Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 25 – April 2012 – Storm Corrosion, Steven Wilson & Mikael Åkerfeldt

Original Progressive Rock Magazine | Storm Corrosion | Porcupine Tree | Opeth | Steven Wilson | Mikael Åkerfeldt | Tony Banks | Anathema | Promotional CD Sleeve

An original copy of Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, Issue 25, April 2012, published by Future Publishing.

This issue features a major cover story devoted to Storm Corrosion, the experimental progressive music collaboration between Steven Wilson, best known for Porcupine Tree, and Mikael Åkerfeldt, the vocalist and guitarist of Opeth.

The magazine explores the creation of their atmospheric collaborative project, bringing together two influential musicians from the progressive rock and progressive metal scenes.

The distinctive cover features large photographic portraits of both musicians, accompanied by the bold yellow headline STORM CORROSION.

Additional editorial coverage advertised includes Anathema, Tony Banks, Billy Cobham, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Manfred Mann, Hawkwind, Simple Minds and Procol Harum.

The photographs also show an additional Storm Corrosion-themed Prog publication and a promotional CD sleeve titled Stormwatch.

An interesting collectable for fans of progressive rock, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Steven Wilson and the early-2010s progressive music scene.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog

• Issue: 25

• Publication Date: April 2012

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Original Cover Price: £7.99

• Language: English

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Progressive Metal / Music Journalism

• Main Cover Feature: Storm Corrosion

• Featured Musicians: Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt

• Associated Bands: Porcupine Tree and Opeth

• Additional Featured Artists: Anathema, Tony Banks, Billy Cobham, ELP, Manfred Mann, Hawkwind, Simple Minds and Procol Harum

• Additional Items Photographed: Storm Corrosion-themed Prog publication and Stormwatch promotional CD sleeve

• Condition: Pre-owned / Used

• SKU: 1606

Main Cover – Storm Corrosion

The front cover features an atmospheric photographic composition celebrating the collaboration between Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt.

The design uses predominantly black, brown and muted grey tones, creating a dramatic appearance that complements the experimental nature of the project.

Steven Wilson – Porcupine Tree

Steven Wilson appears on the left-hand side of the cover.

He is photographed in profile, wearing glasses, with his hair tied back.

Wilson is widely associated with Porcupine Tree and his extensive solo and collaborative work within progressive rock.

His involvement makes this issue particularly relevant to collectors of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson memorabilia.

Mikael Åkerfeldt – Opeth

Mikael Åkerfeldt appears prominently on the right-hand side.

His portrait features long dark hair, a moustache and beard, with direct eye contact towards the camera.

Åkerfeldt is best known as the vocalist and guitarist of Swedish progressive metal band Opeth.

The cover provides a striking photographic record of the collaboration between these two musicians.

Cover Headline

STORM CORROSION

The headline appears in large yellow lettering across the lower half of the magazine.

The accompanying text promotes the collaboration as a cinematic musical project created by two major progressive music innovators.

The design is particularly attractive for collectors interested in progressive rock photography and music magazine cover artwork.

Main Feature – The Storm Corrosion Collaboration

The central feature concerns the collaboration between Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt.

Their project brought together contrasting musical influences, including progressive rock, experimental music, atmospheric arrangements and unconventional songwriting.

The magazine documents the partnership during the original period surrounding the release of the Storm Corrosion project.

This makes the issue an interesting contemporary publication rather than a later retrospective.

Musical Background

Steven Wilson had established an international reputation through Porcupine Tree and numerous production and solo projects.

Mikael Åkerfeldt had developed a distinctive musical style with Opeth, combining progressive rock influences with heavier musical arrangements.

Storm Corrosion represented an opportunity for both musicians to explore a more experimental and atmospheric musical direction.

The feature is particularly appealing to collectors interested in the connections between progressive rock and progressive metal.

Additional Storm Corrosion-Themed Prog Publication

The photographs show an additional Prog publication featuring Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt.

This item has a different cover design from the main magazine.

Additional Cover Artwork

The cover features a large metallic-grey PROG masthead against a predominantly white background.

Below the title is a colour photograph of both musicians seated indoors.

Mikael Åkerfeldt appears in the foreground holding an acoustic guitar.

Steven Wilson is seated to the left, wearing glasses and dark clothing.

The photograph features warm interior lighting, large windows and orange-red seating.

The cover also includes a quotation concerning the musical direction of Storm Corrosion.

Exclusive Feature

The publication carries the heading:

EXCLUSIVE – STORM CORROSION

It promotes a feature exploring the making of the collaborative project.

The relaxed photographic presentation contrasts with the darker, more dramatic artwork of the main magazine.

This additional publication is included as photographed.

Other Featured Artists and Articles

Anathema

The magazine advertises coverage of British progressive rock band Anathema.

The cover references the band's album Weather Systems.

The rear-cover material includes a colour group photograph and commentary concerning the band's musical direction.

This feature is especially interesting for collectors of atmospheric progressive rock.

Tony Banks – Genesis

Tony Banks, the keyboardist and founding member of Genesis, is featured.

The front cover advertises an article concerning his solo career and musical work outside Genesis.

The rear cover includes a portrait photograph of Banks alongside commentary about his musical career.

This provides an additional connection to one of progressive rock's most influential bands.

Billy Cobham

The magazine features legendary drummer Billy Cobham.

The rear cover includes a photograph and commentary discussing his approach to jazz fusion and live performance.

Cobham's inclusion broadens the magazine's coverage beyond traditional progressive rock.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The magazine advertises coverage of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, one of the best-known British progressive rock groups.

The rear cover references keyboardist Keith Emerson and includes a photograph connected with the band's history.

The feature will be of interest to collectors of ELP and classic progressive rock.

Manfred Mann

The rear cover includes a feature concerning Manfred Mann.

The article preview discusses his musical career and songwriting.

The accompanying archival photograph provides an additional historical element.

Hawkwind

British space rock band Hawkwind are featured.

The rear cover includes a colour group photograph and commentary concerning the band's musical identity.

This is relevant to collectors of psychedelic rock, space rock and progressive music.

Procol Harum

The magazine also features Procol Harum.

The rear cover includes an archival group photograph and commentary concerning the band's early career.

This provides an interesting connection to the development of British progressive rock during the late 1960s.

Additional Artists Referenced

The rear cover also advertises coverage of:

• Ian Anderson

• Robert Fripp

• Astra

• The Mars Volta

• Jon Anderson

• North Atlantic Oscillation

• The Albion Band

• Steve Thorne

• Tangerine Dream

• ELO

• Spiritualized

• Talk Talk

• Lindisfarne

• Pallas

• 10cc

• Sweet Billy Pilgrim

• Karnataka

• Trail of Dead

• Field Music

• Phaedra

• Cyril Snear

• Beyond the Bridge

• Trojan Horse

These references demonstrate the broad range of progressive, experimental and classic rock music represented in the magazine.

Promotional CD Sleeve – Stormwatch

The photographs show a promotional CD sleeve titled Stormwatch.

The sleeve features distinctive atmospheric artwork.

Front Cover Artwork

The design shows a dramatic coastal landscape beneath a cloudy grey sky.

A solitary figure wearing a striped yellow-and-black top sits on rocks surrounded by turbulent seawater.

The photograph uses muted grey, blue and brown tones, creating a cinematic and atmospheric composition.

The PROG logo appears near the upper-left corner.

The title Stormwatch is printed along the lower section.

Printed Track Listing

The reverse of the sleeve lists eleven tracks:

1. Pendragon – This Green and Pleasant Land

2. Tin Spirits – Mad Dog

3. Sanguine Hum – Nothing Between Us

4. Lorenzo Feliciati – Live and Order

5. Hawkwind – Seasons

6. Motorpsycho & Ståle Storløkken – The Hollow Lands (Edit)

7. Hand – The Pier

8. Haken – Deathless

9. Cosmograf – Bakerlite Switch

10. Jack Arthurs – The Peacock Garden

11. Bill Grogan's Goat – Can Ye O'er Frae France?

The sleeve includes Future Publishing branding and copyright information dated 2012.

Important: The promotional CD sleeve is visible in the photographs. The actual disc has not been separately photographed or tested, so its presence and playing condition cannot be guaranteed.

Rear Cover – Progressive Rock Features

The rear cover uses a colourful promotional layout containing photographs, article previews and quotations.

Featured Sections

Storm Corrosion: A photograph of Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt accompanies commentary concerning their experimental musical collaboration.

Anathema: Coverage of the band's album Weather Systems.

Tony Banks: Commentary concerning his solo musical career.

Billy Cobham: A feature exploring his jazz-fusion background.

Manfred Mann: A retrospective discussion of his musical work.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Coverage featuring Keith Emerson.

Hawkwind: Commentary concerning the band's distinctive space-rock sound.

Procol Harum: Historical coverage of the British progressive rock group.

The rear cover provides an informative overview of the publication's editorial content.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned magazine with visible signs of previous handling, storage and age-related wear.

The photographs show the main magazine, additional Storm Corrosion publication and promotional CD sleeve.

Main Magazine – Front Cover

The front cover retains its striking photographic artwork and bold yellow lettering.

Visible imperfections include:

• Noticeable creasing and bending around the bottom-left corner.

• Small areas of rubbing and colour loss along the lower-left edge.

• Light surface scratches and scuffing across the glossy cover.

• Minor wear around the spine.

• Slight corner softening.

• General handling marks.

• Minor edge wear along the outer edges.

• Some light surface marks visible against the darker background.

The cover artwork remains clear and attractive despite the wear.

Rear Cover

The rear cover shows:

• Light handling marks.

• Minor edge and corner wear.

• Slight bending around the lower corners.

• Light surface scuffing.

• Some rubbing along the outer edges.

• General age-related wear.

The photographs and printed article previews remain clearly visible.

Additional Storm Corrosion Publication

The additional publication shows:

• Light surface wear.

• Minor corner rubbing.

• Slight bending around the edges.

• General handling marks.

• Some light surface scratches.

The photographic cover remains clearly visible.

Promotional CD Sleeve

The promotional CD sleeve shows:

• Light surface scuffing.

• Minor scratches.

• Slight corner wear.

• General handling marks.

• Small areas of rubbing along the edges.

The printed track listing remains readable.

Interior Condition

Only selected exterior photographs and accompanying items are available.

The complete interior has not been individually photographed, so additional internal marks, creases, writing, loose pages or other imperfections cannot be ruled out.

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

This is a previously owned collectable magazine and should not be considered mint or new.

Included Items and Missing Original Extras

The sale includes the following photographed items:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 25, April 2012

• Additional Storm Corrosion-themed Prog publication, featuring Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt.

• Stormwatch promotional CD sleeve, featuring the printed eleven-track compilation.

Any other original free gifts, promotional materials, inserts or additional items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the items shown in the photographs are included.

The actual promotional CD disc has not been separately verified.

Packaging and Delivery

All items will be carefully packaged to help protect them during transit.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international transportation.

Collector's Summary

An original Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, Issue 25, April 2012, featuring a major cover story about Storm Corrosion, the collaboration between Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree and Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth.

The dramatic cover photography and bold yellow lettering make this a distinctive publication for collectors of progressive rock magazines.

Additional editorial coverage includes Anathema, Tony Banks, Billy Cobham, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Manfred Mann, Hawkwind, Procol Harum and numerous other progressive musicians.

The photographed package also includes an additional Storm Corrosion-themed Prog publication and Stormwatch promotional CD sleeve.

An interesting addition to a collection of Porcupine Tree memorabilia, Opeth publications, Steven Wilson collectables, Mikael Åkerfeldt memorabilia or original progressive rock magazines.

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue: 25
Date: April 2012
Publisher: Future Publishing
Condition: Pre-owned / Used
SKU: 1606