The Reticent is the 3rd band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026!
We’re beyond excited to announce the third band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2026: The Reticent!
The US – based band will open the festival on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, setting the emotional and atmospheric tone for an unforgettable weekend in Baarlo.
Often hailed as “prog’s most emotionally gut-wrenching band,” The Reticent have earned their place in the progressive underground through profoundly personal storytelling and hauntingly powerful performances. What began as a solo project by Grammy-nominated music educator and multi-instrumentalist Chris Hathcock has evolved into a commanding ensemble featuring James Nelson (Nospūn) and Paul McBride (Voraath), with production by Jamie King (BTBAM, The Contortionist).
With albums like “The Oubliette” and “On the Eve of a Goodbye”, The Reticent have proven themselves masters at weaving raw emotion into intricate soundscapes. Their upcoming record, “please” — out November 13th, 2025 via Generation Prog Records — promises to dive even deeper into the human condition. Expect nothing less than a deeply moving opening performance that will stay with you long after the final note fades.
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