Feature interview: Marillion’s Steve Rothery on F.E.A.R

Highlights from our one-hour special on Marillion’s critically acclaimed new album F.E.A.R broadcast on my Fridayrockshow on the day of the album’s release. Steve Rothery chats about the new album, which crashed into the Official UK album charts at Number 4 and the rock chart at Number 1. Steve also reflected on some of his favourite solos in the huge Marillion archive, his guitar influences and the recording process for this standout new album.

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