New to prog

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I just started getting into prog, mostly metal. My favorites so far are Dream Theater, Symphony X (Evolution is AMAZING) and Rush but I'm always trying new bands. I always like recommendations, and the things I like most in music are talented vocalists (baritone if possible cause that's what I am, but it's rare in most genres), interesting chord progressions and melodies (Muse and Symphony X are really good at this), heavy guitar (hence prog metal), and synthesizer or other industrial/electronic sounds. If anyone has recommendations that fit some of those descriptions let me know!Favourite non-prog music include Muse (kinda on the edge between prog and not), Black Veil Brides, Rammstein, KMFDM, Toto, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, and Green Day. I'm a singer, songwriter, and producer, currently working on my first album but I'm still learning to write prog songs so it's mostly industrial/dark wave stuff at the moment. 
I look forward to discovering new music!

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Yetheract Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: July 31 2018 Location: Connecticut, US Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yetheract Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New to prog Posted: July 31 2018 at 15:06
	I just started getting into prog, mostly metal. My favorites so far are Dream Theater, Symphony X (Evolution is AMAZING) and Rush but I'm always trying new bands. I always like recommendations, and the things I like most in music are talented vocalists (baritone if possible cause that's what I am, but it's rare in most genres), interesting chord progressions and melodies (Muse and Symphony X are really good at this), heavy guitar (hence prog metal), and synthesizer or other industrial/electronic sounds. If anyone has recommendations that fit some of those descriptions let me know! Favourite non-prog music include Muse (kinda on the edge between prog and not), Black Veil Brides, Rammstein, KMFDM, Toto, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, and Green Day. I'm a singer, songwriter, and producer, currently working on my first album but I'm still learning to write prog songs so it's mostly industrial/dark wave stuff at the moment. I look forward to discovering new music!

Fischman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 21 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Status: Offline Points: 1600	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fischman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 31 2018 at 17:19
	Congrats! You are entering a world rich in the opportunity for discovery.

Quinino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 26 2011 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 3654	Post Options Post Reply Quote Quinino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 31 2018 at 17:54
	Welcome aboard - enjoy and have fun ! (I can't say we share the same preferences but there's plenty to discover and learn here, so... surely you'll find suggestions that suit/broaden your taste)

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: @ wicker man Status: Offline Points: 32658	Post Options Post Reply Quote Logan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 31 2018 at 18:11
	Welcome.
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AFlowerKingCrimson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 02 2016 Location: Philly burbs Status: Online Points: 16172	Post Options Post Reply Quote AFlowerKingCrimson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 29 2018 at 12:38
	I know you said you are into prog metal but you should at least check out the most well known and respected bands in the genre such as Genesis(early), Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Porcupine Tree. The last two you should like since you like heavier stuff.

BaldJean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: May 28 2005 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 10377	Post Options Post Reply Quote BaldJean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 29 2018 at 20:40
	welcome to the site. lots of interesting things to discover outside of prog metal (zeuhl and krautrock, for example). and good luck with your album
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