📰 HEADLINE: “Cracks in the Script: Marillion Meltdown as Long-Simmering Tensions Explode Behind the Scenes”

For over four decades, Marillion has defied the odds — surviving a genre collapse, a major frontman change, and the rollercoaster that is progressive rock fame. But now, whispers are growing louder: a full-blown internal clash could be threatening the very fabric of one of Britain’s most resilient bands.

Sources close to the band have revealed mounting tension between keyboardist Mark Kelly and longtime bassist Pete Trewavas — a rift some say has been years in the making. At the heart of the dispute? Creative control, royalties from streaming platforms, and a new, allegedly divisive direction for their next studio album.

“The vibe in the studio was off,” one insider said. “Mark and Pete were barely speaking. It was like two captains trying to steer different ships — and neither was willing to budge.”

The band’s charismatic frontman, Steve Hogarth, known for his emotional depth and diplomacy, has reportedly tried to play peacemaker — but to limited success. “Steve’s torn,” another source noted. “He wants to keep the music pure, but he’s exhausted from trying to hold this thing together.”

Fueling the fire was a heated exchange during a recent rehearsal in Aylesbury, where Pete allegedly walked out mid-session after being overruled on a key bass arrangement. Eyewitnesses claim he said, “Maybe it’s time we all admit this isn’t working anymore.”

Adding to the drama is a faction within the fanbase still nostalgic for the Fish era, who’ve been vocal online about what they perceive as a “loss of identity” in the band’s recent work. While Marillion has never bowed to commercial pressures, internal disagreements about how much to evolve — or stay true to their roots — have grown increasingly toxic.

The band has not released an official statement. Their management declined to comment.

But what’s clear is this: Marillion may be standing on the edge of a precipice. Will they weather yet another storm, or is this the final act for one of prog rock’s most enduring dynasties?

🎭 Stay tuned — the show isn’t over. But the encore may never come.