EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 37 MIN
History in Five Songs Episode 362: Prog and Metal
from History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff · host Pantheon Media
In Episode 362 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into how heavy metal and progressive rock evolved as musical "doppelgangers," tracing their shared roots, parallel development, eventual convergence, and enduring bond through virtuosity, ambition, and a common outsider spirit. Deep Purple – “Into the Fire” Yes – “Siberian Khatru” Rush – “The Camera Eye” Metallica – “Phantom Lord” Porcupine Tree – “The Blind House” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In Episode 362 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into how heavy metal and progressive rock evolved as musical "doppelgangers," tracing their shared roots, parallel development, eventual convergence, and enduring bond through virtuosity, ambition, and a common outsider spirit. Deep Purple – “Into the Fire” Yes – “Siberian Khatru” Rush – “The Camera Eye” Metallica – “Phantom Lord” Porcupine Tree – “The Blind House” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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