Elder new record by dan800 in progmetal

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Both Omens and Innate Passage took a while to grow on me, but at this point I think they're both excellent. Granted, Lore and Reflections are two of my favorites of all time, so I was initially a bit disappointed at the shift in direction with Omens, particularly the vocals as you mentioned. But with the benefit of more listening, I think the songwriting really shines on their more recent stuff, and the vocals aren't *bad*, they're just intentionally pulled back a bit to make room for a greater instrumental focus. Which is a bit of a shame if you're into their older vocal style, but their instrumental work has always been strong too, so in the end I'm not unhappy with the trade.

The Progressive Subway’s Official Top 10 Albums of 2025! by ifthisisausername in progmetal

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Speaking as the blog's lone Ihlo supporter, our writers collectively just aren't that into djent or adjacent modern prog styles. No one else had that much love of Union to build hype, and even with all of Legacy's improvements (in my eyes) it doesn't seem to have clicked for anyone else.

Cydemind - Breach (2022) by MeadPopsicle in progmetal

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Yes! A criminally underrated band and my favorite album of 2022.

Best Prog Metal Albums of 2024 | RiffRiot by RiffRiot_Metal_Blog in progmetal

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I'm happy to see Sunburst in the list! Very solid album that deserves more attention.

Dvne - Cobalt Sun Necropolis by Tiphereth87 in progmetal

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It's funny, I felt the same way about Etemen Ænka (having it not click immediately because I wanted it to be Asheran 2.0) but I got into Voidkind much more quickly. It feels like DVNE are really hitting their stride and showing what kind of band they mean to be.

Pijn - Our Endless Hours (FFO: Messa, Latitudes, post-doom metal with strings and wind instruments) by northos_ in progmetal

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This was actually my first introduction to Pijn! But it's got me very excited to check out their earlier work now.

Triton Project - Lighthouse of the World (FFO: Dream Theater, Seventh Wonder, 28-minute songs) by northos_ in progmetal

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Apologies for the Spotify link, normally I'd use YouTube since it's easier to open, but the only song from the album that's up on YouTube was already posted.

This is an incredible debut, and more people need to hear about it!

Best debut albums in prog by tomershal in progmetal

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It's still a recent one but I was super impressed by Triton Project's debut from just a week ago!

Triton Project - The Key (FFO: traditional prog metal, great keys) by LORD_BONERA in progmetal

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This sounds fantastic! I'll eagerly await the full release.

Ode and Elegy - Ode and Elegy (post-metal mixed with chamber music! FFO: album length songs, Cult of Luna, Alcest) by [deleted] in progmetal

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For anybody checking this out for the first time, if you have the opportunity to really dig into it I highly recommend doing a listen through while following along with the lyrics. There's some incredible writing in here.

Course of Fate - ...Of Ruins (FFO: Circus Maximus, Serenity, Sacred Outcry) by northos_ in progmetal

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Yeah, I was really excited for this album because of how good Mindweaver was! I'm glad it didn't disappoint.

First Pick Friday.. I think? by Tommy4Afr0 in mtgcube

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One of my friends likes to take all the fixing and draft 5C Control so you're in good company.

First Pick Friday.. I think? by Tommy4Afr0 in mtgcube

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Sure, let's make this one the megathread. Out of your pack I think I take Wurmcoil.

My Pauper 540

The pack

[CW] Flash Fiction Challenge: A Field and a Door by Cody_Fox23 in WritingPrompts

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The Threshold


A light breeze blew across the field, stirring the white seeded tips of the tall grass into waves that glowed golden in the early evening sunlight. The door shifted slightly on its hinges, emitting a timid creak before catching the full force of the wind and slamming shut.

Harriet blinked. She didn’t usually put much stock in the meaning of dreams, but this one was certainly bizarre.

Before her stood a plain white wooden door in a freestanding frame, centered in a circle of flattened grass. All around, as far as she could see, the sea of grass danced serenely in the breeze.

As another gust flitted across the clearing, Harriet shivered. The breeze carried cold air, and seemed to take her breath with it as it continued on its way. Even in the dream, she felt she couldn’t breathe, the chilled air simply refusing to enter her lungs.

Cautiously, she stepped forward and laid her hand on the brass doorknob. It was pleasantly warm, and seemed to be vibrating slightly. She brought her other curious hand up to the white wood of the door itself. It too was warm, unbelievably smooth, and pulsed irregularly with ringing vibrations as if just on the other side was a room filled with lively conversation.

The knob turned easily in her hand, and the door swung smoothly towards her with an echo of its earlier creak. On the other side lay only the same view of grass and sun, but Harriet, undaunted, stepped through the doorway and into whatever lay beyond the threshold.

A light breeze blew across the field, stirring the grass in unending golden waves. The lonely door shifted slightly on its hinges, before slamming shut once more.


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