Spiritual Sickness is a progressive power metal band from Long Island, New York, formed in 2012, combining the melodic sweep and clean vocal delivery of power metal with the technical complexity and shifting dynamics of progressive metal.

Los Angeles progressive death metal and deathcore act Sporemacide formed in 2025, combining the technical ambition of progressive metal with the heaviness of death metal and deathcore.

SSR is a Houston, Texas progressive/technical power-thrash metal band formed in 2022, blending the technical complexity of progressive metal with the aggressive drive of thrash and the melodic ambition of power metal.

Indianapolis progressive metal act founded in 2024, StarChaser blends intricate instrumental passages with rock-rooted hooks in the expansive progressive metal/rock tradition.

Fort Smith, Arkansas progressive thrash metal band formed in 2016, Staring into Fire channels the technical aggression of thrash into song structures that incorporate progressive shifts in tempo and texture.

Arizona progressive black metal band formed in 2015, Stars Eat Worlds merges the dissonance and aggression of black metal with progressive song structures that prioritize atmosphere and compositional depth.

Progressive metal act from Sayreville, New Jersey, formed in 2010, blending heavy riffing with dynamic structural shifts and melodic rock sensibilities. Their sound draws from the progressive metal and rock traditions without abandoning accessibility.

Philadelphia progressive power metal band formed in 2022, combining the anthemic melodic drive of power metal with the structural complexity and technical ambition of the progressive tradition.

Seattle progressive metal project formed in 2012 that integrates electronic elements into a heavy foundation, merging synthetic textures with the compositional ambition of progressive metal.

Veteran Los Angeles progressive power metal band formed in 1995, recognized for elaborate compositions, technically proficient musicianship, and a decade-spanning catalog that helped define the American progressive power metal underground.

Stella Erratic is a progressive metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 2022. Drawing on the complex rhythmic and melodic traditions of the genre, they represent a newer wave of progressive metal emerging from the Midwest.

Stentorian is a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2016. They play traditional heavy metal with an emphasis on powerful vocals and driving riffs, working within the rich and competitive LA metal scene.

Steve Bello is a progressive metal solo project from Ramsey, New Jersey, formed in 2011. The project showcases intricate guitar work and compositional depth, operating within the technically demanding and melody-forward tradition of progressive metal.

Intricate Progressive Metal / Shred from Austin.

Steven Rose is a progressive metal solo project from Aubrey, Texas, formed in 2011. The project explores the genre's characteristic fusion of technical musicianship and dynamic song structures, contributing to the broader Texas progressive metal underground.