style:

Progressive Metal

Description: Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that combines the complexity and experimentation of progressive rock with the intensity and heaviness of metal. Here are some key characteristics of progressive metal:
  • **Complex Song Structures**: Progressive metal often features intricate compositions with unconventional time signatures, extended song lengths, and multi-part arrangements. Songs may shift between different sections and styles.
  • **Technical Musicianship**: Musicians in this genre typically exhibit high levels of technical skill, showcasing elaborate guitar riffs, complex drum patterns, and virtuosic instrumental solos.
  • **Conceptual Themes**: Many progressive metal albums are conceptually driven, exploring themes such as science fiction, fantasy, philosophy, and personal introspection. Lyrics often tell a story or convey deeper meanings.
  • **Blend of Genres**: Progressive metal incorporates elements from various musical styles, including jazz, classical, and electronic music. This fusion creates a rich and diverse sound palette.
  • **Melodic and Harmonic Complexity**: The genre often employs intricate melodies and harmonies, utilizing both clean and distorted vocals to enhance the emotional impact of the music.
  • **Atmospheric Elements**: Many progressive metal bands incorporate atmospheric soundscapes, using keyboards, synthesizers, and ambient sounds to create a sense of depth and immersion.
  • **Influential Bands**: Notable bands in the progressive metal genre include Dream Theater, Opeth, Symphony X, and Tool. Each brings its unique interpretation and style to the genre.
Overall, progressive metal is characterized by its ambitious approach to songwriting and musicianship, appealing to listeners who appreciate complexity and innovation in music.
Show more
« 1 2 3 »
Routine - Faded Moments (2025)
KAARST - The Disintegrating Void (2025) [Single]
Umbramatte - Stained Pagan Column (2025) [EP]
Spire Circle - Burning Alive (2025) [EP]
Röyksopp - True Electric (2025) [2CD]
Zaion Rocker - The Ghost (2025) [Single]
Zidonian X - Tetraktys (2025) [EP]
Northern Lite - The Covers (2025)
Tsara - Hollow (2025)
The Birthday Massacre - Pathways (2025)
Winter Gardens - Uncomfortable/Unlovable (2025)
Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (2025) [EP Reissue]
WRONG! - Coco (2025) [EP]
Irish Basement - Patterned Behavior (2025)
Routine - Faded Moments (2025)
KAARST - The Disintegrating Void (2025) [Single]
Umbramatte - Stained Pagan Column (2025) [EP]
Spire Circle - Burning Alive (2025) [EP]
Röyksopp - True Electric (2025) [2CD]
Zaion Rocker - The Ghost (2025) [Single]
Zidonian X - Tetraktys (2025) [EP]
Northern Lite - The Covers (2025)
Tsara - Hollow (2025)
The Birthday Massacre - Pathways (2025)
Winter Gardens - Uncomfortable/Unlovable (2025)
Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (2025) [EP Reissue]
WRONG! - Coco (2025) [EP]
Irish Basement - Patterned Behavior (2025)
The Man-Eating Tree - Vine (2010)
The Man-Eating Tree - Night Verses (2025)
The Man-Eating Tree - In The Absence Of Light (2015)
The Man-Eating Tree - Harvest (2011)
Damon Systema - Ate (2025)
Dying Passion - Voyage (2002)
Dying Passion - Transient (2013)
Dying Passion - Sweet Disillusions (2004)
Dying Passion - Skylor (2022)
Dying Passion - Skylor (Rmxs) (2022) [EP]
Dying Passion - Severance MMXX (2020) [Single]
Dying Passion - Secretly (2020) [Remastered]
Dying Passion - Relief (2007)
Dying Passion - Party On Earth (2024) [Single]
Dying Passion - No Time (1999) [Demo]
Dying Passion - Black Threads (2016)
Dying Passion - Amplify (2012)
Dying Passion - Absorb (2009)
Wedingoth - The Painter (Noomstick Remix) (2025) [Single]
VENERA - Singularity (2025)
Wedingoth - The Other Side (2012)
Wedingoth - Five Stars Above (2023)
Wedingoth - Five Stars (A)Live (Live) (2024)
Wedingoth - Candlelight (2009)
All Artists
All Styles
All Albums
Industrial, Rhythmic Noise, Tribal
Dark Electro, EBM, Harsh EBM, Oldschool EBM, Electro-Industrial
Synthpop, Futurepop, Electropop, Minimal Wave, Minimal Synth, Synthwave
Gothic, Darkwave, Gothic Synth, Ethereal
Ambient, Dark Ambient
IDM, Experimental
Electronic, Electroclash, Electropunk, Downtempo, Witch House
Indie, New Wave, Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Post-Rock, Alternative Rock
Dark Folk, Neofolk, Martial Industrial, Neoclassical, Modern Classical
Gothic Rock, Death Rock
Post-Punk, Coldwave
Industrial Metal, NDH, Cyber Metal, Alternative / Modern Metal, Industrial Rock
Gothic Metal, Dark Metal, Doom / Death Metal, Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Black Metal