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Hackett and Rothery Announce Collaborative Album The Roaring Waves

The seven-track instrumental record channels Steve Rothery’s Whitby seascapes into a melody-led project shaped by the two guitarists’ friendship.

Prog guitarists Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery
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Overview

  • The musicians publicly announced The Roaring Waves on Tuesday, June 16, and InsideOut Music will release the album on August 28, 2026.
  • The record contains seven instrumental tracks inspired by the sea and the British town of Whitby where Rothery grew up.
  • Pre-orders and the first single are set to begin on June 26, giving fans an initial preview ahead of the full August release.
  • Hackett and Rothery developed the project over roughly eight years with sessions at Buckinghamshire’s Racket Club and in their home studios, increasing work on the record in 2023.
  • Both players describe the album as friendship-driven and focused on melody, emotion and atmosphere rather than technical showmanship, which could broaden its appeal beyond prog‑rock specialists.