Band

Riverside

Riverside is a progressive metal band from Poland, active 2001 to present. 12 releases and 6 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Progressive Metal
Parent genre: Metal
Origin: Warsaw, Poland
Formed: 2001
Releases: 12

Biography

Riverside is a Polish progressive rock band from Warsaw. It was founded in 2001 by guitarist Piotr Grudziński; drummer Piotr Kozieradzki; bassist and vocalist Mariusz Duda; and keyboardist Jacek Melnicki. Melnicki was replaced by Michał Łapaj in 2003. Grudziński died in 2016, and guitarist Maciej Meller joined the band in 2020. As of 2026, they have released eight studio albums, three EPs, four live records, and three compilations, as well as a number of singles. In April 2026, Duda and Meller announced their departure from the band.

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Genres

Progressive Metal

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Michał Łapaj	Keyboard	2003 to present
Piotr Kozieradzki	Drums (drum set)	2001 to present

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Jacek Melnicki	Keyboard	2001 to 2003
Maciej Meller	Guitar	2020 to 2026
Mariusz Duda	Lead vocals, Electric bass guitar, Acoustic guitar	2001 to 2026
Piotr Grudziński	original	2001 to 2016

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Related bands

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