Progressive rock releases, week 41

This week in progressive rock, new albums and reissues highlight both long-standing legacies and fresh creative directions. Ritual launches their self-titled debut, while Steven Wilson and Devin Townsend share new material following periods of personal and artistic reflection. Notable releases include a reissued Genesis debut, a live recording from YES, and a new project from members of THE SWORD and ZOMBI. Meanwhile, archival projects and anniversary celebrations underscore the genre's enduring depth and evolving identity.

1. 01

   Ritual

   [News Releases] September 2026

   Oct 11 · 4 outlets

2. 02

   Steven Wilson

   [News] Steven Wilson shares new single “On Chapel Slope” from new album “Requiem For A Village”

   Oct 6 · 4 outlets

3. 03

   Devin Townsend, DreamPeace

   DEVIN TOWNSEND To Release DREAMPEACE 'Harmonic Dharma' Album Next Week: 'I Hope It Brings You The Peace It Has Brought…

   Oct 11 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Tobias Forge, Ghost, Repugnant, Watain

   Ghost’s Tobias Forge brings his long-lost death metal band Repugnant back from the dead

   Oct 10 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   YUNGBLUD, Billy Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins

   YUNGBLUD and Billy Corgan Perform and Release Live 'Zombie' from Riviera Theatre

   Oct 8 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May

   Brian May reflects on Freddie Mercury's final Queen performance

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Yes, Ariadne

   Yes share new video for Ariadne as they announce a new digital deluxe edition of Aurora

   Oct 6 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   The Sword, Zombi

   Members Of THE SWORD And ZOMBI Join Forces In New Doom Metal Project AUTUMN TOMB

   Oct 6 · 3 outlets

9. 09

   Genesis

   Genesis announces Super Deluxe Edition of From Genesis to Revelation

   Oct 11 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Glass Hammer

    Glass Hammer unveils video for 'Lost Horizons' from upcoming album

    Oct 10 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Elton John

    Elton John Confirms ‘Rock Of The Westies’ 50th Anniversary Edition

    Oct 10 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    The Alan Parsons Project

    The Alan Parson's Project's Tales Of Mystery & Imagination debut album to get 50th anniversary reissue

    Oct 10 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Donald Trump, Phil Collins

    Phil Collins Weighs In On “Nasty” Donald Trump, Has An Idea For A Song About America Called “Fat People With Guns”

    Oct 6 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    Kansas, Kerry Livgren

    If Kansas’ Kerry Livgren had written Carry On Wayward Son one day later, it might never have been made

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Villagers of Ioannina City

    Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Rick Wakeman

    Rick Wakeman is exploring Mars and playing a concert for bears in Vietnam. What on earth?

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Crown Lands

    [News] Canadian Progressive Rock duo Crown Lands release “Casting Stones” EP and announce “Apocalypse” Deluxe Edition

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    King Crimson

    King Crimson were only around for half of the 70s. Here’s what they did with the time

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Genesis

    Genesis The Lamb 50

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    The Mars Volta

    Listen to “Voice in My Knives / Poseedora De Mi Sombra” by The Mars Volta

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Outlaw Posse, Goddess

    Outlaw Posse ft. Elzee and Goddess - The Reason [Video]

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Peter Gabriel

    [News] Peter Gabriel to release new album “o/i” and unveils the single “Face the Wall (Bright-Side Mix)”

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Änglagård

    [News] Änglagård: Musea Records release their live album “Buried Alive” as part of their Bandcamp archive

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Godzilla in the Kitchen

    Under the Influence with Godzilla in the Kitchen

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Pendragon

    Pendragon to celebrate 50th anniversary with new studio album, tour and weekender events

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Opeth

    [News] Music For Nations/Sony Music to release the 2002 album “Deliverance” by Opeth on double CD and Limited LP

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Yes

    [News] Audio Vaults to release YES: “Sound Chaser – Live In London 1975” on double CD

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Green Carnation

    [Review] Green Carnation – A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Steven Wilson

    Steven Wilson is bundling his new record with an India-exclusive insert

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Hawkwind

    Hawkwind: Do Not Panic (BBC Documentary)

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

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