Unprocessed

Unprocessed is a German progressive metal outfit that has become a leading force in the modern djent and tech-metal scenes. Formed in 2013 in Wiesbaden, the band is centered around the virtuosic talent of Manuel Gardner Fernandes, whose distinctive 'slap' and 'pop' guitar technique has redefined the sonic possibilities of the genre.

Their early work, such as Covenant, leaned into the atmospheric and heavy tropes of progressive metalcore, but they quickly evolved into a more experimental entity. By the release of Gold (2022), the band had successfully integrated elements of pop, R&B, and electronic music into their technical metal foundation. Critical consensus highlights their impeccable technical proficiency and high-fidelity production standards. They occupy a unique space between the math-rock complexity of Polyphia and the aggressive weight of Northlane. Their influence is particularly strong among a new generation of guitarists on social media, where Fernandes's playstyle has become a benchmark for modern technicality.