Progressive metal

Progressive metal (often shortened to prog metal or just prog) 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 quasi-classical compositions of the latter.

The music typically showcases the extreme technical proficiency of the performers and usually uses unorthodox harmonies as well as complex rhythms with frequent meter changes and intense syncopation. The rhythmic aspects are especially emphasized in the djent subgenre.

Quotes about progressive metal

• When discussing progressive metal, Dream Theater might be the quintessential band.
  • Jeff Mezydlo of Yardbarker (February 2025) [1]