Mikael Åkerfeldt argues progressive music has become formulaic, saying modern prog is more about shredding than true innovation.

Focus was one of the best prog metal debut albums ever and one of the best prog metal albums of the ‘90s. So, it inevitably ...

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Spiritbox, the progressive heavy metal band behind tracks such as “Jaded” and “Circle With Me,” will visit San Antonio on April 4 during a newly announced 24-city tour. (Live Nation) SAN ANTONIO – ...

Mike Portnoy, the legendary drummer best known as a founding member of Dream Theater, has shared his personal picks for the top albums of 2025, offering fans a rare look at what inspires one of ...

In a nutshell, progressive rock kicked off in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when distinctive and imaginative artists experimented with particularly complex arrangements, lengthy track lengths, ...

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‘Progressive’ is a pretty loaded term in rock and metal. The word should represent artists who push heavy music forward, expanding its conventions with new sounds and concepts. More commonly, though, ...

Heavy metal music has become a niche genre to an extent. While there are a couple of bands that have broken into the mainstream and garnered wide appeal, the majority of heavy metal bands seemingly ...

Discover the 10 metal bands that left an indelible mark on the genre with just one groundbreaking album. From death metal to ...

After the end of a decade-long hiatus, heavy metal band Mudvayne is once again touring. They will stop in central Pennsylvania on May 11 to rock out the Hollywood Casino stage in Grantville as part of ...