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The Best Progressive Metal Album
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Despite the album cover horses aren't really all that adept at piano concertos. While that may come at no surprise to you the music which lies beneath surely will. In this bizarre debut the progressive band Ørkenkjøtt show an unanticipated hunger for unusual atmospheres which are at times reminiscent of genre greats Opeth. They offer an original and engaging bout of extreme progressive metal which just might catch you completely off guard.
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The Parallax II: Future Sequence is a puzzle of prog where every single piece fits together perfectly. Never before was Between The Buried And Me so engaging and powerful in scope. And this album has the better of the two worlds the band explores merged in unison: the crushing heaviness of extreme metal and the richness of melodic metal. They never sounded better and this is bound to be one of the jewels in their discography.
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With all the makings of an experienced progressive outfit Dissona offer an impressive debut which displays remarkable talent in bringing together an amalgam of influences while serving up something so evidently of their own creation. With an irresistibly quirky charm this is a tightly pieced progressive metal album with a slightly avantgarde edge and swirling symphonically rendered atmosphere.
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Enochian Theory may be newcomers into the world of soft progressive music, but they are equally as successful at tugging at your heartstrings and lyrically portraying the human condition as any established band. Life... And All It Entails will take you on an emotional journey which is both harrowing and consoling using fragile-sounding guitar work, playful rhythms and bigger-than-life vocal melodies. The pace doesn't pick up much throughout the album, but the intensity does, so if you can't stand mellow music, sporadic but smartly placed guitar riffs with heavy distortion and growled vocals will make you feel right at home.
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Never failing to push the boundaries of black metal as well as expanding on their own horizons Enslaved continue to defy the shackles of genre confinement in the richly diverse RIITIIR. Bearing a continual metamorphosis in sound RIITIIR never repeats itself and such a feat is rarely accomplished in such an enthralling way as it is here.
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As opposed to being set on writing a progressive metal album, In The Silence has come up with music from their hearts that are intricate and tastefully accessible, with brooding atmospheres and an omnipresent melancholy vibe. Throw in some resonating siren-like riffs reminiscent of post-metal and an impeccable production, we're in front of a delightful debut that guarantees you a beautiful yet emotive musical journey.
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5 years after their brilliant demo, Ne Obliviscaris is finally back for their hotly anticipated debut. Featuring a myriad of vocal styles, intense black metal drumming and violins that get incorporated into the music properly rather than just for gimmicks, one can expect to be bombarded with a rich palette of vibrant sonic colours.
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Kevin Moore (ex-Dream Theater, Chroma Key) and Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) have proven to be masters of tapping into the tension that results from putting progressive metal and electronic music up against each other. 2012 found them crafting soundscapes as interesting as ever, marked by monster guitar riffs, understated, world-weary vocals and even a couple of references to their previous body of work. Featuring Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) on drums, Fire Make Thunder is quieter and calmer than its predecessors, but just as intense.
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In ever changing musical landscapes and trends, long time British band Threshold stays their course by bringing heavy, rocking and heartfelt progressive metal with some of the best vocals around. Perhaps it's for sentimental reasons or a simple matter of paying their respects, Damian Wilson sounds particularly similar to the late Andrew "Mac" McDermott on this record as the band marches on in their musical conquest in spectacular fashion.
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To-Mera have definitely been keeping their releases to high standards. 3rd full-length and a 3rd nomination in Metal Storm Awards. If that is not a sign of quality in our eyes, what else is? Their music has changed a bit but it's still a challenge for the listener. It's a treasure waiting to be found. It's a puzzle looking for a solution. A rewarding listening experience awaits those who take up the challenge presented by the band.
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