New progressive rock releases: October 26 – November 1, 2026

This week in progressive rock, new albums from The Flaming Lips, Storm Corrosion, and The Flower Kings highlight a wave of creative exploration, while Peter Gabriel and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release new singles that push sonic boundaries. Historical releases and reissues, including a live Queen concert from Budapest and a comprehensive Gentle Giant live collection, underscore the genre's enduring legacy. Meanwhile, developments around Ghost, SONS OF CREAM, and a collaborative project between Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt suggest continued evolution within the progressive landscape.

1. 01

   The Flaming Lips, Steven Drozd, Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett

   The Flaming Lips announce new album The Teardrop Throbs and share single 'God Will Control The Werewolves'

   Oct 29 · 10 outlets

2. 02

   Ghost, Tobias Forge

   GHOST: Official Coloring Book Available Now From ROCK N' ROLL COLOURING

   Oct 30 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Sleep Token, Arcus

   Who Are Arcus, the New Mystery Band Claiming Sleep Token Lineage?

   Oct 27 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Lesoir

   The Dutch art-prog band who believe more is more – including studio mistakes

   Oct 27 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

   King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard earn first Hot 100 spot via GTA VI song

   Oct 27 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Peter Gabriel

   Peter Gabriel shares new single 'Who Are We Talking To?'

   Oct 26 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Steven Wilson, Storm Corrosion

   Storm Corrosion announces upcoming second album featuring a 45-minute track

   Nov 3 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Pink Floyd

   Pink Floyd's Meddle turns 55

   Oct 30 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Queen, Freddie Mercury

   Réédition du concert historique de Queen à Budapest avec Freddie Mercury

   Oct 29 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Peter Gabriel

    Peter Gabriel dévoile le single "Who Are We Talking To?"

    Oct 29 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Sons of Cream, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Cream

    SONS OF CREAM, Featuring Sons Of CREAM members JACK BRUCE And GINGER BAKER, Announces 'Half And Half' Album

    Oct 28 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Fruupp

    Fruupp and Friends announce new album 'Solace'

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    The Flower Kings

    The Flower Kings share video for 'The Gods Of Rome, Pt. 2' from new album 'HOPE'

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Steven Wilson, Storm Corrosion, Opeth, Mikael Åkerfeldt

    STEVEN WILSON Confirms Second STORM CORROSION Album Is In The Works: 'It's Almost Entirely Played On Acoustic Instrumen…

    Oct 26 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Ghost

    Ghost are announcing something next week

    Nov 1 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Magma

    AMN Reviews: Magma – Zeuhl Kommandöh (2026; Le Triton)

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Mike Oldfield

    The inspiration behind Mike Oldfield’s final album, Return To Ommadawn

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Iona

    IONA – Nockeby

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    801

    801 Live at 50: A Short-Term Experiment with a Long-Lasting Legacy

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Queen

    Queen were nearly derailed by a serious illness. It turned out to be the making of one of the greatest albums

    Oct 31 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Asa's Mezzanine

    [News] Asa’s Mezzanine unveil official video for the single “Mara” from upcoming album

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Gentle Giant

    [News] Gentle Giant announce “Front Row Center (US Dates 1975–1980)” – 8xCD collection featuring eight hours of live recordings

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

    King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Dive into a Brand New World of Beats & Synths on ‘Alien Metal’

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Django Django

    Django Django Take Us on a Psychedelic Journey to ‘Doveland’

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Tool, Maynard James Keenan

    Maynard James Keenan was dared to become the singer of Tool: “I was being critical about things. It was like, ‘If you think you can do better...’”

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Genesis

    Comment le premier album de Genesis a fini au rayon musique religieuse

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Elton John, Bernie Taupin

    For the first time in 40 years, Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin is taking the mic

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Matt Wilson, Bill Bruford, Bria Skonberg, Sammy Davis Jr.

    Matt Wilson, Bill Bruford, Bria Skonberg, and Sammy Davis Jr.

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    King Crimson

    King Crimson : huit concerts de 1981 disponibles pour la première fois en streaming

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Brian May

    Bien avant de combattre l'IA, Brian May mettait déjà en musique la révolte des machines

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

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