Any good prog/power/neo-classical style metal bands that I haven't heard?

[arglebargle]

Stuff like Symphony X, y'know.

I already know of Adagio, Time Requiem, DGM, etc. That's the kinda stuff I'm looking for. I'm not looking for straight prog ala Dream Theater, and also no crazy neo-classical shredfests like Yngwie. No pure power metal, either. Something that combines all styles, like Symphony X; something with more focus on songwriting than showing off.

Gogogo, start recommending.

 

[Kronikle66]

www.circusmaximussite.com

Listen to their song "Glory of the Empire"

-Kronikle

 

[arglebargle]

Yeah, I already know of those guys; they rule.

 

[NegativeVolume]

Ever hear of Angra?

 

[phonic]

something with more focus on songwriting than showing off.

3 other bands so amazingly good at songwriting that they don't need to show off with their skills although technically they could are

Vanden Plas
Threshold
Pain Of Salvation

Along with SyX the top cream of prog IMO that should not be missed out on!

 

[lunar still X]

Stuff like Symphony X, y'know.

I already know of Adagio, Time Requiem, DGM, etc. That's the kinda stuff I'm looking for. I'm not looking for straight prog ala Dream Theater, and also no crazy neo-classical shredfests like Yngwie. No pure power metal, either. Something that combines all styles, like Symphony X; something with more focus on songwriting than showing off.

Gogogo, start recommending.

Evergrey, Redemption, Mirrorstone....

 

[lunar still X]

Ever hear of Angra?

Angra is the SHIET!!

 

[Yngvai X]

I'm going to use this opportunity to plug my friend Jeremy Krull. He's not too big on the neoclassical, but its some damn nice instrumental prog.

http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Jeremy__Krull/

oh yeah, you can check out my bullshit too (click link in sig)...

 

[Rakan]

Nightwish
Pallas
Mob Rules
Masterplan
The Gathering
Valley's Eve
Within Temptation

Not sure if these all meet your criteria cause from what I gathered you want unique bands that have talent and are really good. And all of the above are awesome!!!

 

[Medusa's eyes]

I'm not a big fan of Within Tempation to be honest.

You should listen to Kamelot! Circle II Circle are good as well.

 

[karelrulez]

yeah Within Temptation are not that great IMHO, IF you're going for gothic metal, then give After Forever a try.

 

[hammerforce]

Ever hear of Angra?

Angra is great! That you must try. Absolutely!

 

[Rakan]

hehehe so far I have all the albums of all the bands that have been mentioned in this thread

 

[shredmaster]

Wouldn`t that be kinda difficult since Circus Maximus hasn`t even released a full album on a label yet?

 

[Medusa's eyes]

hehehe so far I have all the albums of all the bands that have been mentioned in this thread

Wouldn`t that be kinda difficult since Circus Maximus hasn`t even released a full album on a label yet?

show off

 

[arglebargle]

Okay, I already know of and love the following bands mentioned:

Kamalot
Angra
Circle II Circle
Evergrey
Vanden Plas
Threshold
Pain Of Salvation
Nightwish

I've also heard Redemption, but I don't really like them.

Mirrorstone seems to be what I'm looking for, judging by that other topic (it's around here somewhere...)

Also, Rakan, I haven't heard most of those bands you mentioned, thanks bro.

KEEP THE RECOMMENDATIONS COMING.

Yngvai, I've already heard your stuff, and it's awesome. Put together a band already, dumbass, and start recording. I'll check out that friend's stuff, since I always like to hear talented amateur musicians.

 

[v01c354nd51gn5]

try Power of Omens.

 

[Rakan]

Wouldn`t that be kinda difficult since Circus Maximus hasn`t even released a full album on a label yet?

hehehe did not see your link So that is one that I do not have. But now i am going to get their songs and check them out

 

[Rakan]

Some other good bands that are worth checking out:

Metalium
Agalloch
Avantasia
Blaze
Bathory
Blind Guardian
Chroma Key
Concerto Moon
Crimson Glory
Dio
Dionysus
Dream Evil
Edenbrigde
Elven King
Enchant (just picked up their albums and so far so good )
Impellitteri
Jag Panzer
Luca Turilli
Rhapsody
Sonata Arctica


Ok here is what I did. I went through my collection and picked out all the ones that I activalry listen to (which means they are constantly in my CD changer or I have ripped them to MP3 and they are on my playlist on my computer). I would recommend you go through the list and find sites with clips and check these out. It is hard to judge someone's taste just by listing a few bands. I for one listen to ALL types of metal because I love guitar work and different voice styles. So far me what may sound kick ass and awesome may bore another. So just get some clips, check them out, and give me feedback on what you think. I have plenty more to recommend that I did not

 

[Rakan]

ok I decided to add more

Running Wild
Everon
Lacuna Coil
Nokturnal Mortum
Skyclad
Stratovarius

Those are also good (even though Stratovarius broke up )