There’s an opportunity the prog world could possibly be solely consumed by the sudden however highly-anticipated return of Rush in 2026 – however will anybody else make a dent within the headlines in the course of the 12 months?
Though there’d been a lot hypothesis that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson would work collectively once more following the dying of Neil Peart in 2020, conversations had develop into extra wistful as time handed.
However after they introduced they’d be touring in 2026 with new recruit Anika Nilles behind the drumkit, the overwhelming response was of shock and delight.
It’s certain to be an enormous a part of the prog 12 months. However there are different issues to sit up for as nicely – and we wish to know what you suppose would be the greatest second.
Gossip exploded in July concerning a brand new King Crimson album, which may seem within the coming 12 months. Former Sure males Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman are each engaged on new materials – Anderson together with his Band Geeks on their second album, and Wakeman together with his English Rock Ensemble on a follow-up to 2020’s The Pink Planet. Asia have additionally promised new music “before you suppose.”
Contemporary materials can also be anticipated from Crown Lands, Tangerine Dream, The Pineapple Thief and others. The 12 months forward may also see reissues from Sure, Kevin Ayers, Blodwyn Pig, Edgar Froese and Peter Hammill.
Rush gained’t, in fact, be the one prog stars on tour. Dwell motion is deliberate by many artists with new information to advertise, whereas the pageant scene – together with Winter’s Finish, Temple Of Prog II, Fusion – Music With out Boundaries, Soundle, Prog For Peart and A New Day all that includes tempting payments.
So something may occur within the subsequent 12 months, and a variety of it would make lifetime reminiscences. Which prog occasion are you most wanting ahead to in 2026 – and why ought to everybody else be as excited as you’re?
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