MARK BOGERT
ANTIQUITY NEON (DOLPHIN: CRYSTAL CLEAR & SOLID BLUE VINYL)

Dutch guitarist Mark Bogert, known for his work with progressive rock bands Magoria (from 2019 to present) and Knight Area (from 2012 to 2023), returns 

this fall with his long-awaited third solo album: ‘Antiquity Neon’. The new instrumental rock album will be released on October 24th via Dutch progrock/-metal label Construction Records—marking his first solo release in nine years. In recent years, Bogert has become a respected name in the symphonic and progressive rock scene, both as a solo artist and a session musician. In 2023, he played a prominent role on Edward Reekers' concept album ‘The Liberty Project’, and contributed all guitar parts to the studio album ‘Terra Nova’ by the English prog band Hekz. He also filled in for guitarist John Mitchell during several live performances of the British prog rock band Arena. A career highlight came earlier, in 2019, when Bogert performed as part of the house band at the Sena Guitar Awards, sharing the stage with guitar legend John Petrucci (Dream Theater). In 2024, his work was further recognized when he was voted Guitarist of the Year (Benelux) by readers of Gitarist Magazine and in 2025 Best Metal Guitarist of the Benelux. Now, with ‘Antiquity Neon’, Mark Bogert returns to the spotlight as a solo artist. The album showcases his signature style: expressive, melodic instrumental rock where the guitar takes on the role of lead vocals. Bogert invited a number of distinguished guests to collaborate on the new record. Among them are legendary bassist Stuart Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai) and Edward Reekers (Kayak, Ayreon).