Stick Men

Stick Men is an avant-prog powerhouse unlike any other in modern progressive rock. Forged in the fires of the legendary King Crimson rhythm section, the trio generates the power, complexity, and dynamic range of a massive orchestra using unorthodox, highly specialized instruments.

The band features Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, Pink Floyd) on his signature 12-string Chapman Stick, executing heavy, driving bass lines and complex melodies simultaneously; Pat Mastelotto (Mr. Mister, XTC) on a sprawling hybrid drum kit, seamlessly blending raw acoustic drums with electronic pads and industrial samples to create the band's massive, kinetic heartbeat; and Markus Reuter acting as the band's sonic architect on his self-designed 8-string Touch Guitar, weaving everything from lush, cinematic chords to blistering, soaring leads.

Pushing the absolute limits of two-handed "touch-style" tapping, the band eschews traditional guitar strumming to create a sprawling, orchestral wall of sound that completely defies the boundaries of a three-piece band.

Exactly a decade after their dark, influential 2016 masterpiece Prog Noir, the unparalleled trio is back with their fifth studio album, Let's THRAK Again. Sanctioned by King Crimson founder Robert Fripp, the new record is a profound, 60-minute kinetic tribute that introduces an entirely new sonic vocabulary for the band.