The Parallel is the name used by more than one artist. One is Colin McKeown, a producer from Dublin, Ireland, whose first release appears around 2008. Another is a progressive metalcore band from Toronto, Canada, first releasing material around 2014.

The Canadian band

The Toronto-based act is a progressive metalcore band with elements tagged as metalcore, djent and progressive metal. Its listed lineup includes Luke Snider on vocals, Brandon Kirwin on guitar, Brett Cox on guitar and vocals, and Ron Totman on drums.

Colin McKeown

Another artist using the name is Colin McKeown, an Irish producer from Dublin, associated with a first release around 2008.