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Dec 7, 2020 · It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Dickens himself couldn’t have explained this year any better. With a global pandemic virtually shutting the music industry down artists had to rely solely on non-touring revenue; and the bulk of that for Prog bands these days is physical record and CD sales (streaming does not do progressive artists any favors – to say the least.)
- The Ocean – Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic (Pelagic Records) With “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic”, The Ocean delivers an astonishing and ambitious record that concludes the Phanerozoic journey brilliantly.
- Haken – Virus (Inside Out Music) Following up the acclaimed “Vector” with its second half “Virus,” Haken have created a double-decker of gargantuan proportions, one that every future album of the progressive metal genre will have to compete against.
- Oceans of Slumber – Oceans of Slumber (Century Media Records) Cataclysmic sonic violence and awesomely evocative instrumental beauty thrive alongside one another in Oceans of Slumber’s self-titled album “Oceans of Slumber.”
- Novena – Eleventh Hour (Frontiers Music SRL) Packed to the brim with artists from across metal and prog, Novena have used their debut album as an opportunity to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with, and reaffirm the reputation they had been building since their initial EP.
Jan 8, 2021 · 26. Inner Odyssey – “The Void”. This is probably the most playful prog metal album of 2020. Inner Odyssey has wit, banter, and color, and that is injected into their music. “The Void” can be dark at times, transitioning through rock, metal, pop, and electronica without missing a beat.
Jul 20, 2024 · Metal Hammer. 7 new progressive metal albums that break all the genre’s rules. By Matt Mills. ( Metal Hammer ) published 20 July 2024. So many prog metal bands want to sound like Tool, Gojira or Meshuggah – but not these seven forward-thinkers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
Progressive metal is metal that expands outside the conventional metal song structure and composition. The majority of metal bands aren't progressive at all (thinking of Sabaton, Lamb of God, and suchlike) because they stick to a simple song structure. This is even more so for the typical chug breakdown -core band.
Aug 5, 2019 · Introduction to the Special Issue on Progressive Rock. The past decade has seen the growth of a number of academic research clusters and networks dedicated to studying specific genres, including punk, reggae, heavy metal, electronic dance music, and jazz. This perhaps recognizes the maturity of the broad field of Popular Music Studies as ...
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May 29, 2023 · Progressive metal. May 29, 2023 9:20 am. 2 Min Read. Progressive metal, often abbreviated as prog metal, is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1980s. It is known for its complex, intricate compositions incorporating progressive rock and classical music elements. Here are some key characteristics of progressive metal:
