Prog, Rock, and Metal

I'm a big fan of the band Kamelot, but I only discovered them a few years ago.  I fell in love with the music, after listening to the Epica and Black Halo CDs.  I am simply stunned and amazed by the talent and impressive musicianship of thi...

Epica is a metal masterpiece from the Netherlands.  The combination of Simone Simon's angelic mezzo-soprano vocals and Mark Jansen's intensely masculine vocals are simply unforgettable.  Add to this the amazing musical talents of Ad Sluijte...

Opeth is often described as melodic death metal. Truly, there is nothing else like them. As musicians, they are all spectacular, and the vocals are one of a kind. I have never heard a voice as soft and smooth as Mikael's, yet at the same time, he has...

One of the things that I love about my husband is that he is always turning me on to great music.  A few years ago he introduced me to Lacuna Coil and I was instantly smitten. Cristina and Andrea's beautiful vocals and the band's melodies combi...

It is impossible to describe Porcupine Tree, except to say that their music is addictive. They can't really be categorized into a specifc genre. Some call them progressive, and some metal, and others rock. They are a little bit of everything. Each CD...

This lens is dedicated to the fantastic female vocalists in Progressive, Rock, and Metal Music.  They create music that is both heavy and beautiful at the same time. This lens, like the rest of the Internet is a work in progress.  Please vi...

A lens dedicated to one of the best progressive/thrash metal bands ever to grace the planet!  In the wake of the loss of Denis d'Amour, Voivod lives on.  'Katorz' is their latest effort, released in 2006! Stop back for more info on Voivod! Th...

Hailing from The Netherlands, After Forever was part of a wave of excellent symphonic, sometimes "gothic", metal music that continues to gain popularity. Floor Jansen led the group with her powerful and soaring soprano vocals.  Sander...

Ayreon (AY-rhee-ohn), is the project and recording band name that covers the main works of Dutch composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen.  For more than 10 years, he has collaborated with famous musicians and vocalists to bring his conceptu...

I am addicted to Moonspell's music.  It's dark, and beautiful, and wonderful.  I hope to use this lens to help others discover this music, too. For now, this is a work in progress, so please be gentle when rating this lens. I welcome your com...