Djent
Everything published on Viyolens under Djent — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Progressive Metal Artists to Know
Hundreds of bands, multiple subgenres and a lot of competing claims to significance. Here are the artists that actually matter and where they fit in the story.
Progressive Metal Subgenres, Explained
The genre covers a wide range of approaches. Understanding the subgenres helps explain why listeners respond so differently to bands that carry the same label.
The History of Progressive Metal
Progressive metal was assembled from heavy metal, progressive rock and jazz influences by a specific generation of musicians in the 1980s. Here's the full story.
Metalcore Subgenres, Explained
The word gets stretched over a lot of genuinely different-sounding bands. Here's a plain, no-nonsense rundown of the main branches and who to hear in each one.
The Complete Guide to Djent
Djent is a modern metal subgenre defined by a distinctive palm-muted guitar tone and technical complexity. Discover how this sound emerged and influences modern heavy music.
8 String Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The 8-string guitar extends standard guitar range with two extra bass strings, changing the instrument's physics, neck dimensions and technique demands in ways worth understanding before buying.
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8 String Guitar
The 8 string guitar offers extended range, low-tuned power and advanced flexibility for technical and modern playing sty...
Djent
Djent is a progressive metal style built on syncopated riffs, precise rhythm and a tight, percussive guitar sound.
Metalcore
A heavy hybrid of metal and hardcore with breakdowns, sharp riffs and intense vocals.
Progressive Metal
Progressive metal combines technical musicianship, heavy tones and ambitious structures. Explore gear for detailed, dyna...
