fl0ydpink

Opeth are certainly prog, and are a very talented band although not really my cup of tea. Another band that could potentially be included would be Pure Reason Revolution. I have only got their first album but it was fantastically colorful and atmospheric music if a bit lacking in depth and structure. I voted for PT because they are absolutely fantastic. The Incident is well worth a listen. Don't pay attention to the Fear of a Blank Planet fans who rate it poorly it is their best work since In Absentia.

Certif1ed

You seem pretty sure of that - could you expand and enlighten those of us that simply don't get it and think they're nothing more than a somewhat unsophisticated metal band with keyboards?

Yon Troper

I voted for Tool. Great band. I don't like Coheed and Cambria, Muse or The Mars Volta, but the rest are decent to great. I think I prefer classic prog, though.

As for the Opeth question, I looked at the Wikipedia entry for progressive rock. Unusual song structures and weird time signatures? Check. Extended songs and long instrumental parts? Check. Non-traditional rock instruments? Check. Jazz and classical influences in the melody? Check. Concept albums? Check. They're progressive, allright.

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Unknown Soldier

They`re normally referred to on wiki as progressive death metal, thus meaning the heavier emphasis is on death metal, I`m not sure is this narrows down their progressive credentials. For the record, I always think of them as a progressive metal outfit and besides that, they`re a great band based on all the stuff I`ve heard.

Certif1ed

I don't think Opeth are Prog - don't hear it myself.

The Bullet

I voted Muse. It might be that I don't know the others as well but Muse is just like... So awesome.

Laces Out Dan!

My vote goes for The Volta. But Id rather say The Fall of Troy or We are the City.

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Obi

Most my favourite bands seem to fall under this genre.

Tool, The Mars Volta and Porcupine Tree are obvious ones but I also love Oceansize, Pure Reason Revolution, Amplifier etc. Then there's also Muse, who are only midly related to prog, but I've loved for a number of years.

khfreek

You didn't bother making a welcome thread so I might as well post it here: welcome to Musicbanter!... stalker

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Obi

Hola Last FM buddy.