Progressive Rock & Metal

Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that blends the intensity and aggression of metal with the complex structures, technical proficiency, and experimental elements of progressive rock. It often features intricate time signatures, extended song lengths, virtuosic instrumentation, and dynamic contrasts, exploring themes that are intellectual or abstract. Bands like Dream Theater, Opeth, and Tool are well-known examples, showcasing a wide range of influences from jazz and classical to electronic and world music.