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Last Updated: July 17, 2006 A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / K / L / M N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / W / X / Y / Z A Life Once Lost A Perfect Murder Abbfinoosty Described as "mystical pagan rock music," the band split after their second release...this link leads to a page mainly about the vocalists' solo outing and a brief bio of the band. Abdullah Abel Ganz Prog rock band from Scotland with a wicked sense of humour. Abiogenesi Aborted Absolute Zero Florida based progressive band, formed late 70's, early 80's ... three releases so far. Accomplice Cyril Achard's Morbid Feeling Acidente This once blues/rock band, reconstituted itself...more or less...in 1989 with a more progressive bent...their last disc came out in 1996. Mainly instrumental Brazillian progressive band. Across Five Aprils A.C.T. Exuberant Swedish progressive rock band. Actual Time Actual Time (mp3.com page) "Actual Time is an instrumental technical/jazz/thrash/fusion/metal project, featuring theoretical composition in intricate polyrhythms." [Scott Andrews] Acumen Ad Infinitum Adagio Classically influenced progressive rock band headed by guitarist Stephan Forté John Adams Experimental composer; some of his techniques descended into ambient and other electronic music. Courtesy of New Albion records. Paul Adams Independant instrumental composer with a web page describing his work, and also the work of Dave Hoffman. Gary Adamson Adaro Schloss Adler Advent "The eclectic tastes which fire the imaginations of Advent have led its members to seek inspiration in sources which range from music of the English and Italian Renaissance to church motets, from sea chanteys to film scores and such progressive bands as Gentle Giant and Procol Harum" [from their website]. Adventure Norwegian progressive metal band with medieval elements in their music (a la Blackmore's Night). Aethellis Aethellis is progressive/neo-progressive outfit founded by Logos Affinity's Ellsworth Hall (keyboards/vocals) in 2002. Aether Brazilian progressive rock band. After All Metal band from Belgium After Crying After Crying [create c]olourful, high-tech and intelligent music [...] The sound is a Hungarian synthesis of contemporary classical chamber and progressive music, influenced and inspired by King Crimson and Emerson Lake & Palmer." After Forever Dutch progressive metal group, featuring male and female vocalist in the so called "Beauty and The Beast" style. Aftershok After The Fall New England based band, described on their (a) site as "music as an art form rich with classical and melodic majesty bolstered by an array of jazz-rock as well." Been compared to ELP. Agathodaimon German black metal band on the Century Media label Ageness Finnish progressive rock band with a sound thats a mix of Marillion and IQ influences, heavy on the IQ. I mean, really heavy on the IQ, as vocalist Tommy Eriksson has a voice similar to Peter Nicholl's. Agent Steel A not necessarily official site for this newly reformed progressive metal band. Agnus Agnus Not really websites for this Argentinian band who produced one album, but the only info on the web that I found, and not much at that. The Agony Scene Akashic Alamaailman Vasarat Excellent Finnish avant-jazz prog sextet Alas Alas As with Agnus, these aren't really websites for, but rather about, the band. Alas began around 1974, with a jazz like style (though Greg Walker at Synphonic compares them to ELP). "This LP [their first] has a noticeable influence of tango and is considered one of the first works of tango-rock," or so the site once said (though in Spanish). Alaska Pennsylvania based progressive rock duo (keys/drums) playing symphonic rock with Yes-inspired vocals. Alastis Alias Eye All About Eve (Julianne Regan) All That I Bleed Progressive metal band from Puerto Rico that sounds like what "Fates Warning might sound like colliding with late Rush." (LarryD) All That Remains All Too Human Progressive rock band from Texas Alquilbencil Spanish progressive band playing "a unique blend of Classic Symphonic Art-Rock, Classical Academic Music, and Prog-Metal with the elements of Jazz-Fusion and Avant-garde Academic Music..." [Progressor.net] Altramar Medieval Music Ensemble altramar@indiana.edu A page which not only describes this medieval-styled recording artist, but also contains a lot of information on meidevel culture, a radio program called Harmonia, and other links. Altura American progressive band a la Dream Theater, with (thus far) only one release under their belt, Mercy, on the Magna Carta label AmAndA Amarok Progressive band from Spain Ambrosia Los Angeles area based band who scored big with hits "Biggest Part Of Me" and "You're The Only Woman"...maybe not exactly progressive...but Greg Stone thought so. Still together and still touring. America Gomorrah Christian rock with a classic, Southern-rock attitude Amon Düül II Amon Amarth Amon Ra Amorphis email@amorphis.net Finnish progressive/death metal band Tori Amos Anacrusis Anathema Ancient Future "Ancient Future combines the contemporary sounds of jazz and rock with the irresistible rhythms of African, Balinese, Indian, Middle Eastern and South American percussion, the rich harmonies of Europe, and the beautiful melodies of Asia." Site includes biographical info as well as a catalog of their and related artist's releases. Ancient Vision avnow@aol.com American progressive band with Jethro Tull influences. The website has never been updated since it debuted in 1998, but does contain info on the band. Ancient Rites ...And Oceans Andeavor Larry D's snapshot: "...an interesting blend of progressive rock / light metal, injected with a melodic rock style with catchy hooks and riffs, with just a dash of poppiness here and there [with some] Rush similarities in the keyboard work..." Jon Anderson - official Yes' vocalist and solo artist. Laurie Anderson Experimental electronic artist with ties in minimialism similar to Phillip Glass. Andromeda Progressive metal project from bassist Johan Reinholdz (NonExist) Anekdoten Swedish progressive band with Crimsonian influences. Ange French symphonic progressive rock...one of the more well known groups...Al Gunnison: "Ange was without question the top progressive band that featured French vocals...[who] created a seris of truly remarkable albums" [Progression, J/F 1994, pg9]. Angel Dust German progressive metal band Angel Witch (fan site) Anglagard Änglagård, the Swedish progressive rock band that was, then wasn't, as is again (as of 2002) Angra Excellent progressive metal band based in Brasil. Anguish In Exile Animate Animate is a group of four guys - all Silesia, Poland natives - who treat music as a remedy for everyday life and its pains Animate's music is a blend of melodic heavy rock with additions, ideas and arrangements characteristic for progressive rock. It can safely be stated that the band's style oscillates between progrock and contemporary heavy music, abounding with various additions in spite of a relatively compact lineup. [says the band] Ankh Annihilator Antares Dutch band playing a mix of prog rock and prog metal Antares German band that sound like latter day (i.e. post Duke) Genesis, Yes, Pendragon, etc. Anthrax Antipathy Antithesis Antropophobia Spanish progressive avant-garde/RIO-ish band with elements of King Crimson in their sound Anyone's Daughter German progressive...the site's in German, appropriately enough...six albums to date from this quartet Anybody Killa Aphex Twin One of the premier ambient bands in the ambient techno arena. The second link is much more informative than the first. Apocalypse Apocalypse are a Brazillian progressive rock band formed in 1983 ... playing prog influenced by Floyd, Yes, and Genesis...also to Marillion. I've a feeling that this isn't the same band that Larry D. reviewed. Apocalyptica Apogee Arne Schäfer, of the German prog rock band Versus X, is also the man behind Apogee." Schäfer's influences/favourites is list where you can pretty much name a progressive rock act, classic to modern and be right. So...diverse, when you also throw a bit of a classical influence. Aquelarre Aquelarre Another on the Argentinian Rock and Web site (www.rock.com.ar) ... Aquelarre were formed in the 70's, making their official debut in 1972, and hit their peak in 1975 (from what I've gathered). Site is in Spanish Arabesque Arabesque is a progressive metal band with two female singers. Aragon Austrialian progressive rock band, site includes biography, discography, and downloads (pics, wav file, etc.) Arc Angel - Cannata Jeff Cannata's project; "Imagine Toto crossed with Alan Parsons, and you'll be on the right track. Throw in some of Asia's or Marillion's recent stuff, and you'll be even closer..." [Clayton Walnum] Arcana "Arcana, an experimental, atmospheric band exploring the realm between music's dark, art fringe and unexplained otherworldly activity." Site has discographies, news, bios, and links [Arcana will soon be changing their name to Remanence...see website for details]. Arch Enemy Swedish progressive dark thrash metal band Archetype Ohio based power metal band, with a Dream Theater and latter day Fates Warning influence to their sound. Arco Iris Arco Iris Arco Iris...another Argentinian band, recording from 1970 through today...though it appears the last three releases weren't as Arco Iris. In the late seventies their sound was "...una fusión de rock latino con jazz" Alfredo Arcusa Drummer with Spain's Altair who has worked in collaboration with others including fellow Spaniards Amarok. Area 70's Italian progressive electro-acoustic jazz-rock, with mediterranean and Middle-Eastern folk influences. Area 39 Arena Arena are UK band started by Mick Pointer (ex-Marillion) and Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Shadowland), playing powerful progressive rock somewhere between neo-prog and progressive metal. Arf ARK From Norway featuring John Macaluso (ex-TNT), Tore Østby (Conception), and Jorn Lande David Arkenstone This popular New Age musician has a very nicely done web page, with MIDI files, discography, videos, and images. Arkhe "Probably one the closest sounds to Dream Theater I have heard in a long time..." [Larry D.] Armageddon 70s band that featured Keith Relf, released one album before his death. Michael Armenia This site is dedicated to him and his label, Antiquus Et Modernus Music. He writes orchestral music ranging from classical to New Age. Armonite An instrumental prog-rock band consisting of 2 violins, keyboards, flute, bass and drums. Ars Nova Powerful Japanese progressive rock duo of keyboards and drums, with a strong ELP/classical influence. Art Zoyd (official) Art Zoyd (unofficial) French "avant garde" group, creating what has been described as a synthesis of rock, free jazz and contemporaneous classical music. The unofficial page is actually more informative overall, where the "official site" hightlights current doings mostly. Artch Artension Progressive metal band headed by keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij Artesguitars Project from German guitarist Fritz Knebel Arti E Mestieri Artland Plays in the style of art-rock-fusion Ascension Theory "Former Aztec Jade members Tim Becker and Leon Ozug combine their various talents to create [...] a project that is a musical hybrid of rock, light metal, pop, and epic cinematic moments..." [LarryD] Ash Ra Tempel/Ashra Ashes To Ashes Norwegian dark progressive metal band. Ashland The Washington state based band say of themselves: "Those of you not familiar with the band, Ashland is known for creating a balance of catchy, melodic songs, with challenging musical arrangements. Some call it progressive, some call it pop, some call it the best thing since Zeppelin. If all else fails, just call it Ashland." Quite an informative site. Asia (new official site) Asia (new fan site/home to Asian Armada) Founded in the early 80s, featuring John Wetton (UK, King Crimson) on vocals, Geoff Downes (Yes, Buggles) on keys, Steve Howe (Yes) on guitar, and Carl Palmer (ELP) on drums; from the late 80s through 2006, the only remaining member had been Downes, the band continuing with John Payne on vocals. 2006 saw the original members reunite and the partnership between Downes and the rest of the newer Asia dissolved.... - Asia Minor Turkish-Franco progressive band with rock and Middle-Eastern influences. Assassin Astroburger At Vance Atacama UK based prog band Atempo Argentinian progressive rock band. Atlantis Los Angeles based progressive rock band Atlantis Brazillian band Atom Heart Discography, mainly, for this band. Atomic Rooster "This group is one of the original progressive rock-art rock bands that helped to spawn one of the greatest progressive bands of all time, ELP." [Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck] Aton's Late 70's Italian progressive. According to the bio (once) on the Mellow Records site: "The concept behind the band was to face the dominion of Punk and the rise of New Wave by playing a kind of music which drew its inspiration from classical and folk atmospheres, tracing its way back to Italian and English Pop Rock." Atreyu Aural Expansion Aural Expansion is Jouni Alkio, who describes his project thusly: "Aural Expansion makes unclassifiable electronic music. Experimental, but not for the sake of it. Beautiful, strange and engrossing, hopefully. At the same time down-to-earth and complex." Aurora Lunare Italian progressive rock band of the 70's and 80's Autechre (fan site) Unofficial homepage on this rather popular and nice sounding ambient band. Discographies, interviews, sound clips. Autumn "The practically unknown, pure instrumental, British band Autumn did their fair share of gigging in the seventies but never came around releasing an album [until 1999, with a style] of music which gets very close to the sound of Druid (Yes clones [...]); [the line features k]eyboard player Nick Magnus [(The Enid) and d]rummer Robbie Dobson[, who] also came from The Enid, [...]" [John "BoBo" Bollenberg] Autumn Tears I used this description of their music: "Beautiful but haunting vocals, sedate arrangements full of dark shadows, understated instrumentation, and a sense of both reverence and melancholy." Formed in 1995 as duo of Ted and Erika, they also began their own label, Dark Symphonies, which has gone on to release many a darkwave title include those from Rain Fell Within, Brave, and Maudlin Of The Well. Auverinia Argentinian progressive power metal band Avalon Germany based melodic progressive metal band. Avant Garden Avantasia The prog metal supergroup project organized by Edguy's Tobias Sammet. Ave Rock Argentine band that produced two releases in the mid-70's... Averse Sefira Axiom / Bill Laswell A home page dedicated to this early and currently influential ambient pioneer. Axxis Ayreon Project of Netherlands based Arjen Anthony Lucassen...five releases to date, all concept albums. You can read a review of his most recent in the Progressive Voice section. Azazello Azazello page at Progressor Russian progressive metal band Azizga Aztec Jade New York based 5-piece outfit playing "guitar / keyboard driven melodic prog metal, with the band having a sound somewhere between the keyboarded sound of Divine Regale, similar song structures to say a Poverty's No Crime, and maybe some Dream Theater influenced melodies as well..." [Larry D.] A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / K / L / M N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / W / X / Y / Z [Top] [Home] © Copyright 1999 - 2006 ProgressiveWorld.net