This section of Musicngear is dedicated to Progressive Metal music. It is your home for all things Progressive Metal: gear, artists, music, promotion, playlists. Explore freely and return often: everything is updated daily!
Written by Chris Roditis
What we know about gear loved by Progressive Metal fans
Our latest insights into fans of Progressive Metal show a strong passion for music gear - especially ST Style Guitars and Active Nearfield Monitors. They often lean toward brands like Millenium, ESP, Harley Benton and Jackson, choosing tools that complement the sound and vibe of the genre. These fans are mostly from Germany, Sweden and United Kingdom, with many in the under 17 age group and a slight Male majority.
You can see some of the most popular gear loved by Progressive Metal fans below:
The most "progressive metal" music gearbased on Goodforme tests taken by Progressive Metal fans recently
Most progressive metal Guitar
Harley Benton DC-200 BK Student Serie Bundle
Most progressive metal Drums
Zultan Dark Matter Cymbal Set
Most progressive metal Bass
Ibanez GSR180-BS
Most progressive metal Microphone
the t.bone TWS Headset 863 MHz
Most progressive metal Guitar Effect
Electro Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Fuzz
Most progressive metal Keys
Startone MK-201 Set
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Who likes Progressive Metal?
Musicians who like Progressive Metal usually have the following characteristics
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 20 | DE: 20 musicians |
| US | 10 | US: 10 musicians |
| ES | 10 | ES: 10 musicians |
| CA | 9 | CA: 9 musicians |
| SE | 8 | SE: 8 musicians |
| GB | 8 | GB: 8 musicians |
| TR | 6 | TR: 6 musicians |
| FR | 6 | FR: 6 musicians |
| BR | 5 | BR: 5 musicians |
| NL | 5 | NL: 5 musicians |
| FI | 5 | FI: 5 musicians |
| PL | 5 | PL: 5 musicians |
| RO | 4 | RO: 4 musicians |
| CH | 4 | CH: 4 musicians |
| GR | 3 | GR: 3 musicians |
| CZ | 3 | CZ: 3 musicians |
| IL | 3 | IL: 3 musicians |
| JP | 3 | JP: 3 musicians |
| IT | 3 | IT: 3 musicians |
| AU | 3 | AU: 3 musicians |
| HU | 2 | HU: 2 musicians |
| BE | 2 | BE: 2 musicians |
| IS | 2 | IS: 2 musicians |
| DK | 2 | DK: 2 musicians |
| RU | 2 | RU: 2 musicians |
| BG | 1 | BG: 1 musician |
| IN | 1 | IN: 1 musician |
| IE | 1 | IE: 1 musician |
| SG | 1 | SG: 1 musician |
| LV | 1 | LV: 1 musician |
| SK | 1 | SK: 1 musician |
| VE | 1 | VE: 1 musician |
| CL | 1 | CL: 1 musician |
| AT | 1 | AT: 1 musician |
| NO | 1 | NO: 1 musician |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 135 | Men: 135 musicians |
| Women | 8 | Women: 8 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 to 44 | 29 | 35 to 44: 29 musicians |
| 17 and below | 29 | 17 and below: 29 musicians |
| 25 to 34 | 24 | 25 to 34: 24 musicians |
| 45 to 54 | 21 | 45 to 54: 21 musicians |
| 55 and above | 20 | 55 and above: 20 musicians |
| 18 to 24 | 20 | 18 to 24: 20 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Metallica | 82 | Metallica: 82 musicians |
| Dream Theater | 68 | Dream Theater: 68 musicians |
| Black Sabbath | 62 | Black Sabbath: 62 musicians |
| Slipknot | 61 | Slipknot: 61 musicians |
| Iron Maiden | 57 | Iron Maiden: 57 musicians |
| Slayer | 49 | Slayer: 49 musicians |
| Guns N' Roses | 47 | Guns N' Roses: 47 musicians |
| Megadeth | 46 | Megadeth: 46 musicians |
| Pantera | 44 | Pantera: 44 musicians |
| Disturbed | 42 | Disturbed: 42 musicians |
| Judas Priest | 40 | Judas Priest: 40 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock | 70 | Hard Rock: 70 musicians |
| Thrash Metal | 67 | Thrash Metal: 67 musicians |
| Progressive Rock | 67 | Progressive Rock: 67 musicians |
| Alternative rock | 61 | Alternative rock: 61 musicians |
| Nu Metal | 60 | Nu Metal: 60 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Benton | 9 | Harley Benton: 9 musicians |
| Millenium | 7 | Millenium: 7 musicians |
| Ibanez | 6 | Ibanez: 6 musicians |
| Behringer | 5 | Behringer: 5 musicians |
| Sennheiser | 3 | Sennheiser: 3 musicians |
| Jackson | 3 | Jackson: 3 musicians |
| Cort | 2 | Cort: 2 musicians |
| Laney | 2 | Laney: 2 musicians |
| Thomann | 2 | Thomann: 2 musicians |
| Pearl | 2 | Pearl: 2 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| HiFi Headphones | 15 | HiFi Headphones: 15 musicians |
| ST Style Guitars | 12 | ST Style Guitars: 12 musicians |
| Double Cut Guitars | 12 | Double Cut Guitars: 12 musicians |
| Heavy Guitars | 10 | Heavy Guitars: 10 musicians |
| Single Cut Guitars | 10 | Single Cut Guitars: 10 musicians |
| Miscellaneous 4-String Basses | 9 | Miscellaneous 4-String Basses: 9 musicians |
| Active Nearfield Monitors | 9 | Active Nearfield Monitors: 9 musicians |
| Drum Thrones | 8 | Drum Thrones: 8 musicians |
| Distortion Pedals | 8 | Distortion Pedals: 8 musicians |
| Cymbal Sets | 7 | Cymbal Sets: 7 musicians |