"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. 

Releases September 2, 2026

Tony Levin: Stick
Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars U8 Deluxe
Pat Mastelotto: Acoustic and Electronic Drums and Percussion

Written & Produced by: Stick Men
Mixed by: Stefano Castagna (Reel One)
Mixed by: Fabio Trentini (Reel Two)

Mastered by: Erik Emil Eskildsen

Recording Locations: Kingston, NY | Dripping Springs, TX | Berlin, Germany

Markus Reuter's Recording Engineer & Sound Design Support: Erik Emil Eskildsen

Executive producers: Neil Ayer, Jim Golden, Dick McClure, Marc Pelath, Richard Schilder, Hal Stern

New release from Tu-Ner

For These Three, Dusty Motels and Soggy Deli Plates Weren’t Hell. They Were Practice!

Recorded live, all in one night, on August 25, 2025 at The Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Tu-Ner ride into uncharted territory with their latest release, Rendezvous Rodeo. These three world-class improvisers lock into grooves that border on the telepathic. The new record spans reimaginings of classic King Crimson pieces, compositions from each member's individual career, and a new take on a piece Gunn and Mastelotto performed live at the Royal Albert Hall with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp.

Trey Gunn: 10-string Warr Guitar
Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars T8
Pat Mastelotto: Drums and percussion

Album available July 31, preorder now at: 7dmedia.com/tu-ner-t3

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.

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released August 8, 2025

Tony Levin: Stick, Bowed Stick
Pat Mastelotto: Acoustic and Electronic Drums & Percussion
Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars® U8 Deluxe, Vox

Composed and recorded by Levin/Mastelotto/Reuter

Mixed by Fabio Trentini
Mastered by Erik Emil Eskildsen

Produced by Markus Reuter for Stick Men

Design by Ritxi Ostariz

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/// Brutal. Groovy. Uncompromising. This is Stick Men.

The genre-defying trio KOMARA returns with KOMARA II, a powerful new release that pushes sound boundaries and challenges musical convention. Featuring King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto, avant-garde guitarist David Kollar, and visionary trumpeter Paolo Raineri, the album blends ambient textures, industrial grit, and jazz-infused improvisation into a haunting, cinematic experience.

Special guests include Arve Henriksen, Deborah Carter Mastelotto and sound designer Bill Munyon, adding further depth to the album's rich, experimental palette. As with their first album, this release is visually anchored by a striking cover design from Tool guitarist and visual artist Adam Jones.

The band will perform several shows this summer in Europe with Pat's former King Crimson bandmate Trey Gunn joining the band.

Komara Il is available in as a 4 panel CD wallet.

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released June 27, 2025

David Kollar - Guitars, Bass, Key
Pat Mastelotto - Traps and Buttons
Paolo Raineri - Trumpet & Flugelhorn

plus
Arve Henriksen - Trumpet on “Komarantino”
Bill Munyon - Voice on “Not Our Way”
Deborah Carter Mastelotto - Voice on “Relocating Children” and “Burning Man”

For Valentine's Day, 7D Media is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "Tu-Ner for Lovers," a new CD from the ensemble of Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter, and Trey Gunn. Scheduled for release on May 3rd, this album is a prelude to the much-anticipated US Tu-Ner tour in May.

"Tu-Ner for Lovers" is taken from their live shows in 2023. It weaves together an immersive audioscape that blends the churning rhythms of Mastelotto, the dripping touch guitar layers of Reuter, and the seductive Warr Guitar of Gunn.

This album is not just music; it's an invitation to experience love and intimacy through a progressive rock prism, making it the perfect gift for your special someone this Valentine's Day and a wonderful precursor to their live performances.

SPECIAL NOTE: Each week we will be uploading a new track to this album until its final release on May 3, 2024.

releases May 3, 2024

TREY GUNN - Warr guitar 
PAT MASTELOTTO - drums, electronics 
MARKUS REUTER - touch guitar

All pieces by Gunn/Mastelotto/Reuter
Recorded live 2023

Mixed & Mastered by Erik Emil Eskildsen
booking by Leonardo Pavkovic (MoonJune)

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