Progressive metal

Summary

Progressive metal joins metal's instrumental weight with an interest in extended form, shifting meter and composition that changes its own rules as it unfolds. Technical playing is often conspicuous, but virtuosity alone does not define the style. A song can use a recurring idea in new rhythmic contexts, develop a narrative across many sections, or balance a direct melody with a complex accompaniment. The label covers clean-sung, harsh-vocal and instrumental approaches. It is best understood as a field of musical priorities rather than a demand that every piece be long or difficult.

Contemporary and trending

The tradition continues through specialist touring, musician communities, recordings and online instruction as well as new bands. Some artists maintain long-form album narratives; others apply rhythmic sophistication to concise songs. Contemporary guitar production and digital recording have made tightly coordinated low-register patterns influential beyond the original progressive-metal audience. That diffusion does not erase older strands based on keyboards, melodic singing or classic progressive rock. Listening cultures can be geographically scattered but locally sustained, so a map should show meaningful regional networks without mistaking every online listener for an isolated physical scene.

History

Earlier progressive rock and heavier bands had already explored unusual structures before a more recognizable progressive-metal field emerged during the 1980s and 1990s. Queensrÿche, Fates Warning and Dream Theater became important reference points, while later groups combined these resources with extreme metal and other traditions. Different routes developed in North America and Europe rather than through one uniform school. The official Dream Theater history and scholarly rhythmic analysis are useful complementary perspectives: biography explains a band's network, while musical analysis reveals how particular formal effects are actually made.

Musical characteristics

Listen for a repeated figure whose accents seem to move against the underlying pulse. A band may change meter, add or subtract a beat, or keep a steady drum pattern beneath a guitar phrase of another length. Keyboards and guitar can exchange themes, and bass may become an independent melodic voice. Contrast is important: an open vocal passage can make a dense instrumental section more intelligible. Scholarly analysis of Dream Theater illustrates additive rhythmic processes, but not every performance requires that method or a theoretical vocabulary to enjoy it.

Geography and communities

The US northeastern corridor, Pacific Northwest and parts of central and northern Europe form substantial production and listening networks. Scandinavian adoption includes musicians who connect progressive composition with heavier vocal and guitar languages. These communities extend through smaller towns and shared touring circuits rather than existing only at conservatories or landmark studios. The map uses broad fields for these regional worlds, with a lighter southeastern Brazilian landscape representing sustained adoption. It does not assign musical complexity to a nationality or treat technical proficiency as a measure of cultural worth.

Artists

Dream Theater's 'Images and Words' offers an accessible entry into the relationship between melody and extended instrumental writing. Fates Warning and Queensrÿche reveal other histories, with quite different priorities. Opeth connects progressive design with a changing relationship to death metal, while Meshuggah makes repeated rhythmic displacement especially audible. Haken offers a later route into theatrical and stylistically varied composition. Comparing specific pieces is more useful than assuming a band uses the same balance of metal, progressive rock and other influences throughout its entire career.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
popular	regional	Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note	MuGlobe favorite	Current hit	Authentic
Dream Theater	Pull Me Under — official video	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mipc-JxrhRk	The band’s official video offers an accessible progressive-metal song whose extended instrumental writing sits within a vocal composition. This is the released video, not an assertion of live concert audio. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Gojira	Flying Whales — live at Brixton Academy	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qqg8bsDayak	Gojira’s official concert video supplies a progressive death-metal contrast to Dream Theater. The extended introduction, repeating rhythmic figures and heavier vocal approach show a different branch of progressive metal. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Rage Unfold; Siegfried Schuessler	RAGE UNFOLD – Dislocated (Official Music Video) | Progressive Metal 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8V601QM3syg	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Metal Devastation PR. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary PR complete Dislocated2026, actual multi-instrumentalist BozhidarPopov Bulgaria and singerSiegfriedSiggiSchuessler Germany. MarieLouiseAnastas Australia supplies lyrics/artwork, not automatically a recorded voice. Virtual international collaboration explicitly documented, not fictional local concert. Video publication: 2026-10-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Bulgaria; country:Germany	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Metal Devastation PR. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary PR complete Dislocated2026, actual multi-instrumentalist BozhidarPopov Bulgaria and singerSiegfriedSiggiSchuessler Germany. MarieLouiseAnastas Australia supplies lyrics/artwork, not automatically a recorded voice. Virtual international collaboration explicitly documented, not fictional local concert.	false	false	false
Eüreka	EÜREKA - Eüreka (Full Album)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/eWmqKh0temo	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: ThePsyfrost. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete new Eüreka2026 gothic/progressive album by explicitly identified Taipei6-piece, one musical programme, not one recording per album track. Actual SongLiAn cleanvoice/HollowCorpsegrowls, production engineers distinguished. Video publication: 2026-10-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Taiwan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: ThePsyfrost. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete new Eüreka2026 gothic/progressive album by explicitly identified Taipei6-piece, one musical programme, not one recording per album track. Actual SongLiAn cleanvoice/HollowCorpsegrowls, production engineers distinguished.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Mourning (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/I-lOSPSeYFE	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2026-09-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Crescendium	CRESCENDIUM - Ravish My Flesh, Soil My Name (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/q-XgeJc-Kv4	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: CRESCENDIUM. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual RavishMyFleshSoilMyName2026 progressive/death/black-metal composition byElenaCorTauri; own profile identifies HanoverGermany, not Finland from thanked production crew. Video publication: 2026-08-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Germany	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: CRESCENDIUM. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual RavishMyFleshSoilMyName2026 progressive/death/black-metal composition byElenaCorTauri; own profile identifies HanoverGermany, not Finland from thanked production crew.	false	false	false
Spiritbox; Courtney LaPlante	Spiritbox - Keep Sweet - Mixwave - Courtney LaPlante live one take performance	https://www.youtube.com/embed/808tkeJb3rg	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual new complete live one-take vocal interpretations of KeepSweet/RuleOfNines/CircleWithMe. Backing production acknowledged, independent live voice recordings rather than only alternate visuals of original studio master; no instructional breakdown. Video publication: 2026-08-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual new complete live one-take vocal interpretations of KeepSweet/RuleOfNines/CircleWithMe. Backing production acknowledged, independent live voice recordings rather than only alternate visuals of original studio master; no instructional breakdown.	false	false	false
Tainaron; Derek Sherinian; Brian Tichy	Tainaron - Won't Get Back to Heaven (Official Music Video) | Female Fronted Symphonic/Prog Metal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/7g2pK4xW0Rk	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Tainaron. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct Won’tGetBackToHeaven/TeachingTheDead symphonic-progressive-metal originals2026. Explicit Australian/Melbourne project ConDiamond guitar/bass, OlgaKarlova voice, actual guests DerekSherinian keys andBrianTichy drums; former bands in biography not actual ensemble. Video publication: 2026-07-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Australia; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Tainaron. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct Won’tGetBackToHeaven/TeachingTheDead symphonic-progressive-metal originals2026. Explicit Australian/Melbourne project ConDiamond guitar/bass, OlgaKarlova voice, actual guests DerekSherinian keys andBrianTichy drums; former bands in biography not actual ensemble.	false	false	false
Jinjer	Jinjer - Live - Fast Draw - Inkcarceration 2026 - Mansfield OH	https://www.youtube.com/embed/JJmBFZx-osY	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Live Heavy Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual FastDraw InkcarcerationMansfield2026, particular progressive/groove-metal performance with TatianaShmayluk-led Ukrainian group, not fictitious AIcollaboration. Documented performance/session: 2026. Video publication: 2026-07-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Ukraine	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Live Heavy Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual FastDraw InkcarcerationMansfield2026, particular progressive/groove-metal performance with TatianaShmayluk-led Ukrainian group, not fictitious AIcollaboration. Documented performance/session: 2026.	false	false	false
Inner Strive	Inner Strive - The Voice Within (Official 4K Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/q9kgXm-i99o	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Inner Strive. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own complete VoiceWithin2026 melodic progressive/symphonic-power crossover, explicitly SofiaBulgaria female-fronted ensemble. Primary statesMarchrelease notJuneupload as session. Video publication: 2026-06-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Bulgaria	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Inner Strive. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own complete VoiceWithin2026 melodic progressive/symphonic-power crossover, explicitly SofiaBulgaria female-fronted ensemble. Primary statesMarchrelease notJuneupload as session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox June 11 Holy Roller 2026 First Show of Tour 4k iThink West Palm Bch Florida	https://www.youtube.com/embed/wOqAHRmXlrE?start=92	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Goldanwolf Graphics. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct complete HolyRoller/KeepSweet WestPalmBeach11June2026 concert recordings. No full matching WestPalmparent selected; camera operator is not additional artist. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-11. Video publication: 2026-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-06-11	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Goldanwolf Graphics. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct complete HolyRoller/KeepSweet WestPalmBeach11June2026 concert recordings. No full matching WestPalmparent selected; camera operator is not additional artist. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-11.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox: Keep Sweet [Live 4K] (West Palm Beach, Florida - June 11, 2026)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NeiHjpCKM-8	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Erynn Halvorson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct complete HolyRoller/KeepSweet WestPalmBeach11June2026 concert recordings. No full matching WestPalmparent selected; camera operator is not additional artist. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-11. Video publication: 2026-06-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-06-11	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Erynn Halvorson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct complete HolyRoller/KeepSweet WestPalmBeach11June2026 concert recordings. No full matching WestPalmparent selected; camera operator is not additional artist. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-11.	false	false	false
Dissentient	DISSENTIENT - The Aphelion Sequence (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Progressive Death Metal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NEsqJ4BOoYs	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: The Circle Pit. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary associated complete AphelionSequence2026 progressive-death-metal recording, own profile identifies OttawaCanada. BlackGalactic future album release not original session. Video publication: 2026-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: The Circle Pit. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary associated complete AphelionSequence2026 progressive-death-metal recording, own profile identifies OttawaCanada. BlackGalactic future album release not original session.	false	false	false
Chocobo Band	CHOCOBO BAND - You're Not Alone! (Final Fantasy IX) [Official Music Video] 4K	https://www.youtube.com/embed/nXtt3FkbYJ4	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Chocobo Band TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specific You’reNotAlone2026 symphonic-progressive-metal FinalFantasyIX arrangement; original composer NobuoUematsu not actual current musician. Own official site expressly identifies Italian band and progressive concept arrangement, actual BeatriceBini/MikePelillo voices. Video publication: 2026-04-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Italy	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Chocobo Band TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own specific You’reNotAlone2026 symphonic-progressive-metal FinalFantasyIX arrangement; original composer NobuoUematsu not actual current musician. Own official site expressly identifies Italian band and progressive concept arrangement, actual BeatriceBini/MikePelillo voices.	false	false	false
Teramaze	TERAMAZE - The Invisible Countdown (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_5E-IK3hxuU	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: TERAMAZE. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual complete InvisibleCountdown2026 melodic progressive-metal original, not a named influences playlist or tutorial. Video publication: 2026-03-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Australia	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: TERAMAZE. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual complete InvisibleCountdown2026 melodic progressive-metal original, not a named influences playlist or tutorial.	false	false	false
Pleximents	PLEXIMENTS - Hidden Instigator (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Progressive Metal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/MSsx5eZIl9Q	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: The Circle Pit. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary associated release and own profile identify Tomsk progressive-metal band; Hidden Instigator expressly re-recorded with current lineup2026, not an alternate upload of old EP master. Video publication: 2026-02-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Russia	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: The Circle Pit. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary associated release and own profile identify Tomsk progressive-metal band; Hidden Instigator expressly re-recorded with current lineup2026, not an alternate upload of old EP master.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox Performs “Soft Spine” LIVE at the 2026 GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony	https://www.youtube.com/embed/jRDzZKFX3PA	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: GRAMMYS. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary RecordingAcademy SoftSpine2026GRAMMYsPremiere live performance, one selected source rather than alternate MoshNetworkmaster. Documented performance/session: 2026. Video publication: 2026-02-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: GRAMMYS. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary RecordingAcademy SoftSpine2026GRAMMYsPremiere live performance, one selected source rather than alternate MoshNetworkmaster. Documented performance/session: 2026.	false	false	false
Tainaron; Derek Sherinian; Brian Tichy	Tainaron - Teaching The Dead (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Female Fronted Symphonic/Prog Metal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GeA4qe0Xd10	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Tainaron. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct Won’tGetBackToHeaven/TeachingTheDead symphonic-progressive-metal originals2026. Explicit Australian/Melbourne project ConDiamond guitar/bass, OlgaKarlova voice, actual guests DerekSherinian keys andBrianTichy drums; former bands in biography not actual ensemble. Video publication: 2026-02-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Australia; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Tainaron. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct Won’tGetBackToHeaven/TeachingTheDead symphonic-progressive-metal originals2026. Explicit Australian/Melbourne project ConDiamond guitar/bass, OlgaKarlova voice, actual guests DerekSherinian keys andBrianTichy drums; former bands in biography not actual ensemble.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Soft Spine - Live From Toyota Ontario Arena	https://www.youtube.com/embed/dWlDzT8UUis	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own SoftSpine ToyotaOntarioArenaCalifornia TsunamiSeaNorthAmericanTourPartII2025 live version. OntarioCalifornia filming distinct from Canadian band origin; no full overlapping arena parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own SoftSpine ToyotaOntarioArenaCalifornia TsunamiSeaNorthAmericanTourPartII2025 live version. OntarioCalifornia filming distinct from Canadian band origin; no full overlapping arena parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Myrath; Elize Ryd	MYRATH - Until The End feat. Elize Ryd (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/F8SO-voIeCI	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: earMUSIC. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary earMUSIC complete UntilTheEnd, actual Tunisian-French progressive ensemble and expressly featured Swedish singerElizeRyd. No entire Amaranthe repertoire assigned by guest association. Video publication: 2025-11-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Tunisia; country:France; country:Sweden	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: earMUSIC. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary earMUSIC complete UntilTheEnd, actual Tunisian-French progressive ensemble and expressly featured Swedish singerElizeRyd. No entire Amaranthe repertoire assigned by guest association.	false	false	false
Noturnall	Noturnall - Scream for me | BEYOND THE RIFF | By Witchhunter Productions & Razor Riff	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QNG8P8xGE4Q	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Teitanblood666. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete ScreamForMe BantadthongArtspace27September2025, progressive Brazilian band, Thai filming distinct from origin. Documented performance/session: 2025-09-27. Video publication: 2025-10-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025-09-27	live	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Teitanblood666. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete ScreamForMe BantadthongArtspace27September2025, progressive Brazilian band, Thai filming distinct from origin. Documented performance/session: 2025-09-27.	false	false	false
Will Vilante; Cain Reis; Fabbio Nunes; Rafael Miranda	Fetters Of The Destiny - 2025 Version	https://www.youtube.com/embed/9MjMDL3x-IQ	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual FettersOfTheDestiny new2025 version, progressive Brazilian underground metal. Actual CainReis voice, WillVilante guitars, FabbioNunes guitar/keys/bass/programming and guestRafaelMiranda keys explicitly credited, not old2000master. Video publication: 2025-05-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual FettersOfTheDestiny new2025 version, progressive Brazilian underground metal. Actual CainReis voice, WillVilante guitars, FabbioNunes guitar/keys/bass/programming and guestRafaelMiranda keys explicitly credited, not old2000master.	false	false	false
Will Vilante; Cain Reis; Fabbio Nunes	Damned Train - 2025 Version	https://www.youtube.com/embed/S8rj1A5IHPw	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct DamnedTrain/BetweenTheShadows-LiesBehindTheMirror/ShadowByYourSide2025 new recordings of LostForever2000 programme, actual credits not uploader alone as singer. One composite Shadows/Lies piece, no full overlapping EP chosen. Video publication: 2025-05-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct DamnedTrain/BetweenTheShadows-LiesBehindTheMirror/ShadowByYourSide2025 new recordings of LostForever2000 programme, actual credits not uploader alone as singer. One composite Shadows/Lies piece, no full overlapping EP chosen.	false	false	false
Will Vilante; Cain Reis; Fabbio Nunes	Between The Shadows - Lies Behind The Mirror - 2025 Version	https://www.youtube.com/embed/wMZ6gzUAZE4	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct DamnedTrain/BetweenTheShadows-LiesBehindTheMirror/ShadowByYourSide2025 new recordings of LostForever2000 programme, actual credits not uploader alone as singer. One composite Shadows/Lies piece, no full overlapping EP chosen. Video publication: 2025-05-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct DamnedTrain/BetweenTheShadows-LiesBehindTheMirror/ShadowByYourSide2025 new recordings of LostForever2000 programme, actual credits not uploader alone as singer. One composite Shadows/Lies piece, no full overlapping EP chosen.	false	false	false
Will Vilante; Cain Reis; Fabbio Nunes	The Shadow By Your Side - 2025 Version	https://www.youtube.com/embed/nTmFjF8n_wM	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct DamnedTrain/BetweenTheShadows-LiesBehindTheMirror/ShadowByYourSide2025 new recordings of LostForever2000 programme, actual credits not uploader alone as singer. One composite Shadows/Lies piece, no full overlapping EP chosen. Video publication: 2025-05-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Will Villante. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own distinct DamnedTrain/BetweenTheShadows-LiesBehindTheMirror/ShadowByYourSide2025 new recordings of LostForever2000 programme, actual credits not uploader alone as singer. One composite Shadows/Lies piece, no full overlapping EP chosen.	false	false	false
Requiem Aeternam	Requiem Aeternam - Metalambo [official video]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmKxDPsqPxM	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Requiem Aeternam. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own complete Metalambo from Instrumetal1 released2023, native Uruguayan progressive-metal/malambo interpretation;2025video not new original session. Video publication: 2025-04-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Uruguay	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Requiem Aeternam. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own complete Metalambo from Instrumetal1 released2023, native Uruguayan progressive-metal/malambo interpretation;2025video not new original session.	false	false	false
Savatage	Savatage - The Ocean / Welcome / Jesus Saves - São Paulo Monsters Of Rock 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z4uq5tZ3A9E	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Metal Traveller. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual TheOcean/Welcome/JesusSaves connected progressive-metal programme SãoPauloMonstersOfRock19April2025, one medley not three catalogue rows. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-04-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Metal Traveller. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual TheOcean/Welcome/JesusSaves connected progressive-metal programme SãoPauloMonstersOfRock19April2025, one medley not three catalogue rows. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - No Loss, No Love (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/YfKlcLKDkz0	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2025-02-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox – Perfect Soul (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEOctaHwmbc	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2024-11-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox; Tatiana Shmayluk	Spiritbox - Circle With Me ft. Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer - Live from Louder Than Life 2024	https://www.youtube.com/embed/TK81YePqfZE	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own CircleWithMe actual live LouderThanLife2024 duet with expressly featured Jinjer vocalist TatianaShmayluk, not a made-up recorded collaboration. Documented performance/session: 2024. Video publication: 2024-10-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2024	live	unknown	country:Canada; country:Ukraine	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own CircleWithMe actual live LouderThanLife2024 duet with expressly featured Jinjer vocalist TatianaShmayluk, not a made-up recorded collaboration. Documented performance/session: 2024.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Soft Spine (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/80VTmBAnTSE	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2024-09-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Noturnall	NOTURNALL - COSMIC REDEMPTION (Official Music Video - Full Story Version)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6bj9wE1Ke9o?start=133	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Noturnall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own CosmicRedemption FullStoryVersion: complete actual progressive-metal work with narrative interlude3:52–5:19; cue skips opening2:13story. Actual ThiagoBianchi voice/MikeOrlando guitar/SauloXakol bass/HenriquePucci drums, not actor as musician. Video publication: 2024-05-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Noturnall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own CosmicRedemption FullStoryVersion: complete actual progressive-metal work with narrative interlude3:52–5:19; cue skips opening2:13story. Actual ThiagoBianchi voice/MikeOrlando guitar/SauloXakol bass/HenriquePucci drums, not actor as musician.	false	false	false
Noturnall	NOTURNALL - LIVE IN CURITIBA (DVD)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8R6YJrPks-U?start=28	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Noturnall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own complete CuritibaÓperaDeArame28May2022 live programme with timestamps, one concert. Boxset advertisement lists guests on other DVDs, not evidence they all played this Curitiba recording. Documented performance/session: 2022-05-28. Video publication: 2024-04-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2022-05-28	live	unknown	country:Brazil	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Noturnall. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own complete CuritibaÓperaDeArame28May2022 live programme with timestamps, one concert. Boxset advertisement lists guests on other DVDs, not evidence they all played this Curitiba recording. Documented performance/session: 2022-05-28.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Ultraviolet (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDrIBRucWxo	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2023-11-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Jaded (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EjnZVpVvJ-k	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2023-08-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox; Courtney LaPlante	Spiritbox - Circle With Me - Courtney LaPlante live one take performance	https://www.youtube.com/embed/zMnfkW9UZc4	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual new complete live one-take vocal interpretations of KeepSweet/RuleOfNines/CircleWithMe. Backing production acknowledged, independent live voice recordings rather than only alternate visuals of original studio master; no instructional breakdown. Video publication: 2021-11-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual new complete live one-take vocal interpretations of KeepSweet/RuleOfNines/CircleWithMe. Backing production acknowledged, independent live voice recordings rather than only alternate visuals of original studio master; no instructional breakdown.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Secret Garden (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3VcTYyuGrgM	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2021-05-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Circle With Me (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/I0WzT0OJ-E0	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2021-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: riserecords. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox Holy Roller (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/cWE0sSZ9yLc	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Pale Chord Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2020-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Pale Chord Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Spiritbox; Courtney LaPlante	Spiritbox - Rule of Nines - Courtney LaPlante live one take performance	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vVDXTFeGYwc	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual new complete live one-take vocal interpretations of KeepSweet/RuleOfNines/CircleWithMe. Backing production acknowledged, independent live voice recordings rather than only alternate visuals of original studio master; no instructional breakdown. Video publication: 2020-05-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Spiritbox Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Own actual new complete live one-take vocal interpretations of KeepSweet/RuleOfNines/CircleWithMe. Backing production acknowledged, independent live voice recordings rather than only alternate visuals of original studio master; no instructional breakdown.	false	false	false
Haken	HAKEN – Live at the Roundhouse, London 2019 (Official Bootleg)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EP1TIWVNEQw	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: InsideOutMusicTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary InsideOut actual RoundhouseLondon2019 complete concert, one programme. No matching individualRoundhouse2019 cuts chosen; other Amsterdam2017 videos are different event. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2020-04-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019	live	unknown	country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: InsideOutMusicTV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary InsideOut actual RoundhouseLondon2019 complete concert, one programme. No matching individualRoundhouse2019 cuts chosen; other Amsterdam2017 videos are different event. Documented performance/session: 2019.	false	false	false
Fates Warning	Fates Warning - Awaken The Guardian: Progpower XVII 2016 (Live, HD)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/ShZLGL1RzaI	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Mario Marín. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual AwakenTheGuardian reunion ProgPowerXVII2016 full concert, one programme with explicit setlist and original-era repertoire. No matching2016 eventcuts chosen. Documented performance/session: 2016. Video publication: 2020-03-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2016	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Mario Marín. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual AwakenTheGuardian reunion ProgPowerXVII2016 full concert, one programme with explicit setlist and original-era repertoire. No matching2016 eventcuts chosen. Documented performance/session: 2016.	false	false	false
Spiritbox	Spiritbox - Blessed Be (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/yht0WDdzGJM	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Pale Chord Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session. Video publication: 2020-02-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Pale Chord Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary own/label distinct original modern progressive-metalcore/djent recordings: syncopated riffing, changing textures and clean/harsh vocal structure within broad contemporary progressive-metal practice. Actual CourtneyLaPlante-led Canadian group, not all metalcore assigned here by association; label publicity separate from unknown session.	false	false	false
Fates Warning	Fates Warning. - “From The Rooftops” - Live in San Diego 3/27/9.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qMxSftC9mF0	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: MrRictusGrin. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual FromTheRooftops SanDiego27March2019; source title3/27/9 read with2019 contemporary archive. Different event from Gramercy2017. Documented performance/session: 2019-03-27. Video publication: 2019-03-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019-03-27	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: MrRictusGrin. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual FromTheRooftops SanDiego27March2019; source title3/27/9 read with2019 contemporary archive. Different event from Gramercy2017. Documented performance/session: 2019-03-27.	false	false	false
Fates Warning	Fates Warning - Seven stars (San Antonio, TX 08/11/2017)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/MHgNYEhFwaA	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: MrGierigegast. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual SevenStars RockBoxSanAntonio11August2017. Documented performance/session: 2017-08-11. Video publication: 2017-08-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2017-08-11	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: MrGierigegast. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual SevenStars RockBoxSanAntonio11August2017. Documented performance/session: 2017-08-11.	false	false	false
Fates Warning	Fates Warning- From The Rooftops live	https://www.youtube.com/embed/PcN0O_0Jb5I	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Mark Gonzalez. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual FromTheRooftops GramercyTheatreNYC2017, identified venue and contemporary upload, not duplicate SanDiego2019master. Video publication: 2017-06-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Mark Gonzalez. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual FromTheRooftops GramercyTheatreNYC2017, identified venue and contemporary upload, not duplicate SanDiego2019master.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals as Leaders - CAFO (live, Los Angeles 2014, Meshuggah tour)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7fB-URkdvk	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: g1DDriver. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO LosAngeles2014 Meshuggah tour, separate from ChicagoNovember2014fullprogramme. Documented performance/session: 2014. Video publication: 2017-04-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2014	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: g1DDriver. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO LosAngeles2014 Meshuggah tour, separate from ChicagoNovember2014fullprogramme. Documented performance/session: 2014.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - Ka$cade - Heavy Montreal 2016	https://www.youtube.com/embed/E6KN5sBFYM0	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Juan Carlos Ruiz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Ka$cade HeavyMontreal7August2016. Documented performance/session: 2016-08-07. Video publication: 2016-08-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2016-08-07	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Juan Carlos Ruiz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Ka$cade HeavyMontreal7August2016. Documented performance/session: 2016-08-07.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals as Leaders live in Chicago, IL 26/11 (ToonTrack MetalMonth 2014)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6TLn1kr-Nnk	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: SuperKingster09. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete ToonTrackMetalMonth Chicago26November2014 live-stream concert, one programme; no matching individualChicago2014cuts chosen. Documented performance/session: 2014-11-26. Video publication: 2014-11-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2014-11-26	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: SuperKingster09. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual complete ToonTrackMetalMonth Chicago26November2014 live-stream concert, one programme; no matching individualChicago2014cuts chosen. Documented performance/session: 2014-11-26.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals as Leaders "Tooth and Claw" At Guitar Center	https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DzKjuYh5ZM	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Guitar Center. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary GuitarCenter actual complete ToothAndClaw performance in artist relations room. Instrument retailer context does not make a complete musical performance an instructional video. Video publication: 2014-06-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Guitar Center. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Primary GuitarCenter actual complete ToothAndClaw performance in artist relations room. Instrument retailer context does not make a complete musical performance an instructional video.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - CAFO (Live Pit Clip) 02/19/13 Sound Academy	https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKw079hWV6w	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Chris Carnage. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO SoundAcademyToronto19February2013, independent from NYC15February and Minneapolis24February. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-19. Video publication: 2013-03-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2013-02-19	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Chris Carnage. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO SoundAcademyToronto19February2013, independent from NYC15February and Minneapolis24February. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-19.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - CAFO 2/24/13 Live @ Mill City Nights	https://www.youtube.com/embed/65Bj14_Mmks	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Dross1991a. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO MillCityNights24February2013, independent named instrumental progressive-metal piece. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-24. Video publication: 2013-02-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2013-02-24	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Dross1991a. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO MillCityNights24February2013, independent named instrumental progressive-metal piece. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-24.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - CAFO	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qezB2DgPRKk	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: MrsMeshuggah0. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO NewYorkCity15February2013, distinct from other2013tour dates. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-15. Video publication: 2013-02-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2013-02-15	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: MrsMeshuggah0. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO NewYorkCity15February2013, distinct from other2013tour dates. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-15.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders LIVE TLA PHILLY 2_14_13 WOB	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fveo_-LQqRo	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Dan B. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual TLAPhiladelphia14February2013 musical performance. Camera discussion is source caption, not an actual lesson; one selected source. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-14. Video publication: 2013-02-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2013-02-14	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Dan B. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual TLAPhiladelphia14February2013 musical performance. Camera discussion is source caption, not an actual lesson; one selected source. Documented performance/session: 2013-02-14.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - "CAFO" (Live in San Diego 5-4-12)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/1PIuVRqKMsY	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: TheRealConcertKing. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO HouseOfBluesSanDiego4May2012, distinct from London2012show. Documented performance/session: 2012-05-04. Video publication: 2012-05-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2012-05-04	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: TheRealConcertKing. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual CAFO HouseOfBluesSanDiego4May2012, distinct from London2012show. Documented performance/session: 2012-05-04.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals as Leaders - Tempting Time live at HMV Forum, April 20 2012	https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJJuYkihogI	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: anuragt90. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual TemptingTime HMVForumLondon20April2012; support/headliners Meshuggah andWeAreKnuckleDragger not automatically additional players. Documented performance/session: 2012-04-20. Video publication: 2012-04-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2012-04-20	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: anuragt90. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual TemptingTime HMVForumLondon20April2012; support/headliners Meshuggah andWeAreKnuckleDragger not automatically additional players. Documented performance/session: 2012-04-20.	false	false	false
Symphony X	Symphony X - Live in Gothenburg (2003) - 08 - Of Sins and Shadows	https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZpLp6_UYA4M	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Borsos Gergely. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual OfSinsAndShadows Gothenburg2003 progressive/neoclassical-metal performance, not Swedishband origin. Documented performance/session: 2003. Video publication: 2011-10-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2003	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Borsos Gergely. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual OfSinsAndShadows Gothenburg2003 progressive/neoclassical-metal performance, not Swedishband origin. Documented performance/session: 2003.	false	false	false
Fates Warning	Fates Warning - One (Live at De Bosuil)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/H1LWZwaWP-c	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Robin. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual One DeBosuil live performance; no invented exactdate from2011upload. Video publication: 2011-02-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: Robin. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual One DeBosuil live performance; no invented exactdate from2011upload.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - CAFO - Live	https://www.youtube.com/embed/hyETP0b7VW4	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: livemetalvideos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct CAFO/TemptingTime SummerSlaughter2010 performances, actual NaveneKoperweis on drums and ensemble. No full matching tour show parent chosen. Documented performance/session: 2010. Video publication: 2010-09-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2010	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: livemetalvideos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct CAFO/TemptingTime SummerSlaughter2010 performances, actual NaveneKoperweis on drums and ensemble. No full matching tour show parent chosen. Documented performance/session: 2010.	false	false	false
Animals as Leaders	Animals As Leaders - Tempting Time - Live	https://www.youtube.com/embed/DgKoZFJ7bSU	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: livemetalvideos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct CAFO/TemptingTime SummerSlaughter2010 performances, actual NaveneKoperweis on drums and ensemble. No full matching tour show parent chosen. Documented performance/session: 2010. Video publication: 2010-09-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2010	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: livemetalvideos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distinct CAFO/TemptingTime SummerSlaughter2010 performances, actual NaveneKoperweis on drums and ensemble. No full matching tour show parent chosen. Documented performance/session: 2010.	false	false	false
Vigilante	VIGILANTE Live CoverSong "Fates Warning - The Apparition -" Sept.2000.Japan	https://www.youtube.com/embed/pdkQG3PxzDU	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: CaptainChaosVI. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Japanese Vigilante interpretation of FatesWarning TheApparitionSeptember2000; long taglist names influences, not dozens of featured performers. Documented performance/session: 2000-09. Video publication: 2009-01-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2000-09	live	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: CaptainChaosVI. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Japanese Vigilante interpretation of FatesWarning TheApparitionSeptember2000; long taglist names influences, not dozens of featured performers. Documented performance/session: 2000-09.	false	false	false
Vigilante	VIGILANTE live "Kingdom Fall" (02-Mar 2008 Tokyo)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/i1M7MUQi3Gk	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: CaptainChaosVI. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual KingdomFall Tokyo2March2008, specific progressive/power-metal Japanese ensemble, not FatesWarning vocalist from search keywords. Documented performance/session: 2008-03-02. Video publication: 2008-03-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2008-03-02	live	unknown	country:Japan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Progressive metal musical recording. Source: CaptainChaosVI. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual KingdomFall Tokyo2March2008, specific progressive/power-metal Japanese ensemble, not FatesWarning vocalist from search keywords. Documented performance/session: 2008-03-02.	false	false	false

Related genres

Progressive rock supplies a related compositional history, while Heavy metal names the larger amplified family. Power metal can overlap through clean singing and elaborate arrangement. Death metal intersects in progressive and technical forms. Djent describes a particular guitar-associated sound and rhythmic approach that overlaps with progressive metal without accounting for its full history or every contemporary branch.

References and further reading

• Wikipedia — Heavy metal genres

Hotspot mushrooms

Progressive metal has connected North American and European musician/listener circuits, not only the home addresses of virtuoso bands. Separate broad northeastern US, Pacific Northwest, European and Brazilian fields represent substantial regional networks while acknowledging the style’s transnational circulation.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
progressive-metal-northeast-us	Northeastern North American progressive-metal networks	41.5	-74	1200	0.95	A connected regional musician and audience landscape rather than one New York studio.
progressive-metal-pacific-northwest	Pacific Northwest progressive-metal circuits	47	-122	850	0.68	A distinct adopted and creative regional world with its own band histories.
progressive-metal-central-europe	Central European progressive-metal circuits	50	10	1500	0.86	Touring, specialist audiences and local musicians connect the region.
progressive-metal-scandinavia	Scandinavian progressive and extreme-metal intersections	60	18	1300	0.85	Broad northern networks include smaller communities and contrasting musical approaches.
progressive-metal-brazil	Southeastern Brazilian progressive-metal circuits	-22	-46	1300	0.56	A meaningful adopted listening and band landscape.