I thought Slipknot was death metal, everyone says it's nu metal. So, what exactly is the definition of death metal? I thought it was heavy metal where the vocalist screams.
Progressive Metal: is heavy metal with alot of classical influences...there is alot of changes in a progressive metal song...some songs could last for 20-50 mins....bands who are considered Progressive Rock/Metal... Dream theater Spock's beard Transatlantic Marillion Flower Kings Aryeon Devin townsend Band Abydos Ice age Stratavarius Bling guardian Opeth
Basically, metal that was formed to bridge progresstive rock with metal, stealing the traits of both. It is more deatiled than ordinary metal, with odd time signatures that provide a unique effect. Read the article: