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Protest The Hero

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For over two decades, Protest the Hero have existed at the outer edge of progressive
metal in a place where technical precision collides with razor-sharp lyricism, and an
irreverent spirit refuses to play by genre rules. With their latest release Within, the
Ontario-born band pushes deeper into uncharted territory, delivering their most sonically
expansive and ambitious work yet.

Since forming as pre-teen friends, the band has built one of the most respected
catalogs in modern progressive metal. The releases of Kezia, Fortress (Certified Gold in
Canada), Scurrilous, Volition, Pacific Myth, and Palimpsest have earned them a
Revolver Golden Gods Award, multiple Canadian Independent Music Awards, 5 Juno
Award nominations and 1 win. Their albums have consistently charted in Canada while
cultivating a fiercely loyal global fanbase. Protest the Hero have toured extensively
alongside acts like Killswitch Engage, Between the Buried and Me, Tesseract,
Periphery, Propagandhi, and appeared on major stages including Vans Warped Tour
and Australia’s Soundwave Festival. Praised by outlets like Alternative Press, Decibel,
and Guitar World, they remain known for explosive live performances, fearless
songwriting, and unwavering commitment to artistic independence

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