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Haken is a prominent English progressive metal band formed in 2007, based in London. They have released multiple albums and are known for their contributions to the progressive metal and prog rock genres, showcasing an evolution in their sound with their latest album 'Fauna' released in 2023.
“I have to admit that listening to "the mountain" is like revisiting my own life, guided by the question: where exactly are you on the mountain?”
“Listening to new Haken song indeed feels like a fever dream. In the best way possible.”
“new single got me in a fever dream 🥹”
“Man I love this band, a towering giant of modern progressive music. Been blasting the first 2 albums into my ears and man always blown away by how much they rip”
“New track isn't bad – but I was expecting something a bit more triumphant after their recent troubles.”
“Their debut is one of the greatest metal albums I have ever heard!!”
Haken has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 49 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem.
Haken works in progressive metal originating from United Kingdom (England). As a music artist at the "established" level, Haken has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader progressive metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Haken has approximately 197K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 64K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.
Fans of Haken often also enjoy Between the Buried and Me, Leprous, Opeth, Symphony X, Dream Theater. These artists share common ground in the progressive metal space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Haken's approach to progressive metal, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 49/100, Haken's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.