The Prog Report

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.

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 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‘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 talks about the new Winger album Better Days Comin', which features some Prog influenced tracks such as the new single “Tin Soldier”. 

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 to discusses his career, working with Portnoy, Sheehan and Sherinian and his upcoming new album.

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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 talks about the new Transatlantic album “Kaleidoscope”, Flying Colors, working with Mike Portnoy and how to make an album in a week.

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, 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 talks in detail about the Progressive Nation at Sea cruise, the new Transatlantic album, working with Neal Morse and much much more.

Casey McPherson takes a break from snowboarding to talk about working with Flying Colors, his band Alpha Rev and touring.

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, 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, 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, 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.