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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 09:45
borknagar
behold the arctopus
death
dream theater
artension
aletheian
arcturus
alarum
atheist
time requiem
cynic
kamelot
opeth
into eternity
watchtower
quo vadis
theory in practice
spiral architect
necrophagist
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rhapsody of fire
nile
power of omens
pain of salvation
symphony x
gordian knot
aghora
venturia
twisted into form
iron maiden
rush (certain songs)
queensryche


basically in a few words, prog metal owns!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 09:44
Have to agree.  Overall, Opeth are the masters and Still Life is certainly up there.  You might like Symphony X - sort of DT with balls, but there's a cheesy quality to the vocals that sounds very 80's hair metal to my old ears.  Can't say that of Aakerfeldt, can you? Vilken kille.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 09:25
Opeth would have to be my overall favorite. A lot of prog metal is overblown for me (though that doesn't keep me from enjoying it). I don't really get that vibe from Opeth though. I have all of their later albums and all are surprisingly good. Blackwater Park's my favorite so far but I've yet to listen to Still Life much.

I also like the more overblown stuff a lot too. Specifically Ayreon, and the new Therion album are very good and unique. I also like some DT and Rhapsody, have yet to get into Pain of Salvation and Symphony X though.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 09:13
Originally posted by Single Coil Single Coil wrote:

 
Also a good listen:
Savatage - Wake of Magellan
X Japan - Art of Life
  
 
great choice.... i've been listening alot to Wake of Magellan lately
 
the guitar solo on "the strom" is killing me
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 09:04
I Agree with:
Symphony X - V:New Mythology Suite
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Kamelot - The Black Halo
Shadow Gallery - Room V
 
Also a good listen:
Savatage - Wake of Magellan
X Japan - Art of Life
 
The Grandfathers of Prog Metal:
Rush - A Farewell to Kings
Al DiMeola - Elegent Gypsy
Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time
 
If it's worth playing, it's worth playing loud!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 08:12
WOW. Report back how it was and maybe I might go see them.
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Will do - they're playing at a kind of folky venue so should be interesting.  I know they're buddies of Mogwai (don't get it myself - probably too old) so who knows what might happen....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 08:07
Originally posted by barney63 barney63 wrote:

ISIS in Glasgow soon......


WOW. Report back how it was and maybe I might go see them.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 07:50
You (nearly) said it all.  Great call to include Gojira and Intronaut.  Can I suggest also Maudlin of the Well (more avant-metal but amazing) Oceansize (perhaps)  Sieges Even, but best of all in this short addendum, Wolverine and Borknagar (more prog than Emperor, surely but I'd include those lovable old church burners too, for what it's worth.  Old Man's Child fall into that category too I suppose.
 
ISIS in Glasgow soon......
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 05:49
I think that might be enough for now. Pretty much all the best Prog-Metal bands have been listed.

I would like to emphasise: Agalloch, Pelican and Opeth. However if you don't like growls give Agalloch and Opeth a while to sink in and don't just dismiss them.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 05:18
& oh you should totally check out Pagan's Mind man they are the natural evolution of - the Images & words period of dream theater-
 
Especially their 2 latest albums
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 05:09
Enslaved. (for mainly their latest three fantastic albums) Brutal and angry, like I think everything related to metal shoud be. Fantastic riffs, drumming and complex compositions. Keyboards, vocal harmonies, everything's always there for a reason. A  permanent dark atmosphere and no embarassing attemts on making lighter-ballads. Good use of a clean (but not nice like Akerfeldt) voice.

The whole package is tasteful, the albumart, their love for 70's prog, their openness, and will to work with contemporary composers, and noise artists. Also kudos for never renting the Prague Symphony Orchestra, and their love for nature and fishing.

Although far from avantgarde they are one of the few with a true progressive spirit I've heard in this genre.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 04:59
Some of the prog metal bands I listen to are:

Dream Theater
Pain of Salvation
Opeth
Porcupine Tree
Dead Soul Tribe
Riverside
Tool

And I also listen to Thought Chamber and the Danish prog-power metal band Pyramaze.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 04:31
TOOL
PAIN of SALVATION
OPETH
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 04:00

Favorite Prog Metal Band: Anathema

Why: Because i think they combine everything that i like in prog music (& yes they have a bit of virtuosity plus an incredible emotional & lyrical substance)

Recommended Albums: Eternity, Alternative 4, Judgment
 
Also try Ayreon, Mindflow, Riverside, Queensryche...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 02:38
I would like to recommend you to listen to the Shadow Gallery - Legacy. Might be a little "soft" for some metal heads but for me is one of the finest progressive metal albums.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 01:13

DT; why?.....well, they are the best Starin that genre,IMO. 



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 00:58
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 00:57
Beyond Twilight: Kind of chaotic and disjointed, but a really unique band. Their latest CD For The Love of The Art and The Making is a masterpiece.

Circus Maximus: They only got one CD but they are excellent musicians. It's like Symphony X and Dream Theater decided to join forces to create an album.

They are many more but they already been mentioned so that's my two centsSmile.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 00:11
Originally posted by Proletariat Proletariat wrote:

Originally posted by lightbulb_son lightbulb_son wrote:

Originally posted by Proletariat Proletariat wrote:

 
Bands:
Isis
Neurosis
Cynic
Opeth
Meshuggah
Orphaned Land
Agalloch
Death
Atheist
Kamelot
Symphony X
Alarum
 
Clap Great list.
 
I'll add
 
Arcturus
Enslaved
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Emperor (not prog but I don't care)
Pelican
Jesu
Gojira
Green Carnation
Ayreon
Kayo Dot
PoS
Mastodon
Devin Townsend
Intronaut
better be sure those are all prog
I almost got my @$$ handed to me when I suggested Jesu might be prog, though I think they are in the same realm as neurosis
 
 
LOL I got shut down on Jesu too. IMO the elite bands of post-metal (Neurosis, Isis, Pelican, Jesu, Red Sparowes) are all prog. But that viewpoint is rather unpopular here.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 00:11
Prog Metal sure has come a long way and expanded great, so i'll give you a few albums from each end of the spectrum and you could just branch out from there

Ayreon - The Human Equation - This is a brilliant album that is like a metal opera. It is written by one person, Arjen Lucassen and features many singers and players. It is a concept album which is also pretty cool.

Opeth - Blackwater Park - Not there best in my opinion, but a great place to start in their library. I wasn't into death metal growls by anyone including Opeth until I heard this, now i can listen to any death metal band (that is good) . Anyway, great album

Redemption - In the Fullness of Time - This is a straightforward prog metal record. Excellent musicianship and vocals by Ray Alder (Fates Warning)

Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime - An excellent album, although i'm not fond of there other stuff. Another well written concept album with great songs.

Dream Theater - Images and Words, Scenes through Train of Thought - Probably my favorite band behind Yes because it was one of the first prog bands I ever heard, but behind them are a lot of 60-70's bands. Any one of these albums are accessible, Images and Words being my favorite.

Devin Townsend Band - Terria - This will explore on end of the Spectrum for you. Devin is a genious and this album is one of his best works. Hard to describe...listen!

Meshuggah - Nothing (REISSUE!!!) - This is another side to explore of prog metal. These guys are very advanced players notably Fredrik Thordendal the guitarist. This album is extremely heavy and has harsh vocals.

Symphony X - V - The above poster said it all. A nice album.

Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane - I like this album the most. So emotional and great songwriting by Daniel. But why not get all the pain of salvation albums recommended!. You won't regret it!

Note: Some of these bands aren't my favorites, some are, i'm just giving you some ideas or where to start. Everybody has there niches and preferences. These albums will give you an idea.
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