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My Favourite Modern Progressive Rock/Metal
Systematic Chaos: Special Edition+DVD with DD 5.1mixSystematic Chaos: Special Edition+DVD with DD 5.1mix by Dream Theater
Buy new: £8.88 / Used from: £7.69
Truly a masterpiece of the modern world, first and last track are legendary and anyone who calls themselves a progressive fan should have this!!!
Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From a MemoryMetropolis Part 2: Scenes From a Memory by Dream Theater
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I'll try not to put too much dream theater in, but this is also a must have. The songs in themselves aren't all overly progressive, but as an album this is almost conceptual perfection!!
V - The New MythologyV - The New Mythology by Symphony X
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I didnt like this so much at first, but now I see that I was very wrong. This is another absolutely brilliant concept album, tracks 5, 6, 8 and 13 are very emotional and powerful
The OdysseyThe Odyssey by Symphony X
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This album is very good, tracks 4 and 7 are brilliant, and the title track is very moving
Paradise Lost + Bonus DVDParadise Lost + Bonus DVD by Symphony X
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This album is very good and can be liked by people who dont like progressive music, (very metal)
BEBE by Pain of Salvation
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This is the modern "Dark side of the moon" (its that good!!!) its extreamly deep and conceptual, highly recommended!! I am yet to listen to the rest of this bands work, but am looking forward to it
Ghost ReveriesGhost Reveries by Opeth
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Some people may argue that this isnt progressive, but it is a very good album with powerful music and good lyrics - it does have alot of screaming and very heavy riffs, but get over it
OnceOnce by Nightwish
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This band is less progressive but the music is very good, (very hans zimmer) i especially recommend tracks 9, 1, 5 and 6
City of EvilCity of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold
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Okay, this probably shouldnt be here, but i think therea re some progressive moments and its a good metal album anyway
Unbent Unbowed UnbrokenUnbent Unbowed Unbroken by Hammerfall
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Same with this album, but i love the power in the lyrics which are accompanied by good strong guitars, and track 10 is one of my personal favourite pieces of music
Images and WordsImages and Words by Dream Theater
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okay i said no more dream theater, but these albums are still must haves in my opinion
Six Degrees of Inner TurbulenceSix Degrees of Inner Turbulence by Dream Theater
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AwakeAwake by Dream Theater
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £2.49
Train of ThoughtTrain of Thought by Dream Theater
Buy new: £6.58 / Used from: £4.10
OctavariumOctavarium by Dream Theater
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Final Fantasy - Battle Arrange: The Black MagesFinal Fantasy - Battle Arrange: The Black Mages by Various Artists
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This band is very good, even if you dont like final fantasy, their other album is very good too, great rock organ in these albums
The Silent ForceThe Silent Force by Within Temptation
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This album has some good songs and the first three tracks are quite progressive
Century ChildCentury Child by Nightwish
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I love tracks 1,2, 4, 9 and 10
II by Meshuggah
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Yes I have actually listened to thisd all the way through, its not great but i like the experimental aspects
Black Holes and RevelationsBlack Holes and Revelations by Muse
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This band is more mainstram but have some very progressive songs in this album