progressive metal

English

Noun

progressive metal (uncountable)

1. a subgenre of heavy metal with progressive rock influences
   • 2001, Pat Browne, The guide to United States popular culture, Popular Press, page 373:

     The “progressive metal” movement began in the 1990s with the group Dream Theater.

   • 2003, Daniel Bukszpan, Ronnie James Dio, The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal, Barnes & Noble Publishing, page 106:

     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.

   • 2005, Joel McIver, Extreme Metal II, Music Sales Group, page 25:

     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.

Translations

heavy metal subgenre

• Finnish: progressiivinen metalli
• French: metal progressif (fr) m
• Georgian: პროგრესული მეტალი (ṗrogresuli meṭali)
• Marathi: प्रोग्रेसिव्ह मेटल n (progresivha meṭal)
• Portuguese: metal progressivo m