What is progressive metal?
Q: What is progressive metal?
A: Progressive metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that combines the powerful sound of metal with the complexity of progressive rock, influenced by jazz fusion and classical music.
Q: How is progressive metal different from regular metal?
A: Progressive metal is different from regular metal in that it features odd time signatures, complicated instrumental playing, and longer song lengths, often themed in concept albums.
Q: What kind of music is progressive metal influenced by?
A: Progressive metal is influenced by progressive rock, jazz fusion, and classical music.
Q: Why is progressive metal rarely heard on mainstream radio and video programs?
A: Progressive metal is rarely heard on mainstream radio and video programs because of its complex and niche style, which may not have wide appeal to mainstream listeners.
Q: What kind of bands play progressive metal music?
A: Bands that play progressive metal music include Dream Theater, Opeth, Mastodon, Tool, and Between the Buried and Me.
Q: What is concept album?
A: A concept album is an album that tells a story or explores a particular theme or concept, with songs that are often linked together thematically.
Q: Why is the guitar sound important in progressive metal music?
A: The guitar sound is important in progressive metal music because it drives the heavy sound of metal and complements the intricate instrumentation and odd time signatures of progressive rock.
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