·December 25, 2024·3 min read

Prog Pulse: 6 Must-Hear Modern Prog Rock and Metal Tracks

From ambient sonic scapes to guttural insanity, these recent releases in modern metal, prog, rock, and metal, have it all.

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Antimatter LR – Self Blame

Self Blame, the debut single by Bengaluru prog metal band Antimatter LR is nothing short of a caffeine hit. This track features ferocious growls and djenty guitars with an incredibly heavy low end. The riffs hit you in explosive bursts. Vocalist Paul Maben delivers a phenomenal and brutal performance here while the breakdown arrives in the second half, followed by a hypnotic guitar solo. Clocking in under three minutes, it feels like like being whacked by a cyclone on the way to djent afterlife. With ground-shaking drums, low-end punchy guitars, and demonic growls, this track can surely kick the dead out of eternal slumber.

Sapien Error – NioN II

Prog/alternative rock and metal act Sapien Error have a new instrumental guitar track up their sleeves. A sequel to their previous instrumental effort, ‘NioN II’ features vocalist Suryadoy Ghosh displaying his melodic guitar chops coupled with a blazing solo by Souvik Dey. A catchy groovy instrumental guitar track with the right amount of candy and spice, do give this one a listen while catching up on your favourite manga!

thevoidwecreate – Vantablack Tears

thevoidwecreate, the post-hardcore and modern metal project of Hritik Das (instruments, production) and Paul David (lyrics/visuals), features djenty insane riffs coupled with guttural vocals in their song Vantablack Tears. Juxtaposed with beautiful clean vocals and atmospheric production, it provides the perfect foil to this song on the human condition. Accompanied by a majestically dark lyric video crafted by Paul, this song feels like vulcanic magma crystallizing into a splendid ice mirror. Be sure to watch it alongside the lyric video!

Nivi Ode’ Linda and Alan Thomas – Fleet Of Deceit

‘Fleet Of Deceit‘ is a fiery progressive metal track by guitarist/drummer Nivi Ode’ Linda and vocalist Alan Thomas. Opening with lush pianos and pristine string section elements, Alan’s powerful vocals seep in alongside some headbanging riffs. We then move into infectious groovy riffs and soaring falsetto gritty tenor metal vocals. There are symphonic sections that lend an epic feel to the composition, followed by an equally epic guitar solo. A mesmerizing mix of cerebral yet enchanting, with just the right amount of heavy alongside the harmonic magic. Exquisitely crafted.

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Hope Awake – Aphelion

Featuring gutteral growls, ethereal clean vocals, and insane guitars and synths, ‘Aphelion’ is the sophomore single by Bangalore djent metalcore act Hope Awake. The song blends magical synth production with a tapestry of riffing magic. The magical guitar solo set to the nocturnal synths is to die for. Hope Awake craft a mystical sonic tapestry upon which they unleash some headbang worthy metal grooves and grimy musical shades. Do not miss this one!

Among the Signs – A Monolith for the Damned

Progressive Metalcore/Experimental band Among The Signs’s debut EP ‘Deluge’ is hot off the DAW and boy is it a madfest! While the record features six remarkable tracks, ‘A Monolith for the Damned,’ encapsulates the band’s signature sound and innovative essence. The track opens with clean guitars and spoken word segments, gradually escalating into growls and an exhilarating chorus filled with powerful riffs and a chord progression to savour. The song is packed with clean vocals, squeals, screams, and growls over a magical metal tapestry, culminating in a wild breakdown that channels the demonic spirits. It’s a deliciously cathartic experience, and supremely recommended!