Between The Buried And Me is an American progressive metal band formed in 2000 in North Carolina. Known for their complex compositions and genre-blending style, they incorporate elements of metalcore, jazz, and classical music. The band consists of lead vocalist Tommy Giles Rogers, guitarists Paul Waggoner and Dustie Waring, bassist Dan Briggs, and drummer Blake Richardson. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2002, followed by several critically acclaimed records, including Colors and The Parallax II: Future Sequence. The band is recognized for their intricate song structures and thought-provoking lyrics, often exploring themes of existence and human experience.