progressive metal en · NOUN
Meanings
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(uncountable) a subgenre of heavy metal with progressive rock influences
The “progressive metal” movement began in the 1990s with the group Dream Theater.
2001, Pat Browne, The guide to United States popular culture, Popular Press, page 373:In 1988 they reached their true breakthrough both as a progressive metal band and as a commercial force with Operation Mindcrime, a concept album whose progressive elements were supplemented by symphonic arrangements played by a live orchestra.
2003, Daniel Bukszpan, Ronnie James Dio, The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal, Barnes & Noble Publishing, page 106:Formed in 1987 by guitarist Kevin Heidbreder and bassist John Emery, St. Louis' Anacrusis grew from a talented thrash outfit to one of the most highly respected progressive metal bands in the United States.
2005, Joel McIver, Extreme Metal II, Music Sales Group, page 25:
Translations (5)
fi progressiivinen metalli (heavy metal subgenre) · pt metal progressivo (heavy metal subgenre) · ka პროგრესული მეტალი (heavy metal subgenre) · fr metal progressif (heavy metal subgenre) · mr प्रोग्रेसिव्ह मेटल (heavy metal subgenre)