Epica
Epica, the Dutch symphonic metal band that Mark Jansen formed in 2002 in Reuver after leaving After Forever, with Simone Simons as singer.
Orbit Culture
Orbit Culture, the Swedish melodic death metal band formed in 2013 in Eksjö by Niklas Karlsson and Maximilian Zinsmeister, which released Death Above Life in 2025.
Obscura
Obscura, the German technical death metal band founded in 2002 in Bavaria by Steffen Kummerer, which has released studio albums between Retribution (2006) and A Sonication (2025).
Soilwork
Soilwork, the Swedish melodic death metal band from Helsingborg, founded in 1995 by Björn Strid and Peter Wichers, with twelve studio albums from Steelbath Suicide (1998) to Övergivenheten (2022).
Elder
Elder, the psychedelic and progressive rock band from Massachusetts, now based in Berlin, which released the album Through Zero in 2026 on Stickman Records and Blues Funeral Recordings.
Sólstafir
Sólstafir, the Icelandic band formed in Reykjavík in January 1995, with roots in black metal, which released Hin helga kvöl in November 2024.
The Ocean
The Ocean, the progressive metal and post-metal collective founded in Berlin in 2001 by guitarist Robin Staps, which released Solaris on Pelagic Records in 2026 with a renewed lineup.
Savatage
Savatage, the Florida band founded in 1979 by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva, author of the rock opera Streets: A Rock Opera (1991) and active again with tours in 2025 and 2026.
Nevermore
Nevermore, the Seattle band formed in 1992 by Warrel Dane, Jim Sheppard and Jeff Loomis after the breakup of Sanctuary, with seven studio albums between 1995 and 2010 and a return to the stage in 2026.
Jaga Jazzist
Jaga Jazzist, the Norwegian ensemble formed in 1994 in Tønsberg, whose members include the siblings Lars, Line and Martin Horntveth, with Pyramid (2020) released by Brainfeeder.
Pär Lindh Project
Pär Lindh Project, the Swedish symphonic rock band led by keyboardist Pär Lindh, which released Nagelfar on 21 November 2025 on the Crimsonic Label.
Lesoir
Lesoir, the Dutch progressive rock band from Maastricht founded in 2009 by Maartje Meessen and Ingo Dassen, with six studio albums between 2011 and 2024.
Airbag
Airbag, the Norwegian progressive rock band from Oslo formed in 2004, with Asle Tostrup on vocals and Bjørn Riis on guitar, which released its first album, Identity, in 2009 on Karisma Records.
Bjørn Riis
Bjørn Riis, the Norwegian guitarist and founder of Airbag who has released solo albums since 2014, with Fimbulvinter (2025) as his most recent studio album.
Subsignal
Subsignal, the progressive rock band from Munich founded in 2007 by former Sieges Even members Arno Menses and Markus Steffen, with six studio albums released since 2009.
Enchant
Enchant, the progressive rock band from San Francisco formed in 1989, with eight studio albums released between 1993 and 2014.
Pagan’s Mind
Pagan’s Mind, the progressive metal band from Skien, in Norway, formed in 2000 and author of five studio albums, from Infinity Divine in 2000 to Heavenly Ecstasy in 2011.
Magic Pie
Magic Pie, the progressive rock band from Moss, in Norway, founded in November 2001 by guitarist Kim Stenberg, with six studio albums released between 2005 and 2025.
Star One
Star One, the Dutch project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen founded in 2002 outside Ayreon, with three studio albums released between 2002 and 2022 and guest singers.
The Neal Morse Band
The Neal Morse Band, the Nashville band formed in 2014 by Neal Morse with Mike Portnoy, Randy George, Eric Gillette and Bill Hubauer, with five studio albums released between 2015 and 2026.
Neal Morse
Neal Morse, the composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist from Van Nuys who co-founded Spock’s Beard in 1992 and Transatlantic in 1999, and who has also released solo albums since 1999.
The Gathering
The Gathering, the Dutch band from Oss formed in 1989, which had Anneke van Giersbergen on vocals between 1994 and 2007 and recorded the album Mandylion with her in 1995.
Oceansize
Oceansize, the Manchester band active between 1998 and 2011, which released four studio albums, from Effloresce (2003) to Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up (2010).
Panic Room
Panic Room, the Welsh progressive rock band with Anne-Marie Helder on vocals, formed by former members of Karnataka, which made its debut with Visionary Position in 2008.
Also Eden
Also Eden, the English progressive rock band of singer Huw Lloyd-Jones and keyboardist Ian Hodson, who released About Time in 2006 and in 2026 put out two EPs of the Holy Books and Credit Cards trilogy.
The Reasoning
The Reasoning, the progressive rock band from Cardiff that bassist Matthew Cohen founded in 2005 and that made its debut with Awakening in 2007, with Rachel Cohen on vocals.
Tuner
Tuner, the project of King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto and guitarist Markus Reuter, which made its debut with Totem in 2005 and is now a trio with guitarist Trey Gunn.
Nad Sylvan
Nad Sylvan, the Swedish-American singer and songwriter who has sung with Steve Hackett in Genesis Revisited since 2013 and has had a solo career since the album The Home Recordings (1995).
Stick Men
Stick Men, the progressive rock trio formed by Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter, combining Chapman Stick, touch guitar and drums, which released Let’s THRAK Again in 2026.
Lunatic Soul
Lunatic Soul, the project of Polish musician Mariusz Duda, started in 2008, which released its eighth album, The World Under Unsun, in 2025.
Pure Reason Revolution
Pure Reason Revolution, the British alternative progressive rock band formed at the University of Westminster in 2003, authors of The Dark Third (2006), reformed in 2019 and released Terrifying Angels in 2026.
Fish
Fish, the Scottish singer who left Marillion in 1988 and released eleven solo studio albums between 1990 and 2020, before retiring from the stage in March 2025.
Sound of Contact
Sound of Contact, the progressive rock band that Simon Collins and Dave Kerzner founded in 2009 and that released its only studio album, Dimensionaut, in 2013.
Tinyfish
Tinyfish, the English progressive rock band with Simon Godfrey on vocals, who released two studio albums, Tinyfish (2006) and The Big Red Spark (2010).
Touchstone
Touchstone, the progressive rock band from Hertfordshire formed in 2003 by keyboardist Rob Cottingham and guitarist Adam Hodgson, with four studio albums between 2007 and 2013.
Karnataka
Karnataka, the progressive rock band from Swansea that Ian Jones founded in 1997 and that debuted with the self-titled album in 1998, followed by Requiem for a Dream in 2023.
Magenta
Magenta, the Welsh progressive rock band created by keyboardist Rob Reed, with Christina Booth on vocals, who debuted in 2001 with the album Revolutions and added Tarot in 2026.
Haze
Haze, the Sheffield band formed in 1978 by brothers Chris and Paul McMahon, who released their records on their own label Gabadon and reunited in 1998.
It Bites
It Bites, the progressive rock band formed in 1982 in Egremont, Cumbria, who released three studio albums between 1986 and 1989 and, in 2008, The Tall Ships with John Mitchell on vocals.
Opus Avantra
Opus Avantra, the Veneto avant-garde and progressive rock project formed in 1973 around soprano Donella Del Monaco and composer Alfredo Tisocco, who debuted with Introspezione in 1974.