US prog metal vs Scandinavian prog metal
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Topic: US prog metal vs Scandinavian prog metal
Posted By: DarioIndjic
Subject: US prog metal vs Scandinavian prog metal
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 00:06
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Which you think is better representing the sub-genre in quality, progginess and originality ?
In North America the most known are : Dream theater ,Symphony X,Tool,Devin Townsend,etc.
In Scandinavia : PoS,Opeth,Green Carnation,Winds,Evergrey,etc.
I vote for the Scandinavian one!  ------------- Ars longa , vita brevis |
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Posted By: Masque
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 01:44
I voted US ... just can`t compete with Dream Theater , Shadow Gallery , Symphony X .... because they have such fantastic skill and musicality 
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Posted By: Trickster F.
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 02:40
 Anyway, seems like a tie to me. Scandinavia has for quite some time been the perfect place for most proficient, inspired Metal groups, and the progmetal field is not an exception. However, the US progmetal groups, such as Kayo Dot, maudlin of the Well, Agalloch, Atheist, Cynic, Death, Tool, BTBAM, Isis and Pelican, Subterranean Masquerade and others are about just as good as the best Scandinavian progmetal collectives.
-- Ivan
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Masque wrote:Posted By: razifa
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 02:50
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I will give my vote to US, I just cannot concieve prog metal scene without Dream Theater, Shadow Gallery, Magellan, Ice Age and Symphony X. ------------- ********** **razifa** ********** |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 04:26
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Each has its greatest and best bands, so I simply can't determine which is better.
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Posted By: Man Made God
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 04:37
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Impossible to choose (for me). Opeth is unbelievable, but DT and Shadow Gallery are pretty impressive too to say the least. The prog scene would be something totally different without one of these countries contributing. |
Posted By: W.Chuck
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 04:51
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US ... Symphony X, Clockwork, Psychotic Waltz, (Planet X) But nevertheless Scandinavia also offers a lot of great artists ... e.g. Pain of Salvation, Andromeda ------------- 
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Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 05:59
| if i have to vote: american |
Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 08:24
i found it impossible to vote in this poll as DREAM THEATER and OPETH are equally my favourite prog metal bands! -------------  Prog Archives Tour Van 
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 09:47
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This is tie, both places have top bands. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: Barla
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 11:13
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Obviously I voted to the North American prog metal: there is the origin (Dream Theater), Symphony X, Shadow Gallery... |
Posted By: BestFreak
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 11:22
My vote : VETO !!!  ------------- All the best freaks are here! |
Posted By: Azrael
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 11:32
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tie, no doubt
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 11:42
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Scandanavia is producing some awesome prog metal,a lot more so than the US.
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Posted By: Rorro
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 12:20
| Scandinavian prog metal is more interesting IMO. |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 15:41
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North America wins by an inch the only reason is because there are not sooo many great prog metal Scandinavian bands
I know a lot more from the US
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Posted By: walrus333
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 15:57
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US Prog Metal has had more influence overall and id say it is still a bit better in terms of quality, but Scandinavia is cathcing up fast. I think they need perhaps one more great band to catch up with the USA, Opeth, Pain of Salvation, Andromeda and Meshuggah are all awesome but Pagans Mind doesnt quite do it for me. ------------- If anyone knows where I can get a copy of some Flute and Voice (Indo-Prog/Raga Rock) albums please PM me! Many thanks! |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 17:52
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USA. |
Posted By: lightbulb_son
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 18:48
I'm going with Scandinavia(which is biased because any time Opeth comes up im gonna pick their side )
Opeth, Meshuggah, Pain of Salvation
I'm not a DT fan at all so that makes my decision much easier
Although most of you are misreading the poll it says North America not just USA, so you can add the Canadian bands in there too.
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Posted By: lightbulb_son
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 18:48
i agree ------------- When the world is sick Can't no one be well But I dreamt we were all beautiful and strong
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Posted By: Zoso
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 19:44
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Scandinavian, no doubt.
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Posted By: Zenith
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 19:51
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TIE. I will not vote ------------- We're only in it for the music!!! |