Prog Metal Night: Tanil Cagdas & Ben Challenger & Luminary

Prog Metal Night!

Get ready for an epic evening with Tanil Cagdas, Ben Challenger, and Luminary. Dive into the world of instrumental prog as these incredible artists take the stage to blow your mind with intricate rhythms and dazzling melodies. Whether you're a prog fan or just curious, this night promises some seriously cool vibes and unforgettable tunes. Don’t miss out!

Tanil Cagdas is an independent instrumentalprogressive metal artist blending intricateguitar work, cinematic atmospheres, anddynamic arrangements. Drawing influencefrom modern prog giants like Plini, Intervals,and I Built The Sky, Tanil crafts immersivesoundscapes that balance technical precisionwith emotional depth.

His debut album Elixir of Life invites listenerson a journey through layered compositionsand expansive moods, one track at a time.With each release, Tanil builds a sonic worldthat captures both the raw energy of metaland the introspection of ambient storytelling.

Whether through soaring solos, texturedrhythms, or evocative melodies, each piece iscrafted to move, inspire, and resonate.

Ben Challenger is an instrumental progressive metal guitarist who blends modern prog’s technicality with the energy of EDM, the drive of drum and bass, and the depth of ambient soundscapes. His music fuses heavy, groove-laden riffs with ethereal electronic elements, featuring soaring melodies, complex polyrhythms, and immersive synth layers. Drawing inspiration from progressive metal virtuosos and electronic artists, he combines his expertise in contemporary music performance and audio production to craft meticulously produced recordings and deliver electrifying live shows.

Luminary is a four-piece progressive metal band from Sydney, blending atmospheric textures with, tight metal grooves. Influenced by Radiohead and Leprous, they move between calm, introspective moments and heavier, energetic sections. Their focus on mood, musicianship, and creating a live show that feels engaging emotionally as it is sonically