Periphery is an American progressive metal band formed in 2005, known for helping popularize the djent movement. The band was founded by guitarist Misha Mansoor and is noted for technical playing and layered production.

Founded by Misha Mansoor. Notable members include Spencer Sotelo (vocals), Misha Mansoor (guitar), Jake Bowen (guitar), Mark Holcomb (guitar), and Matt Halpern (drums). The band released a double album Juggernaut split into Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega.

Three DeBaser reviews by Mirror's_Chest provide a generally positive reading of Periphery's early and peak work (Periphery, Juggernaut) and a more critical view of Periphery IV: Hail Stan. Reviews emphasize technical guitar work, djent influence, cinematic ambition on Juggernaut, and occasional filler on later output. Production and musicianship are consistently praised.

For:Fans of progressive metal, djent, technical guitar music, and album reviewers.

 The result of the absolute genius of one of the best guitarists of our time, the acrobatic Misha Mansoor, already an established producer for Animals as Leaders and various solo projects, the debut album of this American combo offers a well-balanced blend of genres so seemingly bewildering that it has earned the label of a completely new genre, known online as "Djent", an onomatopoeic term coined by the six (seven, eight) string wizard Fredrick Thordendal during his time with the seminal Meshuggah.

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 No catchy phrases this time: Juggernaut, split into two albums called Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega, represents for me, one of the many peaks (and perhaps the true masterpiece) of the American band, eagerly awaited for a full 3 years after the release of the other masterpiece PII and which, however, divided public and critics.

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 I’ll get straight to the point: we’re off track.

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