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Prog rock pioneer Steve Hackett has announced the release Premonitions  - The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983 A comprehensive reissue project that includes his first 6 albums on the Charisma label, includes a wealth of previously unavailable recordings as well as remixes by Steven Wilson.  ‘Premonitions’ is released on 16th October by Universal Music Catalogue/Virgin.  Premonitions comes in a Super Deluxe box set featuring a total of 135 songs on 10 CDs and 4 DVDs (5.1 mixes), plus an extensive booklet; included in this version are 67 previously unreleased recordings between old and new tracks, live and remixes.   Tour Trailer “I'm pleased that Steven Wilson has done several new mixes in both surround and stereo” - Hackett has declared – “The box set will also contain a number of live shows from the era. I've enjoyed being involved with this comprehensive trip down memory lane. There's also a substantial booklet containing a lot of background ...

Steve Hackett - Wolflight Trailer  Released  12 th  FEBRUARY 2015 Music pioneer  Steve Hackett  recently announced the release of his  new solo album Wolflight .   According to the man himself, this “ wild pack of tracks – starting with a wolf cry – will be unleashed on the unsuspecting  on 30th March 2015 .” A teaser trailer for the album, featuring the first exciting snippets of new music plus some insight from Steve himself, can be viewed here:  http://youtu.be/DxyAU_MfgvA From a plaintive wolf cry to Steve embracing real wolves (see sleeve below), exploring dark caverns, ancient ruins and tropical lagoons, primal energy is at the root of this album as a springboard to an exotic and exciting adventure. The album will be released on the following formats: Special edition CD+Blu-ray Mediabook incl. 5.1 mix, interviews & two bonus tracks Standard CD jewelcase 2LP Gatefold vinyl Digital download ...

GENESIS REVISITED SOLD OUT HAMMERSMITH SHOW TO BE RELEASED ON CD & DVD TO COINCIDE WITH OCTOBER UK TOUR   See Steve Hackett at Newcastle City Hall     It takes a legend to bring a myth back to life. A unique treat for music fans worldwide, Steve Hackett’s critically acclaimed live production ‘Genesis Revisited’ has so far triumphed in Europe, Japan and North America alike and is still going strong; on May 10 th it celebrated its success at a sold out London’s Hammersmith Apollo with an ecstatic audience. Genesis Revisited – Live at Hammersmith - a unique performance with guests including Nik Kershaw, John Wetton, Jakko Jakszyk and Steve Rothery - will be released on October 21 st.   The 3CD+2DVD (with 5.1) box set, coincides with the return of Hackett’s Genesis Revisited Tour to the UK for a second round due to popular demand.   The pioneering guitarist comments:  "The 5.1 DVD with stereo CD out on 21st October includin...