IQ guitarist Mike Holmes today told Progression that Paul Cook has returned to play drums, replacing Andy Edwards. (Edwards’ girlfriend is expecting and he’s taking a year off, although Cook may stay on permanently — yet to be decided.)

Full details on this and other band matters — including somewhat surprising reflections by Holmes on Martin Orford’s departure — in the next issue of Progression issue No. 57, publishing in June. (The interview also will include vocalist Peter Nicholls.)