Christian Progressive Metal Top 5 by The Slick
THE SLICK'S TOP 5
CHRISTIAN PROGRESSIVE METAL /ROCK BANDS
This is the view of the author and not a stance of The Christian Metal Group
#5
Narrow Gate
Narrow Gate is an Armenian band with talent like few other. The band consists of members from Blood Covenant, Segor, and is led by the multi-talented Garik Amyan.
They have released one album in 2019.
Members includes:
Sergey Areskin (Segor)– Guitar
Zare Gasparyan – Guitar
Garik( Garegin) Amyan – Drums, Guitar ,Fretless Bass,Composer
Lyonik Herqoyan – Bass
Rafael (Riko) Epremyan – Guitar
#4
Teramaze
Teramaze is a Christian Metal band Geelong, Victoria, and has been active since 1993. The play Progressive Metal with the main man Dean Wells being with the band since their inception.
Band consists of:
Dean Wells on Guitars, Vocals (backing) (Meshiaak)
Nathan Peachey on Vocals (lead) (2014-2018, 2019-present) (Trigger)
Andrew Cameron on Bass (2017-present) (Meshiaak, Metanoia)
Nick Ross on Drums (2017-present)
Chris Zoupa on Guitars (2018-present) (Seventh Dan Counterforce)
#3
AFFECTOR
Affector is a Christian Metal band who has members from The Netherland and Germany. The play Progressive Metal. The members comes from famous projects like Symphony X, Neal Morse and Transatlantic.
This is what two Prog Master had to say:
“I think Affector is amazing! Great playing, composition and production….and you can’t beat the lyrics! Congratulations to Daniel and the gang. Excellent work!” – NEAL MORSE
“If you are a fan of Dream Theater and progressive hard rock, this is an essential addition to your collection…you will love it!” – MIKE PORTNOY
“Affector’s Harmagedon is a solid blast of PROG metal complete with burning solos, odd time signatures, orchestral highlights, and Rock riffs that will tear your head off! Excited that I could be a part of this album!“ – JORDAN RUDESS (Dream Theater)
Member includes:
Mike LePond on Bass (2011-present) (Burnt City, DeadRisen, Eternity’s End, Eynomia, Fatal Array, Heathen’s Rage, Holy Force, Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins, Rivera/Bomma, Ross the Boss andSymphony X among others)
Collin Leijenaar on Drums (2011-present) (Dilemma, ex-Jessica Koomen, ex-Kaja, ex-Neal Morse, ex-The B-Band)
Daniel Fries on Guitars (2011-present) (ex-Divinity)
Ted Leonard on Vocals (2011-present) (Enchant, Thought Chamber, Spock’s Beard, ex-Transatlantic (live))
#2
NEAL MORSE BAND
The Neal Morse Band is a modern progressive rock band that continue to push boundaries, creating and performing ambitious, intricate and extraordinary rock music that moves, excites and inspires.
Since Neal Morse became a Christian in 2002, he has dedicated The Neal Morse band to his believes. World renowned drummer and friend, ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy, has been with the Neal Morse band since its inception.
#1
JEREMY
JEREMY is a Progressive Metal band from South Korea, and has been compared to Dream Theater and Symphony X. Their music is a blend of those 2 bands however, and you can hear the influence in the guitar sound of John Petrucci and Chris Impellitteri.
JEREMY has released a total of 8 full length albums.
The band consists of:
Byeon Seong-Woo on Bass, Vocals
Bak Sang-Yeol on Drums
조필성 on Guitars, Vocals
Jeong Mi-Seon on Keyboards
Mo Jeong-Gil on Vocals
They are a Progressive Metal Powerhouse!!!