Progressive metal is a genre of heavy metal music which shares traits with progressive rock including use of complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing.

• 前卫金属是重金属的一种流派，它包含了前卫摇滚的一些特点并运用复杂的编曲，多样的变拍，还有纷繁的器乐演奏。