Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine June 2009 Issue 9 Muse Mars Volta Rush SKU 1547

Original Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, June 2009, Issue 9, focused on progressive rock and featuring a strong mix of modern and classic prog artists.

The front cover features a dramatic live performance image beneath the oversized PROG masthead, with the main strapline:

“Blinded by the light? Exploring the musical minds of Muse”

The issue is particularly strong for collectors interested in Muse, The Mars Volta, Rush, Dream Theater, Radiohead, Van der Graaf Generator and other progressive and experimental rock acts.

Main Features

The contents page shows a substantial selection of features, including:

• Muse – page 92
  A major feature exploring the musical ideas and creative approach behind Muse, described as looking inside the minds of the band.

• The Mars Volta – page 50
  Cover story centred on Omar Rodríguez-López and the highly experimental approach behind The Mars Volta’s music.

• Dream Theater – page 30
  Coverage of the band around a new album and touring period, including comments from Mike Portnoy.

• IQ – page 46
  Peter Nicholls discusses the album Frequency and the band’s long-running place within neo-progressive rock.

• Dave Stewart – page 64
  A feature on the keyboardist associated with Egg, Hatfield and the North and National Health.

• Krautrock – page 72
  A retrospective on the German experimental movement and its impact on progressive music.

• Keyboard Kings – page 80
  Coverage of important keyboard-driven prog music and musicians.

• Prog Metal – page 88
  Feature looking at heavier progressive bands, including Opeth, Mastodon, Watchtower, Enslaved and others.

• Bill Bruford – page 60
  Interview/feature on the celebrated drummer known for work with Yes, King Crimson and more.

• Van der Graaf Generator – page 56
  Peter Hammill reflects on the history of one of prog’s most distinctive bands.

• Radiohead – page 84
  Colin Greenwood discusses the prog scene and where Radiohead see themselves within it.

• Rush artwork feature – page 96
  A visual feature looking at memorable Rush album artwork, with examples including 2112.

This makes the issue particularly appealing to collectors of late-2000s prog magazines, as it combines newer acts such as Muse and The Mars Volta with major classic names including Rush, Yes-related musicians and Van der Graaf Generator.

Condition

Pre-owned magazine with visible age and handling wear.

Based on the supplied images:

• Front cover remains bright and attractive overall.
• Some light surface rubbing and fine scratches are visible.
• Minor edge and corner wear is present.
• Slight wear can be seen along the lower edge and around the spine area.
• Corners show small signs of handling/storage.
• Internal pages shown appear clean, colourful and clearly readable.
• No obvious major tears or large areas of damage can be seen in the supplied photographs.
• General condition is consistent with a used magazine of this age rather than a mint archival copy.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Original Extras / Free Gifts

Any CDs, DVDs, supplements, posters, inserts or other promotional items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included, unless they are clearly shown in the supplied photographs.

Sale is for the magazine only, as pictured.

Packaging

UK orders: Magazine will be sent securely in a hardback envelope.

International orders: Magazine will be packed in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection in transit.

SKU: 1547