Music Journalist & Author

Rich Wilson

UK Based Writer

Published in Prog, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Record Collector and author of two critically acclaimed books.

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About

A Respected Voice In The
World Of Prog & Metal

Rich Wilson is a UK-based music writer and author with decades of experience covering the world of progressive rock, metal, and beyond.

His work has appeared in some of the world's most respected music publications, and his books have earned acclaim from bands, critics, and fans alike.

As seen in

Prog Magazine
Classic Rock
Record Collector
This Is Rock
Metal Hammer
Rock Hard
Virgin Encyclopedia
Record Buyer
Time Flies: The Story of Porcupine Tree — multiple editions
Latest Book

Unauthorized Biography

Time Flies

The Story Of Porcupine Tree

The definitive story of one of Britain's most cherished progressive rock bands. This unauthorized biography charts Porcupine Tree's remarkable journey from Steven Wilson's bedroom project to one of the most respected bands in modern prog.

"Comprehensive and compelling. Engrossing reading."

Prog Magazine

"An absorbing tale of one of Britain's most enigmatic groups."

Classic Rock

"An intelligent, well-considered biography."

Record Collector
Buy Time Flies

Authorized Biography

Lifting Shadows

The Authorized Biography Of Dream Theater

Lifting Shadows — The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater box setDream Theater band photo 2018

The comprehensive, fully authorized story of Dream Theater — the band that redefined progressive metal and inspired generations of musicians. Featuring extensive interviews with all band members, Rich Wilson delivers the definitive account of one of rock's most technically gifted and enduring acts.

"Rich Wilson has truly captured the ups and downs that have made Dream Theater's journey thus far a very interesting story."

Mike Portnoy

"The lovingly detailed book does Dream Theater's legend proud."

Metal Hammer

"The full unexpurgated story of prog metal's leading lights."

Classic Rock

"Everything you could possibly want to know about the U.S. prog metallers."

Kerrang

Selected Work

On the Newsstands

Prog Magazine — Marillion cover

Prog Magazine

Classic Rock Presents Prog — Dream Theater cover

Classic Rock Presents Prog

Classic Rock Magazine — Rush cover

Classic Rock Magazine

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