Origin: Canberra, Australia

Decades: 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's

Throughout their decade-plus existence, and despite releasing a string of singularly original and unconventional albums, Australia's Alchemist has remained one of the best-kept secrets in metal. Starting from their modest roots in late-'80s thrash metal, the quartet has developed into a state-of-the-art metal band, combining influences that range from the earliest experiments in '70s progressive rock to the most current trends in extreme metal -- all blended into an improbably seamless and wholly unique sty... Read More