Hello, I am a new born child to these boards. Personally, I think prog rock (prog metal to be exact) is the best music to ever grace this planet. It has the attributes of being amazingly articulate, intelligent and complicated, while still have that heavy edge I love. I would have to say TOOL is the band that brought me to this music, and changed me. AEnima and Lateralus are the two most brilliant albums IMO and Maynard has got to be the best lyricist. Other prog metal favs of mine are Dead Sould Tribe and Opeth, among others. I am also really starting to get into the band Office of Strategic Influence (OSI).
Other (non-prog metal favs)
Nine Inch Nails
A Perfect Circle
Dredg
Alice in Chains
Stabbing Westward