Free Preview From The Prog Metal Bible

After tracing the origins of progressive metal from Rush, King Crimson, and Black Sabbath, in this excerpt Wagner looks at the formation and importance of the most groundbreaking of progressive metal mavericks. High points include John Arch's dramatic exit from Fates Warning; the story behind Operation Mindcrime; the rise and fall of Crimson Glory; and even a curious "What if?" section, that ponders a near-miss of early prog metal history involving Watchtower guitarist Ron Jarzombek...