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1-Caligula's Horse,
2-Leprous,
3-Borknagar,
4-Orphaned Land,
5-Subterranean Masquerade.



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Hi ssmarcus!!

You are right!!, my mistake, ill replace Enslaved with VOLA.

I recommend 2 records by the band Alcest, their debut "Souvenirs D´un Autre Monde" and "Les Voyages De    L´ame", Neige is really a genious, basically he created a new genre.
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Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Who are your top 5 progressive metal bands from the 2010's? Please limit this to bands that have only released albums in the 2000's. So like Mastodon and Between the Buried and Me are ok, Dream Theater and Opeth are out. 
  1. The Contortionist 
  2. Elder
  3. Periphery
  4. Haken
  5. The Ocean

Both DT and Opeth released albums in the 2000's as well in the 2010's.........so which period are you interested in? Guess I'm cornfused Confused

just bands that released music in the last decade only. 
Yea so both released music since 2010.....I'll pass, I don't listen to music anymore, since music is not music anymore LOL

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I was just trying to explain what the OP wanted. 
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Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Originally posted by nick_h_nz nick_h_nz wrote:

I don’t know if I have any particular favourites. But the following 30 bands put out some music I thoroughly enjoyed last year, that is progressive metal in one form or another. As far as I’m aware, all these bands fit the bill - but I admit to not checking their discography to see when the first release was for any of them.

Acute Mind
The Advent Equation
Auryn
Avandra
The Erkonauts
The Hirsch Effekt
Imperial Triumphant
Inno
Jupiter Hollow
Kekal
Kilter
Marhold
Morrum
Nero di Marte
Pyramid Theorem
The Reticent
Scardust
Shores of Null
Sound of Origin
Void of Sleep



Here I am thinking I've heard all the prog metal worth hearing last year and you come along and blow up my self perception LOL

Can you narrow this list to like the top few records you loved? 

Not really. I tried, though. I added Bandcamp links to what feels like the top ten for me today. I could probably come back to you tomorrow, and choose a different selection! 😜

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Who are your top 5 progressive metal bands from the 2010's? Please limit this to bands that have only released albums in the 2000's. So like Mastodon and Between the Buried and Me are ok, Dream Theater and Opeth are out. 
  1. The Contortionist 
  2. Elder
  3. Periphery
  4. Haken
  5. The Ocean

Both DT and Opeth released albums in the 2000's as well in the 2010's.........so which period are you interested in? Guess I'm cornfused Confused

just bands that released music in the last decade only. 
Yea so both released music since 2010.....I'll pass, I don't listen to music anymore, since music is not music anymore LOL
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Originally posted by dougmcauliffe dougmcauliffe wrote:

Periphery is not for me unfortunately, a little too abrasive for me and I don't really like the metalcore style of vocals.

I totally hear where you're coming from. I grew up with a lot of New Wave of American Heavy Metal with bands like Lamb of God, God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and to a lesser extent, Killswitch Engage. For me Periphery really took that vibe but utilized techniques from more technical forms of metal (mathcore, tech-death, guitar virtuoso stuff). It was almost a natural evolution for me. 
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Originally posted by Progmind Progmind wrote:

1 - Enslaved
2 - Alcest
3 - Elder
4 - Lantlos
5 - The Ocean

Honorable mentions: VOLA and the Contortionist (their last album its great!)


So Enslaved is technically out of contention but no doubt their 2010's output has been nothing short of incredible. 

Which Alcest record would recommend? I have never listened to them. 
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Originally posted by nick_h_nz nick_h_nz wrote:

I don’t know if I have any particular favourites. But the following 30 bands put out some music I thoroughly enjoyed last year, that is progressive metal in one form or another. As far as I’m aware, all these bands fit the bill - but I admit to not checking their discography to see when the first release was for any of them.

Acute Mind
The Advent Equation
Auryn
Auticatalytica
Avandra
Caelestra
Egregor
The Erkonauts
The Hirsch Effekt
Imperial Triumphant
Inno
Jupiter Hollow
Kekal
Kilter
Lucid Planet
Lucynine
Marhold
Morrum
Nero di Marte
Ottone Pesante
Pencarrow
Postvorta
Pull Down the Sun
Pyramid Theorem
The Reticent
Scardust
Shores of Null
Sound of Origin
Void of Sleep
White Walls



Here I am thinking I've heard all the prog metal worth hearing last year and you come along and blow up my self perception LOL

Can you narrow this list to like the top few records you loved? 
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Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Both DT and Opeth released albums in the 2000's as well in the 2010's.........so which period are you interested in? Guess I'm cornfused Confused

Sorry I know Im being confusing. Basically Im looking for bands that really define the 2010's for you that weren't already super established from the previous generation. So DT and Opeth already made a name for themselves in the 90's. Haken and Leprous are examples of bands that really became "elite" in the 2010's. Between the Buried and Me and Mastodon fall on the line but I gotta draw it somewhere! 

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Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

I'm not huge in this genre but here are mine

Behold The Arctopus
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Igorrr
Ephemeral Sun
Leprous

Unexpect would have made the list but their debut was 1999

That is quite a random list. I am legitimately impressed how you can really relate to some of these relatively obscure acts despite describing yourself as "not huge in this genre." Clap

I've come to this genre from the Avant / RIO direction so that tends to be reflected in my tastes here, its coming from bands like Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, and the experimental edgy math rock bands like Upsilon Acrux & Zevious. The keyboard player in Ephemeral Sun is a good friend so glad to give them a shout out (and the albums are great)
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1 - Enslaved
2 - Alcest
3 - Elder
4 - Lantlos
5 - The Ocean

Honorable mentions: VOLA and the Contortionist (their last album its great!)

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Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Who are your top 5 progressive metal bands from the 2010's? Please limit this to bands that have only released albums in the 2000's. So like Mastodon and Between the Buried and Me are ok, Dream Theater and Opeth are out. 
  1. The Contortionist 
  2. Elder
  3. Periphery
  4. Haken
  5. The Ocean

Both DT and Opeth released albums in the 2000's as well in the 2010's.........so which period are you interested in? Guess I'm cornfused Confused

just bands that released music in the last decade only. 
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Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Who are your top 5 progressive metal bands from the 2010's? Please limit this to bands that have only released albums in the 2000's. So like Mastodon and Between the Buried and Me are ok, Dream Theater and Opeth are out. 
  1. The Contortionist 
  2. Elder
  3. Periphery
  4. Haken
  5. The Ocean

Both DT and Opeth released albums in the 2000's as well in the 2010's.........so which period are you interested in? Guess I'm cornfused Confused
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Originally posted by nick_h_nz nick_h_nz wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Disperse
Skyharbour
White Walls
Subsignal
Mother of Millions

Every one of those is great. Is that your order, too?

Of those five, I think my order would be

White Walls
Mother of Millions
Skyharbor
Disperse
Subsignal 

Not sure any of them would quite make my top five, though? 🤔
Maybe White Walls..... 🤘🏻


what order? There was supposed to be an order? LOL
Just 5 bands I find great, 
I can make another list tomorrow, no problem. Big smile
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Disperse
Skyharbour
White Walls
Subsignal
Mother of Millions

Every one of those is great. Is that your order, too?

Of those five, I think my order would be

White Walls
Mother of Millions
Skyharbor
Disperse
Subsignal 

Not sure any of them would quite make my top five, though? 🤔
Maybe White Walls..... 🤘🏻

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Disperse
Skyharbour
White Walls
Subsignal
Mother of Millions

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Hahaha, i've only heard their release from last year which I enjoyed, nothing earth shattering but overall pretty good. The only other thing ive heard from them is the song marigold which kicks ass! Yeah I only got deep into prog metal the last year, but unfortunately that hasn't included keeping super up to date on newer bands.

Periphery is not for me unfortunately, a little too abrasive for me and I don't really like the metalcore style of vocals.


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Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

I'm not huge in this genre but here are mine

Behold The Arctopus
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Igorrr
Ephemeral Sun
Leprous

Unexpect would have made the list but their debut was 1999

That is quite a random list. I am legitimately impressed how you can really relate to some of these relatively obscure acts despite describing yourself as "not huge in this genre." Clap
I would say it’s more likely that those not huge in the genre are the ones who will end up liking the more obscure acts. Prog metal is definitely one of my least favourite genres to listen to (although there are plenty of prog metal bands and artists I enjoy), and a lot of what I like tends to be those obscure acts, I guess? Plus, of course, what seems obscure to one person is not necessarily to others...

I struggled to think of any bands or artists that particularly stood out for me, which is why I made a list of bands and artists whose albums I enjoyed last year. As I read back on the other posts, I’m seeing quite a few names that would probably be fighting for a position in my top five for this time period. I, definitely going to be watching this thread, to see what other names pop up. 👍🏻

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Originally posted by ssmarcus ssmarcus wrote:

Originally posted by dougmcauliffe dougmcauliffe wrote:

1: Haken
2: Thank You Scientist
3: Caligula's Horse
4: The Ocean

uhhhh..... still need to hear a few more! 

Lol well I guess you could start with the other group's in my list not listed in yours. 

You mentioned Caligula's Horse. I've been somewhat underwhelmed by them though I am willing to properly give them another go. What's your go to album for them? 

I’m so underwhelmed by them, that my go to album is the last one from the band that preceded them. 😜

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I don’t know if I have any particular favourites. But the following 30 bands put out some music I thoroughly enjoyed last year, that is progressive metal in one form or another. As far as I’m aware, all these bands fit the bill - but I admit to not checking their discography to see when the first release was for any of them.

Acute Mind
The Advent Equation
Auryn
Auticatalytica
Avandra
Caelestra
Egregor
The Erkonauts
The Hirsch Effekt
Imperial Triumphant
Inno
Jupiter Hollow
Kekal
Kilter
Lucid Planet
Lucynine
Marhold
Morrum
Nero di Marte
Ottone Pesante
Pencarrow
Postvorta
Pull Down the Sun
Pyramid Theorem
The Reticent
Scardust
Shores of Null
Sound of Origin
Void of Sleep
White Walls


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