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UPDATED:   It's come to a point that I need to clarify my "focus" here for PRM.  Going forward, I plan to add only true "progressive" style rock/metal to the station for broadcast.  I've gotten to a point where I have added way too many albums that I consider are strictly "metal" or "rock" with very little progressive characteristics at all.  No more.  Don't take this wrong - I like the music on my station, but I've gotten to a point where too much is added without truly taking the time to ensure I meet my focus described herein.  As much as I like rock/metal, I am more interested in broadcasting "progressive rock/metal only".  I'm constantly on the lookout for edgy, non-instrumental, non-ambient/trance non-'put-you-to-sleep' etc., prog rock/metal music that closely matches my Prog Definition page here on PRM's website. I will be removing some releases (without advertising) I consider to fit into this "metal or rock only" area in order to reduce the massive amount of tracks I have currently out there for e-requests.  Please review the "Prog Definition" page I have here for the site before asking me to consider your recommendations and/or requests to check out your music for airing.  If you've listened to my station in the past, you are keenly aware I'm more of a prog metal fanatic than prog rock.  Prog music that puts me to sleep is something I try to avoid (e.g., too melodic, trance, psychedelic, ambient and so on type music that people like to classify in the prog 'sub-genres') -- I want to make the decision to add the music (or not to add) very carefully.  I salute ALL musicians and their passion for their style of music - never doubt me on that.

I founded ProgRockandMetal ("PRM")  back in April 2005 in order to bring you yet another opportunity to tune in and listen to "quality" progressive rock and progressive metal music.  My goal is to expand the growth and awareness of progressive music; but just not 'every' sub-genre of progressive music.  There are so many sub-genres, and there are so many interpretations and definitions of "prog rock/metal" as well.  I focus on the progressive aspects of the symphonic, melodic, and power characteristics of rock and metal; the more technical, the more interesting (see my Prog Definition page).   The "progressive rock/metal" music genre can be best described as very technical, complex, and highly creative.  This is truly awesome "listening" music you won't find on your radio dial!  Oh yeah, I do love the epics and don't be surprised to see several songs at 10, 15, 20 and even more than 30 minutes in length in the queue! 

This site and the associated broadcast stream are entirely my hobby.  My philosophy on just what I will broadcast via the internet radio stream is very focused and, what is streamed are my personal favorites.  My intentions are not to play death/doom/black/dark metal music via the stream - you can find many other stations streaming that.  On occasion, I may add a band's music that is simply questionable as to "why" I have this on the station.  Maybe the music has a small element of "growling" (euphemistically referred to as "cookie monster") vocals, or another characteristic "screaming or yelling",  which by the way, I openly admit I have never felt it was "music"!  But, the music was done in good taste and does not distract from the overall song.  In other words,  I heard something else in the song that overshadows the "unintelligible noise" - let's just call it pure talent and uniqueness that prevailed!  I do not want to ignore some of the most talented bands (ex:  Epica, After Forever, Division By Zero, Opeth, etc.) out there because I've found their music so awesome (mainly in the musical arrangement as well as their musicianship) regardless of their choice to include the cookies.  On the other hand, it just may be that it was completely overlooked when ripping the CD for radio play.  Again, this is MY personal opinion and philosophy; it's not open for discussion or comments; I make no apologies.  If you are a band that is played on PRM and do not agree with my philosophy, just let me know and I will pull your music upon request.  I do hope you reconsider if this is the case.

This PRM  web site supports the internet radio stream (PRM) which was setup for your listening enjoyment and progleisure (I love this word; it was coined by my musician son, Chris (Metro Society)).  I truly hope you have a memorable and enlightening experience listening to some of the most highly talented progressive rock / metal bands and artists from around the globe. 

If you are interested in contacting Progman55  about adding your music to the PRM stream, please ensure you understand the above requirements.  I will gladly 'review' your material and will reply back as to whether I will add it to the library.  Please do not take offense if it is not selected; I acknowledge that there is "art" in every form/genre of music but what I've added to my PRM library are based on my personal tastes.  It will be very helpful if you provide at least two full mp3 sample files of your music to review and smaller samples of the rest.  Please keep it to prog rock and prog metal as described above. The keys for what I am looking for are:  clean vocals, TECHNICAL (progressive in style including odd-time signatures) and GOOD mixing/mastering. 

THANK YOU  to those that have sent me links to music to "check out" and/or recommend; I've added many artists because of your great references and submissions.

I do sincerely thank you for taking an interest in what may be the best style of rock and metal music in the world -- "progressive".  If you're an avid listener of intelligently created, awe-inspiring music, then I know tuning in and listening to some of the best prog artists from around the world via PRM is going to be a treat for you, as well as a memorable experience in the next level of a great and growing music genre.

And finally --- I "may" and reserve the right to change the above station philosophy from time-to-time because, face it, we live in a changing world -- my tastes may change, or I become more tolerable to certain types of music, and so on.  However, I want to remain as focused and consistent as I can.

PROG ON WITH YOUR BAD SELF!
 

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