This is a list of progressive metal albums (in alphabetical order) based on their artwork. It includes iconic cover art from classic albums as well as fascinating work from more recent releases.
There is a saying that "you should not judge a book by its cover", which is of course also true in the case of music albums. However, the artwork can complement the production and give a visual introduction to the musical theme and atmosphere. More than for any other kind of music, this may be true for metal.

(Updated 30.01.2023)

1.Amorphis - Under The Red Cloud

2.Deadsoul Tribe - The January Tree

3.Death - Symbolic

4.Disillusion - Ayam

5.Dordeduh - Har

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1.Katatonia - Sky Void Of Stars

2.Riverside - ID.Entity

3.Klone - Meanwhile

4.Insomnium - Anno 1696

5.Haken - Fauna

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1.Ahab - The Coral Tombs

2.Obituary - Dying Of Everything

3.Riverside - ID.Entity

4.Katatonia - Sky Void Of Stars

5....And Oceans - As In Gardens, So In Tombs

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Reminder list for myself to keep track of new music coming out from my favourite artists.

1.Anubis Gate - Interference

2.Avenged Sevenfold - Life Is But A Dream...

3.Before The Dawn - Stormbringers

4.Bloodred Hourglass - How's The Heart?

5.Buckethead - TBA

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I feel like my overall favorites list is getting too long. I'm splitting it up by rating.

1.So Hideous - None But A Pure Heart Can Sing

2.Metallica - Re-Load

3.Faetooth - Remnants Of The Vessel

4.Inferi - The End Of An Era

5.Midnight Odyssey - Biolume Part 1 - In Tartarean Chains

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1.In Flames - Foregone

2.Riverside - ID.Entity

3.Frozen Crown - Call Of The North

4.Insomnium - Anno 1696

5.Carnosus - Visions Of Infinihility

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1.Katatonia - Sky Void Of Stars

2.Riverside - ID.Entity

3.An Abstract Illusion - Woe

4.Devin Townsend - Lightwork

5.Lamb Of God - Omens

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