
Metal Evolution
S01E11: Progressive Metal
Many rock academics have proclaimed that the truly progressive musicianship of the last 20 years has been found right here in the world of heavy metal, rather than obvious locales such as jazz, fusion or progressive rock. Much of this jaw-dropping virtuosity occurs within what's known as progressive metal, a genre that takes root with the likes of Rush in the '70s, Queensryche and Fates Warning in the '80s, and Dream Theater in the '90s. Since then, the genre has exploded with creativity, spawning mind-bending, genre-defying acts and Ep 11 looks at the extreme musicianship of these bands, as well as their often extreme literary prowess and conceptual strength.
Overview
Metal Evolution is a 2011 documentary series directed by anthropologist and film-maker Sam Dunn and director, producer and music supervisor Scot McFadyen about heavy metal subgenres, with new episodes airing every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic. Its origins come from Dunn's first documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which included the acclaimed "Heavy Metal Family Tree."
Episodes


S01E02 Early Metal Part 1: US Division

S01E03 Early Metal Part 2: UK Division

S01E04 New Wave of British Heavy Metal

S01E05 Glam Metal

S01E06 Thrash

S01E07 Grunge

S01E08 Nu Metal

S01E09 Shock Rock

S01E10 Power Metal

S01E11 Progressive Metal

S01E12 Extreme Metal: The Lost Episode
Cast
