Essential math metal listening

The albums that define
math metal.

Our picks for where to start with math metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top math metal artists

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Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Textures

Intricate guitar work intertwines with aggressive rhythms and ethereal melodies, creating a dynamic soundscape.

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Textures

A complex tapestry of progressive and groove metal interwoven with intricate rhythms and soaring melodies.

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