Progressive Metal Posts
According to Wikipedia and the community, at large, Progressive metal is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud "aggression" and amplified guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral or "pseudo-classical" compositions of the latter according to Wikipedia.
Nov. 13, 2023
Moon Tooth - Grimothy
Before I get into this new track, I have to regrettably admit that I only recently learned about Moon Tooth. These guys are AWESOME. The first track that I came across from the band is the single Grimothy from their upcoming album. I was hooked righ…
Aug. 16, 2023
Monuments - Nefarious
It’s only been a year or so since we had new material from John Browne and the prog metal giants Monuments, but it feels like it’s been far longer than that. Fortunately, they’ve given us a new single! Nefarious touches all the points that I love ab…
Aug. 4, 2023
Mutoid Man - Mutants
I appreciate two things. 1. Originality. 2. Oodles of mutated talent. Mutoid Man, as you would expect, has plenty of both.Comprised of Stephen Brodsky: vocals, guitar (Cave In), Ben Koller: drums, percussion (Converge), Jeff Matz: bass, vocals, pian…
May 20, 2023
Frostbitt -MACHINE DESTROY
The opening title track on Frostbitt’s 2023 release MACHINE DESTROY comes at you like a lumbering armored truck outfitted with a chain gun. Powerful and steadily frantic, it sets the tone for the album.There’s a metric shit ton of talent on this rec…
May 8, 2023
Car Bomb - Live In Santa Cruz
For those of you into progressive metal who don’t know Carbomb, you absolutely should. They’re doing things musically that are so progressive and out there they should probably be illegal. Since 2002 the band has been taking heavy music and turning …