Opeth
Everything published on Viyolens under Opeth — 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.
Essential Progressive Metal Albums Explained
This genre produces complete statements more than it produces singles. Here are the albums that matter and what makes each of them significant.
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.
A Beginner's Guide to Progressive Metal
Progressive metal rewards patience and repeated listening. Here's what it is, who the essential artists are, and where to start.
The Best Progressive Metal Songs Right Now
The best way to understand any genre is through its songs. These are the tracks that most effectively demonstrate what progressive metal does and why it matters.
