The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[Iron Man]

I heard a few songs. They were, meh, alright. I found them pretty boring though, but I guess I'll have to give it a better listen.

Oh, I got Jag Panzer - Thane to the Throne a few days ago, pretty good so far. I don't think I listened to all of it yet.

Just because I liked it doesn't mean you have to, if you think it was boring, then you still succeeded in giving me your opinion.

[ArcLite]

So, being that I already have Something Wicked and Horror Show, should my next Iced Earth purchase be Dark Saga or Glorious Burden? I've heard good things about both, and I'll probably have both at some time, but what should be first?

[G_Mac07]

I'm not sure if Dungeon are Power Metal, but I've been told they are. If anyone has any songs by them, could they send me a couple.

gregbyers at gmail.com (avoiding spam)

Thanks :)

[CaptainWaits]

So, being that I already have Something Wicked and Horror Show, should my next Iced Earth purchase be Dark Saga or Glorious Burden? I've heard good things about both, and I'll probably have both at some time, but what should be first?

I'd say those are two of the weaker Iced Earth albums, have you tried "Night of the Stormrider" or "Burnt Offerings" yet??

[i am the robots]

Norther owns all other power metal in my opinion

[Silenius]

Norther owns all other power metal in my opinion
You haven't heard much power metal then. Northerr are good, (one of my all time favs in power metal) but there are better bands such as Blind Guardian and Guardians of Time.

[i am the robots]

Well true, but I like the death style vocals :/

[RiceMonster]

Yes, Blind Guardian > Norther.

Edit: Great to see the power metal thread revived.

[ForiegnPenguin]

Dark Ride is a grand cd, just got it last week.

[Moon Flavor]

I'm all for getting into new bands, and I'm gonna try make my next CD run all power metal, so can you guys think of a few specific CDs I should get? All the PM I have so far is Blind Guardian, Kalmah, Norther, and CoB. I like the cleaner singing stuff a little better BTW. Sorry if this has been asked in this thread already.

[Steerpike]

I'm all for getting into new bands, and I'm gonna try make my next CD run all power metal, so can you guys think of a few specific CDs I should get? All the PM I have so far is Blind Guardian, Kalmah, Norther, and CoB. I like the cleaner singing stuff a little better BTW. Sorry if this has been asked in this thread already.

Edguy- Hellfire Club
Kamelot- The Fourth Legacy
Angra- Rebirth
Rhapsody- Symphony of Enchanted Lands
Hammerfall- Crimson Thunder
Lost Horizon- A Flame to the Ground Beneath
Manowar- Kings of Metal
Nightwish- Once

That should do it.

[evil ernie]

I recommand Helloween, Lost Horizon, Edguy, Avantasia, Dream Evil, Primal Fear and Symphony X.

By the way I wouldn't call CoB power metal.

[Silenius]

Don't start the CoB argument, in these forums they're Power Metal w/Harsh Vocals.

[Moon Flavor]

Thank you, and nobody really cares what genre CoB is, because they exist, and that's all that matters.

[revolt838]

anyone else heard Rhapsodys Knight rider of doom?
the start is very fast and dramatic, their really cheesey but i really dont care
i think their great, check out agony is my name 2.

[Lord Abortion]

So, being that I already have Something Wicked and Horror Show, should my next Iced Earth purchase be Dark Saga or Glorious Burden? I've heard good things about both, and I'll probably have both at some time, but what should be first?
Dark saga...
much closer to something wicked.
and brilliant too

a question of heaven and the hunter are on there
what more can you want?

[Lord Abortion]

can you reccomend some blind gaurdian please?
I tried the offical rec. thread but got no response

[i am the robots]

Thank you, and nobody really cares what genre CoB is, because they exist, and that's all that matters.

Nobody cares, but I still say they're power-death, which is what I refer to Kalmah, Norther, CoB, and other bands to that nature collectively as.

Why? Because it's power metal music with harsh vocals, and ignorant people call that Death because of the vocals soley, it's like Lamb Of God being called Death, so why not make a compramise and say it hase elements of both genres?

[Steerpike]

can you reccomend some blind gaurdian please?
I tried the offical rec. thread but got no response

Nightfall
Valhalla
Another Holy War
Imaginations from the Other Side
Battlefield
And Then There Was Silence
Into the Storm
The Soulforged
A Past and Future Secret
Bright Eyes

[Lord Abortion]

cheers I'd rep you but I must spread some around

[Arucard]

I ordered Angra : Rebirth the other day. Cant wait.

[Hitroshimite]

Nightfall
Valhalla
Another Holy War
Imaginations from the Other Side
Battlefield
And Then There Was Silence
Into the Storm
The Soulforged
A Past and Future Secret
Bright Eyes

I'd like to add to this

Mirror Mirror
Majesty
Mordred's Song
The Script for my Requiem
The Punishment Divine

[sensitiveorgan00]

ARUAGHGHDGH HOLY FVCKING ****. This song owns.
http://www.manticora.dk/sound/manticorahelpme.mp3

NP: Manticora - Help Me Like No One Can

[Arucard]

.....


A couple of things to say about that...

THAT SONG ****ING OWNS! A DRAGONFORCE THAT DOESNT HAVE THE SAME RIFFS ALL THE TIME, AND IS NOT ALWAYS HAPPY? HELL YES!

[Josh]

well i now have the whole of dragonforce's album "sonic firestorm" saved on my computer after i borrowed it from a friend, i will buy it next time im in town as it is amazing. i just thought i would share that with you lot.

[Arucard]

It is amazing.

'For victory we ride, fury of the storm!'

/Cue happy shreds.

[Huber]

I have only just recently started getting into power metal with my purchase of Hatebreeder. What should I get now?

[CaptainWaits]

I have only just recently started getting into power metal with my purchase of Hatebreeder. What should I get now?

Rhapsody, Evergrey, Angra, Symphony X, Primal Fear,

Ask me if you want to know good albums by these bands

And for Bands like Bodom, basically: Norther and Kalmah

[Fenrisulfr]

Hey, anyone listened to Helloween's last album "Rabbit Don't Come Easy" ?
I heard it was crap, what do you think?

[Josh]

ive never actually listened to helloween.

to Sliptallica: try iron maiden (yes they are power metal, listen to the lyrics if you dont agree with me), dragonforce, hammerfall
they would be a good starting point.
and get follow the reaper by children of bodom.

[Steerpike]

try iron maiden (yes they are power metal, listen to the lyrics if you dont agree with me)

No, they were one of the bands that inspired the genre. Blue Oyster Cult and Black Sabbath use occult themes in their music, but they aren't power metal.

Iron Maiden's main contribution to the formation of power metal was the use of harmonized leads and belting, theatrical vocals (the latter of which was also a contribution of Dio).

Basically, saying Iron Maiden are power metal is like saying Black Sabbath is doom metal.

[CaptainWaits]

Hey, anyone listened to Helloween's last album "Rabbit Don't Come Easy" ?
I heard it was crap, what do you think?

Yes, it's a terrible album. The only worthy Helloween is their first 3 albums, and yes, they are very worthy

[Josh]

so the fact that all the lyrics etc are power metal lyrics doesnt matter......?
they are definitely no longer the heavy metal band they were in the 80's, with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.
anyway, to be honest i'm not bothered what genre any metal really is as long as i like it.

[Steerpike]

so the fact that all the lyrics etc are power metal lyrics doesnt matter......?
they are definitely no longer the heavy metal band they were in the 80's, with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.
anyway, to be honest i'm not bothered what genre any metal really is as long as i like it.

Children of Bodom have harsh vocals and lyrics about Lake Bodom, life's struggles, death, and hatred, most of which are also laced with excessive profanity. Does that make them less power metal?

Lyrics are not the only thing that determines a band's genre.

Iron Maiden have evolved their sound over the years, true. Any decent band knows when its time to grow. But although they are technically NWOBHM, I still consider them classic metal in the vein of Judas Priest and Rainbow.

And for the most part, the extensive genres only exist for nerds like me who have no life outside of our music/books/movies/etc.

[ForiegnPenguin]

Yes, it's a terrible album. The only worthy Helloween is their first 3 albums, and yes, they are very worthy


What about the Dark Ride? It is a great album.

[TemperamentalGoat]

Soooo.... any recommendations for checking out Kamelot? Are they even considered power metal? Sorry for not sifting through 32 pages, just wanted to ask as a buddy sent me "Center of the Universe" and it was an orgasmic aural experience.

[Steerpike]

Soooo.... any recommendations for checking out Kamelot? Are they even considered power metal? Sorry for not sifting through 32 pages, just wanted to ask as a buddy sent me "Center of the Universe" and it was an orgasmic aural experience.

Yes, give them a listen. The Fourth Legacy is one of my favorite songs.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Yes, give them a listen. The Fourth Legacy is one of my favorite songs.

Same here.

A BEACON IN THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the vocals in that song.

[Huber]

Whoa, that Kamelot song is awesome.

/gets more Kamelot stuff

[Superfly]

A miracle for helloween fans:

http://www.helloween.com.pl/download.htm


Has all the music videos they have made apart from the latest one and a load of rare mp3s, direct link since its in a wonderful eastern european language.

[RideTheSpiral]

You sure like your Helloween.

[Superfly]

Yes, it's a terrible album. The only worthy Helloween is their first 3 albums, and yes, they are very worthy

I disagree. 'Time of the oath' and 'master of the rings' are both brilliant.

[Superfly]

You sure like your Helloween.

:cool: I've been listening to them for years but only in the last few months have I really gotten into them.

[ArcLite]

Hey hey, the power metal thread lives. So I just finished listening to a little A Night At The Opera, Blind Guardian action. I love these guys.

[RideTheSpiral]

It's their best album by far. :cool:

[Superfly]

Who likes edguy here? I heard some of their new songs and they are absolute crap.

[ArcLite]

It's their best album by far. :cool:

Its close, but I have to say I enjoy Nightfall a bit more.

[RideTheSpiral]

Who likes edguy here? I heard some of their new songs and they are absolute crap.


I was listening to Mandrake today.


It owns.

[RideTheSpiral]

Its close, but I have to say I enjoy Nightfall a bit more.



I can see that.

[Steerpike]

Who likes edguy here? I heard some of their new songs and they are absolute crap.

I happen to like Hellfire Club.

[LarsAgi007]

I happen to like Hellfire Club.


Now thats what i am talking about :evil:

[Lord Abortion]

yay...

return of the PM thread long may it reign in the lake of firey torment!!!

sorry...

do we have any other Iced earth fans in here?

[Steerpike]

do we have any other Iced earth fans in here?

Yo. Planning to pick up the Gettysburg DVD?

[Shred Danson]

What about DREAM EVIL?!?!

[sensitiveorgan00]

Manowar and Rhapsody teaming up for a North American tour this summer. Oh yeah. :cool:

[Arucard]

DragonForce + Maiden on my list.

HxC DudEDZX!

[Josh]

What about DREAM EVIL?!?!
i have heard the prophecy, its very good. and is it still possible to class iron maiden as power metal, or would you call them classic heavy metal now? because if you listen to powerslave, seventh son of a seventh son and somewhere in time (albums) they are all definitely power metal, but i dont know if they can still be classified as that....


and why cant dragonforce play newcastle?!?!? soon?!?!?

[Steerpike]

Manowar and Rhapsody teaming up for a North American tour this summer. Oh yeah. :cool:

**** yeah! I hope they play somewhere in Pennsylvania or Ohio.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Can you guys recommend some Manowar albums?

[ForiegnPenguin]

I've always liked Kings of Metal. On another note, I've been listening to alot of Steel Attack and Nevermore.

Also what are some good albums by Rhapsody and Dream Evil?

[Steerpike]

Can you guys recommend some Manowar albums?

Kings of Metal is one of their finest along with Triumph of Steel.

Also what are some good albums by Rhapsody and Dream Evil?

For Rhapsody, I'd go with Symphony of Enchanted Lands or Dawn of Victory first. The former is the first album that ever got me to bang my head to violins. The latter is where they started to sharpen their sound with a heavier direction.

[Lord Abortion]

Yo. Planning to pick up the Gettysburg DVD?
**** right I am...


**** americans had iced earth supported by bodom ...

lucky buggers

[ArcLite]

iced earth supported by bodom...

I'd have given my left leg to see that.

[Lord Abortion]

my left leg is for supporting me while I wave my sword around

heh
/ is PM geek

[Steerpike]

How do you think I feel? I live in America, but am too poor to see any upcoming concerts until summer. Not that it matters, because very few bands tour through Pittsburgh these days anyway.

[Lord Abortion]

london is where IE will only go
/needs to learn to drive
/ when me has car
/ me sees resceduled IE tour of europe
/ metal is good

[Prim8]

I'm really liking power metal. what are the essential CDs I must buy?

[Hammerheart]

I'm really liking power metal. what are the essential CDs I must buy?

If you don't have the two Lost horizon Cd's, get them.

[ForiegnPenguin]

I'm really liking power metal. what are the essential CDs I must buy?

Both Keepers by Helloween, Iced Earths first three cds, Blind Guardian-Nightfall in Middle Earth.

[ArcLite]

Both Keepers by Helloween, Iced Earths first three cds, Blind Guardian-Nightfall in Middle Earth.

ALL of Iced Earth's CD's. Blind Guardian, both Nightfall in Middle Earth and A Night at the Opera, Helloween's both Keepers=yes, Also try some Dragonforce, Sonata Arctica, and Rhapsody.

[Natt Yngel]

I am somewhat of a Power Metal fan - I like Magic Kingdom, Galloglass, Dragonforce, Luca Turilli, Wizard, Rising Faith, Zandelle, Rhapsody, Icycore, Edguy, Pagan's Mind, Olmpos Mons, Cryonic Temple, Manowar, Concerto Moon, Burning Point, Dungeon, and Domain.

[Brew]

I finally got Ensiferum's Iron last week.

Its amazing, highly recommended.

[shadow_stalker]

I'm really liking power metal. what are the essential CDs I must buy?

Buy some Dragonforce and Sonata ARctica they rock :thumb:

[CaptainWaits]

I finally got Ensiferum's Iron last week.

Its amazing, highly recommended.

123

Very good Album! :thumb:

[Triven]

Sorry to advertise, but check out this link to a sweet forum:

http://s9.invisionfree.com/Entertainment_Forums/index.php?act=idx


It's just over 50 members right now, and almost all are from mx. It's great cause there's no n00bs or bad posters (due to the few amount of members), so click on the link and have a look around and hopefully register.

[sensitiveorgan00]

God, you guys need to check out Space Odyssey.
http://hem.spray.se/ric.a/mp3/despair_and_pain.mp3

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brew]

123

Very good Album! :thumb:

Well worth the 3month wait for it.

[Brew]

God, you guys need to check out Space Odyssey.
http://hem.spray.se/ric.a/mp3/despair_and_pain.mp3

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who is it on vocals? I've heard the voice before but can't figure out who it is.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Nils Patrik Johansson. According to MA, he's also in Astral Doors and Wuthering Heights.

[Hitroshimite]

God, you guys need to check out Space Odyssey.
http://hem.spray.se/ric.a/mp3/despair_and_pain.mp3

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That’s the best complete Yngwie rip-off I've ever heard.

[Stoic]

any thoughts on KAMELOT?

[sensitiveorgan00]

That’s the best complete Yngwie rip-off I've ever heard.

THE CHORUS IS SO GOOD ARGHHHHHHHHAREHGHA!!!!!!

And for Kamelot, I have The Fourth Legacy. The title track is the best song the album. They're pretty good, I like their singer a lot, but sometimes the music can be meh.

[ClericKevin]

Fourth Legacy is a AWSOME song, the others are so/so :lol: yeah thre a good band

[Stoic]

they're considered flower/power, right? I really liked the latest ANGRA, so I'm looking for some more melodic power

[sensitiveorgan00]

^ Yeah.
Also check out Manticora if you haven't. They're not flower metal, but shi.t some good fvcking power metal up your as.s.

[Huber]

When I first saw this thread awhile back, I bought a few PM albums. Now I love it. One of my favorite genres by far now.

I'm doing some amazon shopping to find a deal on a new PM album...

[conniption]

How bout iced earth? Theyre earlier stuff was power metal,and they are pretty good.

[Mauled By Jesus]

I discovered Dragonforce a couple of days ago when a kid in my computers class was playing some. I think they're amazing.

I'm gonna have to check out some of the other bands mentioned in this thread and get back to you.

[coolidgeALL]

Helloween

[coolidgeALL]

Has anyone ever heard power symphony? That chick singer is hott

[CaptainWaits]

Well worth the 3month wait for it.

Yeh, I had to order it in too. Took me around that time, maybe even a bit longer

[ElectricalStorm]

Are there any fans of Masterplan in this thread? I've mentioned them in a couple other related topics and was met with no response in either, hopefully this will be a bit a different--Masterplan being a power metal band and this being a power metal thread.

Anyway if you haven't heard of them this is a brief post I made about them in another thread,

"Masterplan was formed by ex-Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch shortly after they were booted from of Helloween after the The Dark Ride album. They have a couple of albums, the latest being released at the end of this month.[January] I haven't heard anything from the new album, but the their first release--which is self titled--is top-notch. They have an amazing vocalist and if that weren't good enough, Michael Kiske does the vocals to one track as well."

I have ordered their second cd through amazon but it is yet to come, both albums are strictly import only.

[Superfly]

I haven't been able to hear any masterplan stuff sadly, but then again I'm not that big a fan of Rolands guitar work with helloween..

[Stoic]

^ Yeah.
Also check out Manticora if you haven't. They're not flower metal, but shi.t some good fvcking power metal up your as.s.

I was lucky enough to find their latest album, 8 Deadly Sins, at a second hand CD store for 5e. It's a pretty good band although I dont like the vocals at times. They could have been more flexible if you know what I mean and sometimes they sound a bit out of tune...

[Arucard]

I discovered Dragonforce a couple of days ago when a kid in my computers class was playing some. I think they're amazing.

I'm gonna have to check out some of the other bands mentioned in this thread and get back to you.

DragonForce own, i have both 'Valley Of The ****ed' and 'Sonic Firestorm,' but prefer 'Valley Of The ****ed,' the high point being 'Black Winter Night.'

If you like DragonForce, check out Angra.

[Superfly]

God, you guys need to check out Space Odyssey.
http://hem.spray.se/ric.a/mp3/despair_and_pain.mp3

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like the guys voice.

[Superfly]

:lol: I found a review of it:

This vocal wonder also saves this album, which basically has zero originality. It quotes and steals everywhere. But in supreme quality.

[Bartender]

Are there any fans of Masterplan in this thread? I've mentioned them in a couple other related topics and was met with no response in either, hopefully this will be a bit a different--Masterplan being a power metal band and this being a power metal thread.

I've only heard one song (Enlighten Me), but I didn't think it was that good. I'll go give it another listen though, maybe I just kinda glazed over it because I heard it at the same time as a load of other stuff.

[Superfly]

I've only heard one song (Enlighten Me), but I didn't think it was that good. I'll go give it another listen though, maybe I just kinda glazed over it because I heard it at the same time as a load of other stuff.

None of the cd shops near me stock masterplan cd's...can't find anything on kazaa either..

[Superfly]

Any fans of labyrinth here?

[Bartender]

None of the cd shops near me stock masterplan cd's...can't find anything on kazaa either..

I heard it via it's video, on a DVD compilation. There were plenty of other songs on there overshadowing it, so I didn't think much of it at the time.

[Superfly]

I'm guessing they're probably not anything special..

[Bartender]

Who/what?

/confused

[Superfly]

Masterplan.

[Stoic]

:lol: I found a review of it:

This vocal wonder also saves this album, which basically has zero originality. It quotes and steals everywhere. But in supreme quality.

Well, in a world where everything has been played and everything is retro, this is what we should be looking for...

[ElectricalStorm]

:lol: I found a review of it:

This vocal wonder also saves this album, which basically has zero originality. It quotes and steals everywhere. But in supreme quality.

Well Masterplan are certainly nowhere near Dragonforce or Blind Guardian in terms of originality and in that respect their sound is very retro. I wouldn't really label them as unoriginal though, they just play a very quintesstial form of power metal--without many of the bells and whistles that many modern power metal bands now include (like orchestra's). At worst one can fairly say that they play a generic brand of pm, but even so, they do it very well. And the vocalist is definitely a highlight.

Bartender: Enlighten Me isn't one of my favorites songs either, oh well don't judge em too quickly. :thumb:

And for all those having trouble finding songs and albums, as I said before the albums are pretty much import only

[Stoic]

yay! Jon Schaffer and Hansi Kursch (adore him) are working on the new demons and wizards album, which will be possibly released on summer!

[Arucard]

I got sent some Dragonforce music over MSN today, and it didn't really sound much like I suspected, as it kind of sounds like a pop song to me, only obviously with crazy drums/guitar parts going on in the background. I quite liked it, even though it got a bit repetitive, but basically, is this typical either of their sound, or of the genre as a whole? I'm a complete n00b to power metal, so apologies if I'm asking something really stupid here, but I'm just really curious about it.

No, it doesnt represent the genre very well. I love DragonForce, but they are definatly the happiest PM band about, and they pull off what they do very well. Check out some Iced Earth or Stratavarious if your a PM noob.

[Stoic]

^
and Blind Guardian of course...

[Arucard]

Of course...

'Excalibur! Sword of the king!'

[Neurotoxin]

Freedom Call

[ElectricalStorm]

Masterplan songs:
Spirit Never Die
http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=24LZ1DRIU83OP08TFJYTSN9CU7

Sail On
http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0CSTAZNFP2RJZ066GGWWVF6AFY

[Hitroshimite]

'Excalibur! Sword of the king!'

Yea, thats not a Blind Guardian song.

Recommendations for power metal n00bs:

Blind Guardian
Mirror Mirror
Into the Storm
Time What is Time
Battlefield
Traveler in Time

Stratovarius
Black Diamond
Speed of Light
Father Time
Will the Sun Rise?
Hunting High and Low

Helloween (the originators of the genre)
Eagle Fly Free
I Want Out
I'm Alive
Revelations
Power

Rhapsody
Emerald Sword
Wisdom of the Kings
Power of the Dragonflame
Unholy Warcry
Warriors of Ice

That should be enough to get you started.

Any who, I brought Stratovarius - Episode (bringing the total number of Strato CD's I have to 2!) today so I'm a happy panda. I also got Queensrÿche's s/t, but I don't know they're considered power metal. They certainly have their PM moments.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Of course...

'Excalibur! Sword of the king!'
That's by Grave Digger.

[Superfly]

Well Masterplan are certainly nowhere near Dragonforce or Blind Guardian in terms of originality and in that respect their sound is very retro. I wouldn't really label them as unoriginal though, they just play a very quintesstial form of power metal--without many of the bells and whistles that many modern power metal bands now include (like orchestra's). At worst one can fairly say that they play a generic brand of pm, but even so, they do it very well. And the vocalist is definitely a highlight.

Bartender: Enlighten Me isn't one of my favorites songs either, oh well don't judge em too quickly. :thumb:

And for all those having trouble finding songs and albums, as I said before the albums are pretty much import only

Sorry, I was talking about that space oddessy band when I said that.

[Lord Abortion]

dragonforce are cool but the vocals seem a little weak to me for some reason

[Stoic]

I'm looking for some aggressive (=non happy) euro power (choirs are very welcome), in the vein of Blind Guardian and of a less happy Avantasia and Freedom Call...
(I'm already familiar with Morgana Lefay and Brainstorm)

[Superfly]

Stratovarius

Hunting High and Low


Power metal... without a solo :amaze:

[Lord Abortion]

Power metal... without a solo :amaze:
uh oh... :lol:

[RideTheSpiral]

I think I have four or five Stratovarius albums.


They struggle, except Elements Pt 1. Excellent album.


Kotipelto's solo work is awesome though. More Kotipelto less fatass Tolkki.

[Skeksis]

I recently bought Rhapsody's "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" (part 1) and Sonata Arctica's "Reckoning Night". Great stuff.

[Lord Abortion]

dragonforce and rhapsody have a nice friendly rivalry going on...

[Hitroshimite]

Power metal... without a solo :amaze:

Hunting High and Low has a solo. It has an 8 bar guitar melody that repeats it's self, which I'd consider a solo.

[Superfly]

Hunting High and Low has a solo. It has an 8 bar guitar melody that repeats it's self, which I'd consider a solo.

A Nu-metalish solo. A screamo solo.

[Hitroshimite]

A Nu-metalish solo. A screamo solo.

Still a solo.

[Arucard]

Then i am an idiot.

Np - Richard Anderson : Space Oddeysey!

[Brew]

I just discovered the greatness of Dungeon and Galloglass.

I wish I had more money to buy power metal cd's :(

[i am the robots]

A Nu-metalish solo. A screamo solo.

Nu-Metal solos used to exist, now the bands just use normal solos, but shorten them way too much.

One example of a real nu-metal solo would be at the end of Earache My Eye by Korn.

Anyhow, do Norther have any albums other than Mirror Of Madness, cause I have that one, but I can't find any other material.

[coolidgeALL]

just heard masterplan for the 1st time, I like, somebody post more link to download stuff. plz/thnx

[Thor]

How many Demons and Wizards fans do we have in the house?

[shamed-angel]

Has anyone here heard Skyclad? I heard them in a friends car and thought they were awful. Really generic, boring, monotonous and unoriginal. Are they power metal because I had originally heard they were?

[Bartender]

Could anyone here please yousendit The Bard's Song by Blind Guardian for me? I only have it in video form, and without any programs or knowledge, can't convert that into an audio file. And I really want it as an audio file, for mp3 player purposes and for sharing it with people over the internet.

[sensitiveorgan00]

I'm looking for some aggressive (=non happy) euro power (choirs are very welcome), in the vein of Blind Guardian and of a less happy Avantasia and Freedom Call...
(I'm already familiar with Morgana Lefay and Brainstorm)

Iron Savior perhaps?
or Jag Panzer.

[RideTheSpiral]

Part one:

http://s28.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=04W75YFKIRUQN2C7D0LA7DYYNU

Part two:

http://s28.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0DEBHC2DRGU0G0ZHCOVH5YDE4



Sorry about the large file sizes. I rip at high quality. :-/

[RideTheSpiral]

Bump for Bartender.

[Bartender]

Ah, thanks :)

[RideTheSpiral]

No problem.

[Lord Abortion]

How many Demons and Wizards fans do we have in the house?

hell yes!!!
:thumb:
BTW which live BG album is it ith the elf and the dwarf on the front outside the bard's tavern with the sign saying
"Blind gaurdian live tonite!"
that cover is brilliant and I want the album :wave:

[Bartender]

No problem.

It's actually slightly different to the version I'd heard before, which I thought it might be. Good song still though, so thanks.

[RideTheSpiral]

They play a 4 minute live version of the song on the Forgotten Tales album. Maybe you have that version.


I can upload that if you want...

[Bartender]

I don't think it's live. It's a video version, which I have on DVD. It's more or less the same as Part One, just sounds re-recorded (and about 20 seconds longer, and with video, naturally).

[Superfly]

Still a solo.

Meh, its literally a pop song in scandinavia, I was in denmark and they played the video for it a hell of a lot.

[whatduffhuck7]

anybody see the article in guitar world about how power metal is coming back into the picture becuase of bands like arch enemy, children of bodom, and nevermore.

personally i like manowar, arch enemy, and COB.

[Hitroshimite]

I wouldn't consider Arch Enemy, Nevermore or CoB power metal.

Or at least, I wouldn't consider Arch Enemy, Nevermore or CoB good power metal.

[Superfly]

Children of bodom ain't PM.

I've been listening to a lot of Rhapsody lately...strange...

[RideTheSpiral]

CoB is PM.

[coolidgeALL]

I've been listening to Masterplan lately, good stuff.

[evil ernie]

I really don't get why someone would consider Nevermore or Arch Enemy power metal.

Been listening to Edguy's Helfire Club lately, kick@ss.

[RCA]

I really don't like Nevermore's music, and I don't see what all the hype for them is about.

NP: Running Wild - Dancing On A Minefield

[Shred Danson]

NP: Angel Dust-Enjoy


I really don't get why someone would consider Nevermore or Arch Enemy power metal.[QUOTE]

Because they can't think of anything else to call them.

[vashts80]

The closest thing that Arch Enemy comes to is melo-death metal, afaik :x

[sensitiveorgan00]

CoB is PM.
123.

[CaptainWaits]

I wanna bump this thread

[Hui_LP]

And you're **** right doing so. I have a question for you guys. I quite like power metal, owning Valley of the D.amnded by Dragonforce, Evil Warning by Angra and Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed and Unbroken by Hammerfall. I was wondering if there are some bands I should check out if I like them, cause I want more! :p

[Fenrisulfr]

Well, you could check out alot of Power Metal bands,
Try:
1- Helloween
2- Freedom Call
3- Blind Guardian
4- Angel Dust
5- Avantasia

[Stoic]

Tad Morose rule! Anyone else like them?

[Angmar00]

The best Power Metal band are:

1. Rhapsody
2. Hammerfall
3. Blind Guardian
4. Sypmony X (very prog. but still quite power at times...)
5. iron Savior
6. Manowar
7. helloween
8. Kamelot (brilliant!!!!)
9. Dream Evil
10. Stratovarius
11. Dragonforce
12. Heimdall
13. Valhalla
14. Nightwish (powerish)
15. Sonata Artica
16. Within Temptation

[Hui_LP]

Well, you could check out alot of Power Metal bands,
Try:
1- Helloween
2- Freedom Call
3- Blind Guardian
4- Angel Dust
5- Avantasia


Which particular albums of these bands absolutely rule?

[Angmar00]

Which particular albums of these bands absolutely rule?

Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys part II

Blind Guardian - Nightfall in Middleearth (the lyrics are based around The Lord of the Rings:D :thumb: )

[Stoic]

^
Blind Guardian - traditionally Nightfall in Middle Earth although all of them rule
Freedom Call - Eternity
Avantasia - both (The Metal Opera, slightly better in my opinion The Metal Opera - Pt II)

[Stoic]

Hey Angmar00, have you listened to the new Kamelot yet?

[Angmar00]

yeah I have it... ****ing Brilliant album!!!!

[Stoic]

I liked the whole conept and all the reviews I've read so far are very positive so I'm seriously thinking of getting it. How is it compared to Epica?

[Angmar00]

I think The black halo is pretty **** good.. i prefer Black halo but I dont know what you look for in music so...

[Hui_LP]

Thanks guys!

[Bartender]

Tad Morose rule! Anyone else like them?

I tried to buy one of their albums a few months ago, but it turned out to out of stock at the place I was ordering it from :(

I do have an mp3 of them covering Abba, though.

[Stoic]

^
really?! Which song?

[Bartender]

Knowing Me, Knowing You. I could upload it for you (I think) later today, if you like.

[suspect]

Anyhow, do Norther have any albums other than Mirror Of Madness, cause I have that one, but I can't find any other material.

Death Unlimited and Dreams of Endless War. Both are excellent, altough I prefer DoEW.

[Fenrisulfr]

Which particular albums of these bands absolutely rule?

Don't forget to listen to "The Dark Ride" album by Helloween, I got addicted to it :p

[RiceMonster]

The best Power Metal band are:

1. Rhapsody
2. Hammerfall
3. Blind Guardian
4. Sypmony X (very prog. but still quite power at times...)
5. iron Savior
6. Manowar
7. helloween
8. Kamelot (brilliant!!!!)
9. Dream Evil
10. Stratovarius
11. Dragonforce
12. Heimdall
13. Valhalla
14. Nightwish (powerish)
15. Sonata Artica
16. Within Temptation
You forgot Angra and Edguy. :)
I wanna bump this thread
Good job, this thread isn't popular enough.

[Poo Poo Pedestrian Concpiracy]

Ahhhh Power Metal good stuff indeed. Its funny just getting home after buying Iced Earth- Night of the Stormrider and Blind Guardian- Night at the Opera that I stumble upon a power metal thread. Awesome

[Poo Poo Pedestrian Concpiracy]

By the way I liked Night at the Opera from the first time I listened to it all the way through. I didnt need any time for it too grow on me.

[CaptainWaits]

Good job, this thread isn't popular enough.

Indeed it isn't

[Kafkastolemyslippers]

By the way I liked Night at the Opera from the first time I listened to it all the way through. I didnt need any time for it too grow on me.

Tis a good album.

If you havent checked out Demons & Wizards, you should. Members from Iced Earth and Blind Guardian.

[RiceMonster]

I need to pick up a Night at The Opera. I've heard good things from Blind Gaudrian fans about it.

[CaptainWaits]

I need to pick up a Night at The Opera. I've heard good things from Bling Gudrian fans about it.

I recently purchased "Nightfall in Middle-Earth". I liked it, but not a whole lot. I'm going out today to get "Somewhere Far Beyond" though

[RiceMonster]

I recently purchased "Nightfall in Middle-Earth". I liked it, but not a whole lot. I'm going out today to get "Somewhere Far Beyond" though
Yes, Nightfall is one of my all time favorite albums. I've only heard The Bard's Song off Somewhere Far Beyond, so tell me how it is when you pick it up.

[CaptainWaits]

Yeh I will for sure. Just hope it's still there

[Thor]

Tis a good album.

If you havent checked out Demons & Wizards, you should. Members from Iced Earth and Blind Guardian.
I sampled the Demons and Wizards album recently, it is awesome. :thumb:

[MAthiAS]

If anyone has Stratovarius' Visions could they hit me up on Aim? I don't have the money to buy it unfortunately...

And what other Stratovarius would you guys recommend, I already have Episode.

[Kafkastolemyslippers]

If I can get a hold of my friend, I could get Visions from him.

[evil ernie]

@ mathias : I would suggest Destiny.

I have to buy Kamelot - The Black Halo
Anyone heard it already?

[Lord Abortion]

You forgot Angra and Edguy. :)

Good job, this thread isn't popular enough.
and iced earth
they ARE the best :thumb:

[Jon]

yey4powermetal.

My favourite power metal bands in order:
1. Dragonforce (seen them live twice, met ZP etc etc)
2. Dream Evil (seen live)
3. Power Quest (seen live)
4. Stratovarius
5. Iron Maiden (yeyreadingyey)
6. Children of Bodom
7. Full Strike
8. Angra (seen live)
9. Labyrinth (seen live)
10. Helloween

[Lord Abortion]

yey4powermetal.

My favourite power metal bands in order:
1. Dragonforce (seen them live twice, met ZP etc etc)
2. Dream Evil (seen live)
3. Power Quest (seen live)
4. Stratovarius
5. Iron Maiden (yeyreadingyey)
6. Children of Bodom
7. Full Strike
8. Angra (seen live)
9. Labyrinth (seen live)
10. Helloween
11. iced earth


and maiden are not power metal

[Jon]

Iced Earth would get a mention if Mr Schaffer wrote a second song.

Iron Maiden are as power metal as Martin Luther King was black.

[Lord Abortion]

Iced Earth would get a mention if Mr Schaffer wrote a second song.

Iron Maiden are as power metal as Martin Luther King was black.
what!
BLASPHEMY!!
are you trying to say that burning times, say, is the same as slave to the dark?
:rolleyes:
I don't agree

[Jon]

/me listens to I Died For You
/me listens to Dark Saga
/me listens to Dragon's Child
/me listens to Melancholy
/me listens to Watching Over me

ic

[Lord Abortion]

If he has written but one song...
it's pretty much the best one I've ever heard

[Arucard]

My faverouite Power band at the mo' are Angra.

'As the hero's fall down, shattered hearts in their hands.'

[Hirogon]

Originally Posted by Animosity_62
I recently purchased "Nightfall in Middle-Earth". I liked it, but not a whole lot. I'm going out today to get "Somewhere Far Beyond" though

I'm personally of the opinion that "Nightfall in Middle-Earth is overrated somewhat, probably due to the subject matter. I'd rank it behind "A Night At The Opera", "Imaginations From The Other Side", and "Live" at least, and maybe "Battalions of Fear". You should pick up "Live" if you're wanting to get into Blind Guardian. As the name implies it's a live album, and it has a nice mix of songs. And, at least in my opinion, several of the live songs are superior to their original versions.

[CaptainWaits]

i didn't find "Night at the Opera" good at all. Blind Guardian is kind of an unconsistent band IMO

[Lord Abortion]

i didn't find "Night at the Opera" good at all. Blind Guardian is kind of an unconsistent band IMO
I like 'em... really D+D !

[Stoic]

I think BG albums grow on you. At first you might not be impressed but soon you find yourself whispering a particular line of a song, you give the album another chance and that's it! This is how BG become one of my favourite bands ever.

[Phreaky_One]

does anybody know of any good tabs for bass?

[i am the robots]

does anybody know of any good tabs for bass?

THIS FORUM IS A SISTER SITE OF MXTABS

[Steerpike]

I think BG albums grow on you. At first you might not be impressed but soon you find yourself whispering a particular line of a song, you give the album another chance and that's it! This is how BG become one of my favourite bands ever.

There's actually a friend of mine whom I introduced to Blind Guardian last fall. Now, he's really into them. The both of us have on several occasisons sung passages of The Soulforged out loud in public.

[Hitroshimite]

There's actually a friend of mine whom I introduced to Blind Guardian last fall. Now, he's really into them. The both of us have on several occasisons sung passages of The Soulforged out loud in public.

Sounds like a friend of mine. Few things can rival the joy of wandering the streets at 2:00AM singing 'Mirror Mirror' really loudly. Especially when shirtless, but that’s another story.

Anywho, the BG albums really grew on me too. When I first got NIME I liked it, but I thought most of the songs sounded bland and bored me, now it's my favorite album. I hated ANATO when I first got it, but the most I listened to it, the more it grew on me, and now it's one of my favorite albums. I still think it sounds a little... processed, though. But still good.

[RiceMonster]

I think BG albums grow on you. At first you might not be impressed but soon you find yourself whispering a particular line of a song, you give the album another chance and that's it! This is how BG become one of my favourite bands ever.
I agree. I didn't like BG at first when I heard them. I hate to say it but, I didn't like Hansi! :eek: Now he's one of my favorite singers.

Hitroshimite: I love your avatar. :lol:

[Steerpike]

Does anyone have Running Wild's new album, Rogues En Vogue? I've heard good things about it, but haven't gotten it yet.

[Arucard]

I got Symphony X - The ****ation Game today. Alot more straight up Power than their other albums, alot less progressive.

[CaptainWaits]

I got Symphony X - The ****ation Game today. Alot more straight up Power than their other albums, alot less progressive.

That's true. I still haven't gotten around to finding this album, but I've sampled much of it

[Arucard]

Good album though. Nothing beats The Oddysey though.

[RiceMonster]

Good album though. Nothing beats The Oddysey though.
Yes, that album turely 0wns. Although it is the only Symphony X album I have.

[Arucard]

Still owns.

[Hitroshimite]

Good album though. Nothing beats The Oddysey though.

I actually don't really like that album. It's more metal and less progressive/classical than their other works.

It’s the only Symphony X album I have though. I want Divine Wings ****it!

[Arucard]

LOL. I love your avatar!

[i am the robots]

Yes, the i like soup avatar owns.

[Hitroshimite]

Hitroshimite: I love your avatar. :lol:
LOL. I love your avatar!
Yes, the i like soup avatar owns.

Everybody loves the soup.

:cool:

[Stoic]

so guys, I've almost finished the Silmarillion (god, hundreds of names!) of but I dont quite understand to what incidents refer some of the songs off the Nightfall in Middle Earth. Do you know where I could find them?

and this is a group I discovered when I was looking for Watchtower like groups: Complex 7 :)

[sensitiveorgan00]

Downloaded two albums last night: Time Requeim - "The Inner Circle of Reality" and Dark Moor - "The Hall of the Olden Dreams". I <3 Euro-power metal vocals. :drools:

[Stoic]

^
I've never heard of Dark Moor, how do they sound like?

[RiceMonster]

^
I've never heard of Dark Moor, how do they sound like?
It's not too bad. Somewhat like Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, and Angra. I don't like the singer that much. My friend LOVES them though.

[Dead_Trench]

Is Three Inches Of Blood considered power metal?

[RiceMonster]

Is Three Inches Of Blood considered power metal?
Yes they are.

[sensitiveorgan00]

^
I've never heard of Dark Moor, how do they sound like?
Similar to Rhapsody and the rest, but really uber. The vocalist (on The Hall of Olden Dreams) is a woman if I'm not mistaken.

[RiceMonster]

Similar to Rhapsody and the rest, but really uber. The vocalist (on The Hall of Olden Dreams) is a woman if I'm not mistaken.Actually, I think the vocalist is a guy. At least that's what my friend says. :confused:

[Riffage]

so guys, I've almost finished the Silmarillion (god, hundreds of names!) of but I dont quite understand to what incidents refer some of the songs off the Nightfall in Middle Earth. Do you know where I could find them?
I think this is helpful.

http://blindguardian.fisek.com.tr/yolgezer/analysisofnime2.html

I gave up reading the Silmarillion after the first few chapters, got to salute you for that endurance. :p

[sensitiveorgan00]

Actually, I think the vocalist is a guy. At least that's what my friend says. :confused:

Well, according to Metal-Archives, the vocals for The Hall of the Olden Dreams was done by Elisa Martin. And I'm positive that's a female. Half the members left Dark Moor and so there's new line up now. The current vocalist is a guy though.

[i am the robots]

I think this is helpful.

http://blindguardian.fisek.com.tr/yolgezer/analysisofnime2.html

I gave up reading the Silmarillion after the first few chapters, got to salute you for that endurance. :p

How is reading one of the best published archives of Tolkien's awesomeness a feat of endurence?!

[Stoic]

I think this is helpful.

http://blindguardian.fisek.com.tr/yolgezer/analysisofnime2.html

I gave up reading the Silmarillion after the first few chapters, got to salute you for that endurance. :p

EXACTLY what I was looking for! God (who?!) bless you!

EDIT:
How is reading one of the best published archives of Tolkien's awesomeness a feat of endurence?!

Tolkien builts a whole new world of his own starting literally from zero. So, his descriptions are full of details which are quite difficult to remember and/or follow at times (I have serious trouble with the names and have to go back all the time!). Some people are not willing to put so much effort reading it and/or they dont like his style. It's a totally subjective matter. Personally, I really like the book and I'm sure things will be much clearer on a second read.

[Riffage]

How is reading one of the best published archives of Tolkien's awesomeness a feat of endurence?!
Well, the first part on the world creation was very dry and incredibly hard to digest. I figured it might get better as the pages progress, but I didn't hold out. I can't remember where I'd stopped and I can't check since I don't own a copy. I'm sure though that getting to the interesting parts would take a mighty bit of determination and endurance for some people. My only saving grace is that I'd finished LOTR before I picked up the Silmarillion, so I'm not totally ignorant of Tolkien's awesomeness. As a reader I can't say I'm a big fan of his writing style, but I do admire the beauty of Middle-Earth and infact highly respect Tolkien for creating a rich and inspiring world which influenced and helped popularise the fantasy genre that I love!

Okay slightly long-winded and poseurish but well nevermind... :lol:

[CaptainWaits]

Yes they are.

But they don't show a good example of a Power Metal band

[Sleeper]

I have recently started listening to Syphony X, Im not sure though what would be a good album to get first.

[RiceMonster]

But they don't show a good example of a Power Metal band
I basically just looked them up on metal-archives :lol:. It says heavy/power metal. I haven't heard any of their music yet.

[RideTheSpiral]

I have recently started listening to Syphony X, Im not sure though what would be a good album to get first.



Personally I think they improved with each album. I suggest working backwards through their discography.


But if you like more straightforward (boring) neo-clasical shred type stuff then get Divine Wings of Tragedy first.

[i am the robots]

Well, the first part on the world creation was very dry and incredibly hard to digest. I figured it might get better as the pages progress, but I didn't hold out. I can't remember where I'd stopped and I can't check since I don't own a copy. I'm sure though that getting to the interesting parts would take a mighty bit of determination and endurance for some people. My only saving grace is that I'd finished LOTR before I picked up the Silmarillion, so I'm not totally ignorant of Tolkien's awesomeness. As a reader I can't say I'm a big fan of his writing style, but I do admire the beauty of Middle-Earth and infact highly respect Tolkien for creating a rich and inspiring world which influenced and helped popularise the fantasy genre that I love!

Okay slightly long-winded and poseurish but well nevermind... :lol:

Eh, I understood it just fine with just 1 read... but that's after reading LOTR, The Hobbit, and Unfinished Tales, it's basically just that Tolkien's writing style was much too extravagant and drawn out, but he still kicks ***

[sensitiveorgan00]

I have recently started listening to Syphony X, Im not sure though what would be a good album to get first.

I'd start with The Divine Wings of Tragedy first, or V: The New Mythological Suite as those two are my favorite Symphony X albums.

[CaptainWaits]

I'd start with The Divine Wings of Tragedy first, or V: The New Mythological Suite as those two are my favorite Symphony X albums.

Couldn't agree more with some good Symphony X starters

[Hitroshimite]

Has anyone else here heard Yngwie's album 'Attack!!'? I got it a few days ago, and holy **** it kicks ***. People who think of Yngwie as nothing but repetitive scalar runs and poorly written hair metal need to buy this album. 'Ship of Fools' , 'Valhalla' and 'Iron Clad' are some of the best power metal songs I've heard in a while. And yes, they are power metal, Valhalla sounds like Rhapsody minus the symphonics.

Also, Yngwie sings! He does all the backing vocals and sings lead on a song called 'Freedom Isn't Free', which is a cool song with a hard-rock vibe to it.

Also, Baroque & Roll is the greatest song title ever. It's a cool song too, if you ignore the fact that it sounds like an attempt to re-write 'Far Beyond the Sun'. Actually, no, even if you don't ignore that it's still a really good song.

So, yea, anyone else like this album? Or Yngwie in general?

[sensitiveorgan00]

I saw a live video of Baroque & Roll, awesome shi.t. The only Malmsteen album I know is Rising Force, and I don't listen to it often.

[Stoic]

are you guys familiar with The Lord Weird Slough Feg? They're not exactly power (they play a mix of folk, traditional, doom and power according to metal-archives) but I believe they would be really huge in a fair world.

[heyho_letsgo]

a good one is Thy Magestie. But I also love dragonforce, blind guardian, stratovarius and Rhapsody(there coming to canada and im gonna see em!!!!!!!!!)

[Hitroshimite]

a good one is Thy Magestie. But I also love dragonforce, blind guardian, stratovarius and Rhapsody(there coming to canada and im gonna see em!!!!!!!!!)

Rhapsody is coming to Canada! Holy ****face!! Where, when, and how much?

[RiceMonster]

Hell yes!! I'm getting tickets without doubt.

[Huber]

Anyone know if DragonForce is coming to the US anytime soon?

[Brew]

Is anyone from the UK going to the Thirteenth Day festival in July?

Its looking like a great day so far, with Sonata Arctica headlining.

http://www.thirteenthday.co.uk/13d/lineup.php

[Hammerheart]

Lost Horizon is the best power metal band ever.

That is all.

[Shattered_Future]

I just got into some different power metal bands...

Mostly Iced Earth, Nightwish (best...band...EVER...), Sonata Arctica, Forgotten Tales (another great band) and Children Of Bodom (i dont wanna start a fight of what they are, i consider them power metal).

[shadow_stalker]

People, do the right thing - Vote Dragonforce as best uk band at the golden god awards of 2005 - http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/goldengods/

[shadow_stalker]

Is anyone from the UK going to the Thirteenth Day festival in July?

Its looking like a great day so far, with Sonata Arctica headlining.

http://www.thirteenthday.co.uk/13d/lineup.php

I wanna go :upset:

Need money and more people to go with...i have money, now i just need people to go with

Mwahahaha!!!

[3rdplanet]

I should be going to that ThirteenthDay event, line up is great.

[RiceMonster]

Np: Dragonforce's Demo (as DragonHeart).

This is pretty good, especially "Revelations", it's almost better than the album version. The only problem is ZP can hardly hit some of the high notes, and the backing vocals are terrible. Other than that, it's good though.

Anyone know if DragonForce is coming to the US anytime soon?
Sadly, I don't think they have the fanbase to tour North America yet. :upset:

/bumped

[CaptainWaits]

What should my first Rhapsody album be??

[Huber]

I'd say Symphony Of Enchanted Lands, but I'm no Rhapsody expert.

[RiceMonster]

Sliptallica, you got it. Defently, Symphony of Enchanted Lands is a must get.

[ForiegnPenguin]

Any Metalium fans here? Also I bought Rabbit Don't Come Easy and was apalled.

[Lord Abortion]

is it just me or does alive in athens get better every time you hear it?

[ArcLite]

I'm quite sure ANY Iced Earth gets better everytime. What a great band. They're probably in my all time top 5 metal bands. And yes, they sound ace live.