Tag Archives: Progressive Metal

As 2015 wraps up, progheads are certain to be contentedly reflecting upon a bountiful calendar of ripe, riff-tastic releases. Below is an overview of some of the more high-profile and well-received albums released over the last year, complete with convenient links to singles, so newcomers can claim no excuse for …

Progressive metal prodigy group Next To None are currently on a tour of the U.S. east coast with Fates Warning – and they are not stopping any time soon! The band has announced a second U.S. tour taking place this November with A.D.D. and Blanco Diablo. See below for all currently …

A tesseract, in mathematics, is a three-dimensional representation of a four-dimensional object, often used by physicists to illustrate the concept of higher planes of existence than our own. It is fitting, then, that the band Tesseract acts as our aptly-titled progressive metal guide into unknown realms of musical experience. When …

Nicolas Meier is a prolific Swiss guitarist currently residing in London, England. Meier’s multi-genre playing style and ultimate knack for virtuosity earned him widespread attention in the jazz, rock, and metal scenes of the United Kingdom. He is perhaps most recognized for his work with the legendary Jeff Beck. Last …

It’s human nature that most bands of the metal variety cling to their purist tendencies. Often times they’ll dismiss any influences that are decidedly ‘not metal’. On occasion, they may sheepishly deny being metal altogether. On the contrary, London, England’s Seven7 embrace a diverse array of styles without shame. In …

Italy’s Simus start off 2015 with their take on progressive metal.  Spearheaded by The Soulmaker, how will the Italian metal appeal to other countries in our metal world?