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Guitar legend Steve Hackett takes his: Best of Genesis & Solo Gems 2026 UK Tour out on 2nd October for 17 UK dates. Hackett is excited to introduce two new members to his band: Swedish keyboard wizard Lalle Larsson, who replaces longtime associate Roger King, along with Felix Lehrmann, the German drummer taking over from Craig Blundell. The 2026 tour culminates with a return visit to London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Monday 26th October. Tickets: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/steve-hackett
“The main thing is to keep a focus on the music which drives it all, but there will be some big changes in the band,” says Hackett, “Both Craig and Roger are amazing musicians, and I know Lalle Larsson and Felix will be equally fantastic.
“I’ve never worked with Lalle Larsson before but he’s completely brilliant and more than qualified for the job involving recreating Genesis circa 1971 to ’77. He’s a total virtuoso. We’ve already been working with Felix Lehrmann and listening to him with Jonas Reingold on bass is like a thousand iron girders coming at you at 100mph!”
Larsson and Lehrmann will take their places in Hackett’s touring band alongside Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Nad Sylvan (vocals) and Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keyboards). “I have some extraordinary performers in the band,” Hackett adds “and I’m very happy with this level of virtuosos. These guys are all incredible professionals.”
Steve Hackett’s innovative guitar-work was an integral part of the classic Genesis catalogue from Nursery Cryme (1971) to Wind And Wuthering (1977). This is still the essential Genesis era for many hardened fans alongside the new generations who are still discovering these ground-breaking gems.
“I’m still in love with the idea of music,” Hackett says. “I absolutely adore it. It still sends shivers up and down my spine and so far, it’s kept me sufficiently young to keep touring with gusto!”
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems 2026 UK Tour Dates:
Fri 2nd October Cambridge Corn Exchange
Sat 3rd October Ipswich Regent Theatre
Sun 4th October Eastbourne Congress Theatre
Tue 6th October Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Wed 7th October Bristol Beacon
Fri 9th October Basingstoke Anvil
Sat 10th October Torquay Princess Theatre
Sun 11th October Aylesbury Friars Waterside
Tue 13th October Leicester De Montfort Hall
Wed 14th October Birmingham Symphony Hall
Fri 16th October Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
Sun 18th October Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Tue 20th October Manchester Bridgewater Hall
Wed 21st October Gateshead Glasshouse
Fri 23rd October York Barbican
Sat 24th October Liverpool Philharmonic
Mon 26th October London Royal Albert Hall
Tickets available from: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/steve-hackett
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RULED BY RAPTORS
RULED BY RAPTORS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE & NEW MINI-ALBUM
Brit post-hardcore band RULED BY RAPTORS continue their ascension with new single Rescissory, out now alongside an accompanying video. The track is lifted from the band’s forthcoming mini-album, A Shadow That Never Moves, which is set for release on Friday 2nd October. The new single follows Algebra (I’m On A Rage), which was named Single of the Week on BBC Radio 1 Introducing Rock and picked up airplay on Kerrang! Radio, adding to the growing radio and media attention around the band. Watch the video for Rescissory here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xid6Adn2zM .
Rescissory is a song that has been circling with the band for a short time. Originally written for their last record, Silent Sound, they just needed to find the right lyrical context for it. The song eventually found its subject in the migration crisis, inspired in particular by the story of a toddler who tragically washed up on the UK shore. The track confronts economic migration, trickle-down economics and the hate mongering of politicians and the press, with the band aiming to remind listeners that migrants are human beings before anything else. The band explain: “Eventually inspired by the migration crisis, the track tackles economic migration and the hate mongering by politicians and the press. It’s intended as a reminder that migrants are human beings, before anything else.”
Formed in 2019, RULED BY RAPTORS are Chris Bradley (vocals/guitar), Matt Dewar (guitar/vocals), Nick Oliver (bass/vocals) and Will Robson (drums). The band have played festivals including Slam Dunk and Bloodstock, alongside support slots and coverage across the UK rock and metal press.
A Shadow That Never Moves grew into an eight track release after recording with Sam Cook in December 2023. Delays, including family illness, meant the project was put on hold before the band returned to finish the record. Matt Dewar handled the mixing, with Bob Cooper mastering. Chris Bradley adds: “We wanted to push the sound forward while staying true to what makes RULED BY RAPTORS who we are.”
With Rescissory arriving on 25th September and A Shadow That Never Moves following a week later, RULED BY RAPTORS continue their climb with a release that tackles some very real world subjects alongside their heavier sound.
Track listing: 1. Ducere; 2. Fiends; 3. Sleep Dep; 4. Rescissory; 5. Mancunian Japanese; 6. Static Collapse; 7. Algebra (I’m On A Rage); 8. Ad Infinitum.
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