Madpig: A true heir to The Shaggs — every off-beat somehow resolves in the next line, like chaos finding its own rhythm. #FomalhautListens
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Huhta: Where Mountains Hide by Sometime in February is a bold new progressive metal release this year, offers expansive compositions across a wide stylistic range. Palantir opens with striking jazz influences that hook you instantly. #FomalhautListens
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Huhta recommends｜ #FomalhautListens
New prog metal gem: Where Mountains Hide by Sometime in February. Bold, expansive, and full of surprises—Palantir starts off with a punch of jazz energy.
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Madpig recommends｜ #FomalhautListens ：Zen and Tea as One by Black Diamond — currently looping this track as I dig deeper into the early days of Chinese prog metal history (yes, that’s a real thing 😄).
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Humbug recommends｜#FomalhautListens : Jon Hopkins’ Open Eye Signal from the 2013 album Immunity is an immersive, cinematic electronic track. jonhopkins.bandcamp.com/album/immunity
It’s been one year since Daughter of the Sky took flight. A tribute to women fighter pilots — to the sky, to courage, to freedom. We’re happy to share a special recording moment: our dear friend, renowned jazz bassist Liu Ao, contributing his bass and guitar lines!
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JP says: "sometimes, for people in the US, it's hard to wrap their head around, 'Oh, it seems like something that was from the '80s.' But all you have to do is step outside of the US, and go to South America, Europe, Asia."
Welcome! 😀
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Scar Symmetry brought polished Swedish-style melodeath with a hint of pop sheen. Spotless performance—dual guitar solos were flawless, and the two vocalists handled clean/growl duties with ease. But... no bassist on stage? Something felt missing. 😂 #progmetalmania
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Progressive doom band Poem from Greece—tight, mature, and emotionally powerful vocals. Complex polyrhythmic sections added a true prog flair. One of my favorite acts across both days of the festival. #progmetalmania
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Relentless double kicks and walls of guitar—Xaon is full-blast blackened death metal with some symphonic touches. The vocalist kept the crowd moshing. The closer song ends on a folky twist, with clean vocals that hit surprisingly deep. #progmetalmania
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Turbulence is a prog metal band from Lebanon with beautifully crafted and balanced structures. Middle Eastern elements are tastefully woven in—especially in the vocals. A modern, subtler take on fusion than Myrath or Orphaned Land. #progmetalmania
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Aeons, from the Isle of Man, brought tight melodic death-infused prog metal. Top-tier growls, heavy groove, and nostalgic dual-guitar melodies. Huge thanks to @progmetalmania for correcting my mix-up with Sweden’s Aeon—oops! 😂
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Soulsplitter was my absolute favorite of the fest! Cinematic prog metal with sweeping forms, expressive contrasts, lush vocals, impressionist piano, classical elements, and stunning musicianship. Their new single preview "Algorithm" is phenomenal! #progmetalmania
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John Macaluso appeared as a special guest with his Off the Record project—a powerful drummer with finesse, telling a rhythmic autobiography. A few onstage hiccups only added to the charm. Maybe lightness is a drummer’s greatest strength! #progmetalmania
A traditional German prog metal band with a distinctly refined sound. The vocals were deep and elegant (when not screaming)—carrying that stereotypical “German” character in both tone and delivery.
#progmetalmania
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Obsidious: A band spun off from Obscura, and still, firmly in the tech-death realm. The guitars had that classic tight-yet-complex tone, filled with intricate runs and sweeping melodies. The bass even got some solid solo moments—great stuff!
#progmetalmania
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F.K.Ü. was anything but prog—pure, classic thrash! 🤘 With heavy horror-movie-style makeup, soaring high-pitched vocals, nonstop pogoing and circle pits, and non-stop “hey hey hey!” energy, it was chaos in the best possible way. Total fun!
#progmetalmania
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Vulkan's grooves weren’t punchy in the usual sense—they swayed like waves across complex polymetric layers, letting you feel the rhythm differently depending on where you lock in. As someone drawn to non-English prog metal vocals, the moment they played a track in Swedish, I was instantly hooked.
The vibe finally turned darker—Vulkan was one of the my favorite bands of the fest! More post than prog: sorrowful vocals, intricate 3-part harmonies , dramatic tempo shifts, and guitars that avoid traditional tones with textures and walls of sound.
#progmetalmania
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#progmetalmania Loch Vostok: their vocal was classic and stylized—maybe a bit too “old-school”—but solid. The overall sound leans toward melodic death or thrash, with that distinct Swedish flavor.
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#progmetalmania Ihlo is a fresh, modern Scottish band blending djent with electronic-infused prog. Tight grooves, dynamic contrast, and perfect rhythmic chemistry—music that moves you, literally. I loved their set and can’t wait for the new album!
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#progmetalmania : Kicking off with a hometown band from Munich! Jester's Tears is more power metal than prog, with occasional hints of classical flair. I even caught shades of some Japanese power metal. The vocalist had great energy and stage presence!
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bracelet of Prog Metal Mania Festival
There is a flag of theProgSpace at the entrance of the livehouse.
Program of the Prog Metal Mania
Just attended the 1st #progmetalmania in Munich (progmetalmania.com) in the weekend—honestly the best festival I’ve ever been to 🤘! Intimate crowd, conference vibes 🤓, and met so many great people. Huge thanks to #theprogspace!
Starting tomorrow: one band a day under #FomalhautListens!
#progsky
Huhta: I’m truly in love with Portuguese Fado. Prog-folk band A Presença das Formigas' Pé de Vento features complex rhythms and shifting tonalities, but Dá-me o Amanhã beautifully captures that unmistakable Fado spirit. #FomalhautListens #NowPlaying
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Huhta: Southern Empire’s 2023 release was my April favorite—epic, exhilarating, and beautifully crafted. White Shadows in particular transitions from symphonic grandeur to classic prog metal to electronic vibes. What a ride! #FomalhautListens #NowPlaying
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Xianjing Chen is a rising star in Taiwan’s new music scene! And I actually first heard her on Bluesky before our friend Fangzhou's KeyChange Podcast featured her. Her album is stylistically diverse—my pick is this rockier one. #FomalhautListens #NowPlaying
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Today’s pick: jazz legend Herbie Hancock’s early gem—Empyrean Isles (1964)!
Humbug: Feels like he debuted already maxed out with top-tier gear 🤣
#FomalhautListens #NowPlaying
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Our lyric video for "Vimalakirti" is out now!
It features beautiful scrolls from the Sutra, and some rare glimpses into our band's journey through the years!
Come experience the story, the music, and the spirit behind the song. Full video here: youtu.be/NFXzfg7CmRg?... ✨ #ProgMetal #MusicSky
Humbug: The vibe is a bit like Thank You Scientist, with some Animals as Leaders in the instrumental section, and a bit of Nu Jazz from recent years. #FomalhautListens #NowPlaying
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started listening Vimalakirti (维摩) 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
“Vimalakirti” is now on neodb.social! 🎧✨ We’d love to hear what you think—drop your thoughts, interpretations, or favorite moments in the comments there! Let’s grow this community together 💬🤘
