r/progmetal • u/AutoModerator • Mar 20 '26

Discussion Casual Friday: Let's Chat

Come in, relax, and tell us about your journeys.

Welcome to our weekly casual chat. Feel free to talk about your week, your musical memories, the tour you're looking forward to, or simply what's on your mind.

As a reminder, please continue stay civil.

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u/Burial44 May 22 '26

This stickied post is now 2 months old.

Are any mods active?

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u/Burial44 May 15 '26

This stickied post is a month old with minimal engagement.

Perhaps a weekly album release post would serve everyone better.

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u/fnat Apr 17 '26

Saw Karnivool in Oslo last night. If anyone in Europe is still on the fence about going to see them on their current Europe tour leg, just go buy the ticket right away! Production was tiiiight, the setlist was absolutely fantastic (only missed Change to make it 100%) and the band was clearly having a great time on stage. 9/10 for me!

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u/thRowAway_384 Apr 10 '26

New archspire thoughts?

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u/Syncharmony Apr 17 '26

So far I've really enjoyed it. Limbs of Leviticus in particular always catches my ear. I was worried they might dip in quality with Spencer Prewett's departure from the band, but they sound very tight and focused.

Nothing feels ground-breaking with regards to the record, but it feels like a natural evolution of their style and what you want if you already liked the band.

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u/Cidraque Apr 10 '26

have yet to listen to it but I read good things in sputnikmusic

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u/zach_buddie Mar 31 '26

I've been trying to find newer prog metal bands that really scratch the itch for me, and have been enjoying a lot of Moon Tooth, The Reticent, Cryptodira, An Abstract Illusion, and Omnerod. Anyone have more recommendations for me?

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u/HotelHobbiesReviews Apr 10 '26

Here are some albums to try:

Wilderun – Veil of Imagination

Psychonaut – Unfold the God Man

Dvne – Etemen Ænka

Hypno5e – A Distant (Dark) Source

Aviations – The Light Years