Changes

In the 1980s, many "neo-prog" artists such as [[Pallas]] and [[Marillion]] began a revival of the genre, combining the virtuosity and complexity of the '70s bands with a more mainstream sound reflecting the [[New Wave]] movement.  Stalwarts of the genre (including [[Yes]] and [[Genesis]]) also modified their sound to head in a more mainstream direction.  One example of this is the formation of the supergroup [[Asia]], featuring former members of [[Yes]], [[King Crimson]], and [[ELP]].  Asia's pop-oriented debut established a sales record for 1982, but surprised disappointed many fans of progressive rock who were expecting something less mainstream.

In the 1980s, many "neo-prog" artists such as [[Pallas]] and [[Marillion]] began a revival of the genre, combining the virtuosity and complexity of the '70s bands with a more mainstream sound reflecting the [[New Wave]] movement.  Stalwarts of the genre (including [[Yes]] and [[Genesis]]) also modified their sound to head in a more mainstream direction.  One example of this is the formation of the supergroup [[Asia]], featuring former members of [[Yes]], [[King Crimson]], and [[ELP]].  Asia's pop-oriented debut established a sales record for 1982, but surprised disappointed many fans of progressive rock who were expecting something less mainstream.

In the 1990s a new wave of "progressive metal" bands arose who combined the sound of traditional prog bands with metal bands such as [[Black Sabbath]] and [[Metallica]]. The most prominent of these is [[Dream Theater]], while other such bands include [[Symphony X]], [[Queensryche]], and [[Tool]].

In the 1990s a new wave of "progressive metal" bands arose who combined the sound of traditional prog bands with metal bands such as [[Black Sabbath]] and [[Metallica]]. The most prominent of these is [[Dream Theater]], while other such bands include [[Symphony X]], [[Queensryche]], and Tool.

[[Category:Musical Genres]]

[[Category:Musical Genres]]