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Oh no, not another "suggestion" thread, but I want Prog Metal!



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Posted by tea[m]ster, 31.12.2009 - 17:33
Being 37 years old and a huge fan of Prog Metal I can honestly say MetalStorm has been the best internet find I've ever made; I would have never discovered bands like Riverside, Agalloch, Disillusion, Dark Suns, Oceans of Sadness and Enochian Theory without MetalStorm's content and its members! So I ask you all, jot down some must-hear prog-metal and the like.
05.02.2010 - 20:15
Tormentor666
I've been listening to Royal Hunt these days. I find them very interesting, maybe a little similar to Dream Theater, but not that technical and perhaps with a more symphonic approach to their music.
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12.02.2010 - 04:55
Arian Totalis
The Philosopher
There's a band called Dream Child. I think they only ever released two albums but if you like old school Dream Theater it has alot of those characteristics. I remember being there with a friend while he picked it up at a local Slacker's. It's been years since I listened to them..
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12.02.2010 - 04:57
Arian Totalis
The Philosopher
Oh another band I might suggest would be conception, even though I really only like their first two albums.
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13.02.2010 - 11:50
tea[m]ster
Au Pays Natal
Contributor
Oh man...and the suggestions keep rollin' in! Where do I find the time...I MAKE TIME...as we should being Neo-prog metal ultra fanatics!
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14.02.2010 - 00:28
Dane Train
Beers & Kilts
Elite
Becoming The Archetype. And I am not just promoting them because I am friends with the members but because they are amazing.
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14.02.2010 - 10:35
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Elite
I've heard about becoming the archtype but I never really listened to them. I have to someday.
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14.02.2010 - 15:48
Ag Fox
Angel No More
Elite
I tried listening to Becoming the archetype before... Not my thing. Not because it's metalcore as I like certain metalcore albums
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15.02.2010 - 01:59
Dane Train
Beers & Kilts
Elite
Written by BloodTears on 14.02.2010 at 10:35

I've heard about becoming the archtype but I never really listened to them. I have to someday.

Check out their first and third albums. Their first one and third ones are the best. Devin Townsend produced (and sang) on Dichotomy.
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19.02.2010 - 14:36
MeTalRea|istiK
I prefer prog power metal such as ANGRA,HANGAR etc..they more melodic then just prog metal!!
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26.02.2010 - 14:14
sasquatch
I you like progressive death Augury is certainly a good choice, and Quo Vadis too. But they're more progressive and technical, kind of stuck in between the two genres.
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27.02.2010 - 00:23
Kap'N Korrupt
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I would say that Quo Vadis is a technical death metal band and not a progressive death metal band...there is a distinct different...
Symbyosis is a good example of progressive death metal...
@sasquatch: I 100% agree with that...when I listen to those two bands (and also BTBAM), it is like they are stuck between...well...lets say multiple genres...
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28.08.2010 - 19:06
tea[m]ster
Au Pays Natal
Contributor
I found something good searching the all-mighty internet:

http://www.myspace.com/hakenmusic
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29.08.2010 - 17:49
Iriki
Mindflow. A Hidden masterpiece.

http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2524
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29.08.2010 - 21:50
tea[m]ster
Au Pays Natal
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Written by Iriki on 29.08.2010 at 17:49

Mindflow. A Hidden masterpiece.

http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2524

ha...a Brazilian prog act, and it just so happens you are from Brazil...coincidence? I'll check them out!
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29.08.2010 - 22:27
Iriki
Written by tea[m]ster on 29.08.2010 at 21:50

Written by Iriki on 29.08.2010 at 17:49

Mindflow. A Hidden masterpiece.

http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2524

ha...a Brazilian prog act, and it just so happens you are from Brazil...coincidence? I'll check them out!

About 3 Months ago, I sincerely thought that there was no Prog Act here in Brazil.

I obviously knew Angra, but it wasn't a pure Prog band. We also have in Brazil Freakeys, a excellent Instrumental Prog side-project of the guys from Angra and Hangar, but it's very, very underground, just a 4fun project.

That idea completely changed when I had found Mindflow, they deserve more attention of the Metal Community. Intelligent Lyrics, excellent technique and feeling, conceptual albums, good production... I recommend you to check their debut, at first. All albuns can be downloaded at their site.
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30.08.2010 - 03:14
Risto
Wandering Midget
Pressure Points. Kind of an Opeth/DT feel except heavier overall.
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31.08.2010 - 05:57
tea[m]ster
Au Pays Natal
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Written by Iriki on 29.08.2010 at 22:27

Written by tea[m]ster on 29.08.2010 at 21:50

Written by Iriki on 29.08.2010 at 17:49

Mindflow. A Hidden masterpiece.

http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2524

ha...a Brazilian prog act, and it just so happens you are from Brazil...coincidence? I'll check them out!

About 3 Months ago, I sincerely thought that there was no Prog Act here in Brazil.

I obviously knew Angra, but it wasn't a pure Prog band. We also have in Brazil Freakeys, a excellent Instrumental Prog side-project of the guys from Angra and Hangar, but it's very, very underground, just a 4fun project.

That idea completely changed when I had found Mindflow, they deserve more attention of the Metal Community. Intelligent Lyrics, excellent technique and feeling, conceptual albums, good production... I recommend you to check their debut, at first. All albuns can be downloaded at their site.

Free Downloads? I'm in! I'm pretty busy this week but I will try to get it this weekend..stay tuned!
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31.08.2010 - 18:17
Iriki
The second Album is VERY Dream Theater-oriented, the Third one is a bit overproduced, even mainstream sounding, imo. As I told, I recommend their debut, very emotional, yet technical. All of them are Conceptual albums and you can play at their site a strategy game based on the story of the Third album, and a mini Guitar-hero as well.

In addition, they just have released the last track of '365', which is an album they released 1 song per month of the year. It sounds to me a mix of the other albums.
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04.09.2010 - 14:35
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Elite
Written by tea[m]ster on 29.08.2010 at 21:50

Written by Iriki on 29.08.2010 at 17:49

Mindflow. A Hidden masterpiece.

http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2524

ha...a Brazilian prog act, and it just so happens you are from Brazil...coincidence? I'll check them out!

I recommend Mindflow too. Particularly their first 2 albums.
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07.09.2010 - 13:48
Daniell
_爱情_
Elite
No one has mentioned Andromeda from Sweden yet. Strange, because it's a sure shot for every prog metal fan. I especially recommend their album "Chimera".
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07.09.2010 - 14:26
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Elite
Written by Daniell on 07.09.2010 at 13:48

No one has mentioned Andromeda from Sweden yet. Strange, because it's a sure shot for every prog metal fan. I especially recommend their album "Chimera".

Chimera is indeed a very good album. I haven't listened to it in a while though.
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08.09.2010 - 23:17
KryiisKarl
Here are a few bands I recommend (you probably know most of them, sorry) : A.C.T., Anekdoten, Aspera (promising very young metal prog band), Deadsoul Tribe, Frost, Gazpacho, Gerard, GPS, Indukti, Izz, Kino, Magic Pie, Paatos, Salem Hill, Threshold, Wolverine.
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09.09.2010 - 01:11
Susan
Smeghead
Elite
One band that no one has mentioned yet is Beardfish. I am recently quite obsessed They're more prog rock than metal, but don't let that deter you. There are certainly heavy moments... as well as jazzy, soulful, and funky moments. And one hell of a Wurlitzer player!! I can't describe, just listen. TRUST ME

http://www.myspace.com/beardfishband


And just to reiterate some of the bands already mentioned (in case you still haven't listened - DO! They have my vote for sure.)

Vanden Plas
Anubis Gate
Myrath
Star One
Threshold
Freak Kitchen
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09.09.2010 - 02:26
Introspekrieg
Totemic Lust
Elite
Written by Susan on 09.09.2010 at 01:11

One band that no one has mentioned yet is Beardfish. I am recently quite obsessed They're more prog rock than metal, but don't let that deter you. There are certainly heavy moments... as well as jazzy, soulful, and funky moments. And one hell of a Wurlitzer player!! I can't describe, just listen. TRUST ME

Beardfish is awesome... I love Sleeping In Traffic: Part Two and Destined Solitaire
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11.11.2010 - 12:53
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13.11.2010 - 01:51
R'Vannith
ghedengi
Elite
Just a few suggestions, if they haven't been mentioned already:

Cloudscape
Communic
Mind's Eye
DGM
Dreamscape
Dark Empire
Lemur Voice
Manticora
Riverside
Yakuza
Shadow Gallery
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13.11.2010 - 23:20
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Elite
I'm curious about Beardfish now. For some reason I never listened to them before.
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13.11.2010 - 23:37
Fat & Sassy!
Elite
Written by BloodTears on 13.11.2010 at 23:20

I'm curious about Beardfish now. For some reason I never listened to them before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5VVRmyv6v0

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13.11.2010 - 23:41
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Elite
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 13.11.2010 at 23:37

Written by BloodTears on 13.11.2010 at 23:20

I'm curious about Beardfish now. For some reason I never listened to them before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5VVRmyv6v0



Thank you, my dear So you recommend it?
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13.11.2010 - 23:45
Fat & Sassy!
Elite
Written by BloodTears on 13.11.2010 at 23:41

Thank you, my dear So you recommend it?

Um, if you are a fan of 70's progressive rock (Gentle Giant, Genesis, Zappa, etc.), I recommend them.
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