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Arcana Major explores progressive metal from Stockholm since 2019. Their tarot-derived name — referencing the Major Arcana — drives compositions of occult structural complexity from the Swedish capital.
Arcandia creates symphonic and progressive power metal from Milazzo on Sicily's northeastern coast since 2014. From the promontory where the ancient Greeks and Romans fought naval battles, they construct epic compositions of orchestral ambition.
Arcane Sanctuary is a symphonic progressive metal band from Rosario, Argentina, built around guitarist and bandleader Francisco Romero alongside vocalist Juliana Penacino, bassist Luciano Vittone, and drummer Jeremías Scoccimarro. The band released their debut full-length album "The Traveler's Diary" in August 2025, a nine-track record described as a journey through human emotions, time, life, and death. Their music fuses the complexity of progressive metal with orchestral and symphonic arrangements, making them one of Argentina's emerging acts in the genre.
Philadelphia progressive metal project from the Pennsylvania underground.
Hartford, Connecticut progressive metal collaboration between vocalist John Arch and guitarist Jim Matheos, both formerly of Fates Warning. Their 2019 album Winter Ethereal reunites two titans of American progressive metal for music that honors their legacy while pushing forward.
Mahwah melodic death metal project from the New Jersey underground.
Archares merges heavy metal, power metal, and progressive metal from Espoo since 2015, creating an ambitious multi-faceted sound from Helsinki's western neighbor. Their triple-genre approach showcases the breadth of Finland's melodic metal traditions.
St. Louis progressive metal act that weaves intricate compositions with technical precision, drawing from the Gateway City's diverse musical heritage to forge sprawling, ambitious arrangements.
Archelon merges progressive metal with sludge from Sheffield since 2015, named after the largest sea turtle that ever lived. Over a decade of Steel City heaviness speaks to the prehistoric scale of their compositions.
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