Polish progressive rock band formed in 2001, centered on Mariusz Duda (vocals, bass). Known for blending atmospheric keyboards, melancholic melodies and occasional heavier prog-metal or hard rock passages.

Formed in 2001. Core members include Mariusz Duda (vocals, bass), Michał Łapaj (keyboards) and Piotr Kozieradzki (drums). Guitarist Piotr Grudziński died in 2016. The band has released a series of albums on labels including InsideOut and is noted for influences such as Porcupine Tree, Opeth and Anathema.

DeBaser reviews trace Riverside's trajectory from atmospheric prog to heavier and experimental phases. Critics highlight strong songwriting, keyboard-driven atmospheres and episodes of hard rock/prog-metal. Standout albums in the reviews include Second Life Syndrome, Anno Domini High Definition and ID.Entity.

For:Fans of progressive rock, progressive metal and experimental prog

 "\u201CID.Entity\u201D offers a more or less strange \u201calternative hard prog,\u201d a definition I created and assigned on the spot but it fits perfectly, let\u2019s see gradually what it means."

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 "And in 2005 they returned with an even more mature and sophisticated album destined to remain forever the band's absolute masterpiece, \"Second Life Syndrome.\""

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 "It\u2019s impossible not to pick up on some clear Floydian inspirations in pieces like \"Loose Heart\" or \"In Two Minds\", especially in some guitar phrases that are always precise, never over-the-top, careful to fill the gaps and enrich the songs with warm-toned colors;"

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