking their top 5 TFF songs.

Top 5 Symphony X Songs with Michael Romeo

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Symphony X guitar legend Michael Romeo joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album 'War of the Worlds, Pt. 2' and to help Roie and Dan pick the best Symphony X songs.

D’Virgilio, Morse & Jennings - Troika Interview

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Nick D'Virgilio, Neal Morse & Ross Jennings spoke with Roie recently about their new collaboration and debut album Troika. Originally released in 3 parts on YouTube, here is the full audio of the interview. Troika will be released on Feb. 25th, 2022.

Steve Rothery (Marillion) Interview - An Hour Before It’s Dark

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:44:32 -0500

Founding member and guitarist for Marillion, Steve Rothery, makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about the band's latest album An Hour Before It's Dark, which comes out on March 4th, 2022, following a lengthy hiatus.

Arjen Lucassen Interview - Star One: Revel In Time

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:12:35 -0500

Arjen Lucassen, mastermind behind Ayreon, returns to talk about the new Star One album, Revel in Time, his first Star One album in more than 10 years. We talk about the all-star cast, recording during the pandemic, getting guitar sounds, The Beatles, and more.

Perfect Prog Albums

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500

What makes a perfect album? In this podcast, Roie, Geoff, Dan, and Nick share their picks for the perfect prog albums.

Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) Interview - The Zealot Gene

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:30:00 -0500

Prog icon Ian Anderson has returned with a new Jethro Tull album, the band's first in 18 years, called The Zealot Gene. The album comes out on Jan 28th, 2022. In this podcast, we talk about the new album, reissues, touring, and much more.

Prog! Not Prog! - Favorite non-prog songs of 2021

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

On the first episode of a new podcast series, Roie Avin and Kyle Fagala feature some of their favorite non-prog songs from 2021 that prog fans should know.

Jonas Lindberg Interview - Miles From Nowhere

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side have a new album coming out in February called Miles From Nowhere, their first with prog label InsideOutMusic. We chat here with Jonas about his musical history, the band, the new album and more.

Best Prog Albums of 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We look at some of our favorite albums from 2021.

The 2021 Prog Report Awards Nominations

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:53:22 -0500

Voting for the 2021 Prog Report Awards is open now and until Dec 6th. Listen here for the nominees or visit ProgReport.com.

Tribute to David Longdon of Big Big Train

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:44:27 -0500

On this episode, Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, Prog Nick, and guest Brad Birzer pay tribute to the recent passing of Big Big Train vocalist/writer David Longdon, who passed away at the age of 56 on Nov 19th.

Prog A-Z: Episode A

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:48:21 -0500

Our new series that goes letter by letter to talk about notable artists, albums, songs, and other important things about prog. In this first episode, Geoff Bailie and Roie Avin tackle the letter A.

Porcupine Tree and Jethro Tull return!

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:07:03 -0500

The last couple of weeks has seen some big announcement with new albums on the way from Porcupine Tree and Jethro Tull, with new singles by each. Roie Avin, Prog Nick, and Geoff Bailie discuss these albums and a few other releases.

Top 5 Debut Solo Albums with Ross Jennings (Haken)

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00:26 -0400

Haken/Novena vocalist Ross Jennings joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming debut solo album 'A Shadow of my Future Self' and to help us pick the best debut solo albums.

Ultimate Dream Theater Album with Jordan Rudess

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess joins the podcast to talk about the band's new album A View From The Top of The World and to help us put together the Ultimate Dream Theater album.

Glass Hammer Interview 2021 - Skallagrim - Into the Breach

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:55:55 -0400

Steve Babb, Fred Schendel and Hannah Pryor from Glass Hammer join the podcast to talk about their latest album 'Skallagrim - Into the Breach', which comes out on Oct. 15th.

2021 Fantasy Band Draft

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

The Prog Report team of Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala, Victor Giol, and Jon Fiala put together their fantasy band lineups.

Leslie Mandoki (Mandoki Soulmates) Interview - Utopia for Realists

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Producer, composer and drummer Leslie Mandoki joins the podcast to talk about his star-studded project Mandoki Soulmates and the new visual album Utopia for Realists: Hungarian Pictures which is out on InsideOutMusic on Sept. 24th. He tells about his incredible background to working with some of the biggest names in prog.

Ultimate Yes Album with Billy Sherwood

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Yes bassist Billy Sherwood joins the podcast to talk about the band's new album The Quest and to help put together the ultimate Yes album from the band's huge discography. The Quest is out on Oct. 1st.

Rob Reed (CYAN/Magenta) Interview -For King and Country

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:42:59 -0400

Keyboardist/composer Rob Reed from Magenta has resurrected his original band called CYAN along with the help of Pete Jones and Luke Machin to record a new album titled For King and Country. We talk about that album and more. The album is out on Sept 24th.

Einar Solberg (Leprous) Interview - Aphelion

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Singer/songwriter from Leprous, Einar Solberg, returns to the podcast to talk about the band's latest album Aphelion and more. Aphelion is out on August 27th, 2021.

Ultimate Prog Metal Album

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Prog Reporters Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala, Daniel Levy, and Victor Giol, are joined by prog metal expert and author Jeff Wagner to put together the Ultimate Prog Metal Album.

Ray Wilson Interview - The Weight of Man

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Singer/songwriter and former Genesis vocalist, Ray Wilson, joins the podcast to talk about his latest solo album The Weight of Man.

Todd Sucherman (Styx) Interview - Crash of the Crown

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Styx drummer Todd Sucherman joins the podcast to talk about the band's latest album Crash of the Crown, going back on tour, and more. Crash of the Crown is out now. More more info visit Styxworld.com.

Ultimate 90s Prog Album

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

The Prog Report team of Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, Daniel Levy, Victor Giol, Kyle Fagala and Kyle Graves create the Ultimate 90s Prog Album.

Ultimate Neal Morse Album with Mike Portnoy

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:11:46 -0400

Mike Portnoy makes his 10th appearance on the podcast and helps us put together the Ultimate Neal Morse Album from Neal Morse solo albums only. We also talk about the new NMB (Neal Morse Band) album - Innocence & Danger, what they might play on tour and at Morsefest, and much more. Innocence & Danger is out on August 27th, 2021. Morsefest is on October 8th and 9th.

First Half of 2021 Review

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:09:45 -0400

It has been a really busy first half of 2021, with a lot of great albums released. Roie Avin is joined by Daniel Levy to discuss some of the year's big stories, albums, and songs from an already incredible year.

Greg Spawton Inteview - Common Ground

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:07:00 -0400

Bassist, songwriter, and founding member of Big Big Train, Greg Spawton, returns to the podcast to talk about the band's upcoming new album Common Ground, due out on July 30th. We also talk about the upcoming tours and more.

Ultimate Pink Floyd Album with Randy McStine

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:33:37 -0400

Guitarist/Singer Randy McStine joins the podcast to talk about the latest with his group McStine and Minnemann with drummer Marco Minnemann, touring in a Pink Floyd tribute band, and helps us create the Ultimate Pink Floyd album.

Ronnie Platt (Kansas) Interview - Live and Beyond

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:47:57 -0400

Lead singer for Kansas, Ronnie Platt, talks about the band's upcoming live album 'Point of Know Return - Live & Beyond', and the group's return to the stage after more than 14 months away.

Top 5 Def Leppard Deep Cuts with Rick Allen

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:40:38 -0400

In this special Hard Rock edition of the podcast, Rick Allen, Hall of Fame legendary drummer from Def Leppard, joins Roie Avin and Kyle Graves to talk about his art, philanthropy, and discuss the best Def Leppard deep cuts. For more info on Rick's art and more visit: https://rickallen.com

30th Anniversary of Yes - Union, with DJ/Author Jon Kirkman

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:58:22 -0400

British rock DJ and author Jon Kirkman joins the podcast to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Yes - Union album and tour. We also talk about the Cruise to the Edge, which Jon has hosted since its inception.

Jem Godfrey and John Mitchell (Frost*)- Prog Songs from Pop Artists

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:58:15 -0400

Jem Godfrey and John Mitchell from Frost* join the podcast to talk about the band's latest release Day and Age, and to pick prog songs from pop artists for the Ultimate Pop Prog Album. Day and Age is out on May 14th. 2021.

Asger Mygind (VOLA) Interview

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:38:17 -0400

Asger Mygind, guitarist/vocalist for the band Vola talks about the band's history and newest album Witness, which is due out on May 21st, 2021.

Ultimate Genesis Album with Nad Sylvan

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:07:48 -0400

Singer Nad Sylvan talks about his latest solo album, Spiritus Mundi, touring with Steve Hackett performing Genesis songs, and helps us put together the Ultimate Genesis Album.

(Audio Note: there is a beep that happens in the background when Nad speaks in the first 10 minutes)

Geoff Tate Interview - Sweet Oblivion

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:48:05 -0400

Legendary singer Geoff Tate, formerly of Queensryche, joins the podcast to talk about his latest album with his project Sweet Oblivion titled Relentless, touring, performing with Queensryche at the Grammys, and more.

Chris Braide (DBA) Interview - Halcyon Hymns

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:36:58 -0400

Chris Braide, singer/songwriter from the duo Downes Braide Association, joins the podcast to talk about 'Halcyon Hymns,' the new DBA album with Geoff Downes.

"How important are lyrics in Prog?" with John Young (Lifesigns)

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:14:46 -0400

Lifesigns frontman and keyboardist John Young joins the podcast to talk about the band's latest album 'Altitude' and discuss the all important question "How important are lyrics in Prog?" with The Prog Report Team. Lifesign's album 'Altitude' is available now.

Casey McPherson (Flying Colors) Interview 2021

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:56:45 -0500

Singer/Songwriter Casey McPherson (Flying Colors/Alpha Rev) joins the podcast to talk about his charity organization To Cure A Rose, which he has started to help his daughter. We also talk about the latest with Flying Colors and more. Find out more on To Cure A Rose here: https://tocurearose.org/

Ultimate Rush Album with Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci join Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie on the podcast to talk about the new Liquid Tension Experiment album, and help put together the Ultimate Rush Album with tracks from that band's huge catalog. The new Liquid Tension Experiment album LTE3 is out on March 26th, 2021.

James Lascelles (Wheel) Interview

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:55:13 -0500

Finnish prog metal band Wheel are set to release their new studio album Resident Human on March 26th. The band's singer James Lascelles joins the podcast to talk about the band, the new album, and more.

Top 5 Transatlantic Songs with Pete Trewavas

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:32:48 -0500

Transatlantic and Marillion bassist Pete Trewavas joins the podcast to talk about the new Transatlantic releases The Absolute Universe and to pick the top 5 songs by the prog supergroup.

Todd La Torre Interview - Rejoice in the Suffering

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:27:57 -0500

Queensryche vocalist Todd La Torre returns to talk about his new solo album 'Rejoice in the Suffering', writing and recording during the quarantine, and what's next for Queensryche. The new solo album is out Feb 5th, 2021.

Top 5 Audiophile Albums with Steven Wilson

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:59:10 -0500

Steven Wilson joins the podcast to talk about his latest album The Future Bites, and also pick his Top 5 best sounding Audiophile Albums. We end up covering a wide array of albums including a few from his past, as well.

Jason Bieler Interview - Songs for the Apocalypse

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:46:52 -0500

Guitarist/Singer/Producer Jason Bieler, from Saigon Kick, joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album Songs for the Apocalypse which features guests like Devin Townsend, Bumblefoot, Todd La Torre and others. We also talk about his long career as a member of Saigon Kick, owning his own record label, and more.

Plini Interview - Impulse Voices

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:03:31 -0500

Guitar virtuoso Plini joins the podcast to talk about his new album Impulse Voices, touring, songwriting and more.

The Prog Report Best of 2020

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

The Prog Report team recap a great year of prog and discuss the best albums of 2020.

Top 5 Marillion Songs with Mark Kelly

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:07:29 -0500

Keyboardist Mark Kelly of Marillion joins the podcast to talk about his new solo project and album Mark Kelly's Marathon and pick his top 5 favorite Marillion songs.

David Longdon (Big Big Train) Interview 2020

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:31:21 -0500

Big Big Train vocalist David Longdon is back on the podcast to talk about the group's recent changes, the new live album Empire, as well as his recent Dyble Longdon release with Judy Dyble.

Nik Kershaw Interview - Oxymoron

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:39:42 -0500

Singer/Songwriter and 80s pop icon Nik Kershaw returns after a 7 year absence to the podcast to talk about his new album Oxymoron, his unique songwriting style, and more.

Ray Alder (Fates Warning) Interview - Long Day Good Night

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 11:45:49 -0500

Prog metal pioneers Fates Warning released their new 13th studio album 'Long Day Good Night' on Nov, 6th, via Metal Blade Records. On the podcast, singer Ray Alder returns to talk about the new album, dealing with lockdown and his hopes about touring again soon.

Bands That Change Their Sound

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:22:36 -0400

One highly debated topic in prog rock is whether a band is allowed to change their sound or "progress". In this podcast, Prog Report editor Roie Avin, and contributors Geoff Bailie and "Prog" Nick, discuss the bands that have or have not changed their sound and the pros and cons in doing so.

Jakko Jakszyk Interview - Secrets & Lies

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:14:47 -0400

King Crimson guitarist and vocalist Jakko Jakszyk joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album Secrets & Lies, the great musicians he has had a chance to work with, touring with King Crimson and more.

The Legacy of Eddie Van Halen

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:09:38 -0400

Roie, Victor, and Prog Nick remember legendary guitar player Eddie Van Halen who passed away at the age of 65 on Oct. 6th, 2020.

Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings) Interview - Islands

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:38:00 -0400

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Roine Stolt returns to talk about the latest album from his band The Flower Kings - Islands, out Oct 30th. We talk about creating the album during the quarantine, and also touch base on the upcoming Transatlantic album.

Simon Collins Interview - Becoming Human

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:41:40 -0400

Former Sound of Contact singer and drummer, Simon Collins, joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album Becoming Human, which is out now. We also talk about his dad Phil Collins' influence on his drumming, the possible future of Sound of Contact and more.

Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) Interview - Transitus

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:32:20 -0400

Ayreon is back with a new album titled Transitus, another magnum opus with multiple guests. The mastermind behind it all, Arjen Lucassen, returns to the podcast to talk about the new album and the story behind it, and more.

Mike Portnoy - Black Clouds and Silver Linings

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:49:20 -0400

10 years ago, Sept. 8th, 2010, the prog world was shocked to find out that Mike Portnoy had left Dream Theater. On this new podcast, The Prog Report team of Roie Avin, Daniel Levy, Kyle Graves, and Kyle Fagala discuss the 10 year anniversary of Mike Portnoy leaving the group and explore all of the great music and events the drummer has been a part of during the ten-year span.

Top 5 Beatles Songs with Mike Portnoy and Neal Morse

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:52:31 -0400

Long time Beatles fans and The Prog Reports "Artists of the Decade", Mike Portnoy and Neal Morse, join Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie to talk about their favorite Beatles songs. We also talk about all of the new album the pair are involved in this summer including Neal's Sola Gratia, the new Flying Colors Live album, Morsefest, Mike appearing on John Petrucci's album and more. All you need is 90 minutes! Enjoy.

John Petrucci Interview - Terminal Velocity

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:55:55 -0400

John Petrucci, Dream Theater's iconic guitarist, is set to release his second all-instrumental solo album, Terminal Velocity, his first in 15 years. The album reunites Petrucci with his former Dream Theater drummer and long-time friend Mike Portnoy, and bassist Dave LaRue. On this podcast, Petrucci talks about how the new album came about so many years later, working with Mike again, what's coming up with Dream Theater, and more.

Derek Sherinian Interview - The Phoenix

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:42:20 -0400

Derek Sherinian, keyboardist for Sons of Apollo, Back Country Communion, and an incredible solo artist, has a new album due out on Sept. 18th called The Phoenix. He joined the podcast to talk about the album, working with Simon Phillips, all the great guests featured on the album, and his days touring with Kiss and Alice Cooper.

Tim Bowness Interview - Late Night Laments

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:34:49 -0400

Singer/Songwriter Tim Bowness, also one half of the group No-Man, returned to the podcast to discuss his new album Late Night Laments, his highly-rated new podcast with Steven Wilson, the state of the world, and more. The new album Late Night Laments is out on August 28th, 2020.

The Ultimate 80s Prog Album

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:37:03 -0400

The Prog Report team are back to put together the Ultimate 80s Prog Album with some tracks that defined that decade of prog. You are certain to hear some surprising choices.

John Mitchell (Lonely Robot) Interview - Feelings Are Good

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:20:34 -0400

John Mitchell, the mastermind behind Lonely Robot, returns to talk about the latest Lonely Robot album 'Feelings Are Good' out on July 17th.

That Joe Payne Interview - By Name. By Nature.

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:06:26 -0400

Former singer for prog group The Enid joins the show to talk about his new solo album By Name.By Nature, his time with The Enid, and more. His new album is out on August 7th, 2020.

Casey Crescenzo (The Dear Hunter) Interview

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:59:48 -0400

Casey Crescenzo from The Dear Hunter checks in with what he has been up to during the coronavirus time including some exciting new projects.

Top 5 Deep Purple Songs with Steve Morse

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:30:03 -0400

Legendary Deep Purple and Flying Colors guitarist Steve Morse joins the podcast to pick the top 5 Deep Purple songs with hosts Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie. We talk about life in quarantine, how he joined Deep Purple and some other great stories along the way.

Top 5 Nick D'Virgilio Songs with Nick D'Virgilio

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:02:34 -0400

Drummer, singer, and all around musician Nick D'Virgilio (Big Big Train, ex-Spock's Beard) has been in a number of bands and on a number of records as a guest musician. On this podcast we go through his whole discography and pick some highlights from his career, including from his upcoming solo album Invisible, which is out on June 26th, 2020.

Top 5 Caligula's Horse Songs with Jim Grey

Thu, 28 May 2020 08:01:10 -0400

On this Top 5 episode, Caligula's Horse singer Jim Grey joins Roie Avin and Daniel Levy from to pick the best songs from his band. The Australian proggers have just released a new album titled Rise Radiant. We talk about that album and more.

Zak Rizvi and Tom Brislin - Kansas Interview

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:11:08 -0400

Legendary group Kansas are back with a spectacular new album. Guitarist Zak Rizvi and keyboardist Tom Brislin join the podcast to talk about the new album and more. 'The Absence of Presence' is out on June 26th, 2020.

Richard Henshall and Charlie Griffiths (Haken) Interview - Virus

Tue, 12 May 2020 12:56:21 -0400

Haken Guitarists Richard Henshall and Charlie Griffiths join the podcast to talk about their upcoming album Virus, finding out their US tour was cancelled, and how they are dealing with the current situation. Virus is out on June 5th.

Randy McStine and Marco Minnemann Interview

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:01:32 -0400

Guitarist/Singer Randy McStine and drummer Marco Minnemann have a new project in the works and they joined the podcast to talk about it, and all the other things they have going on. We also have a sneak peak at some of their new music.

Interview with John Boegehold (Pattern-Seeking Animals)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:21:16 -0400

Pattern-Seeking Animals lead songwriter and Keyboardists John Boegehold joins the podcast to talk about the band's second album Prehensile Tales, his work with Spock's Beard, and more.

Top 5 Debut Albums with Jon Kirkman

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:06:18 -0400

British DJ/Author/Cruise to the Edge co-host and friend of the show Jon Kirkman joins Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie for a chat about the top debut prog albums.

Interview with Jon Courtney (Pure Reason Revolution)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:40:02 -0400

Pure Reason Revolution are back with their first album in 10 years titled Eupnea. Songwriter Jon Courtney joins the show to talk about the new album, which is out April 3rd, 2020.

The Ultimate 70s Prog Album

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:33:52 -0400

The Prog Report team got together to create the ultimate 70s prog album. Join host Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, Victor Giol, Daniel Levy, and Kyle Fagala for a fun discussion.

New Prog Podcast - March 2020

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:52:59 -0400

A look at some of the latest prog releases from the early part of 2020.

Genesis - The Last Domino? Reunion Tour News

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:35:33 -0500

Big news came down on March 4th when it was announced that Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks would reform for a series of shows as Genesis along with Nic Collins and Daryl Stuermer. Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, and Prog Nick talk about the news and the pros and cons.

Top 5 Devin Townsend Songs with Devin Townsend

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:46:15 -0500

One of prog's most eclectic and risk-taking artists is Devin Townsend released one his latest critically acclaimed album Empath in 2019. Just days before the launch of his Empath 2020 North American tour, Devin joined host Roie Avin and guest contributor Jordan Blum for a lengthy discussion on his best songs. A must-listen for any Devin Townsend fan.

Top 5 ELO Songs with Bill Hubauer

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:16:51 -0500

Neal Morse Band keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Bill Hubauer joins the podcast to talk about the band's new Live in BRNO set and debate the Top 5 songs by Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, who have a surprisingly prog background.

Interview with Ross Jennings and Harrison White of Novena - Eleventh Hour

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:20:51 -0500

Vocalist Ross Jennings, also from Haken, and Guitarist/Keyboardist Harrison White discuss the new album from their band Novena - Eleventh Hour, out on March 6th, 2020.

25th Anniversary of Spock's Beard - The Light

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:15:35 -0500

Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie look at one of the great prog debuts of all time, Spock's Beard - The Light, as is turns 25th years old. Released in Jan of 1995, this album launched the career of this long-running band and one of prog rock's brilliant songwriters in Neal Morse. We play interview clips, demos, and live track from this epic masterpiece.

The Legacy of Neil Peart

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:04:53 -0500

Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, and Kyle Fagala share some stories, and recap the enormous legacy and influence of Neil Peart, dead at 67.

Top 5 Albums of the Decade 2010-2019 with Mike Portnoy

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:36:14 -0500

Mike Portnoy returns to kick off 2020 on our Top 5 Albums of the Decade podcast. We also discuss Mike's favorite movies and TV shows from the past decade, the upcoming Sons of Apollo albums MMXX, and much more. Mike, along with Neal Morse, were The Prog Report's Artists of the Decade.

Best Prog Albums of 2019

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:24:29 -0500

2019 was a banner year for progressive rock with dozens of incredible new releases. In this final podcast of 2019, the Prog Report team including host Roie Avin and contributors Geoff Bailie, Victor Giol, Daniel Levy, and Kyle Fagala, discuss their picks for the Top 15 Prog albums of 2019.

Top 5 Steve Hackett Songs with Steve Hackett

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:33:05 -0500

Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Steve Hackett joins the podcast to talk about the Top 5 songs from his solo material. Host Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie and Steve also discuss his highly successful Genesis Revisited Tour and recent live release, Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Festival Hall.

Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) Interview

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:43:05 -0500

Founding member and vocalist for Gentle Giant, Derek Shulman, joins the podcast to talk about the band's history and their new boxset Unburied Treasure. We also talk about his time as a record executive, including having the distinction of signing Dream Theater among many others.

Top 5 Flying Colors Songs with Neal Morse

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:05:14 -0500

Neal Morse returns to the podcast and makes his first Top 5 appearance as we discuss the best Flying Colors songs. The band has just released their 3rd album Third Degree and are on tour. Neal also talks about the recent Transatlantic recording sessions and more.

Roine Stolt Interview (The Flower Kings) - Waiting For Miracles

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:45:37 -0500

Roine Stolt returns to the podcast to talk about the new album from his band The Flower Kings - Waiting For Miracles, working on the upcoming Transatlantic album, and much more. Waiting For Miracles is out Nov. 8th, 2019.

Bruce Soord (The Pineapple Thief) Interview

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:47:28 -0400

The Pineapple Thief frontman Bruce Soord joins the podcast to talk about his new solo album All This Will Be Yours, his band The Pineapple Thief, the upcoming US Tour and more. All This Will Be Yours is out now.

Scenes From A Whirlwind - Celebrating the Anniversaries of Two Prog Epics

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:08:59 -0400

In this podcast, we celebrate anniversaries of Dream Theater's Scenes From A Memory turning 20 years old (released Oct. 26th, 1999) and Transatlantic's The Whirlwind turning 10 years old (released Oct. 23rd, 2009). Host Roie Avin and fellow Prog Reporters - Geoff Bailie, Daniel Levy, Victor Giol and Kyle Fagala, tell the stories behind the albums' origins, discuss the best songs, and share personal stories about the albums. We also have interview clips from various members of both bands, including Mike Portnoy, who has the distinction of being in both of these classics. Enjoy celebrating two of the best prog rock albums ever made!

Einar Solberg (Leprous) Interview - Pitfalls

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:04:03 -0400

Lead singer and songwriter from Leprous, Einar Solberg, returns to talk about the band's new album Pitfalls, touring, and more. The new album Pitfalls is out Oct. 25th, 2019.

Top 5 Fates Warning Songs with Ray Alder

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:19:37 -0400

Legendary vocalist Ray Alder joins host Roie Avin and Prog Report contributor and Fates Warning superfan Kyle Graves to chat about his new solo album What The Water Wants and also discuss the Top 5 Fates Warning songs.

New Prog Podcast - Sept 2019

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:37:43 -0400

Host and Prog Report editor Roie Avin looks at some of the new albums and songs released over the last few months.

Moron Police Interview

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:59:16 -0400

One of our favorite new discoveries is the band Moron Police out of Norway. Their recent release 'A Boat on the Sea' is a refreshing fun ride through prog, jazz, alternative, and whatever else they could throw in. Lead singer/guitarist Sondre Skollevoll joins the podcast, along with keyboardist Lars Bjørknes to talk about the band, the album, and more. Please enjoy and check out their album.

Rise Twain Interview (Brett William Kull & J.D. Beck)

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:56:15 -0400

Brett William Kull (producer, audio engineer, and member of Echolyn, Grey Eye Glances, and Francis Dunnery’s New Progressives) and J.D. Beck (Beck-Fields, The Scenic Route, author & playwright) join the podcast to talk about their new collaboration Rise Twain. The self-titled album is out on Sept 6th. We talk about the album, their backgrounds, touring, and more.

Top 5 Asia Songs with Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Sons of Apollo)

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:41:59 -0400

Fresh off his new role as lead singer for Asia on the recent Royal Affair Tour with Yes, Sons of Apollo guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal joins the podcast, with his guitar in hand, to talk about the best Asia songs, what he learned in his new role with the classic band, his appreciation for Kerrygold Butter, and tons more, for one of our most entertaining podcasts.

Bryan Beller (The Aristocrats) Interview

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:34:55 -0400

Bryan Beller, bassist for The Aristocrats and a number of other artists like Joe Satriani, joins the podcast to talk about the new Aristocrats album 'you Know What' and their current tour, as well as his upcoming solo album 'Scenes From the Flood'.

Top 5 Jellyfish Songs with Roger Joseph Manning Jr and Mike Portnoy

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:12:17 -0400

Jellyfish co-founder, keyboardist and songwriter Roger Joseph Manning Jr joins the podcast along with drummer and Jellyfish superfan Mike Portnoy (Sons of Apollo, Neal Morse Band) and host Roie Avin to talk about the best songs from the short-lived but beloved group. Jellyfish only had 2 albums and disbanded in 1994, but their 2 albums Bellybutton and the brilliant Spilt Milk are still revered to this day. Here, Manning talks about the stories behind this band's wonderful songs. This is a must-listen for any Jellyfish fan!

Top 5 Porcupine Tree Songs with Richard Henshall (Haken)

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:31:41 -0400

Haken guitarist Richard Henshall joins the podcast to discuss his new solo album The Cocoon, what's new with Haken, and debate the best Porcupine Tree songs. The Cocoon comes out July 26th.

Nad Sylvan Interview - The Regal Bastard

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:35:29 -0400

Vocalist Nad Sylvan join the podcast to talk about his latest release The Regal Bastard, as well as his current tour with Steve Hackett.

Top 5 Kansas Songs with Ted Leonard (Pattern-Seeking Animals, Spock's Beard)

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:27:28 -0400

Ted Leonard, vocalist for Spock's Beard, Enchant, and the new group Pattern-Seeking Animals, joins Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie to pick the Top 5 Kansas songs. We also talk about the debut Pattern-Seeking Animals album and his involvement in Neal Morse's Jesus Christ The Exorcist.

Prog Report Mid-Year Show 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:15:34 -0400

Host Roie Avin is joined by Geoff Bailie as they recap the year so far and countdown the top 10 songs of the year at the midway point of 2019.

Top 5 Prog Guitarists with guest Michael Sadler of Saga

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:54:19 -0400

Legendary vocalist from Saga, Michael Sadler, joins regular Prog Report contributor Kyle Fagala and host Roie Avin to discuss the best prog guitarists of 3 separate eras. We also catch up on what's new in the world of Saga. This was a tough a podcast as we have ever had. Enjoy and share your top 5s!

Jeff Scott Soto Interview - Origami

Tue, 28 May 2019 10:56:19 -0400

Singer Jeff Scott Soto talks about the new Soto album - Origami, his current band, the upcoming Sons of Apollo album and more. Origami is out now on InsideOutMusic.

Top 5 Big Big Train songs with David Longdon & Greg Spawton

Tue, 21 May 2019 09:53:28 -0400

Big Big Train vocalist David Longdon and bassist Greg Spawton join the podcast to share their favorite Big Big Train songs along with host Roie Avin. Find out about the stories behind of the band's classics, the new album, the upcoming tour and more.

Neal Morse Band Ep.4 - Prog Report Profiles

Tue, 14 May 2019 11:13:38 -0400

In this 4th and final installment of the Neal Morse Band Prog Report Profiles, we look at the years 2016 to present which covers the two huge albums from the band, The Similitude of a Dream and The Great Adventure, as well as some more projects from the band members.

Devin Townsend Interview - Empath

Thu, 02 May 2019 09:55:08 -0400

Devin Townsend joins the podcast to talk about his incredible new album Empath and what went into making the album that many are calling his best work to date.

Top 5 Peter Gabriel Songs with Jerry Marotta

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:34:48 -0400

On this podcast Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie are joined by Jerry Marotta, drummer on many of Peter Gabriel's solo albums, to discuss the top 5 songs from the enigmatic singer's incredible body of work.

Neal Morse Band Ep.3 - Prog Report Profiles

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:46:22 -0400

In this 3rd episode of the Neal Morse Band Prog Report Profiles we cover 2012-2015 and look at some more solo work from the band members, the first Neal Morse Band album The Grand Experiment, and some great covers. One more episode to come.

Misha Mansoor (Periphery) Interview - Hail Stan!

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:21:19 -0400

Periphery guitarist and founding member Misha Mansoor joins Roie Avin to talk about the band's latest album Periphery IV:Hail Stan, the key to their success, their sound, and more.

Periphery IV is out April 5th.

New Prog Podcast - March 2019

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:05:19 -0400

Host and Prog Report editor Roie Avin looks at some of the new albums and songs coming out in the first few months of 2019.

Nick Beggs (The Mute Gods) 2019 Interview

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:33:32 -0400

Renowned bassist Nick Beggs returns fresh off the lengthy Steven Wilson tour to talk about the release of the third album from his band The Mute Gods, Atheists and Believers, out March 22nd. We talk about touring, the new album, science fiction, and more.

Top 5 Queensrÿche Songs with Eddie Trunk

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:29:44 -0400

On this episode we discuss the Top 5 Queensrÿche songs with two very special guests: Radio personality and Rock expert Eddie Trunk (known from That Metal Show, SiriusXM's Trunk Nation, and Trunkfest on AXS TV), and Frontiers Music US Label Manager Nick Tieder.Eddie, Nick, and Prog Report host Roie Avin take a deep dive into Queensrÿche discussing the band's best tracks, their history, the current lineup, and more.

Neal Morse Band Ep.2 - Prog Report Profiles

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:32:25 -0500

In this second episode of the Prog Report Profiles of the Neal Morse Band, we highlight the introduction of Randy George, Neal finally touring with Randy and Mike, and the Momentum tour, which included Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette.

Colin Edwin (O.R.k., ex-Porcupine Tree) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:47:34 -0500

Colin Edwin, formerly from Porcupine Tree, joins the podcast to talk about his current band O.R.k. and the group's new album 'Ramagehead' which is out now. We discuss the making of the record, Edwin's other projects and look back at Porcupine Tree.

Cruise to the Edge 2019 Recap Podcast

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:43:13 -0500

Prog Report contributors Prog Nick and Daniel Levy join Roie Avin to recap the events of Cruise to the Edge 2019, which occurred Feb 4th-9th out of Tampa, Fl. The cruise, headlined by Yes, also includes more than 30 performers like Steve Hackett, Mike Portnoy, Haken, Riverside, and many more.

Neal Morse Band Ep.1 - Prog Report Profiles

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:03:31 -0500

In this new series, Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie look into the history of the Neal Morse Band and its members. The band have just released the double concept album The Great Adventure. In this first episode, we look at Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy, from the beginning of Spock's Beard to Transatlantic. Episode 2 to follow soon.

Top 5 Prog Instrumentals with John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:07:42 -0500

Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess join Roie Avin to discuss the Top 5 Prog Instrumental songs of all time. The two icons also discuss the new Dream theater album Distance Over Time and the upcoming world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Scenes From A Memory.

Neal Morse and Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band) - The Great Adventure Interview

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:36:47 -0500

Neal Morse and Eric Gillette of the Neal Morse Band join Roie Avin on the podcast to talk about the band's new album, The Great Adventure, the upcoming tour, streaming, and more.

New Prog Podcast - Jan 2019

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:42:20 -0500

Host and Prog Report editor Roie Avin looks at some of the new albums and songs coming out in the first few months of 2019.

Top 5 Yes Songs with Mike Portnoy

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:36:33 -0500

In anticipation of the upcoming Cruise to the Edge, Feb 4-9. 2019, and in celebration of Yes' 50th Anniversary, here is a Top 5 on the greatest Yes songs with Prog Report editor Roie Avin, contributor Geoff Bailie, and legendary drummer Mike Portnoy. Find out his favorite Yes songs.

Steven Wilson Interview 2018

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:41:56 -0500

Steven Wilson joins Prog Report editor Roie Avin for a quick chat before the first of 2 shows in Ft. Lauderdale, FL as they discuss the tour, his career and what's next.

Best Prog Albums of 2018

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:07:09 -0500

Prog Report editor Roie Avin and fellow prog reporters Geoff Bailie, Prog Nick, Victor Giol, and Kyle Fagala discuss some of the best albums on 2018.

Prog Report Top 5 Queen Songs with Jeff Scott Soto and Lonn Friend

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:18:45 -0500

Queen flirted with prog rock, especially on their earlier albums, and even on their masterpiece A Night at the Opera, so the timing seems perfect to tackle the Top 5 Queen songs. Joining Prog Report editor Roie Avin for the discussion are two guests who have had their share of ties with the band themselves, legendary writer/editor Lonn Friend (Rip Magazine, Rolling Stone and MTV) and powerhouse vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, Soto, Journey). Of course, we dive into some really deep cuts. Enjoy this discussion and relive the greatness of these Queen classics.

Prog Report Top 5 The Flower Kings Songs with Roine Stolt

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:11:37 -0500

The Flower Kings founding member and main songwriter, Roine Stolt, also of Transatlantic and The Sea Within, joins Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie to discuss the Top 5 songs from Stolt's band The Flower Kings. We also talk about his upcoming album Manifesto of an Alchemist.

My Prog Five with Simon Godfrey (Shineback)

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:09:46 -0400

Simon Godfrey of the group Shineback joins us to share his choices for My Prog Five, with a wide-range of picks including the Beach Boys, Queen, Echolyn, and more.

Prog Report Top 5 Riverside Songs with Mikael Stanne

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:11:45 -0400

Mikael Stanne from death metal group Dark Tranquillity and Prog Report contributor Jordan Blum join Roie Avin to discuss the best Riverside songs.

Prog Report Fantasy Prog Band Draft

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:46:02 -0400

Ever wished you could make your dream band lineup? Well, in this episode, we do! 5 of the Prog Reporters (Roie, Nick, Victor, Kyle, and Geoff) pick their own special dream prog band lineups in the form of a fantasy football style draft. And the results are not what you would expect.

Richard Henshall (Haken) Interview 2018 - The Prog Report

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:55:46 -0400

Haken guitarist Richard Henshall returns to talk about the band's upcoming 5th studio album, Vector, the group's 10th anniversary, working with Mike Portnoy, and more.

My Prog Five with Ed Platt (Enchant)

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:58:32 -0400

Enchant bassist Ed Platt talks shares some his influences from Yes and Kansas through new acts like Sons of Apollo on this episode of My Prog Five.

Prog Report Top 5 Non-Prog Bands with Mike Portnoy

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:07:37 -0400

On this episode of the Prog Report Top 5, Mike Portnoy returns to join Prog Report editor Roie Avin and contributor Kyle Fagala as they share their top 5 bands that are not generally not known as prog, but are bands that prog fans might enjoy. We also find out what is happening in Mike's world in the coming year.

Essential Modern Progressive Rock Albums

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:03:11 -0400

Prog Report editor Roie Avin is interviewed by host of another podcast The European Perspective, David Elliott about his book the Essential Modern Progressive Rock Albums. They discuss different albums and bands featured in the book and the reasons behind their significance.

Mariusz Duda (Riverside) Interview 2018 - The Prog Report

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:56:46 -0400

Mariusz Duda of Riverside returns to The Prog Report to talk about the group's latest studio album, Wasteland, the band's first without guitarist Piotr Grudziński who passed away in 2016.

Prog Report Top 5 Rush Albums with John Wesley

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:33:48 -0400

Joining the show are InsideOut label rep/author/Rush expert Jeff Wagner and special guest, guitarist/singer/songwriter John Wesley (Porcupine Tree, Fish). We discuss one of the greatest Prog acts ever in Rush and try to tackle their top 5 albums.

My Prog Five with Steve Babb (Glass Hammer)

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:06:15 -0400

Steve Babb, bassist and founding member of Glass Hammer, shares a few songs that have inspired him over the years in this episode of My Prog Five.

Prog Report Top 5 Prog Rock Drummers with Randy McStine

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:33:49 -0400

Guitarist Randy McStine joins The Prog Report's Roie Avin and Prog Report contributor Kyle Fagala for an in-depth discussion on the top 5 prog rock drummers from 3 very distinct eras.

My Prog Five with Nad Sylvan

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:06:02 -0400

Singer Nad Sylvan takes time out from his tour as lead singer for Steve Hackett's Genesis Revisited band, to take us through some of the music that inspired him when he was younger and inspires him today.

Devin Townsend Interview 2018 - The Prog Report

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:43:47 -0400

Prog metal icon Devin Townsend returns to talk about the new live Ocean Machine release, his new boxset Eras, the disbanding of the Devin Townsend Project, and even some thoughts on the current political climate.

Prog Report Top 5 Haken Songs with Dan Briggs

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:02:43 -0400

In celebration of the release of Haken's first live album and their 10 year anniverary, Between the Buried and Me bassist Dan Briggs, joins The Prog Report's Roie Avin and contributor Victor Giol to discuss the Top 5 Haken Songs.

Marco Minnemann (The Sea Within) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:32:54 -0400

Drummer Marco Minnemann talks about his new prog group The Sea Within, their debut album, his extensive career with The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, and more.

My Prog Five with John Young (Lifesigns)

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:16:55 -0400

John Young, leader of the band Lifesigns, shares his prog influences on this episode of My Prog Five including Genesis, Caravan, UK and more.

Prog Report Top 5 Genesis Songs with Richard Macphail and Nick D'Virgilio

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:46:58 -0400

Former Genesis tour manager Richard Macphail and drummer Nick D'Virgilio (Big Big Train, Spock's Beard) join The Prog Report's Roie Avin to go over the Top 5 Genesis songs from each era.

Matt Stevens (The Fierce and the Dead) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:46:08 -0400

Matt Stevens, guitarist for instrumental alt-prog group The Fierce and the Dead, talks about the band's new album The Euphoric, how he got started and what it means to be "Prog."

Prog Report Top 5 Yes Albums

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Music journalist, author and radio host Jon Kirkman brings his expert Yes knowledge to a discussion on the Top 5 Yes albums along with Yes Years 50 host Geoff Bailie and Prog Report editor Roie Avin.

Thomas Anderson (Gazpacho) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 30 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Keyboardist Thomas Anderson from the band Gazpacho talks about the band's new album Soyuz, the inspiration for their album concepts and more.

Prog Report Top 5 Spock's Beard Songs

Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400

We discuss the Top 5 songs from all 3 Spock's Beard eras up through the most recent album Noise Floor.

My Prog Five with Randy George (Neal Morse Band)

Thu, 17 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Randy George, bassist for the Neal Morse Band, let's us in on his long time prog favorites from Yes to Genesis to Styx and more.

My Prog Five with Johannes Luley of Perfect Beings

Thu, 03 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of My Prog Five, Perfect Beings guitarist Johannes Luley, lets us in on the music that shaped and inspired him with tracks from some true musical legends.

Prog Report Top 5 Steven Wilson Albums

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Steven Wilson 'Raven That Refused to Sing' illustrator and photographer Hajo Mueller and music journalist Anil Prasad join Prog Report host Roie Avin to discuss the Top 5 Steven Wilson albums throughout his long career f

My Prog Five with Bumblefoot (Sons of Apollo) - The Prog Report

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Bumblefoot, guitarist from Sons of Apollo takes us through his choices for My Prog Five.

Prog Report Top 5 The Dear Hunter Songs with Conner Green

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Prog Report editor Roie Avin is joined by Haken bassist Conner Green and journalist Jordan Blum to discuss the best songs from The Dear Hunter's 'Act Series' albums.

Dave Meros (Spock's Beard) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Spock's Beard bassist Dave Meros and his chickens join The Prog Report to talk about the band's 13th studio album 'Noise Floor' due out on May 25th. We discuss the return of Nick D'Virgilio, the making of the new album

My Prog Five with Jim Grey of Caligula's Horse

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Jim Grey, lead singer for Caligula's Horse, takes us through a prog trip sharing 5 of his favorite prog songs and influences.

Prog Report Top 5 Mike Portnoy Cover Songs with Mike Portnoy

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Drum legend Mike Portnoy joins Prog Report host, Roie Avin, as they go through a list of the best covers songs Portnoy has recorded with the various groups he has been with. Find out the stories behind his love for thes

My Prog Five with Greg Spawton of Big Big Train

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Greg Spawton, bassist and songwriter for Big Big Train, talks a walk down memory lane and shares 5 songs that influenced him in his younger years through today.

Prog Report Top 5 Dream Theater Songs with Eric Gillette

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Prog Report's Roie Avin is joined by Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band, Shattered Fortress) and former record exec and Dream Theater superfan Kyle Graves to talk about the best Dream Theater songs and relay stories about th

My Prog Five with Ross Jennings of Haken

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Ross Jennings of Haken takes over The Prog Report and plays his 5 of his current prog favorites on the first installment of My Prog Five.

Prog Report Top 5 Neal Morse Albums

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Prog Report editor Roie Avin discusses the top 5 Neal Morse albums with two Prog Report contributors and Neal Morse experts, "Prog Nick" Matzukis and Geoff Bailie

Prog Report Top 5 Cruise to the Edge 2018 performances

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0500

The first in the new series Prog Report Top 5, where editor Roie Avin and guest, author and prog connoisseur Jeff Wagner debate the best performances from the 2018 Cruise to the Edge.

Andy Farrow (Artist Manager) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0500

From Cruise to the Edge 2018 we talk with artist manager, promoter, booking agent Andy Farrow of Northern Music about working with Opeth, Devin Townsend, his new project Sons of Apollo, the Be Prog festival in Spain, wha

Jan Hoffman (Long Distance Calling ) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Jan Hoffman, bassist for German group Long Distance Calling, returns to discuss the band's new album Boundless, touring stories and more.

Phil Collen (Def Leppard) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Phil Collen of Def Leppard returns to talk about his tour with Joe Satriani and John Petrucci for G3, the new live Delta Deep album, the tour with Journey, Def Leppard, and more.

Al Joseph (Hyvmine) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Guitarist and Singer Al Joseph talks about his new band Hyvmine and their debut album Earthquake, his influences, his love the Satriani and Petrucci, and more.

Perfect Beings Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Johannes and Ryan of Los Angeles progressive rock group Perfect Beings talk about their new album Vier, the band's history and joining up with drummer Sean Reinert from Cynic.

Chris Braide (Downes Braide Association) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:00:00 -0500

Songwriter/Producer Chris Braide talks about his new album with Geoff Downes, their third as Downes Braide Association, as well as offers some insight to his successful pop songwriting career and working with artists lik

Ben Huggins (Galactic Cowboys) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:00:00 -0500

Ben Huggins from Galactic Cowboys talks about the band's history, their return after 17 years, the new album, Long Way Back to the Moon, and touring stories with Dream Theater.

Neal Morse Interview 5 - The Prog Report

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Neal Morse talks about the Snow reunion with Spock's Beard at Morsefest 2016 and the upcoming Snow Live set, out on Nov 10th from Radiant Records. We also talk about Cruise to the Edge, a new solo album, and more.

Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Supergroup Sons of Apollo are set to release their debut album, Psychotic Symphony, on Oct 20th on InsideOut Music.Keyboardist Derek Sherinian talks about the debut album by Sons of Apollo, his new band with Mike Portnoy

Anneke van Giersbergen (VUUR) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Anneke van Giersbergen joins the Prog Report to discuss her work with Ayreon, Devin Townsend, and her new band VUUR which is set to release a debut album on Oct 20th called In This Moment We Are Free.

Steven Wilson To The Bone Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Steven Wilson talks about his latest album 'To The Bone', his inspiration behind the new music, the upcoming tour and more.

Einar Solberg (Leprous) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Einar Solberg, vocalist and lead songwriter for the band Leprous, talks about the band's new album, Malina, the band's new sound, live shows, and more.

Andy Tillison Interview #2 - The Prog Report

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Singer, songwriter and founder of The Tangent, Andy Tillison, talks about the band's new album 'The Slow Rust of Forgotten Machinery', and looks back on the formation of the band and the first album, 'The Music That Died

Guy Manning (Damanek) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Guy Manning (Manning, The Tangent, United Progressive Fraternity) talks about his new band Damanek and the debut album 'On Track' and about his long career.

Anthony Phillips (Genesis) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Guitarist and founding member of Genesis, Anthony Phillips, talks about his latest reissue for his album Slow Dance, his vast solo career, Big Big Train, and Genesis.

Courtney Swain (Bent Knee) Interview - The Prog Report

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Singer, keyboardist Courtney Swain of the band Bent Knee, talks about the band's new album Land Animal, the band's growing popularity, touring and more.

Tony Levin Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 23 May 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Legendary bassist and Chapman stick player Tony Levin, talks about his various projects from King Crimson, to Stick Men to Peter Gabriel and everything in between.

Nad Sylvan Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 16 May 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Nad Sylvan, singer/songwriter and vocalist with Steve Hackett's Genesis Revisited, talks about his new album 'The Bride Said No', and touring with Steve Hackett.

Richard Barbieri Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 09 May 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Former Japan and Porcupine tree keyboardist talks about his latest solo album, Planets & Persona, and looks back on some Porcupine tree albums.

Pete Lesperance (Harem Scarem) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 03 May 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Guitarist and founding member of Hard Rock group Harem Scarem talks about the band's new album United, entering their 30th year as a band and more.

Rikard Sjöblom (Gungfly, Big Big Train) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 01 May 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Rikard Sjöblom, formerly of Beardfish talks about the two albums he has coming out within a month of each other, the new album with his band Gungfly 'On Her Journey to the Sun', and the new Big Big Train album, 'Grimspo

John Mitchell (Lonely Robot) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -0400

John Mitchell, guitarist, songwriter, producer and the man behind Lonely Robot, talks about his latest album 'The Big Dream', working with Frost*, the Cruise to the Edge, and tells stories about the great John Wetton.

Dan Briggs (Btbam/Nova Collective) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Dan Briggs, bassist for Between the Buried and Me and Nova Collective, talks about the band's new live set Coma Ecliptic Live, being on tour, and the new Nova Collective side project.

Richard Henshall (Nova Collective/Haken) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0500

Richard Henshall, guitarist for Haken, talks about his latest side project Nova Collective, playing with Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress on Cruise to the Edge, and Haken's 10th Anniversary.

dUg Pinnick (King's X) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:00:00 -0500

dUg Pinnick of King's X talks about his other band KXM with Ray Luzier and George Lynch and their second album, Scatterbrain, as well as some news on King's X.

Tim Bowness Interview #3 - The Prog Report

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500

Singer/Songwriter Tim Bowness returns to The Prog Report to talk about his latest solo album 'Lost in the Ghost Light', a concept album about a fictitious musician and his career.

Casey Crescenzo (The Dear Hunter) Interview - The Prog Report

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500

Casey Crescenzo of The Dear Hunter talks about the history of the band's Act series, the latest album from 2016, Act V and more.

Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500

Daniel Gildenlöw of Pain of Salvation, joins The Prog Report to talk about the the group's latest album, In the Passing Light of Day, featuring the new single "Meaningless. The founding member talks about the illness

Steven Wilson Interview #2 - The Prog Report

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0500

We caught up with Steven Wilson on the last night of the US leg of the tour for an in-depth interview on the tour, his music, the current state of rock, and some of his Porcupine Tree albums.

Neal Morse Interview 4 - The Prog Report

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Neal Morse returns to talk about the Neal Morse Band's new album 'The Similitude of a Dream', which many are calling his greatest album.

Mariusz Duda (Riverside) Interview #2 - The Prog Report

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Mariusz Duda, frontman for Riverside, talks about the recent events that affected the band, guitarist Piotr Grudzinski, the Prog Awards, the new instrumental album Eye of the Soundscape, and what's next for the band. Ey

Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Opeth guitarist and singer, Mikael Akerfeldt, talks about the band's new album Sorceress, their North American tour, and about past classic albums.

Roine Stolt Interview 2016 - The Prog Report

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings and Transatlantic, talks about working with Jon Anderson on the Anderson/Stolt album Invention of Knowledge, as well as, a look back on a few of his classic albums.

Mike Keneally Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Guitarist and Multi-instrumentalist Mike Keneally talks about his new album Scambot 2, touring with Joe Satriani, his history with Frank Zappa and more.

John Wesley Interview #2 - The Prog Report

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist John Wesley talks about his latest solo album, 'a way you'll never be' and his upcoming tours with Marillion and Steven Wilson.

Pete Trewavas Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Pete Trewavas of Marillion talks about the band's 18th album F.E.A.R., its political approach, the upcoming US Tour as well as a look back on a few classic albums and a little on his work with supergroup Transatlantic.

Richard Williams (Kansas) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Founding member and guitarist for legendary group Kansas, Richard Williams, talks about the band's first studio album in 16 years, The Prelude Implicit, , and how to band has been able to maintain its success for so many

Matt Halpern (Periphery) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Drummer Matt Halpern talks about the success of his band Periphery, how things got started, their new album Select Difficulty and how they have evolved.

Trevor Rabin Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400

The legendary guitarist/singer/producer for Yes, talks about the reunion with Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman and more.

David Longdon (Big Big Train) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400

David Longdon of Big Big Train talks about how he joined the band, their success with English Electric, and their new album, Folklore.

Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Fates Warning guitarist and founding member Jim Matheos talk about the group's new album 'Theories of Flight' as well as a look back at some classic albums, Parallels and A Pleasant Shade of Gray.

Eric Gillette Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Eric Gillette, guitarist and vocalist with the Neal Morse Band discusses his latest solo album which features Thomas Lang on drums as well as Conner Green and Diego Tejeida of Haken on bass and keys. The new album entit

Ray Wilson Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Ray Wilson returns to talk about his new acoustic album, Song For A Friend, how he wrote it and the upcoming album due out later this year.

Jon Anderson Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Legendary vocalist Jon Anderson of Yes talks about his new project Anderson/Stolt, working with Roine Stolt and the new album Invention of Knowledge.

Jem Godfrey (Frost*) Interview - The Prog Report

Sat, 14 May 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Jem Godfrey, songwriter, producer and keyboardists for Frost* talks about the band's new album "Falling Satellites", his career as a pop producer, and what the asterisk means in the Frost* name.

Paul Gilbert Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Legendary Guitarist Paul Gilbert talks about his new album, 'I Can Destroy', his songwriting process, his musical accomplishments, and why he moved to Portland.

Jan Hoffman (Long Distance Calling) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Jan Hoffman, bassist for Alt/Prog group Long Distance Calling, talks about the band's new album TRIPS, recording with their new singer and his love of 90s alternative rock.

Diego Tejeida (Haken) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Haken keyboardist Diego Tejeida talks about the band's 4th studio album, Affinity, the new single Initiate, and the growing popularity of the group.

Nick Van Dyk (Redemption) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Nick Van Dyk, guitarist for Progressive Metal band Redemption talks about the band's return, their new album 'The Art of Loss' and his unique story as corporate exec.

Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard, Last In Line) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell talks about his new project Last In Line, the death of bassist Jimmy Bain, the Def Leppard Cruise and more in an in-depth interview.

Adam Wakeman (Headspace) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Adam Wakeman, keyboardist for Headspace and son of Rick Wakeman talks about the new Headspace album, touring with Black Sabbath and working with Victoria Beckham.

Joe Satriani Interview 2 - The Prog Report

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Joe Satriani returns to talk with The Prog Report to discuss his upcoming Surfing to Shockwave World Tour and a bunch other projects.

Ricky Phillips (Styx) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Ricky Phillips, bassist for Styx, talks about his time in the band since joining in 2003, touring, possible new Styx album, and looks back on his long career including time with The Babys and Bad English.

Phil Collen (Def Leppard) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Phil Collen, guitarist from Def Leppard, talks about the band's new self-titled album, his new book Adrenalized, his blues band Delta Deep and their upcoming Hysteria on the High Seas Cruise.

Nick Beggs Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Nick Beggs, bass player with Steve Hackett and Steven Wilson, talks about his new project, The Mute Gods and his illustrious career.

Todd La Torre (Queensryche) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Todd La Torre, vocalist for Queensryche, talks about the band's new album, Condition Human and his favorite Queensryche songs.

Billy Sheehan Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Bassist Billy Sheehan talks about the new Winery Dogs album "Hot StreaK, working with Mike Portnoy and Richie Kotzen and how he gets his unique bass sound.

Mariusz Duda (Riverside) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Mariusz Duda from Riverside talks about the band's new album 'Love, Fear and the Time Machine,' his songwriting process, the challenges of picking a set list for tour.

Jimmy Keegan (Spock's Beard) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Spock's Beard drummer Jimmy Keegan talks about the band's latest album The Oblivion Particle and what was like joining the band.

Geoff Downes Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes talks about the passing of bandmate Chris Squire, the upcoming tour with Toto, this year's Cruise to the Edge event and more.

Joe Satriani Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani talk to The Prog Report about his latest album Shockwave Supernova, the G4 Experience, working with amazing musicians and why you would never hear Taylor Swift on any of his albums.

Tim Bowness Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Prog Singer/Songwriter Tim Bowness, part of No-Man with Steven Wilson, talks about his latest solo album, Stupid Things That Mean The World.

Mark Tremonti Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Guitarist Mark Tremonti discusses his new album Cauterize and the struggles of the new music industry.

Neal Morse Interview #3-Morsefest - The Prog Report

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Neal Morse returns to The Prog Report to tell us all about the upcoming Morsefest 2014 Blu-Ray/DVD set and Morsefest 2015 on Sept 4-6, in Nashville. Plus he fills us in on the upcoming Flying Colors DVD, his thoughts on

Max and Mike Portnoy Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Max Portnoy and his dad Mike Portnoy talk about the new Next To None album, A Light In The Dark, which Mike produced for his son's band.

Einar Solberg (Leprous) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 15 May 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Einar, lead singer of Norweigan Prog Metal group Leprous talks about the band's latest album The Congregation.

Gavin Harrison Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree and King Crimson talks about his latest album, Cheating The Polygraph, a re-imagining of classic Porcupine Tree songs.

Andy Tillison (The Tangent) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Andy Tillison of British Prog group The Tangent talk about the band's latest album "A Spark in the Aether", writing love songs about Prog, and learning about America from watching TV.

Steve Hackett Interview 2 - The Prog Report

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Steve Hackett returns to The Prog Report to discuss his new album Wolflight, the success of his Genesis Revisited tour and why he believes the early era of Genesis still holds up.

David Paich (Toto) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500

David Paich from Toto talks about the band's new album Toto XIV, why they did a new album after 10 years, knowing whether a song is a hit or not and stories about some of their most famous songs.

Steven Wilson Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Steven Wilson talks about his latest album Hand.Cannot.Erase, how the album came together, working with amazing musicians and how he has made his mark doing it his way.

Neal Morse Interview 2 - The Prog Report

Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Neal Morse returns to talk about his latest album The Grand Experiment.

Dave Kerzner Interview 'New World' - The Prog Report

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Dave Kerzner, musician and producer, talks about his debut solo album "New World."

Thomas Giles (BTBAM) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Thomas Giles talks about his latest solo album, Modern Noise, surviving a bus fire on tour and the latest on Between the Buried and Me.

Devin Townsend Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Devin Townsend discusses his new album Z2, how he approaches a new project, his thoughts on the surviving the music industry and the infamous performance on the Prog Nation at Sea Cruise.

Mark Michell (Scale the Summit) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Mark Michell, bassist for Scale the Summit talks about the band's previous tour with Glass Cloud, the latest with the band and surviving in the current music industry.

Casey McPherson (Flying Colors) Interview 2 - The Prog Report

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:00:00 -0400

New interview with Flying Colors vocalist, Casey McPherson. Casey discusses the band's new album, Second Nature, how the songs came together and arguing about the album artwork.

Doug Ott (Enchant) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Doug Ott, guitarist and songwriter for Enchant, talks about the return of the band, the new album "The Great Divide" and how some of the new songs came together.

Ian Thornley (Big Wreck) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Big Wreck's Ian Thornely discusses the band's latest album Ghosts, how Big Wreck came back and opening for Dream Theater over a decade ago.

Ray Wilson Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Ray Wilson, singer/songwriter and former vocalist for Genesis reflects on his 20 year career, his time with Genesis and more.

Voyager Interview - The Prog Report

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Simone Dow from Voyager talks about the band's new album "V", what it's like being a Prog metal band in Australia and the struggles of the music business.

Glass Hammer Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 23 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Steve Babb and Fred Schendel from Glass Hammer talk about the current state of the band, the latest album “Ode to Echo” and what its like to be a Prog band in Tennessee.

Michael Wilton (Queensryche) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 09 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Michael Wilton, Queensryche guitarist, talks about the recent settlement regarding the Queensryche name rights, the recent album and tour, and reuniting with Chris DeGarmo at a Seattle Seahawks halftime show.

Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 01 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Jordan Rudess, Dream Theater‘s keyboard genius, talks about the band’s current tour, how they choose the setlist, his keyboard setup, recent solo albums, his latest music apps and upcoming plans for the band.

Kip Winger Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Kip Winger talks about the new Winger album Better Days Comin', which features some Prog influenced tracks such as the new single “Tin Soldier”.

Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Javier Reyes from Animals as Leaders talks about the making and success of their new album, The Joy of Motion, his switch to Carvin guitars, how they prepare for live shows and his influences.

Tony MacAlpine Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Tony MacAlpine to discusses his career, working with Portnoy, Sheehan and Sherinian and his upcoming new album.

Ray Luzier (KXM, Korn) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Ray Luzier, drummer for Korn and new supergroup KXM, talks about touring with Korn, forming KXM at this son's birthday pay and more.

Jon Davison (Yes) Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Jon Davison, YES vocalist, talks about the upcoming YES Summer Tour, recording the new album Heaven and Earth all over the world, and how he got the job without an audition.

John Wesley Interview - The Prog Report

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0400

John Wesley, guitarist for popular Prog acts such as Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Marillion and more talks about his latest solo album, how he got started and working with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson.

Damon Fox (Bigelf) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Damon Fox, the man behind Bigelf, talks about how the band got started, how Mike Portnoy got the band going again after the breakup, and preparing to perform on a boat.

Alan Morse (Spock's Beard) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Alan Morse, guitarist and original member of Spock’s Beard, talks about the latest album, keeping the band going, growing up with Neal Morse and more.

Richard Henshall (Haken) Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Richard Henshall, guitarist and keyboardist for Haken, talks about the success of The Mountain, searching for a new bass player and the upcoming Progressive Nation at Sea cruise.

Neal Morse Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0500

Neal Morse talks about the new Transatlantic album “Kaleidoscope”, Flying Colors, working with Mike Portnoy and how to make an album in a week.

Steve Hackett Interview - The Prog Report

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0500

Steve Hackett, the legendary Genesis guitarist, calls in to talk about his Genesis Revisited project, the album, the tour and also goes deep into how a few of the Genesis classics came about.

Nik Kershaw Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:00:00 -0500

Nik Kershaw, 80′s pop icon, speaks to the Prog Report about his recent work with Steve Hackett’s Genesis Revisited and looks back on his career. Not known as a prog artist, Nik Kershaw talks about his love for Genesis and more.

Mike Portnoy Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 07:00:00 -0500

Mike Portnoy talks in detail about the Progressive Nation at Sea cruise, the new Transatlantic album, working with Neal Morse and much much more.

Casey McPherson (Flying Colors) Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:00:00 -0500

Casey McPherson takes a break from snowboarding to talk about working with Flying Colors, his band Alpha Rev and touring.

Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings) Interview - The Prog Report

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Roine Stolt from The Flower Kings and Transatlantic talks with The Prog Report about the new cd “Desolation Rose”, the upcoming Transatlantic album and performing at the Royal Albert Hall.

Arjen Lucassen Interview - The Prog Report

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Arjen Lucassen, the brilliant musician and composer behind Ayreon, talks to The Prog Report about the new album “The Theory of Everything” and his creative process.

Nick D’Virgilio Interview - The Prog Report

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Nick D’Virgilio, drummer for Big Big Train, talks to The Prog Report about his time as Spock’s Beard frontman, his work with Genesis and Tears For Fears and his love for golf.

James Labrie Interview - The Prog Report

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0400

James Labrie, frontman of legendary prog rockers Dream Theater, called in to talk about his new solo album “Impermanent Resonance”, the new Dream Theater cd, how to put together a setlist and much more.