‘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, ...

While other subgenres weather peaks and valleys of relevance, progressive metal is always there, testing the boundaries of what heavy musicians think they can do. It’s no surprise, then, that the ...

We spoke to one of Norway's most emotionally powerful prog metal bands about their upcoming album, their legacy and why melancholia is a key part of their music.

As Loudwire recently discussed in our list of the 11 best progressive metalcore bands of all time, though, there are plenty of prestigious acts proving that subgenre can be just as likeable and ...

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 ...

Our resident metalhead Robin Askew ranks the greatest heavy metal LPs ever committed to vinyl Well, this was a tough one.

German prog band Unprocessed are back with a new single, “Thrash,” out on their forthcoming record …and everything in between. The album is out December 1 and follows their 2022 record, Gold. About ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Blood Incantation members left to right, Paul Riedl (guitar, ...