UK was one of the last Great British progressive rock bands to emerge from the 1970s, featuring an all-star lineup of legendary musicians: keyboardist and violinist Eddie Jobson (Roxy Music, Frank Zappa), bassist and vocalist John Wetton (King Crimson, Asia), and drummer Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons). Their second studio album, Danger Money, was released in 1979 and quickly made an impact, reaching the Billboard Top 50 album chart. Over the years, it has become widely regarded as one of the definitive progressive rock albums of all time, showcasing virtuosic musicianship, intricate compositions, and a bold, cinematic sound.
Now, Danger Money returns in a fully remastered and repackaged special limited-edition release, offering fans an enhanced listening experience with pristine audio quality and updated artwork. This definitive edition celebrates the enduring legacy of UK, a band that pushed the boundaries of progressive rock and left an indelible mark on the genre. Whether revisiting the album or discovering it for the first time, this release is a must-have for collectors and prog-rock enthusiasts alike.
Track List:
1 Danger Money 2 Rendezvous 3 The Only Thing She Needs 4 Caesar’s Palace Blues 5 Nothing to Lose 6 Carrying No Cross
Eddie Jobson – keyboards, electric violin John Wetton – bass, lead and backing vocals Terry Bozzio – drums, percussion
All tracks are written by Eddie Jobson and John Wetton
PROG-ROCK POWERHOUSES O.R.K. RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM ‘FIREHOSE OF FALSEHOODS’
.R.k.’s new album Firehose of Falsehoods marks another chapter in the band’s ever-evolving exploration of progressive, alternative, and art rock and captures their signature mix of spontaneity, intricacy, and supreme musicianship. Firehose of Falsehoods continues the journey that O.R.k started with 2015’s debut Inflamed Rides and carried forward with their 2022 album Screamnasium, their music often exploring themes of tension, redemption, and the human condition. With Firehose of Falsehoods, the band—featuring Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree), Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson), Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari, and Carmelo Pipitone—delivers a collection that balances raw energy with their distinctive musical prowess. “the sound of O.R.k becomes a vessel of beauty” – Classic Rock
Fans of their acclaimed Screamnasium will find plenty to love here from hauntingly cinematic moments to visceral, riff-driven passages. Featuring a guest appearance from former Porcupine Tree touring member John Wesley, Firehose of Falsehoods highlights the band’s evolving creative dynamics and their place in the landscape of modern progressive music. O.R.k have a highly anticipated run of European performances coming up in 2025, including stops in the UK and Austria.
LP Tracklisting
Side 1
1. Blast Of Silence ( 04:13 )
2. Hello Mother ( 03:25 )
3. The Other Side ( 04:35 )
4. 16000 Days ( 04:18 )
Side 2
1. PUTFP ( 05:31 )
2. Seven Arms ( 03:23 )
3. Beyond Reach ( 04:35 )
4. Mask Becomes The Face ( feat John Wesley ) ( 05:56 )
Also available on CD
Genre: Prog-Rock
For Fans Of: Porcupine Tree, Soundgarden, King Crimson, Riverside, The Pineapple Thief, The Mars Volta, Oceansize, Alter Bridge
Interesting Facts:
Drummer Pat Mastelotto is best known for his long tenure with King Crimson.
Pat Mastelotto also played drums on ‘I’ll Be There For You’, The Rembrandts track made famous by the sitcom Friends.
Bassist Colin Edwin was a long term member of the progressive band Porcupine Tree.
The band has worked with Adam Jones of Tool, who created the artwork for their album Ramagehead.
Their album Ramagehead (2019) was particularly well-received and features guest vocals from Serj Tankian (System of a Down).
To celebrate today’s release of their live album, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks announce the second leg of their 2025 U.S tour. The 11-show tour commences June 15th at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C and ends July 13th at The Factory in St. Louis, Missouri. These shows follow the previously announced 18 show leg that starts April 1st in Tucson, Arizona. Both legs of the tour will feature an evening of YES classics as well as tracks from their critically acclaimed debut album TRUE released August 2024.
Premiering today is a video for the YES classic Roundabout, taken from the CD/DVD/Blu-ray “Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live- Perpetual Change”. The video can be seen here:
Dates for the 2025 tour are below:
April 1-Tucson AZ –The Rialto Theater April 3-Anaheim CA-The Grove of Anaheim April 5-Las Vegas NV-The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas April 8-Oakland CA-Fox Theater April 11-Sacramento CA- SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center April 14-Seattle WA- Moore Theater April 19-Rockford IL-Coronado Pac April 23-Milwaukee WI-Pabst Theater April 25-Des Plaines IL-Des Plaines Theater April 27-St. Charles IL-The Arcada Theater April 30-North Tonawanda NY-Riviera Theater May 2-Cleveland OH-The Agora May 4-Lancaster PA-American Music Theater May 7-Wilmington DE-The Grand Opera House May 10-Ridgefield CT –The Ridgefield Playhouse May 12-Ridgefield CT-The Ridgefield Playhouse May 16-Westbury NY-Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair May 18-Carteret NJ- Carteret Performing Arts Center
June 15-Washington DC-Warner Theatre June 18-Ocala FL-Circle Square Cultural Center June 20-Clearwater FL-Ruth Eckerd Hall June 23-Dallas TX-Moody Performance Hall June 25-Austin TX-Paramount June 27-San Antonio TX-Tobin Center July 01-Macon GA-Auditorium July 05-Farmington PA-Timber Rock Amphitheatre July 07-Ocean City NJ-Ocean City Music Pier July 11-Nashville IN-Brown County Music Center July 13-St. Louis MO-The Factory
When the WOBBLER keyboard virtuoso LARS FREDRIK FRØISLIE released his first solo album “Fire Fortellinger” in 2023, fans of both WOBBLER and classic 70s prog took the album to their hearts, and it became a great success. Now, his follow-up album “Gamle Mester” is set to be released on May 9th.
On his second solo album “Gamle Mester” (Old Master), Lars Fredrik Frøislie pays homage to the greats of the past. Drawing inspiration not only from the pioneers of progressive rock but also from art, literature, and mythology, the album reflects on timeless acts of creativity that still resonate today. The title is derived from the ancient oak tree “Den Gamle Mester,” found at Krødsherad Prestegård, which also inspired a poem of the same name by Jørgen Moe. This symbolic tree serves as a unifying theme throughout the album, representing wisdom, endurance, and the passage of time.
The title track “Gamle Mester” is chosen to be the first single from the album, released on the 14th of March. It can be heard on several streaming services and download services:
Lars Fredrik has this to say about the track: The title of the track is partly derived from the ancient oak tree “Den Gamle Mester”, found at Krødsherad Prestegård, and partly from the somewhat vague art history term “Gamle Mester” (Old Master), which is often used about pre-eminent European artists like Rembrandt, Rubens, Da Vinci, Botticelli, etc. I guess you could call this the pop song on the album. Quite catchy, rather short and perhaps even simple, but with a mixture of the strictly composed and the loosely improvised. I think I captured some spontaneous magic in the organ solo, which I’m happy with.
Like on the previous album, Frøislie takes on vocals and drums, as well as a formidable array of instruments including a few tons of old analogue keyboards such as Hammond C3, Mellotron M400, Minimoog Model D, Chamberlin M-1, Yamaha CP70B, William de Blaise Cembalo Traverso, Hohner Clavinet D6, Rhodes MkII and Arp Pro Soloist. Joining him is Nikolai Hængsle (ELEPHANT9, NEEDLEPOINT, BIGBANG, BAND OF GOLD etc.) on Rickenbacker 4003 Bass, and Ketil Einarson (EX-Jaga JAZZIST, WESERBERGLAND, WHITE WILLOW) on flute and recorder.
With “Gamle Mester,” Lars Fredrik Frøislie delivers an album steeped in history, mythology, and musical brilliance. A must-have for progressive rock enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Track listing for “Gamle Mester” is as follows: 1. Demring (Dawn) 2. Jakten På Det Kalydonske Villsvin (The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar) 3. Gamle Mester (Old Master) 4. Medusas Flåte (The Raft of the Medusa) 5. De Tre Gratier (The Three Graces) 6. Skumring (Dusk)
With artwork by Frøislie himself, “Gamle Mester” will be released on CD, Limited Edition Gatefold LP on Green / Transparent Marble Vinyl and digital formats, and is now available to pre-order from the following links:
Big Big Train’s The Likes Of Us In North America tour commences on 2nd April and runs until 19th April, with 10 shows in the United States and Canada as well as a co-headlining appearance on board Cruise To The Edge. The band then co-headlines the Gouveia Art Rock festival in Portugal at the beginning of May.
Today the band is announcing the support acts for the North America tour. District 97, The Twenty Committee and IZZ will each open one show. For the remaining shows a member of Big Big Train will play a solo set.
“On our tour last autumn we chose to have different bands open some shows for us, while keeping other shows ‘in the family’ to help to make each night really special, and the mixed approach worked very well,” lead vocalist Alberto Bravin comments. “We’re looking forward to sharing the stage with District 97, IZZ and The Twenty Committee and really recommend that you get to the show in time to see them.”
“There’s just so much musical talent in Big Big Train,” Alberto continues. “Our keyboardist Oskar Holldorff, violinist Clare Lindley, drummer Nick D’Virgilio and guitarist/keyboardist Rikard Sjöblom all have lots of experience fronting bands outside Big Big Train and singing lead vocals. Their solo sets were very positively received in September and October in the UK and Europe, so we think fans in North America will enjoy them too. It will be a surprise each night which band member – or maybe even band members – are going to open the show.”
BIG BIG TRAIN – LIVE IN ‘25
THE LIKES OF US IN NORTH AMERICA TOUR
Wednesday 2nd April – Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA – No support Friday 4th – Wednesday 9th April – Cruise To The Edge (Festival shows) Thursday 10th April – Arcada Theatre, St Charles, Illinois, USA – Support: District 97 Friday 11th April – The Token Lounge, Westland, Michigan, USA – Support: BBT solo Sunday 13th AprilElectric City, Buffalo, New York, USA – Support: BBT solo Monday 14th April – Fairmount Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Support: BBT solo Tuesday 15th April – Algonquin Theatre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Support: BBT solo Wednesday 16th April – Salle Dina-Bélanger, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada – Support: BBT solo Thursday 17th April – Regent Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA – Support: BBT solo Friday 18th April – Rivoli Theater at The Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA – Support: IZZ Saturday 19th April – Rivoli Theater at The Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA – Support: The Twenty Committee
Sunday 4th May -Gouveia Art Rock, Gouveia, Portugal (Festival show)
Tickets for all shows are on sale now via www.bigbigtrain.com/live.
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