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Protest The Hero

Protest The Hero is a Canadian band known for their progressive metal sound, complex guitar work, and thought-provoking lyrics. Formed in Whitby, Ontario, in 1999, the band's line-up has primarily included Rody Walker on vocals, Luke Hoskin and Tim Millar on guitars, Mike Ieradi on drums, and until 2014, Arif Mirabdolbaghi on bass. With a musical style that effortlessly blends elements of punk, metal, and progressive rock, they gained recognition for their technical proficiency and dynamic stage presence.

Protest The Hero quickly made a name for themselves with their debut album "Kezia" in 2005, followed by "Fortress" in 2008, which displayed a maturation in their music and won them further accolades within the metal community. Their subsequent releases, including "Scurrilous" in 2011 and "Volition" in 2013, cemented their position in the modern progressive metal scene. The band's crowdfunded approach to "Volition" was a remarkable success, showcasing the dedication of their fanbase. Their latest full-length offering, "Palimpsest" in 2020, reaffirmed their reputation as lyrical storytellers with a penchant for complex compositions, while the accompanying "Palimpsest - Instrumentals" provided fans with a fresh perspective on their intricate musicianship. The releases "Fabula & Syuzhet" and "From the Sky" further showcase their evolution, offering slices of their career-spanning prowess that reflect the relentless energy and innovation that Protest The Hero has consistently brought to the metal genre.

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