Prog has continued to rise to the occasion during the 2nd quarter of 2021. Whereas Q1 was inclined more towards the prog-roots, Q2 was rather more varied stylistically, with distinct experimental focus and more somber vibes. The quality of the music output was equally divided between veterans and debutants alike, which is in itself a measure of growth (within the genre) and expansion.
Without further ado, these are my ten favorite progressive rock/metal releases of Q2 2021. Once again, I strongly urge supporting the acts you love!
COEVALITY
Multiple Personalities
US
Released on April 9, 2021
Progressive rock, fusion
Debut album
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT
Liquid Tension Experiment 3
US
Released on April 16, 2021
Progressive rock/metal
Studio album #3
CRONOFONÍA
Cronofonía
Mexico/International
Released on April 23, 2019
Progressive rock, neo-folk, jazz, fusion
Debut (double) album
ORGANIC REACTION
Mysteries of the Lost World
Brazil
Released on April 24, 2021
Progressive rock/metal
Debut album
ASTRAKHAN
A Slow Ride Towards Death
Sweden
Released on April 30, 2021
Progressive rock/metal
Studio album #3
POVERTY'S NO CRIME
A Secret To Hide
Germany
Released on April 30, 2021
Progressive rock/metal
Studio album #8
VORONOI
The Last Three Seconds
UK
Released on May 5, 2021
Progressive/experimental rock, jazz, fusion
Debut album
VOLA
Witness
Denmark
Released on May 21, 2021
Melodic/progressive/experimental rock/metal
Studio album #3
SYLVAN
One to Zero
Germany
Released on May 28, 2021
Progressive rock, neo-prog
Studio album #10
MINAS
Rigid Adherence
Norway
Released on June 16, 2021
Progressive metal
Debut album (under the new moniker)
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