Stick Men, the progressive powerhouse featuring King Crimson veterans Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto alongside composer Markus Reuter, release their first album in over a decade. Let’s THRAK Again, a Robert Fripp-sanctioned homage to King Crimson‘s THRAK, is out now via Unsung Records and 7D Media as two entirely distinct listening experiences. Stream it now and catch the band live across the Western US and Canada below. Continue reading
For over fifty years – King Crimson has been one of the most singular experiences and one of the greatest bands on record or live. Led by musical icon Robert Fripp, few other artists or bands are really comparable. UK filmmaker Toby Amies will shine a light on the enigmatic troupe in his new documentary In The Court Of The Crimson King, making its world premiere at South By Southwest (SXSW) with screenings on March 14th and18th. The film promised a comprhensivew look into the world of the Crimson, and features Fripp, Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Bill Bruford, Adrian Belew, Bill Rieflin, Jeremy Stacey and more. Buy tickets to the screenings below and watch the trailer now.
No, I have no idea what a Ramagehead is either, but this quixotic and enigmatic title seems entirely apposite for a third album of psychedelic Progressive Rock from this most discerning and intriguing of collectives. Combining the talents of Porcupine Tree’s bass general Colin Edwin and King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto, this already sounds like a Fantasy Prog Band competition winner. Add in some vocals of an Obake vintage and you’re there. This could end up being the most intimidating and contrived ego-trip were it not handled carefully.
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