Mechanical Poet

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Mechanical Poet
Background information
Origin	Moscow, Russia
Genres	Symphonic metal, progressive metal, new prog, post-progressive
Years active	2002–2009
Labels	Aural Music, CD-Maximum, SPV, The End Records
Members	Lex Plotnikoff
Past members	Vladimir Ermakoff Jerry Lenin Vladimir Nasonoff Max Samosvat Tom Tokmakoff Serge Khlebnikoff Sebastian Trifonoff
Website	mechanicalpoet.lexolantern.com

Mechanical Poet was a Russian metal band formed in Moscow, Russia, in 2002, led by composer, guitarist and keyboardist Lex Plotnikoff (1977-2022). The band released concept albums in post-prog and symphonic progressive metal genres with orchestral arrangements and heavy use of keyboards. Its music is strongly influenced by film score composers like Danny Elfman, and its lyrics are based on fantasy, gothic and science fiction stories. The band split in 2009, however, Plotnikoff continued releasing his music under various new aliases until his death in 2022.