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Progressive black/death metal band from Budapest, Hungary, formed in 2020. Their approach pushes black and death metal into progressive, boundary-crossing territory.
One of Poland's most internationally recognized progressive metal/rock bands, Riverside have been active from Warsaw since 2010 with releases on InsideOut Music. Their expansive, emotionally resonant progressive compositions have earned them a devoted global following.
Robert Beade is a progressive heavy metal and shred guitarist from Pontevedra in Galicia, northwestern Spain, active since 2008. The solo project showcases virtuoso guitar work through progressive metal from the Atlantic coast of Spain.
Progressive metal/rock project from Moscow, Russia, formed in 2020. The project delivers technically ambitious compositions from the Russian capital.
Rod1313 is a progressive metal project from Uppsala, Sweden, formed in 2019. The project explores complex musical structures and intricate compositions from the university city of Uppsala.
Roger Staffelbach is a Swiss neoclassical metal guitarist from Nottwil, discovered by Shrapnel Records' Mike Varney after studying at the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles. A 14-year-old trumpet player turned electric guitarist after hearing Yngwie Malmsteen, he led progressive band Artension through seven albums before releasing his 2023 solo debut The Quest, featuring Steve DiGiorgio on bass and John Macaluso on drums.
Romain Goulon Project is a progressive/technical death metal project from Cannes on the French Riviera, formed in 2020. The project showcases virtuoso technical death metal from the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France.
Progressive/heavy metal solo artist from the Netherlands, active since 2020. The project delivers technically ambitious progressive heavy metal.
Rooky is a neoclassical progressive metal and rock project from Berlin, Germany, active since 2013. The project blends classical virtuosity with progressive metal complexity from the German capital.
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