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Progressive metal band from Nancy in northeastern France, formed in 2023. Their sound explores progressive metal territory from the historic Lorraine capital.
Ignore the Hate is a progressive metal band from Shumen, Bulgaria, formed in 2017, exploring complex rhythmic structures and adventurous song arrangements. The band channels the ambition of progressive metal through the lens of Bulgaria's growing extreme music underground.
Ignota Palabra is a progressive metal/rock band from Zaragoza, Spain, active since 2012, exploring complex compositional territory from the Aragonese capital. The band's name — meaning "unknown word" — reflects their ambitious, boundary-pushing approach to heavy music.
Igor Phantom is a progressive thrash metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2017 and delivering aggressive, riff-driven thrash with relentless intensity. The project channels the speed and fury of the genre.
Ihsahn is a experimental/extreme progressive metal/rock band from Notodden, Norway, active since 1999 and crafting ambitious, technically proficient compositions that push beyond conventional metal boundaries. The project channels progressive sophistication.
Progressive sludge metal band from London, formed in 2024. Their mythological name channels progressive sludge from the British capital.
Ikona is a progressive metal band from Livorno, Italy, active and crafting ambitious, technically proficient compositions that push beyond conventional metal boundaries. The project channels progressive sophistication.
Il Pasaro is a progressive thrash metal band from Varna, Bulgaria, founded in 2009 by guitarist Rossen and drummer Pacho, with vocalist Evgeni joining shortly after. Their 2011 album Claim the Power blends metalcore, thrash, hardcore, and progressive metal into what the band describes as a combination of the best of classic and modern metal trends.
Illucinoma is a progressive/groove metal band from Amsterdam, Netherlands, active since 2026 and crafting ambitious, technically proficient compositions that push beyond conventional metal boundaries. The project channels progressive sophistication.
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