| LC control no. | sh2011000405 |
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| Topical heading | Progressive metal (Music) |
| Variant(s) | Prog metal (Music) |
| See also | Heavy metal (Music) Progressive rock music |
| Found in | Work cat.: Queensryche (Musical group). Operation mindcrime [SR] 2003: label (Queensryche) All music guide WWW site, Jan. 24, 2011 (Progressive Metal blends the attack, volume, and aggression of metal with the grandiose, pseudo-classical ambitions of prog-rock. Progressive metal first surfaced in the late '80s, led by such bands as the Pink Floydian Queensryche. Even though it never became a huge seller in the '90s, progressive metal always had a dedicated following, and bands like Queensryche and Dream Theater stayed on major labels throughout the decade) Wikipedia, August 13, 2013 (Progressive metal; subgenre of both progressive rock and heavy metal) Prog Archive WWW site, August 13, 2013 (Progressive metal-a progressive rock sub-genre; sound defined by a blend of heavy, guitar-oriented metal music enriched with compositional innovation and complex arrangements, usually expressed through diverse instrumentation and often (but not always) with odd-time signatures. Common, but not essential to define the movement, are the frequent use of keyboards, high-pitched vocals, concept lyrical themes and tracks of longer duration.) |
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