The "problem" with prog metal

The closest thing to prog metal I listen too is Porcupine Tree, the only problem I really have with it is that it all sounds like forced to be epic over the top, which I don't like, and there's little variety in the sound. Also, I cannot stand most the vocals, and I can't understand why people would scream into a microphone.

Although, I do respect the musician ship. A lot of those guitarist/keyboardists have a lot of skill and there are unique structures and time signature's and whatnot, it's just not my thing.

Not that many of the prog metal singers I have listened to scream into a microphone.  Sometimes they might, but not most of the time.

the only problem with prog metal is that it is as real as any other prog X genre and this bothers some people for reasons only they know...

I can see why many like PM, and consider it "progressive," but modern metal (including PM) is just too hard and fast  for me (and I generally can't relate to the lyrics).

Edited by Peter Rideout - March 25 2007 at 15:13

I like dark music!  But usually not music that sounds evil, I think there is a difference between the two.

The Miracle wrote: People who don't like it don't like it because either it's too heavy for them to take and they prefer the lighter stuff(for example some older folks), don't like music that's too fast and technical(admittedly, most prog metal is), or they are just snobs too close minded to even give it a try. First two cases I respect, third one not. Same with Prog Electronic by the way, it's very similar to prog metal in a way, they are both extremes of prog music and about equally disliked. Prog metal haters just tend to be more outspoken for some reason.

^ it's not meant to sound pleasant ...  prog also involves unpleasant sounds - rock, metal, any genre.

oliverstoned wrote: I much enjoy Jazzrock like Mahavisnu or Mc Laughlin which is far more virtuoso and technical and may be cold as well, but i find not-prog metal to be ugly and repetitive, wrongly technical. Without soul and un-inspired, plus carrying bad vibrations. Nothing progressive cause the music never evolves. I'm pretty sure you'll realize that one day, Miracle. You like too much good things besides.

MikeEnRegalia wrote: Floydian42 wrote: MikeEnRegalia wrote: Floydian42 wrote: I can't understand why people would scream into a microphone. Back in the 50s/60s people didn't understand either why guitarists would overdrive their amps, creating a distorted sound. And I'm sure they never did. Ok, so you're not a guitarist ... but the guys on your signature image know what I'm talking about.

I am too a guitarist, I can't say I know much about the history of guitars or what people thought of the effects on them, but I can say this: I love distortion. All I mean to say is, I don't understand nor like screaming, I just don't see the appeal.

sircosick wrote: The "problem with prog metal" is simple: it sounds noisy, soulless and overproduced, almost as industrial music. It's the worst mix that I've known (between prog rock and metal).