Let's THRAK Again
 

Prog Supergroup STICK MEN (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter) Announces Their First Full-Length Studio Album in a Decade: Let’s THRAK Again

Exactly ten years after their dark, influential 2016 masterpiece Prog Noir, the unparalleled progressive powerhouse STICK MEN is back. Comprising King Crimson’s legendary rhythm section—bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto—alongside touch-guitar maestro and composer Markus Reuter, the trio has announced their highly anticipated new studio album: Let’s THRAK Again

Arriving 31 years after King Crimson’s watershed 1995 album THRAK, this new record is a profound tribute, fully sanctioned and supported by King Crimson founder Robert Fripp.

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Let's THRAK Again (REEL TWO)

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The Fabio Trentini mix of Let's THRAK Again — the first Stick Men studio album in ten years. Alternative parts, a distinct track order, and a wildly different spatial philosophy: one of two completely different sonic blueprints of the same source material. Releases September 4, 2026.

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Let's THRAK Again (REEL ONE)

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"A telepathic masterclass in modern instrumental rock." — The Return of STICK MEN Prog Supergroup STICK MEN (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter) Announces Their First Full-Length Studio Album in a Decade: Let’ Read more
"A telepathic masterclass in modern instrumental rock." — The Return of STICK MEN

Prog Supergroup STICK MEN (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter) Announces Their First Full-Length Studio Album in a Decade: Let’s THRAK Again

Exactly ten years after their dark, influential 2016 masterpiece Prog Noir, the unparalleled progressive powerhouse STICK MEN is back. Comprising King Crimson’s legendary rhythm section—bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto—alongside touch-guitar maestro and composer Markus Reuter, the trio has announced their highly anticipated new studio album: Let’s THRAK Again

Arriving 31 years after King Crimson’s watershed 1995 album THRAK, this new record is a profound tribute, fully sanctioned and supported by King Crimson founder Robert Fripp.

"Let's THRAK Again is 60 minutes of pure, kinetic energy. We didn't just write 12 new compositions; we designed an entirely new sonic vocabulary for them." 

At the core of Stick Men's breathtaking sound is an instrumental virtuosity that borders on telepathic. Tony Levin once again wields his signature Chapman Stick, while Markus Reuter commands the highly versatile 8-string Touch Guitar. Together, they are setting the modern standard for state-of-the-art touchstyle playing. Anchored by Mastelotto’s hybrid acoustic-electronic percussion, the trio pushes the absolute limits of their instruments, breaking new ground both sonically and compositionally.

Let's THRAK Again is a sprawling auditory experience that actively defies cliché. Designing every single patch and tone specifically for this record, the band has crafted a landscape that is heavy, exotic, and intricate—yet surprisingly catchy.

Exclusive BEAT Tour Soft-Release & 2-Disc Pre-Order
Soft Release & European Tour Exclusive: June 5, 2026

Hardcore fans will have an exclusive window to secure the album early. A special 1-disc edition of Let's THRAK again will be available strictly as a highly limited merch item on the massively successful BEAT (Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, Danny Carey) Summer 2026 tour across Europe.

Full 2-Disc Edition, Double Vinyl, and Ultimate Collector's Box Pre-Order exclusively here on Bandcamp.

Full International Release (Europe, USA, Japan) & USA Tour in September: The album will hit all major global platforms on September 4th, coinciding perfectly with the kickoff of the official "Let's THRAK Again" USA Tour.
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Swimming in Tea (Single)

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As the first official single from our new album Let's THRAK Again, "Swimming in Tea" is a song that has lived many lives. Markus first penned the music and lyrics as a teenager, where it became a small hit performed with Read more
As the first official single from our new album Let's THRAK Again, "Swimming in Tea" is a song that has lived many lives. Markus first penned the music and lyrics as a teenager, where it became a small hit performed with his high school band.

Decades later, it was resurrected for Stick Men, but completely transformed. We stripped away the vocals and cut the tempo in half, turning it into a heavy, brooding instrumental that we have performed live many dozen times over the years.

Now, the circle is complete. For the new album, we have recorded the song in its original, double-speed tempo, complete with the original lyrics.

This single release also features two distinct remixes by Stefano Castagna. Diving deep into experimental electronic textures, Stefano’s mixes dial up the intensity and tempo, offering a completely different sonic perspective on a track almost forty years in the making.
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Brutal

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Brutal is a concentrated burst of energy and invention from Stick Men — our new 25-minute studio EP featuring five brand-new compositions. It’s our first collection of freshly recorded material in several years, and a Read more
Brutal is a concentrated burst of energy and invention from Stick Men — our new 25-minute studio EP featuring five brand-new compositions. It’s our first collection of freshly recorded material in several years, and a bold step forward in sound, feel, and expression.

This release is the prelude to a full-length studio album, coming in autumn 2025. Recorded and mixed with immediacy and raw clarity, these five tracks represent the core of what Stick Men are about right now: muscular grooves, intricate interplay, and an uncompromising artistic vision.

The CD edition comes in a deluxe 4-panel digipack. A signed version, limited to 100 copies, is available while supplies last.

Also launching with this release is a limited-edition personalized version of the title track “Brutal” — where your voice becomes part of the music.

Thanks for listening and for being part of this release.

Watch the video for Brutal here: https://youtu.be/Qq1fGSlpFuw
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Prog Noir

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With riveting performances by the modern prog-rock legends Stick Men – Tony Levin, Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto – , "Prog Noir" is ambitious, achieving and immediately essential. Cinematic themes, towering grooves and Read more
With riveting performances by the modern prog-rock legends Stick Men – Tony Levin, Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto – , "Prog Noir" is ambitious, achieving and immediately essential. Cinematic themes, towering grooves and intricate arrangements are all on tap, and shower down in abundance. Proving conclusively that the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts, this herculean effort exceeds any perceived limitations of the trio format -- satisfying even the most devout and demanding of listeners.

Long-time fans of Stick Men and King Crimson will revel in ecstasy, as the three sonic adventurers gleefully waltz to the outer fringes, while remaining sure-footed through every scene. The chemistry of Levin and Mastelotto has never been more evident, keeping a solid, propulsive undercurrent flowing beneath the soaring presence of the ingenious 'mad scientist' antics of Reuter. ... and a profound presence Markus Reuter does prove himself to be. One could be quickly forgiven for mistaking his avid, searching, convicted playing for that of Master Fripp, if administered under blindfold!

The album's ten compositions showcase Stick Men at their most versatile and enterprising; there's even some superb vocals (and vocal arrangements). While most of the large following the band has amassed will undoubtedly be surprised by the more structured and preconceived nature of the tunes, the revelation is a pleasant one. The album triumphantly succeeds on every level, with the group even displaying a playful sense of humor, clearly enjoying and savoring the moment.

From the overpowering to the sublime; from an organic, instinctive avant garde, to intricate, Crimsonesque tapestries, to rich cinematic themes and potent melodies, the album embodies the go-for-it, pioneering spirit that fans of the genre have long savored. A modern prog epic!
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