Sci-fi Metal

Sci-fi metal is a subgenre of progressive metal that emerged in the late 1990s, characterized by its fusion of complex, technically impressive instrumentation with science fiction-themed lyrics and conceptual narratives. Typically featuring polyrhythmic time signatures, intricate guitar work, and a blend of clean and harsh vocals, sci-fi metal often incorporates electronic elements and orchestral arrangements to create a cinematic, otherworldly sound. Drawing inspiration from classical music, jazz, and ambient textures, this genre has evolved to encompass a diverse range of styles, from the symphonic grandeur of Arcturus-influenced bands to the more extreme, brutal aspects of tech-death metal. Lyrically, sci-fi metal often explores themes of dystopian futures, space exploration, and existential crises, resonating with fans of science fiction and fantasy. With its intellectual depth, musical sophistication, and futuristic vision, sci-fi metal has carved out a unique niche within the metal landscape, appealing to fans seeking a more cerebral and immersive listening experience.

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Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus
Album - 8 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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Almyrkvi
Arcturus
Artificial Brain
Ayreon
Chasma
Darchon
Dark Matter Secret
Darkest Horizon
Darkspace
Denis Shvarts
Dungeon Masters of Metal
Dvne
Fractal Generator
Gigan
Irreversible Mechanism
Lunarsea
Mare Cognitum
Mechina
Mesarthim
Midnight Odyssey
Nebulous
Nemesium
Nocturnus
Obscura
Oranssi Pazuzu
Rosetta
Spüolus
The Beast of Nod
The Contortionist
The Faceless
The Kovenant
The Thirteenth Sun
The Zenith Passage
Thy Catafalque
Universally Estranged
Vintersorg
Warp Chamber
Wormed
Ayreon
The Contortionist
The Faceless
Obscura
Thy Catafalque
The Zenith Passage
Mechina
The Kovenant
Arcturus
Vintersorg
Dvne
Nocturnus
Oranssi Pazuzu
Rosetta
Midnight Odyssey
Artificial Brain
Mesarthim
Mare Cognitum
Wormed
Almyrkvi
Darkspace
Irreversible Mechanism
Dungeon Masters of Metal
Lunarsea
Dark Matter Secret
Gigan
Darkest Horizon
Universally Estranged
Fractal Generator
Warp Chamber
Darchon
The Beast of Nod
The Thirteenth Sun
Nebulous
Spüolus
Nemesium
Chasma
Denis Shvarts