Is there anything more compelling than being a diehard progressive metal fan? After all, the clue is in the name: this is a genre that, for decades, has refused to sit still, and every year its artists present new sounds that dazzle even the most cynical observers.
2024 has continued that trend in majestic form, with some of heavy music’s boldest bands making big moves that have pricked ears worldwide. Here are the most intrepid of the intrepid. From Opeth to Oceans Of Slumber, Slift to Sólstafir, these are Metal Hammer’s top 10 progressive metal albums of the year.
