Discover the Top 11 Progressive Metal Albums Shaping 2024!

Last year delivered a remarkable array of extraordinary releases, showcasing the immense talent within the progressive metal genre. Notable albums from renowned bands such as Periphery, TesseracT, Haken, The Anchoret, Ne Obliviscaris, Riverside, Baroness, Earthside, and The Ocean set a high bar for 2024. The new year had significant expectations to meet, yet it has not disappointed fans and critics alike.

The excitement grew with the much-anticipated returns of Opeth and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, who graced us with their latest offerings, The Last Will and Testament and Of the Last Human Being, respectively. Additionally, genre enthusiasts were treated to fantastic new releases from both established and rising artists. The progressive metal scene is thriving with creativity and innovation!

Yet, in a landscape brimming with talent, only a select few can truly stand out. This is why we are highlighting the 11 best progressive metal LPs of 2024, celebrating those that have made a significant impact!

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We could have easily expanded this list to include many more remarkable albums; narrowing it down to just eleven was a challenging endeavor. However, we are confident in our final selections, which are organized by release date rather than ranking. We invite you to share your thoughts and let us know if there are any other albums you believe deserve recognition!