Progressive Metal

Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the complex instrumentation and structures of progressive rock with the power and aggression of heavy metal. The genre emerged in the 1980s, primarily as a reaction to the more traditional styles of metal. It has since become an established part of the metal genre, incorporating elements from a variety of styles, including jazz, classical, and folk. Progressive metal bands are often characterized by their use of complex time signatures and extended instrumental solos. The genre has been influenced by a number of different genres, including jazz fusion, classic rock, and folk music.