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2112 is a progressive rock and heavy metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, formed in 1986 and named in honour of the Rush album, which they pronounce in Spanish as "Veinti Uno Doce." The band has released five studio albums spanning from Alterando las divisiones (1990) to Nuestro mejor fracaso (2020), with guitarist Juan Tambussi and drummer Sergio Moscatelli as long-standing core members.
3 is an American progressive rock and metal band formed in Woodstock, New York in 1994 by guitarist and vocalist Joey Eppard, his brother Josh Eppard on drums, and bassist Chris Bittner. The band built a reputation through intensive touring, including dates supporting Porcupine Tree, and signed with Metal Blade Records, releasing The End Is Begun in 2007 and The Ghost You Gave to Me in 2011. Their music blends melodic hard rock with progressive architecture and introspective lyricism, placing them alongside acts like Coheed and Cambria in the American progressive rock underground.
Charles Soulz Project is a progressive rock/metal project from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2020 by keyboardist and songwriter Charles Soulz. The project draws influence from artists such as Neal Morse, Pain of Salvation, Ayreon, Haken, and Steven Wilson, with lyrics exploring themes of human consciousness and social criticism. Releases include the concept album "Split Mind" (2021) and "Trilogy of Mankind" (2023).
Founded in Rome, Italy in December 2010, Goblin Rebirth was formed by original Goblin members Fabio Pignatelli and Agostino Marangolo — the rhythm section behind iconic horror soundtracks including Suspiria — alongside new collaborators. Their 2015 self-titled debut album blended the gothic organ textures and cinematic tension of classic Goblin with fresh compositional directions, preserving the horror-prog atmosphere fans expected. The band stands as a direct continuation of one of Italy's most influential progressive rock legacies.
Formed in London in November 1969, Hawkwind are among the earliest and most influential space rock bands, fusing psychedelic rock, proto-punk energy, and science fiction mythology into an immersive live experience built on synthesizers, tape loops, and electronic noise. Their 1971 album In Search of Space was a landmark critical success, while the 1972 single 'Silver Machine' — recorded during the tenure of bassist Lemmy Kilmister — reached number one in the UK. With more than two dozen studio albums across six decades and Dave Brock as their sole continuous member, Hawkwind remain an active and foundational force in heavy psychedelic music.
Jönköping, Sweden's Hällas formed in 2011 and built a concept-driven 'adventure rock' sound rooted in 1970s progressive rock and hard rock, centered on a fictional medieval universe populated by knights and seers. Their discography progresses from the self-titled 2015 debut EP through Excerpts from a Future Past (2017) and Conundrum (2020), each album adding greater compositional complexity and darker tonal texture. Isle of Wisdom (2022) and Panorama (2026), both released on Napalm Records, have expanded their international profile among listeners drawn to acts like Uriah Heep and early Iron Maiden.
Imagery is a progressive rock and metal band from Londrina, Brazil, formed around the core duo of vocalist/guitarist Joceir Bertoni and bassist Ricardo Fanucchi, both veterans of the Brazilian band G.A.F. and their later project Revoult. The band released their debut album "The Inner Journey" in 2012, a self-released eight-track record that balances heavy metal weight with progressive rock dynamics; in a notable early appearance they opened for Dutch legends Focus ahead of the album's release.
Leonin is a progressive rock and power metal project from São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2015 by guitarist and vocalist Felipe Oliveira. The project debuted with the conceptual EP Céu de Mistérios in June 2017, a four-track work recorded at Lab Mancini that follows the story of a character journeying from childhood dreams into adulthood, featuring a full ensemble including bass, drums, and keyboards. Leonin subsequently released the EP Sonho Vívido and the EP VIVAGORAVAI, building a consistent catalog of melodic, narrative-driven progressive metal.
OSI (Office of Strategic Influence) was an American progressive rock and metal project formed in 2002 by Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos and ex-Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore, who described their aim as bridging progressive metal and electronica — two genres he called 'almost natural enemies.' The project released four studio albums — Office of Strategic Influence (2003), Free (2006), Blood (2009), and Fire Make Thunder (2012, Metal Blade Records) — featuring rotating contributors including Mike Portnoy and Gavin Harrison on drums. OSI operated largely as a remote studio collaboration, with members tracking material independently before coming together for final assembly.
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