Canadian musician, songwriter and record producer. (Industrial metal, alternative metal, extreme metal, heavy metal, progressive metal, progressive rock, electronic, ambient, new-age)

Psychedelic rock band that never managed to achieve great success although their albums, mainly their early ones are regarded by fans and critics as masterpieces.

English rock band formed by South African musician Manfred Mann.

Solo work from Alan Parsons, apart from his work with The Alan Parsons Project (also on ProgCharts).

Progressive rock band from Poland. (Progressive rock, progressive metal)

American-born naturalized British composer, musician and lyricist who wrote approximately 3,000 advertising jingles in the 1970s which appeared on television in the United Kingdom. In 1978, he released Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.

English rock band known as one of the earliest space rock groups. Since their formation in November 1969, they have gone through many incarnations and incorporated many different styles, including hard rock, progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

English progressive metal band formed in 2007 Known for staggering live performances, precise instrumentation, impenetrably complex and challenging arrangements.

American progressive rock supergroup formed by Dave Kerzner. Hybrid of classic progressive rock from the 70s and early 80s with modern day alt-rock and science fiction film scores.

American band compared to modern prog acts such as Dredg, The Mars Volta and Tool.

Swiss band blending elements of progressive rock, metal, and folk music to create a distinct, atmospheric sound. Known for their innovative use of traditional instruments alongside modern rock arrangements, the band explores themes of mythology, nature, and storytelling through their music. With a style that bridges heavy riffs and melodic passages, Cellar Darling has garnered attention for their ability to craft immersive and dynamic compositions.

English musician and the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the rock band the Moody Blues.

American progressive rock band that began as a side project of Casey Crescenzo, becoming his main band in 2006. Features a wide variety of instruments and styles. (Progressive rock, indie rock, experimental rock, art rock, symphonic rock, baroque pop)

English keyboardist, songwriter and producer, best known for being in the progressive rock band Yes between 1971 and 2004 and for his solo albums released in the 1970s. His discography includes over 90 solo albums that range from several musical styles.

Crossover prog artist, Eivør Pálsdóttir, known mononymously as Eivør, is a Faroese singer-songwriter and musician with a distinctive voice and a diverse musical style that blends elements of rock, jazz, folk, pop, and European classical music. Her music often incorporates themes from her native Faroe Islands and is noted for its emotional depth and atmospheric sound.

American indie-alternative crossover prog band with a cinematic and theatrical sound. The band was formed by the married couple Neil and Kate DeGraide.

Danish alternative rock band. (Alternative rock, indie rock, progressive rock, dream pop, post-rock, space pop)

German progressive rock band formed in 1997 as a Pink Floyd cover band. After three years, they began to make their own music based on their influences from their cover band era.

English rock band formed in 1997 and have cited a number of influences on their music, including Genesis, in particular the progressive rock years featuring Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett.

Finnish prog-metal band.

Progressive metal band from Sweden.

English progressive rock and pop fusion band formed in England in 1982. Initially fronted by Francis Dunnery, the band split in 1990, returning in 2006 with new frontman John Mitchell, a ProgCharts VIP.

Scottish singer and guitarist, best known as vocalist in the post-grunge band Stiltskin, and in Genesis from 1996 to 1998.

Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1969. (Instrumental rock, progressive rock, jazz fusion, hard rock)

British progressive rock band, started by Bruce Soord in 1999.

UK Proto prog band that released their 'rock opera' S.F. Sorror a year before The Who's Tommy.

British progressive rock band active between 1970 and 1980 and known for the complexity and sophistication of their music and for the varied musical skills of its members. All of the band members were multi-instrumentalists.

Crossover Prog / Progressive Rock artist from United Kingdom founded during the Covid pandemic by members of Radiohead.

American guitarist, composer and producer, best known as a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater.

German progressive rock band, whose musical style includes symphonic and space rock. Despite their nationality and time period, their sound has more in common with English progressive rock and symphonic rock groups such as Pink Floyd.

Instrumental progressive metal supergroup founded by ProgChart VIP Mike Portnoy.

English musician, songwriter, singer, and producer who gained prominence as the lead guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis from 1971 to 1977.

Vancouver-based rock band known for their fusion of psychedelic rock, heavy riffs, and progressive elements.

Collaborative music project by the English musician Steven Wilson and Israeli rock singer Aviv Geffen.

Krautrock prog duo of Michael Rother (guitars, keyboards) and Klaus Dinger (bass, drums, vocals, guitar and piano). They jumped ship from Kraftwerk at an early juncture. Created a new kind of rhythm that bridged the gap between rock n roll's syncopation and dance music's four-to-the-floor beats.

Musical project by Dutch songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Arjen Anthony Lucassen. Described as progressive rock, progressive metal, and power metal, sometimes combined with genres such as folk, electronica, experimental and classical music. The majority of Ayreon's albums are dubbed "rock operas" (or "metal operas") because the albums contain complex storylines featuring a host of characters, usually with each one being represented by a unique vocalist.

Swedish avant-garde metal band known for its blend of different genres. They mix numerous influences, most prominently from heavy metal, rock, swing, progressive, and classical. Their line-up features several instrumentalists uncommon for rock or metal bands, such as a cellist, a trumpeter, and a trombonist, while their albums often prominently feature string and brass sections.

A blues/progressive rock band from England initially active in the 1970s and reformed in 2005.

Dutch rock band, founded in 1989. Female lead singing. (Progressive rock, alternative rock, trip hop, shoegazing)

American progressive rock band. (Progressive rock, progressive metal, jazz fusion)

Italian progressive rock band, known for their fusion of rock and classical music. Their history is filled with line-up changes and spin-off projects.

Instrumental progressive metal band from Australia with accessible music.

Accessible prog metal band from Tunisia.

Italian progressive rock band founded in 1970. The group recorded five albums with English lyrics between 1973 and 1977. During this period they entered both the British and American charts.

Canadian rock band formed in 1986 by multi-instrumentalist Michel St-Père.

American rock band.

Swedish progressive metal. Their sound is characterised by riff-oriented guitar work, a broad vocal range, oscillation between heavy and calm passages, and complex vocal harmonies. Thus far, every album released by the band has been a concept album.

English progressive rock band that developed a unique sound, combining a female lead vocal with a fusion of classical, folk, rock, and jazz influences.

German progressive rock band that during the 1970s became a key figure in progressive “Eurock.” The band’s sound was often noted for the similarity to the sound of the British band Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

Australian progressive metal band. (Progressive metal, progressive rock)

German experimental krautrock band.

British musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist, founder and longest-lasting member of the progressive rock band King Crimson. Has worked extensively as a session musician and collaborator, notably with David Bowie, Blondie, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall, Midge Ure, Talking Heads, and David Sylvian.

American rock band formed in 1993.

Jazz fusion instrumental band formed in New York City in 1971 by the English guitarist John McLaughlin. (Jazz fusion progressive rock)

German/Norwegian symphonic metal band with some harsh growling vocals, but also more accessible tracks.

American alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 1994.

Legendary English keyboardist and composer who co-founded Deep Purple. Many solo albums covering a wide spectrum from jazz, rock, prog, and classical.

British neo-progressive rock band founded in 1981. Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success and had several lineup changes, IQ have built a loyal following over the years.

Finnish musician known for his work as a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter in progressive and heavy rock. Best recognized for his tenure in Nightwish, he has also been active in various other projects, including Tarot and Northern Kings. His solo work blends elements of progressive rock, folk, and heavy music, often featuring dynamic arrangements and introspective themes. With a distinctive voice and a broad musical approach, his contributions have spanned symphonic, hard rock, and progressive styles, making him a versatile figure in the genre.

Renowned vocalist of Dutch symphonic metal band Epica.

English musician and founding member of the influential Canterbury scene bands Soft Machine and Matching Mole. An accidental fall from a window in 1973 led him to abandon band work, explore other instruments, and begin a forty-year solo career. (Art rock, Canterbury sound, progressive rock, experimental rock, psychedelic rock, progressive pop)

English rock band formed in 1972. (Pop, art rock, new wave, post-punk, art punk, progressive pop)

Alternative hard-rock band from London, with heavy, proggy and melodic moments. Blending big choruses and huge guitars with classic analogue synthesizers and punchy drums.

English, largely-instrumental rock band from Canterbury formed in 1966. Became one of the first British psychedelic acts and later moved into progressive and jazz-rock.

Italian modern melodic power symphonic metal band.

American psychedelic rock band. (Psychedelic rock, art rock, experimental rock, progressive rock)

French Canadian circus troupe using world sounds as a backdrop for their shows.

Iosonouncane, born Jacopo Incani in 1983, is an Italian musician, songwriter, and producer known for his innovative and genre-defying music. He hails from Buggerru, a small town in Sardinia, and his work is deeply influenced by his Sardinian roots, often blending traditional Italian music with modern electronic, experimental, and progressive elements.

Instrumental supergroup formed in 2011. (Instrumental rock, neo-progressive rock, jazz fusion)

British musician best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the experimental rock band Black Midi. With a distinct style characterized by intricate guitar work and unconventional vocal delivery, Greep played a significant role in shaping the band’s dynamic sound, which blended elements of rock, jazz, and avant-garde music.

Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1972 and disbanding in 1982 after releasing nine albums. Reforming in 1999 and releasing several more studio and live albums.

Known artistically as Anneke van Giersbergen, is a Dutch singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist who became known worldwide as the lead singer and songwriter for the Dutch band The Gathering, between 1994 and 2007.

Dark rock band from the UK. (Gothic rock, progressive rock, dark ambient)

Progressive metal band from the UK known for combining dense rhythmic structures, melodic vocal lines, and ambient electronic textures. Their music bridges modern prog metal and atmospheric rock, often exploring themes of identity, transformation, and emotional isolation. With a sound that draws from djent, synth-driven prog, and post-rock influences, Ihlo has developed a reputation for crafting expansive compositions that emphasize contrast and dynamic flow. Their name, pronounced “eye-low,” reflects the band’s abstract and introspective aesthetic.

Australian progressive rock band formed in 1998. (Progressive rock, alternative rock, math rock, alternative metal)

Progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia, active since 1999.

Derek William Dick, better known by his stage name “Fish,” is a Scottish singer-songwriter and occasional actor. Became widely known as the lead singer and lyricist of the neo-progressive rock band Marillion from 1981 until 1988.

English rock band founded in 1964 . Started out as a bluegrass group, but eventually moved on to other styles such as folk rock, progressive rock, and (briefly) glam rock.

Norwegian band that blends traditional folk music with modern rock and progressive elements, creating a distinctive fusion of past and present. Drawing on Norwegian folklore for both melodies and lyrics, their music incorporates traditional instruments and themes alongside contemporary rock arrangements. Known for their dynamic live performances and innovative approach, Gåte has established themselves as a unique voice in the intersection of folk and progressive rock, appealing to a wide audience across genres.

English progressive rock band originally based in Germany.

Heavy Prog / Progressive Rock artist from Canada known for their sound being very similar to Rush.

English instrumental rock band, whose music incorporates elements from a diverse range of genres, including psychedelic rock, progressive rock, space rock, jazz fusion, electronic music, dub music, world music, and ambient music.

Norwegian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist.

Dutch singer and musician best known for his role as the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Kayak. Joining the band in 1978, he became a defining voice in their sound during significant periods of their history. In addition to his work with Kayak, Reekers has pursued a solo career and contributed to various musical projects, showcasing his versatility as a vocalist. Beyond his progressive rock roots, he has also worked as a voice actor and singer in film and television, further broadening his artistic reach.

International progressive rock band that incorporates elements of jazz and space rock into their musical style. (Progressive rock, space rock, psychedelic rock, jazz rock)

New England-based creative collective that plays a modern style of progressive music they call 'cinematic rock.'

Progressive rock side-project, founded by Riverside vocalist and bass guitarist Mariusz Duda in 2008.

English musician best known as the guitarist and founding member of the progressive rock band Marillion.

British rock band of the late 1960s and the early 1970s. They scored nine top 20 UK singles in five years, but were among the most popular British bands not to find any real success in the United States.

By 1972, the band had been reduced to a trio consisting of Roy Wood, Bev Bevan and Jeff Lynne. This lineup would develop a side that became Electric Light Orchestra.

Regarded as the first New Zealand band to gain significant recognition outside of Australasia, they were initially noted for their progressive/art rock sound, flamboyant visual style and theatrical performances. The band later moved toward a pop/new wave sound.

Psychedelic/Space Rock band from the UK.

Progressive/Jazz keyboardist and composer.

Canadian rock group formed in 1973. Internationally, the group's pop-influenced blend of rock styles led to them being known as the "Canadian Beatles."

English band from the Canterbury area, founded in 1968, considered a key part of the Canterbury scene, blending psychedelic rock, jazz and classical influences to create a distinctive progressive rock sound.

Neo-Prog / Progressive Rock band from Australia.

English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes.

German progressive rock band combining hard rock, symphonic and melodic pop-rock elements, showing influences of psychedelic rock, Pink Floyd, Marillion, and Genesis.

UK post-rock band.

Were an English progressive rock band that released five studio albums between 1969 and 1974. They had most of their success in other European countries.

Italian progressive rock band known for their film scores. Also known as: Back to the Goblin, New Goblin, Goblin Rebirth, the Goblin Keys, the Goblins and Claudio Simonetti's Goblin.