Official video for the first single taken from the upcoming album Transmutation
Feat. Simon Phillips, Steve Hackett, Nick ‘D Virgilio, Craig Blundell, Randy McStine, John Mitchell, Lalle Larsson, Andy Tillison, Tomas Bodin, Luke Machin, Göran Edman, Krister Jonsson, Dina Höblinger, Amanda Lehmann, Gary Schuller, Lelo Nika, Jan-Olof Jonsson, Rob Townsend, Roger King and Jonas Reingold.
JONAS REINGOLD is thrilled to announce the release of TRANSMUTATION, the sixth studio album from his critically acclaimed solo project, KARMAKANIC.
After an eight-year hiatus, Reingold returns to Karmakanic with renewed passion and creativity. He describes Transmutation as his boldest artistic statement yet, pushing progressive rock to new heights and reaching new audiences.
“It’s been an amazing journey creating this beast of an album, collaborating with exceptional musicians in state-of-the-art studios like Ocean Way in Nashville and CLA Studios in LA. I’m deeply grateful for everyone’s contributions to Transmutation. The title itself signifies transformation into a new state of being—just like the constant flux of the universe. My music evolves too, starting as a seed and blooming into something vibrant—hopefully not fading too soon!”
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.
“I have to pinch myself seeing who’s on this album—heroes of mine! I’m truly humbled and grateful for their contributions. This is a joint venture. I often joke that Karmakanic is the prog equivalent of FC Barcelona—only the best players onboard.”
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.
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.
The artwork/photo by Diana Seifert and graphics by Hajo Müller—known for Steven Wilson’s recent projects
Karmakanic is a progressive rock band from Sweden, formed in 2002 by bassist Jonas Reingold, best known for his work with The Flower Kings. Their music blends symphonic prog, jazz fusion, and rock, often featuring complex compositions, rich melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics.
The band’s lineup has evolved over the years, with notable members including Göran Edman (vocals), Krister Jonsson (guitar), Lalle Larsson (keyboards), and Zoltan Csörsz (drums). Karmakanic’s sound is marked by intricate instrumental passages, dynamic arrangements, and a balance of technical proficiency and emotional depth.
Some of their key albums include:
Entering the Spectra (2002): Their debut album, exploring cosmic and philosophical themes.
Wheel of Life (2004): A more refined sound with introspective lyrics and melodic complexity.
Who’s the Boss in the Factory? (2008): Widely regarded as one of their best works, blending symphonic elements with strong songwriting.
In a Perfect World (2011): Featuring catchy melodies and sophisticated compositions.
DOT (2016): Inspired by Carl Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot,” this album explores humanity’s place in the universe.
Karmakanic is praised for their ability to create both grand, epic pieces and intimate, heartfelt songs, making them a standout in the modern progressive rock scene.
9th January 2025: Steve Hacketts annual performances at Trading Boundaries, in Sussex, UK have become something of a tradition for the legendary guitarist in recent years. Presenting stripped down material, and showcasing his acclaimed classical compositions, these unique & intimate concerts have become a highlight of the year, beloved of his fans. As Steve explains: Its always a joy for me to play at Trading Boundaries, a magical intimate place full of beautiful lights and exotic imagery, illuminating the darkest time of year over Christmas and New Year… Its the perfect location for my acoustic set.
Live Magic At Trading Boundaries, set for release on 17th January 2025, collects various recordings from these shows from over the years, and also features appearances from regular collaborators including brother John Hackett on flute, Roger King on keys, Rob Townsend on flute & sax, & Amanda Lehmann on guitar & vocals. The release also coincides with Steves next two live appearances at the venue, on the 18th & 19th January 2025.
Today he is pleased to release a live recording of the track Jacuzzi, originally featured on his 1980 solo album Defector, and you can listen to it now here: https://youtu.be/6peMKqgIOUU
Steve comments: Im thrilled to be releasing such a special album of live virtuoso performances over the years at such a magical venue.
Live Magic At Trading Boundaries will be available as a Limited-Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP & Digital Album, mixed by long-time live sound engineer Ben Fenner. Pre-order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/LiveMagicAtTradingBoundaries
1 Improv 00:01:54
2 Blood on the Rooftops 00:01:15
3 The Barren Land 00:01:34
4 Black Light 00:01:12
5 Horizons 00:01:29
6 Jacuzzi 00:03:20
7 Suppers Ready (Excerpt) 00:01:40
8 After the Ordeal 00:02:01
9 Hairless Heart 00:05:04
10 Jazz on a Summers Night 00:03:48
11 Gnossienne No. 1 00:03:00
12 Walking Away from Rainbows 00:03:28
13 Poulenc Organ Concerto (excerpt) 00:03:45
14 The Red Flower of Tai Chi Blooms Everywhere 00:02:19
15 Hands of the Priestess 00:05:39
16 Memory Lane 00:05:12
17 Only Happy When it Rains 00:04:08
18 Ace of Wands 00:03:37
19 The Journey 00:03:36
Listen to the track Ace Of Wands (originally from his debut solo album Voyage Of The Acolyte) performed live here: https://youtu.be/zfnwYd2IyYs
Over the course of 19 tracks, Steve explores various facets of his catalogue, including Genesis classics like Blood On The Rooftops & Horizons, stripped down solo material such as Ace Of Wands & Hands Of The Priestess, and magical renditions of his much-acclaimed classical catalogue like Black Light & The Journey. As a result, this album shows a completely different side to his playing: Somehow, you can feel the special atmosphere through the sound of the music on this new live album, which is a complete contrast to my live rock shows.
I love the delicate dreamlike quality of this show with John and Rob interplaying beautifully on flute and sax, interspersed by surprising moments of power, such as the point when Rogers keys become the sound of a full blown pipe organ! The album also features two performances of tracks from Amanda Lehmanns most recent solo album Innocence and Illusion, Amandas lovely vocals on her own spellbinding songs also provide a special contrast.
Steve has recently been reissuing his classical catalogue, and the latest two in the series, Metamorpheus & Tribute are available now. Both albums have been newly remastered for vinyl, and are available as Gatefold 180g LPs in both black and limited coloured vinyl editions for the very first time. New digipak CD editions are also available, and they can all be ordered below:
These follow hot on the heels of his critically-acclaimed new studio album The Circus and the Nightwhale. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of
it, the 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: I love this album. It says the things Ive been wanting to say for a very long time.
16th November 2023: Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio album The Circus And The Nightwhale on 16th February 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the center of it, The Circus And The Nightwhales 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: I love this album. It says the things I’ve been wanting to say for a very long time.
The Circus And The Nightwhale is Steve’s first new music in over two years. It follows the beautiful acoustic LP Under A Mediterranean Sky from January 2021 which rose to No. 2 in the UK Classical chart and, in September of that year, his metallic masterpiece Surrender Of Silence, which hit the UK Top 40. His 2023 live album, Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton, reached No. 2 on the Rock & Metal Chart. Steves’s new LP promises ballads, blues, blistering progressive rock… and healthy measures of theatre and fantasia.
Recorded between tours in 2022 and 2023 at Siren studio in the UK with guest parts beamed in from Sweden, Austria, the US, Azerbaijan, and Denmark, the line-up for The Circus And The Nightwhale includes some familiar faces alongside Steve on electric and acoustic guitars, 12-string, mandolin, harmonica, percussion, bass, and vocals. Roger King (keyboards, programming, and orchestral arrangements), Rob Townsend (sax), Jonas Reingold (bass), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Craig Blundell (drums), and Amanda Lehmann on vocals. Nick D’Virgilio and Hugo Degenhardt return as guests on the drum stool, engineer extraordinaire Benedict Fenner appears on keyboards and Malik Mansurov is back with the tar. Finally, Steve’s brother John Hackett is present once more on flute.
The new album will be available to pre-order from the 1st December 2023 on several different formats, including a Limited CD+Blu-ray media book (including 5.1 Surround Sound & 24bit high-resolution stereo mixes), Standard CD Jewelcase, Gatefold 180g Vinyl LP & as Digital Album. All feature the stunning cover painting by Denise Marsh.
The full tracklisting is as follows:
1. People Of The Smoke
2. These Passing Clouds
3. Taking You Down
4. Found And Lost
5. Enter The Ring
6. Get Me Out!
7. Ghost Moon and Living Love
8. Circo Inferno
9. Breakout
10. All At Sea
11. Into The Nightwhale
12. Wherever You Are
13. White Dove
Summing up the Circus And The NightwhaleSteve says: It’s a lovely journey that starts dirty, scratchy, and smoky and becomes heavenly and divine. How can you resist it?
Steve is currently on tour in North America, continuing his Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights run. Next year he will tour the world extensively, including a brand-new UK tour under the name Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo, and that will see him return to the legendary Royal Albert Hall. For the full list of dates, head to: http://hackettsongs.com/tour.html
Marillion, Steve Hackett, Flying Colors & Big Big Train headline the biggest prog cruise ever!
Cruise To The Edge, progressive rock’s largest festival at sea is set to return in 2024 with its biggest cruise ever! The 9th voyage of the prog festival at sea sails from Miami, Florida, March 8th – 13th, 2024, aboard the Norwegian Pearl visiting Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, Grand Cayman.
Headlined by prog legends Marillion, Steve Hackett, Flying Colors and, for the first time, Big Big Train, the event features some of the world’s greatest prog-rock musical artists. The lineup includes returning acts Adrian Belew, Martin Baare, The Flower Kings, Haken, Protocol, Queensryche, PFM, Airbag, and Baraka, alongside cruise debuts by Gryphon, Lonely Robot, and legendary prog metal group Symphony X. More bands are expected to be announced in the coming months. The event is once again hosted by Jon Kirkman and Roie Avin.
Beyond the sun, fun, and exquisite dining, there will be artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, special theme nights and other events designed to optimize the artist/fan experience. The cruise will once again feature the unprecedented CTTE Late Night Live, where fans can sign up to showcase their own musical talents.
Cruise to the Edge is truly the greatest prog-rock show on earth and is a can’t-miss event for prog enthusiasts throughout the world.
1st July 2022: Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett is pleased to announce, Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More, the visual document of his 2021 UK tour celebrating the classic Genesis live album. Set for release on the 2nd September 2022 (with vinyl following on the 25th November), it sees Steve and his band perform Seconds Out in full & in sequence, as well as a selection of solo material including tracks from his most recent studio album Surrender of Silence.
Watch the band perform the Genesis track Squonk here:
Steve comments: Im so happy to release my Seconds Out & More show… A spectacular night with a band on fire tearing into that magic music combining the true spirit of Genesis with a fresh virtuosic approach and an extraordinary sound under amazing lights. This show is a feast for both ears and eyes. The best of so many worlds!
Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More will be available as Limited 2CD + Blu-ray & Limited 2CD + DVD, both including 5.1 surround sound, behind the scenes documentary & promo videos. Steve Hackett and his band comprise Roger King, Rob Townsend, Jonas Reingold, Nad Sylvan & Craig Blundell, and they were joined by Amanda Lehmann as special guest on the night.
Steve Hackett & his band have just completed a run of shows in New Zealand and Australia, and will continue their Seconds Out & More tour in Japan, Europe and North America throughout the rest of year. In September and October 2022, they will present their Foxtrot at Fifty 25-date tour in the UK. For the full list of dates and to buy tickets go to HackettSongs.com.
About Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett joined Genesis at the beginning of 1971 and gained an international reputation as the guitarist in the bands classic line-up alongside Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins. Hacketts intricate guitar work was a key element of Genesis albums from Nursery Cryme (1971) to Wind And Wuthering (1977) including the classic Selling England By The Pound.
After leaving Genesis at the end of 1977, Hacketts solo career, which now spans more than 30 albums, has demonstrated his extraordinary versatility with both electric and acoustic guitar. Hackett is renowned as both an immensely talented and innovative rock musician and a virtuoso classical guitarist and composer and this was recognised in 2010 when he was inducted into the Rock Hall Of Fame. He has also worked alongside Steve Howe of YES in the supergroup GTR.
Hacketts compositions take influences from many genres, including jazz, classical and blues. For his later studio works The Night Siren (2017) and At The Edge Of Light (2019) Hackett has explored the influences of world music. Recent tours have seen Hackett celebrate his time with Genesis including a spectacular 2018 tour in which he realised a long-held ambition to perform the works of Genesis live with his band and an orchestra.
The lockdown enforced by the 2020 global pandemic has proven to be a particularly creative period for Hackett. He began by releasing Selling England by the Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live at Hammersmith, a live recording of 2019s hugely successful tour celebrating that Genesis classic together with the 40th anniversary of one of his most-loved solo albums. Lockdown also gave Hackett the opportunity to write and record two new studio albums, the UK Classical Chart hit Under A Mediterranean Sky and the forthcoming Surrender of Silence.
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