Scar Symmetry
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Scar Symmetry

Scar Symmetry formed in Avesta, Sweden in 2004, started by guitarists Christian Älvestam and Jonas Kjellgren. Their first album, 'Symmetric in Design,' came...

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Scar Symmetry's sci-fi progressive metal from Sweden

A Swedish metal band known for blending heavy riffs with melodic vocals and science fiction themes.

For a good sense of their approach, try 'Alpha And Omega' or 'Limits To Infinity', both show that blend of heavy and melodic they've stuck with.

Scar Symmetry carved out a specific niche in progressive metal by pairing technical playing with accessible hooks and philosophical lyrics. Songs like 'Alpha And Omega' show their mix of heavy riffs and melodic vocals, while 'Ghost Prototype II' demonstrates how they balance complexity with catchiness. They've consistently delivered intricate, melodic metal without chasing mainstream trends.

Formed in Avesta, Sweden in 2004, they released their first album 'Symmetric in Design' the following year. They've put out several albums since including 'Pitch Black Progress' in 2006 and 'The Unseen Empire' in 2009, maintaining their progressive metal sound through lineup changes.

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Scar Symmetry formed in Avesta, Sweden in 2004, started by guitarists Christian Älvestam and Jonas Kjellgren. Their first album, 'Symmetric in Design,' came out the following year. The band's sound has always leaned toward the progressive side of metal, with songs like 'Alpha And Omega' and 'The Anomaly' showing their mix of heavy riffs and melodic vocals.

They've released several albums since that debut, including 'Pitch Black Progress' in 2006 and 'The Unseen Empire' in 2009. Their lyrics often touch on science fiction and philosophical ideas, which has given them a particular niche among metal listeners. The song 'Ghost Prototype II' is a good example of how they balance technical playing with accessible hooks.

Over time, their lineup has changed, but they've kept making music that fits under the broad progressive metal umbrella. They haven't chased mainstream trends, sticking instead to the kind of intricate, melodic metal they started with.

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