Andy’s Top 10 Progressive Metal Albums of 2023

As a progressive metal fan, Andy faced challenges in 2023 due to personal and musical shifts, leading to a less extensive top ten list. Despite the year’s perceived weakness in prog metal releases, Andy compiled a list that captured his favorites.

Among the honorable mentions, Ne Obliviscaris’ “Exul” stood out as a pinnacle of prog metal perfection, while Laufey & Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s collaboration showcased a beautiful pop album. Panopticon’s “The Rime of Memory” impressed with its unique blend of American black metal influences.

Noteworthy EP “Shambhallic Vibrations” by Lunar Chamber, though classified as an EP, showcased progressive tech-death elements that appealed to fans of the genre.

Wormhole’s “Almost Human” brought a fresh take on brutal death metal, incorporating technical and dissonant elements that set it apart from traditional offerings in the genre. Vestígio’s “Vestígios” and Thantifaxath’s “Hive Mind Narcosis” explored prog black metal and avant-garde black metal respectively, adding depth to the list.

The split album “Starpath” by Dream Unending & Worm showcased a blend of atmospheric and symphonic elements, creating a unique experience for listeners. Fires in the Distance’s “Air Not Meant for Us” offered a melodic take on death and doom metal, emphasizing emotional depth in their compositions.

Alkaloid’s “Numen” combined prog and technical death metal elements, featuring standout performances that garnered praise across the board. Galya Bisengalieva’s “Polygon” offered a haunting ambient experience, pushing boundaries in experimental music.

Stortregn’s “Finitude” presented a tight technical death metal offering, showcasing a balance of blackened swagger and melodic intricacies. Horrendous’ “Ontological Mysterium” emerged as a standout prog death metal album, lauded for its production and intricate compositions.

Kostnatění’s “Úpal” claimed the top spot with its innovative blend of folk and experimental black metal, incorporating diverse influences to create a groundbreaking album that captivated listeners with its unique sound and intense delivery.

Andy’s curated list for 2023 reflected a diverse range of progressive metal subgenres, showcasing the evolution and creativity within the underground music scene.

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