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Scar Symmetry brought polished Swedish-style melodeath with a hint of pop sheen. Spotless performance—dual guitar solos were flawless, and the two vocalists handled clean/growl duties with ease. But... no bassist on stage? Something felt missing. 😂 #progmetalmania

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Progressive doom band Poem from Greece—tight, mature, and emotionally powerful vocals. Complex polyrhythmic sections added a true prog flair. One of my favorite acts across both days of the festival. #progmetalmania

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Scar Symmetry closed @progmetalmania.bsky.social with intense growls and clean vocals, plus razor-sharp guitar work by Per Nilsson. A deserved headliner for a thrilling show. #ProgMetalMania #ScarSymmetry

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Ihlo’s massive sound and chemistry rocked progmetalmania.bsky.social . New bassist Max Brayson fits like a glove. #ProgMetalMania #Ihlo #progmetal

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Loch Vostok brought heavy grooves and their signature melodic prog metal to progmetalmania.bsky.social with energy and precision. #ProgMetalMania #LockVostok

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@progmetalmania.bsky.social review and photo galleries are here! First band and general recap of the festival: 👉 📸 buff.ly/Ngj0qZC
Jester's Tears kicked off with powerhouse energy and unity. A strong start to an unforgettable festival! #ProgMetalMania #ProgMetal #jesterstearsband

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Relentless double kicks and walls of guitar—Xaon is full-blast blackened death metal with some symphonic touches. The vocalist kept the crowd moshing. The closer song ends on a folky twist, with clean vocals that hit surprisingly deep. #progmetalmania

open.spotify.com/track/4X5nor...

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Turbulence is a prog metal band from Lebanon with beautifully crafted and balanced structures. Middle Eastern elements are tastefully woven in—especially in the vocals. A modern, subtler take on fusion than Myrath or Orphaned Land. #progmetalmania

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Soulsplitter was my absolute favorite of the fest! Cinematic prog metal with sweeping forms, expressive contrasts, lush vocals, impressionist piano, classical elements, and stunning musicianship. Their new single preview "Algorithm" is phenomenal! #progmetalmania

open.spotify.com/track/7kIcf4...

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John Macaluso appeared as a special guest with his Off the Record project—a powerful drummer with finesse, telling a rhythmic autobiography. A few onstage hiccups only added to the charm. Maybe lightness is a drummer’s greatest strength! #progmetalmania

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A traditional German prog metal band with a distinctly refined sound. The vocals were deep and elegant (when not screaming)—carrying that stereotypical “German” character in both tone and delivery.
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Obsidious: A band spun off from Obscura, and still, firmly in the tech-death realm. The guitars had that classic tight-yet-complex tone, filled with intricate runs and sweeping melodies. The bass even got some solid solo moments—great stuff!
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F.K.Ü. was anything but prog—pure, classic thrash! 🤘 With heavy horror-movie-style makeup, soaring high-pitched vocals, nonstop pogoing and circle pits, and non-stop “hey hey hey!” energy, it was chaos in the best possible way. Total fun!
#progmetalmania

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The vibe finally turned darker—Vulkan was one of the my favorite bands of the fest! More post than prog: sorrowful vocals, intricate 3-part harmonies , dramatic tempo shifts, and guitars that avoid traditional tones with textures and walls of sound.
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#progmetalmania Loch Vostok: their vocal was classic and stylized—maybe a bit too “old-school”—but solid. The overall sound leans toward melodic death or thrash, with that distinct Swedish flavor.

open.spotify.com/track/3mtKU9...

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#progmetalmania Ihlo is a fresh, modern Scottish band blending djent with electronic-infused prog. Tight grooves, dynamic contrast, and perfect rhythmic chemistry—music that moves you, literally. I loved their set and can’t wait for the new album!

open.spotify.com/track/04nqkn...

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#progmetalmania : Kicking off with a hometown band from Munich! Jester's Tears is more power metal than prog, with occasional hints of classical flair. I even caught shades of some Japanese power metal. The vocalist had great energy and stage presence!

open.spotify.com/track/1UwTo4...

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bracelet of Prog Metal Mania Festival

bracelet of Prog Metal Mania Festival

There is a flag of theProgSpace at the entrance of the livehouse.

There is a flag of theProgSpace at the entrance of the livehouse.

Program of the Prog Metal Mania

Program of the Prog Metal Mania

Just attended the 1st #progmetalmania in Munich (progmetalmania.com) in the weekend—honestly the best festival I’ve ever been to 🤘! Intimate crowd, conference vibes 🤓, and met so many great people. Huge thanks to #theprogspace!
Starting tomorrow: one band a day under #FomalhautListens!
#progsky

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Today, we got a message from OBSIDIOUS' drum wizard Sebastian for you 🤩

After having taken the Extreme Metal scene by storm with their iconic debut, the international powerhouse is set to blow the roof off at Prog Metal Mania!

#metalsky #metalheads #obsidious #progmetalmania #festival

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► FESTIVALS • #PROGMETALMANIA

With an exciting mix of established greats and up-and-coming young bands, the PROG METAL MANIA Festival will make its debut at Munich's Backstage on May 2nd and 3rd.
DE – Munich - #Backstage
Get your tickets here: progmetalmania.com

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We got a message from our Special Guest JOHN MACALUSO for you! 🤩

During Prog Metal Mania, the legendary drummer will offer a show for fans of hot rhythms and cool stories with his terrific, versatile playing and some glimpses behind recording scenes. Check it out! 🤘

#metalsky #progmetalmania

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Into the Spotlight: JOHN MACALUSO 🔥

The legendary drummer will offer a special show for fans of hot rhythms and cool stories!

#metalsky #metalheads #musicsky #mostlymetal #theprogspace #progmetalmania

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Powered by Mostly Metal \m/ and The Progspace - Festival artwork by Ryan T. Hancock

#progmetalmania #festival #progmetal #progrock #techdeath #deathmetal #thrashmetal #heavymetal #backstagemünchen #livemusic #münchen #munich #metalheads #metalsky #mostlymetal #theprogspace

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