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Poll Question: Which is the best prog metal band?
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Originally posted by Calvo Calvo wrote:

Dream Theater is the best progressive metal band. Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie are the best musicians in the world. No one can argue about that.

I won't argue, just finish your sentence:

Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie are the best musicians in the world, that play in Dream Theater...
Please forgive me for my crappy english!
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Originally posted by Possessed Possessed wrote:

Originally posted by Calvo Calvo wrote:

Dream Theater is the best progressive metal band. Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie are the best musicians in the world. No one can argue about that.

 

I can argue all day about that.

DT is the best one so far! At least their early albums!
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Originally posted by Calvo Calvo wrote:

Dream Theater is the best progressive metal band. Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie are the best musicians in the world. No one can argue about that.

 

I can argue all day about that.
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Originally posted by Calvo Calvo wrote:

Dream Theater is the best progressive metal band. Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie are the best musicians in the world. No one can argue about that.

Wanna bet?

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Dream Theater is the best progressive metal band. Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie are the best musicians in the world. No one can argue about that.
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great poll, dont know enough about it. I have heard a
little Tool that I would consider moving in a
progressive direction, though a little to intense for my
old arse!

As my banging aint what it used to be.

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eternity x should be near dream theater
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Best Prog Metal Band = Oxymoron
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A lot of those bands are good or really good, but Tool is heads and shoulders above the others.

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Cynic is great, but I think Atheist did the technical/jazzy death thing better, especially on their last album Elements.
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Cynic!

Such a good band and so little luck. Ditto In The Woods.

Ved Buens Ende? - isn't (wasn't?) that a black metal outfit? Or at least isn't it comprised of black metal musicians?

Then again, so is Arcturus, and they're great. 
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1) cynic - really an prog MUST have!! this album (their only: focus) is a gem, for the ones who are fighting with the length.. there is an 2004 rerelease with bonus songs.. take it and listen, you're not worthy voting.. before listening to this album really!

2) novembre - ITS A SHAME THAT THIS BAND ISN'T ON THE ARCHIVES YET! this is also an great band, a bit simmalar to opeth.. but then.. ITALIAN.. Haha.. it was the first thing I mentioned about this band.. there's something italian about it.. Really.. please just take a listen, most recomendable for opeth fans.. I personally prefer it more then opeth itself! (note: novembre is NOT an clone!)

3) agalloch - also one band way unknown for what they really have done!.. I keep on bugging everyone here untill someone has an opinion about this band.. If youre searching for an album to buy I would reccoment pale folklore!

4) in the woods - really 3rd WITH agalloch.. this is one of the most original bands I know of.. when expecting to know what happens.. they always take their twists and turns.. the end of "heart of the ages" (the song) is really something I've never heard before..
Same thing  about :

5) Drawn - With members of in the woods and trail of tears.. a great band.. only the singing sometimes let me a bit down..

6) green carnation - Tchort managed after LODDOD to build something great yet again!..

7) Opeth - ok.. you know that already..

8) Disillusion - Back to times of splendor, wow! extremely recommended to fans of older metal.. and prog.. They've toured with arcturus.. wich is already on the archives.. certainly a lot heavyer then most of the bands here.. but definatly worth a try!

9) ved buens ende - yeah I know I have to owe it to this site  but still.. it isn't there!.. do something about it

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I would like to say that it's really too bad that there isn't watched any further than dream theatre.. Maybe the name "show-off theatre" is a better name? JUST TAKE AN LITTLE STEP FURTHER!!!!.. and if you really like turkey and dream theatre.. listen to orphaned land..  I sence more than just influences of both of these!

Really.. download/buy/steal WHATEVER.. cynic - focus.. and re-do your vote  



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Voivod.

Surprised?

No. Voivod is a very good band. "VDGG in metal clothes" as one of my friends says...

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Voivod.

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What I would classify as Prog Metal favourites:-

1(2) - Dream Theatre(including Jordan Rudess albums)

2(3) - Queensryche

3(4) - Pain of Salvation

4(5) - Lemar Voice

5(6) - Alias Eye

6(8) - Symphony X

7(9) - Dreamscape

8(10) - Dead Soul Tribe

Broader sense:-

1 - The Gathering

6 - Ayreon
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I'm far from an expert in the metal end of Prog, but am currently really enjoying the album "Gaia" by Spanish band MAGO DE OZ. It's a concept album, and has some excellent heavy guitar work.

ProgArchives lists them as Folk Prog because they also use violins and flute, and parts of the songs have a Gaelic feel. But, believe me, this is heavy with lots of metal. The mixture of heavy axe work with the Gaelic influences in places is very pleasing.

The band has eight members, so the sound is very full and layered. And they have a couple of guest guitarists too on some tracks (so three or four guitarists on some tracks, plus bass). These guys are extremely proficient musicians and really rock. I recommend this album to anyone who likes music with plenty of guitar work. I don't know their earlier albums, but "Gaia" is a very good album in my opinion. If you can, check them out and see what you think.

 
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Therion & Nightwish are definately Symphonic Black Metal also.
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