It can be difficult to describe the type of music performed by Coheed and Cambria. The term that gets thrown out there most of the time is progressive rock, but even that’s a broad term that has a lot of wiggle room. However, no matter how you want to describe Coheed and Cambria, there’s no denying that they bring something special to the table that most other bands can’t replicate. The group has been at it since the mid-90s, surviving over a quarter-century in the music world, evolving every step of the way, and building on their loyal contingent of fans. At this point, they may be one of the most unique bands in the world to see live, as Coheed and Cambria delivers a cacophony of beautiful noise and a long list of hit songs that satisfy any music lover.

A Lifetime of Influences

The style of Coheed and Cambria is so hard to pin down because the band admits to being influenced by groups from several music generations. In just a few bars, it’s easy to hear the heavy metal influence of Iron Maiden and Faith No More. If you listen carefully, you can also hear elements of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. At the same time, there’s plenty of heart and melody, as if the band is also part punk and part emo. Perhaps most surprisingly, the members of Coheed and Cambria have admitted to being big fans of the band Rush. In fact, the similarities between the two bands are impossible to miss. Of course, Rush’s influence combined with the heavy metal, emo, and hardcore influences help to give Coheed and Cambria one of the most unusual but likable sounds in rock music today.

Tell Me a Story

Another thing that makes Coheed and Cambria so unique is that most of their albums are concept albums that relate to the science-fiction series The Armory Wars. In that sense, every song and every album the band releases tells a story. Throughout the group’s history, there has been an ongoing narrative between the band and the fans. Every album and every concert is a chance to share the next chapter and continue that narrative. It’s part of the reason why Coheed and Cambria have developed such a strong following and why fans should take advantage of every chance they get to see the band live in concert.