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A new petition calls on the BBC to recognise and celebrate the compositional talents of Keith Emerson
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Bonnie Tyler dead at 75
News of the powerhouse Welsh singer's death in Portugal has been confirmed on her website
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“My first boyfriend introduced me to The Wall. It was the only interesting thing about him”: Joanne Harris’ prog stars
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“I discovered our album when a pub landlord showed me his copy”: The steampunk proggers who didn’t make it
In 1970 Bram Stoker looked like the next big thing in prog. Guitarist Pete Ballam explained why it didn’t work out for them.
The bitter battle for the soul of Pink Floyd
In 1985, Roger Waters split from his Pink Floyd bandmates, causing a titanic struggle that endures to this day
The brief life and mysterious death of the cult 60s rocker who inspired The Clash
Bobby Fuller could have been the next Buddy Holly – but he died in mysterious circumstances in 1966 at the age of 23.
Music
How Iron Maiden pushed metal to its most colossal, then pushed a bit further, to make Rime Of The Ancient Mariner
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“Our first song was our strongest. The whole thing was short-lived”: Genesis/Yes supergroup GTR’s single moment of glory
In 1985 guitarists Steve Hackett and Steve Howe hit the US Top 20 – and then it was suddenly all over
From American thrash to Japanese metalcore: the 8 new metal songs that everyone needs to hear this week
Hear these fine offerings from Anthrax, Hanabie, Amon Amarth and more, then vote for your favourite
Awesome new prog from Asia, Teiger, Aisles and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week
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Best headphones under £100 in 2026: My pick of the best cheap headphones that deliver above their price point
Great sound doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Let these six brilliant headphones under £100 prove me right
Best budget wireless headphones 2026: Our pick of the best cheap Bluetooth headphones you can buy today
Great sound, features and battery life – these cut-price headphones from the likes of Sony, Marshall and Sennheiser have got the lot
Prime Day turntable deals 2026: It's the last day of the big record player discounts but there's still time to get a great deal
Amazon Prime Day is into its last day but the record player discounts are still available. Save on turntables by Sony, Audio-Technica, Victrola, Lenco & more
Prime Day music deals 2026: It's your last chance to grab a discount on band merch, collectibles, turntables, Lego and more
We're now into the fourth and final day of Prime Day - but there's still time to get your hands on some excellent bargains
Sony's LX Series turntables are known for their smooth action, smart looks and amazing value vs spec – now with up to $150 off, your search for a new deck is over
Both the Sony LX3BT and LX5BT are aptX Adaptive capable – and both are getting the Prime Day discount treatment
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Metallica are on the form of their lives at London Stadium
Metallica return to London Stadium to show exactly how they became metal's biggest band
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