Inspired by bands like Kansas and Rush, but you can also hear similar stuff in Dream Theater or Liquid Tension songs, and many progressive rock groups.

5/4 measure using only a C-chord on the bass.

Queensrÿche is one of the first progressive metal bands. They combined influences from bands like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Marrillion, Rush and King Crimson with the sound of metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.

Journey back through rock history and learn some riffs based on the legends.