The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[RideTheSpiral]

I've really missed the old one so it's back!


My most recent PM purchases are probably:

Labyrinth - Labyrinth
Excellent album! Another quality Italian PM band. Some catchy songs here.

Kotipelto - Coldness
Much more adventurous then his first album. Some of the drumming irritates me though.

Stratovarius - Episode
Much better than Elements Pt2 which I thought was going to be the last Strat album I bought for a while.

Blind Guardian - A Night at the Opera
Urrgh sorry Frail when I first heard is I hated it. It sounded overproduced, cluttered and boring! I'm liking it more now though. Under the Ice is a great song. Maybe I'll like this album more after another couple of weeks.

[ninjamonkey]

What's the significance of the thread title?

[RideTheSpiral]

I can't post threads unless it has a short title. :confused:

[ninjamonkey]

I can't post threads unless it has a short title. :confused:

weird. i see you edited it though. so you cant post it long but you can edit it later?

on topic, i got dragonforce - valley of the ****ed likr 2 weeks ago. i really like it

[DoktorShred]

Im not big on night at the opera either. Its good but the songs are very samey. Battle field and my precious jerusalum are great tho.

The greatest powermetal bands are Blind Guardian and Stratovarius IMO. Im listen to dragonforce at the moment and it rawks for just fun songs...nothing too serious but nice easy listening \m/

Recently heard thunderstones new album and it rawks...much better than their debut.

[LordDargon]

Dragonforce!!!!!!!! \m/ \m/

Don't know any other power metal. But I once got an angra song and it was so da.mn gay I had to delete it. Right away. And then take a shower.

[louismonette]

Woohooo im new on this so did not see what was on the old post but hey who else loves hammerfall as much as i do

[RideTheSpiral]

Angra are great.

[LordDargon]

It was horrific. I felt defiled. The song was called "nova era".

[RideTheSpiral]

I haven't heard it...

[lilpete86]

I just downloaded some dragonforce and all i have to say is :thumb:

The last power metal album i bought was
dream evil - evilized

[thundercross]

I just got nightfall in middle earth now thats a blind guardian album...

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

I've really missed the old one so it's back!


My most recent PM purchases are probably:

Labyrinth - Labyrinth
Excellent album! Another quality Italian PM band. Some catchy songs here.

Kotipelto - Coldness
Much more adventurous then his first album. Some of the drumming irritates me though.

Stratovarius - Episode
Much better than Elements Pt2 which I thought was going to be the last Strat album I bought for a while.

Blind Guardian - A Night at the Opera
Urrgh sorry Frail when I first heard is I hated it. It sounded overproduced, cluttered and boring! I'm liking it more now though. Under the Ice is a great song. Maybe I'll like this album more after another couple of weeks.

I aggree, when i first got "a night at the opera" i hated it lol, actually i hated it for a little over a year!! than after awhile, something just clicked. give it sometime, i have friends who had the same reaction to it that i did...took them awhile too and its all of our favourites. maybe its a st.louis thing ;) lol

"episode"- it is one hell of an album, my frist Strato album but far from my favourite. got me into them but once they got their "classic" line up solified it gave them room to grow off what episode started.

"Coldness"- i completly aggree, much more depth than "waiting for dawn", still preety predictable and it didnt break any new metal boundaries...but Timo's voice is supreme and it is by no mean a bad album!!

Labryinth- im just not into these guys, granted their lead guitarist is fantastic, the songs dont catch me.

[naboo]

Do you guys consider Iced Earth power metal? Cause that's the only one I really listen to. I'm trying to get into Blind Guardian but i can't stop thinking that the singer is a chipmunk. Can someone reccomed me some songs by them?

[lilpete86]

Iced earth is power metal

[Skeksis]

Rhapsody is simply awesome. All of their albums are great.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Nice, another power metal thread. :thumb:
So any of you guys going to PowerProg V later this year?

[Illegal_Immigrant]

I just discovered Children of Bodom. Those guys eat chains for breakfast. They have long hair and play the ultimate shred guitars: Jacksons. What more can I say. They own.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Do you guys consider Iced Earth power metal? Cause that's the only one I really listen to. I'm trying to get into Blind Guardian but i can't stop thinking that the singer is a chipmunk. Can someone reccomed me some songs by them?

Iced Earth are more thrash metal than anything, but have a few hints of power metal...yet they lack the lyrical content, classical leads, use of keyboards, and uplifting chorus.

Blind Guardian....here are a few good songs to try out:

Into the Strom
Curse of Feanor
Time Stands Still at the Iron Hills
Nightfall
Time What is Time
The Bards Songs (in the forest)
Somewhere Far Beyond
I'm alive
Welcome to Dying
Bright Eyes
Mordreds Song
Born in a Mourning Hall
Precrious Jerusalem
Wait for an Answer
Battlefield
Lord of the Rings
Traveler in Time

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

I just discovered Children of Bodom. Those guys eat chains for breakfast. They have long hair and play the ultimate shred guitars: Jacksons. What more can I say. They own.

COB are pure genious!!! Wonderful live show, ive seen them twice (w/ Dimmu Borgir and w/ Iced Earth). Its a wonderful mix of raspy black metal vocals, thrashy guitar riffs, neo-classical leads, and power metal harmonies...one of metals finest bands out there.

[superpeer]

If Therion is power metal, I like them.

And I love CoB.

Not a big fan of the genre otherwise.

[LordDargon]

I hope you're joking about CoB there (not you frail and not you peer) if you think they're badas.s or something... they're as gay as Micheal Jackson

[ninjamonkey]

LordDargon what are you saying?

[LordDargon]

I'm saying that Children of Bodom are exceedingly gay and they suck. :)

[RideTheSpiral]

I think you should stay out of this thread LD. :)

[Per Ardua Ad Astra]

So, what are you guys' opinions on Persuader. I wish i could get a hold of "The Hunter" but i don't think that's going to happen. Anyone have the new album?

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

I'm saying that Children of Bodom are exceedingly gay and they suck. :)

you've been around the forum long enough that band bashing for no reason is unappriciated, if you dont like them fine. i happen to love COB and dont see why anyone whos into thrash metal wouldnt like them either.

[Per Ardua Ad Astra]

Dargon, this is just like that time you bashed Nokturnal Mortum. It would be a wise choice in avoiding being flamed to stay away from this thread because all your posts will go something like "gay bands are gay because it's power lol."

...Still waiting for opinions on Persuader

[guitarfreakguy101]

dragon force = one of the craziest power metal bands i have ever heard

[sensitiveorgan00]

Persuader is teh hotness.
Oh yeah, Symphony X is now writing new material. :cool:

[Per Ardua Ad Astra]

I would probably classify Symphony X as more progressive but whatever :)
I'm looking forward to hearing it, "The Odyssey" is absolutely amazing.

[conspiracy_rocker3]

How bout elvenking everyone? Next to Blind Guardian there probably my favorite power metal band.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Elvenking are good, but their singer holds the band back from being great. best song id say is "oakenshield" and their new album "Wyrd" or something like that ought to be worth a listen.

and I dont classify Symphony X as power metal, but they do have some songs that are power metalish, so they are worth talking about in here.

as for Dragonforce, i really think they are a let down. the songs dont stick with me at all, there are alot better bands out in the circuit.

[guitarfreakguy101]

as for Dragonforce, i really think they are a let down. the songs dont stick with me at all, there are alot better bands out in the circuit.

what part of Dragonforce doesn't stick with you? i know it can't be the guitar/bass/drum work can it? vocals perhaps...

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

everything, i have two of their albums and after several listens i cant remember anything about one song or when i listened to them nothing stuck out that i said "wow, i like that alot"...bands dont click with everyone.

[guitarfreakguy101]

^^^
true

[LordDargon]

Dargon, this is just like that time you bashed Nokturnal Mortum. It would be a wise choice in avoiding being flamed to stay away from this thread because all your posts will go something like "gay bands are gay because it's power lol."

he he he, That was funny...

:(

*leaves*

[Guybrush Threepwood]

I'm glad SX are writing new stuff. They are one of my favourite bands...I always think of them as PM. Sometimes they are more Prog but I think of them as a PM band.

[suspect]

I like Nightwish, CoB and Hammerfall... I find that power metal has many of the greatest guitarists in the scene.

[manuscriptreplica]

I bought Rhapsody - Symphony of Enchanted Lands, mainly for Eternal Glory... it's pretty good. I also bought Valley of the ****ed which is excellent. I need more power metal.. :upset: I want Blind Guardian - Imaginations from the Other Side but am constantly forgetting to buy it!

[Freestyler]

Dream Evil kick ***, as do Iced Earth!

Would you say Iron Maiden is power metal?

[progdrumman]

I have recently been obsessed with Angra - Rebirth. Those songs just get stuck in my head more than most bands. I heard that they are creating a new album. I like the new singer much better than Andre. He (Andre) is a musical genius, but I have a hard time dealing with the 'yodels' when he sings high. They are in key, but I guess it is kind of like Geddy Lee (you either like him or not). I still love the old stuff, though. I didn't hear that Symphony X was creating a new album yet, but if it is true, holy crap! I can't wait!

[LordDargon]

^ check the first page for my opinions on Angra.

Then flame me.

[+mekava+]

heheh... i think everyone who posted in this thread is really hating you right now...

Children Of Bodom is one of the best bands i know of!

[Ramsey]

So whos got Hellfire Club?

And Frail, you forgot to mention Valhalla in your BG song list :mad:

:p

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

^^^

Hellfire Club, i made a thread on it and hardley anyone responded :( it is hands down Edguys best album to date!!! "rise of the morning glory" is fantastic!!!

and yes Vahalla slays :)

[ExitWound]

Dream Evil kick ***

Dream Evil is the best there is around. Without saying it right out, they're making fun of heavy metal with songs like "The book of heavy metal" and "made of metal" and the whole dragonslayer disc. They can play with the best though. Yes, Frail, we all know you haven't caught on to them yet.

For those who haven't heard them yet here are some songs:

The Prophecy, from Dragonslayer (http://mp3.centurymedia.com/DreamEvil_TheProphecy_Dragonslayer.mp3)

Evilized, from Evilized (http://mp3.centurymedia.com/DreamEvi-Evilized-Evilized.mp3)

And you can download the new Dream Evil radio edit of "The Book of Heavy Metal" here (http://www.dreamevil.se/Download/dream_evil__the_book_of_heavy_metal.mp3). The book of Heavy Metal was just released in Europe and is awaiting its debut in America in July. In the meantime, TheEndRecords (http://www.theendrecords.com) and Century Media (http://www.centurymedia.com) will be soon carrying the Special DVD release of the disc available to all of us in America!!

[ninjamonkey]

dragon force = one of the craziest power metal bands i have ever heard

crazy as in good?

[ninjamonkey]

Dream Evil is the best there is around. Without saying it right out, they're making fun of heavy metal with songs like "The book of heavy metal" and "made of metal" and the whole dragonslayer disc. They can play with the best though. Yes, Frail, we all know you haven't caught on to them yet.

For those who haven't heard them yet here are some songs:

The Prophecy, from Dragonslayer (http://mp3.centurymedia.com/DreamEvil_TheProphecy_Dragonslayer.mp3)

Evilized, from Evilized (http://mp3.centurymedia.com/DreamEvi-Evilized-Evilized.mp3)

And you can download the new Dream Evil radio edit of "The Book of Heavy Metal" here (http://www.dreamevil.se/Download/dream_evil__the_book_of_heavy_metal.mp3). The book of Heavy Metal was just released in Europe and is awaiting its debut in America in July. In the meantime, TheEndRecords (http://www.theendrecords.com) and Century Media (http://www.centurymedia.com) will be soon carrying the Special DVD release of the disc available to all of us in America!!

the beginning of those two songs sound almost exactly alike

[ExitWound]

Prophecy and Evilized??? They're two completely different speeds. They sound nothing alike. <confused> Or do you mean the Book of Heavy Metal and Evilized?

[guitarfreakguy101]

crazy as in good?

yea, crazy as in good. they are, for the most part just "shred" in their solo's. its pretty cool, but not everyone likes them. maybe you will.

www.dragonforce.com

[ninjamonkey]

i do like them. i have the valley of the ****ed album

i wanted to know how you thought they were crazy and if that emant good to you

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Attention....Power Metal legend Michael Kiske (formerly of Helloween) has officialy retired from the music scene :( you can read his comments at: www.blabbermouth.net

[RNR]

Ooo goodie a power metal thread.

*puts on suit of armour and prepares for magical battles*

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

the beginning of those two songs sound almost exactly alike

its ok...im not a fan of Dream Evil either. not that they are a bad band, just i dont see what the big deal is with them, nothing about them stuck out for me.

[xizoesirav]

I bought Rhapsody - Symphony of Enchanted Lands, mainly for Eternal Glory... it's pretty good. I also bought Valley of the ****ed which is excellent. I need more power metal.. :upset: I want Blind Guardian - Imaginations from the Other Side but am constantly forgetting to buy it!

If you don't have Nightfall, I'd say get that first before Imaginations. Both are class choices though. :thumb:

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Hell...i think Rhapsody's "dawn of victory" takes the cake over "symphony of enchanted lands"...even though "eternal glory" and "wisdom of the kings" are two of their best tracks.

[guitarfreakguy101]

Ooo goodie a power metal thread.

*puts on suit of armour and prepares for magical battles*

hahaha, im not the only one that noticed that some or maybe most of the power metal bands have a "magical" twist to their name, or a dungeons and dragons type of name or something.

[rId3T3H5p1R4L]

I think SoEL is Rhapsody's best to date. The title track is fantastic too.

[manuscriptreplica]

Emerald Sword i think is the best track on Symphony of Enchanted Lands.

51 Rules for a Power Metal fan to avoid being labelled as gay
(http://www.live4metal.com/cradleoffun.htm)

1. No matter what you do, you are gay
2. Don’t enjoy ManOwar, they are gay
3. Never go outside carrying a sword.
4. Don’t hold you sword and scream “poweeeeeer of steeel�. That is gay
5. Do not talk about fantasy lyrics as if they belong in metal.
6. Do not talk about fantasy worlds.
7. Never talk about hobbits. Hobbits are gay
8. Do not have a band that has the word or variation of the word Elf in it.
9. Don’t say Hail and Kill. That is quite homosexual.
10. Avoid saying, “man that guy sure has a great falsetto!�
11. If most of the singers in the bands you enjoy have voices higher than your girlfriend, you are gay
12. Scratch that, you have no girlfriend.
13. Do not buy a cd that has the word Dragon in it. Dragons are not gay but you cannot push your luck.
14. Avoid referring to Hammerfall as “the saviours“, or “the templars�.
15. Don’t listen to Hammerfall more that twice a year. Hammerfall are gay
16. Do not live in your parents basement.
17. Do not live with your parents.
18. Do not ask your mother to wash your Tolkien underwear.
19. Try to play chords that do not sound like 2nd rate Helloween.
20. That’s all you know? You are gay
21. Do not go to Renaissance fairs. That is beyond gay
22. If you go do not wear a Peter Pan outfit.
23. Do NOT carry your sword.
24. If you see a maiden ask for a blowjob.
25. Don’t talk to her about ManOwar. Refer to rule 2.
26. Do not refer to intercourse as “returning the dragon to its lair�
27. Scratch that. You do not have intercourse.
28. Do not listen to faggoth.
29. Power Metal and Faggoth combined make you a drag queen.
30. Do not get offended when people say that Stratovarius sounds like Helloween.
31. Do not write personal letters to Timo Tolkki.
32. Avoid saying “Slays.�
33. Don’t refer to Death Metal as “cookie monster crap�.
34. If you do not like Death Metal, pretend to know something about it.
35. Cradle of Filth are not Death Metal. Fag!
36. Cradle of Filth are not Black Metal. Fag!
37. Never enjoy Cradle of Filth. See 101 Rules of Black Metal.
38. Don’t masturbate to a picture of Yngwie Malmsteen.
39. Don’t masturbate to a picture of ManOwar. Cretin.
40. Don’t masturbate wearing leather.
41. Don’t masturbate wearing armour.
42. Switch hands.
43. Avoid saying the word “Power� too often.
44. If you have a band do not use the following words in your song titles: Metal, False, True, Metal, Sword, Steel, Heathen, Warrior, Metal, Kings, Battles.
45. Try to communicate with non-metal listeners. Do not brush them off as Posers.
46. Do not wear frilly shirts. Leave that up to Boy George.
47. Never say “Heavy metal or no metal at all�. In other words, don't be gay
48. Don’t wear loin cloths. You know what’s coming. gay
49. Don’t scream “metal brother� at concerts unless you like beatings.
50. Don't be Dani Filth...err i mean, NEVER carry your sword outside your house!
51. Refer to rule 1.

I thought 10, 13 and 30 are the best. 30 especially I laughed quite hard at.

[progdrumman]

^ check the first page for my opinions on Angra.

Then flame me.

Dude, I refuse to enter into your useless word battles. Angra is awesome. End of discussion.

[LordDargon]

crap :-/

[Bartender]

I like power metal, though I don't have much. Manowar are just Manowar, Sonata Arctica (who I'm surprised haven't been mentioned) are one of my favourites, along with Blind Guardian.

Dragonforce are alright, I wouldn't have bought the album though (a friend burned a load of random tracks to a CD for me, so that's enough for me). And I was really disappointed with Stratovarius, didn't really like them at all (unfortunately did buy an album though).

[MaYCHeM]

Not sure if that can be called "pure" power metal, I guess its a nice blend of power metal and industrial, but still more biased towards metal.., Zapreshennaja Realnost' by Mavrick (Forbidden reality if to translate it) is really, really awesome. Or so I think! It has a bunch of really cool, speedy/hardish guitar and drum plays, which somewhat resemble sonata arctica and stratovarius, but general skill of guitar/vocals is way better in it, imo. Not sure if you can find it anywhere in western europe/usa, though, except for internet or some mail ordering, I only found it because of a good friend living in russia who sent it to me ;p

[progdrumman]

51 Rules for a Power Metal fan to avoid being labelled as gay
(http://www.live4metal.com/cradleoffun.htm)


Pretty good. :lol:

[ExitWound]

And again, here are Dream Evil, LIVE from 2002. Each is in DivX format but well worth it. They're hosted in Germany I believe so forgive slow download speeds from the States.

You'll be able to see Snowy Shaw on the drums. He's my favorite drummer from any of the bands I listen to. His ability to knock off the fills in different ways each and every time, and sometimes when you don't expect them, thrills me. The set used in this gig was CLEAR, could see right through the set.

Gus G also is quite a show on stage. The Prophecy really shows off his skills on the guitar. Peter Stalfors on bass has really long fingers. It's freaky, but that bald head is great.

And while leather pants aren't the most attractive thing, can't argue that the band doesn't look good while playing. The crowd unfortunately wasn't there to see them (they were the opening act) so they're not really into it.

Chasing the Dragon (DivX) 30MB (http://www.metalgbg.com:8000/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=43)

The Chosen Ones (DivX) 40MB (http://www.metalgbg.com:8000/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=39)

The Prophecy (DivX) 32MB (http://www.metalgbg.com:8000/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=40)

Some other useful information:

-Galloglass is finishing up the new album. There are new video clips on their website as well. One shows some guitarwork, and the other shows the violin talent. There are sound samples of the new songs embedded within the videos! You can download and watch them at this link (http://galloglass.de/doku5-e.html).

-Montany broke up :(

-Reviver T-shirt orders now are accompanied by a free demo CD that record companies got which include 2 tracks that aren't available anywhere else. Check out Reviver at their website (http://www.reviver.nl).

That is all.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

i hope Galloglass' new album is more memorable than "legends from now and nevermore", i always like the cd when i listen to it but after its over nothing sticks with me.

[ExitWound]

It seems that the new bands in the power metal genre don't intrigue you at all, and that they have to be set in stone to be likeable, such as Blind Guardian, or Symphony X or Helloween. The bands which don't push the limits are not trying to be inventive. Dream Evil have stated that they're nothing special and nothing new. They just love playing metal. They do it well. Galloglass pushes the violin to limits in metal never before seen, even from Rhapsody (they'd use a synth one anyway hehe). Montany pushed a piano lead into its metal. In their own way, they've done their part to push the genre forward, even if by tiny amounts.

The smaller unknown bands often have a slightly better sound that's not so cookie-cutter that I personally enjoy much more. I don't need to like Iron Maiden, or Blind Guardian. but I love my reviver and galloglass and lost horizon. Metal magazines and online reviewers think "Legends" was a strong debut with its own uniquely wrapped sound.

[Bartender]

Metal magazines and online reviewers think "Legends" was a strong debut with its own uniquely wrapped sound.

Okay, but Frail didn't..what's the problem with him liking more traditional bands? A band doesn't need to be different from the norm to be good.

[ExitWound]

It's often the argument about metal bands that they're not innovative enough, and therefore "mediocre". There are a plethora of bands that either follow tradition or just go with the flow of what the current sound is. It doesn't mean they are bad. Not every band has to change the sound of music to be good. Bands will put their own spin on the sound though. Galloglass uses the violin, and Montany the piano, to cite two examples. It's nothing "innovative", but it's also something a little different from the norm that makes them stand out. It's just been my experience that people who argue against new metal bands on the scene usually say "they're nothing special" implying that originality comes with innovation, rather than the smaller touches the band puts to the metal itself.

Frail's bands "don't stick with him", which to me translates to, "They're all the same and not original enough". Perhaps I'm taking it too literally, and I certainly have no intentions of flaming him or starting a kerfuffle. But personally, that line just bugs me a lot and rubs me the wrong way. Anyone can listen to what they please. Just bugs me I guess when i hear poeple saying that because the band isn't completely redefining the scene, it's automatically "mediocre".

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

honestly some people i belive take pride in listening to more underground bands regardless if they enjoy the music as much as traditional bands. I listen to plenty of lesser known power metal bands like Zandele, Heavenly, Theroin, Lost Horizon, Freedom Call, Human Fortress, Firewind, Pagen's Mind, etc..and when it comes down to who writes the best music its obvious to me that Stratovarious, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Helloween, etc...are what i like better. The songs are more memorable, uplifting, and timeless for me. I never listen to magazines, regardless if they are an online metal magazine written by metal purists or an article in hit parader written to make people buy an album. magazines are writen by people just like you and me who have their own opinions, ill read them but never let it effect if im going to buy an album or not. to many metal purists seem to push underground bands onto fans who arnt ready for them. i belive in sticking to what you like, i started off with the obvious power metal band and Iron Maiden and havent found anything to be nearly as enjoyable as them. granted i would put Lost Horizon and Freedom Call up there with my favourites now. Simple as that, some bands focus to much big over the top production but forget a hook in their songs and when its over it leaves you with a blank look at the band, which ultimatly is what i think is important. fans in a more undergound metal scene like power metal are more open to try new bands than alot of other genres and look who they still listen to the most, the originals.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

its not that i think they are mediocre, people can be great musicians and weak song writers....which is the case with alot of bands.

[Rhaven]

I just picked up finntroll, but there is not folk metal thread, and folk metal is close enough to power.


finntroll-noises of the swamp, brutal black metal voclas, finnish lyrics, polka dance songs, uses kazzo, digery doos, accordians and every other crazy folk/polka instrument out there.

highly recommended

as well as bal-sagoth: most impressive use of symphonic keyboard playing, the vocalist has the best hold on the english language, the lyrics are stories not songs, deep triumpent vocals all the way to high raspy screams, insane drumming.

unfornutaly much of bal-sagoth you will find is bad quality.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Bal-Sagoth are a great band!!! ive never listened to them enough to really follow the lyrics, but i enjoyed their playing very much. Finntroll my only complaint if the finish lyrics, but the folk sound with metal goes very well...i first heard them when an Elvenking fan recomended them to me about a year ago, not the kind of band id listen toften but now and than i can be in the mood for it. ive still been meaning to pick up a bal-sagoth album, any recomendations of which one for starters? i forget what songs my friend had downloaded or id tell you.

[ExitWound]

I listen to plenty of lesser known power metal bands like Zandele, Heavenly, Theroin, Lost Horizon, Freedom Call, Human Fortress, Firewind, Pagen's Mind, etc..and when it comes down to who writes the best music its obvious to me that Stratovarious, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Helloween, etc...are what i like better.
I listen to Heavenly, Lost Horizon, Freedom Call and Pagan's Mind as well... but your second sentence confuses me. "best music" = "what I like better" is basically what you said which is where I disagree.

Bands like Lost Horizon and Iron Maiden are indeed huge when it comes to image and production. It doesn't make them any better, though, than Therion or Primal Fear. All of power metal shares the shredding and arpeggios in the guitars, and the double bass rolls, and the uplifting vocals and choruses. I agree, some do it better than others. But it doesn't mean that what doesn't click for you, won't click for me. I fell in love with the Choruses of Galloglass, the way the vocals are layered, and the violins. I also fell in love with Patrick von Maurik's personal touch on the vocals in Montany and Reviver, even though most find him annoying. The simplicity of the Wizard discs grabs my attention immediately.

It doens't have to be drastically complex or complicated in signatures to be 'good' in the power metal scene. The song formulas in Freedom Call are just as simple as Wizard's when you tear them down. Gamma Ray is just as simple. Iron Maiden are written exactly the same. What makes them likable is their personal touches. And what makes Iron Maiden so special to you drives me nuts. I couldn't tell you what it is, but it just "doesn't stick with me". Doens't sound like much of a defense though, does it? ON the other hand, Wizard sticks with me very much. Why? No clue.

Bottom line is that we all love music, and we don't know why. :) I've listened to all of the bands you mentioned except for Firewind, but now I shall since I had never heard of them before. If it doesn't stick, so be it. Doesn't mean it's not good.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

good call, good discussion :) power metal is power metal and when you find something that you really enjoy in the genre, thats where the magic happens....for some of us one band over another, all in all...were all power metal fiends :)

[Bartender]

Bands like Lost Horizon and Iron Maiden are indeed huge when it comes to image and production. It doesn't make them any better, though, than Therion or Primal Fear.

Are Primal Fear considered power metal? I've only heard one song, but it didn't seem very much like power metal.

[ExitWound]

Ralf Scheepers will always sound Power Metal to me. It's more heavy metal, but with a voice like his, it just doesn't seem right to lump him in anything other than Power Metal. I love his voice too.

Oh and I downloaded FireWind's video from their site, and it's pretty cool. i'll have to snag a few more mp3's before I decide if I'm attracted to them or not. I'm not sure yet.

[Lefty]

Bal-Sagoth are a great band!!! ive never listened to them enough to really follow the lyrics, but i enjoyed their playing very much. Finntroll my only complaint if the finish lyrics, but the folk sound with metal goes very well...i first heard them when an Elvenking fan recomended them to me about a year ago, not the kind of band id listen toften but now and than i can be in the mood for it. ive still been meaning to pick up a bal-sagoth album, any recomendations of which one for starters? i forget what songs my friend had downloaded or id tell you.

Bal-Sagoth is indeed a great band. Get Atlantis Ascendant and work your way downwards.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Anyone into Nocturnal Rites?

What are some good Galloglass songs?

[dead56k]

Emerald Sword i think is the best track on Symphony of Enchanted Lands.

51 Rules for a Power Metal fan to avoid being labelled as gay
(http://www.live4metal.com/cradleoffun.htm)

1. No matter what you do, you are gay
2. Don’t enjoy ManOwar, they are gay
3. Never go outside carrying a sword.
4. Don’t hold you sword and scream “poweeeeeer of steeel�. That is gay
5. Do not talk about fantasy lyrics as if they belong in metal.
6. Do not talk about fantasy worlds.
7. Never talk about hobbits. Hobbits are gay
8. Do not have a band that has the word or variation of the word Elf in it.
9. Don’t say Hail and Kill. That is quite homosexual.
10. Avoid saying, “man that guy sure has a great falsetto!�
11. If most of the singers in the bands you enjoy have voices higher than your girlfriend, you are gay
12. Scratch that, you have no girlfriend.
13. Do not buy a cd that has the word Dragon in it. Dragons are not gay but you cannot push your luck.
14. Avoid referring to Hammerfall as “the saviours“, or “the templars�.
15. Don’t listen to Hammerfall more that twice a year. Hammerfall are gay
16. Do not live in your parents basement.
17. Do not live with your parents.
18. Do not ask your mother to wash your Tolkien underwear.
19. Try to play chords that do not sound like 2nd rate Helloween.
20. That’s all you know? You are gay
21. Do not go to Renaissance fairs. That is beyond gay
22. If you go do not wear a Peter Pan outfit.
23. Do NOT carry your sword.
24. If you see a maiden ask for a blowjob.
25. Don’t talk to her about ManOwar. Refer to rule 2.
26. Do not refer to intercourse as “returning the dragon to its lair�
27. Scratch that. You do not have intercourse.
28. Do not listen to faggoth.
29. Power Metal and Faggoth combined make you a drag queen.
30. Do not get offended when people say that Stratovarius sounds like Helloween.
31. Do not write personal letters to Timo Tolkki.
32. Avoid saying “Slays.�
33. Don’t refer to Death Metal as “cookie monster crap�.
34. If you do not like Death Metal, pretend to know something about it.
35. Cradle of Filth are not Death Metal. Fag!
36. Cradle of Filth are not Black Metal. Fag!
37. Never enjoy Cradle of Filth. See 101 Rules of Black Metal.
38. Don’t masturbate to a picture of Yngwie Malmsteen.
39. Don’t masturbate to a picture of ManOwar. Cretin.
40. Don’t masturbate wearing leather.
41. Don’t masturbate wearing armour.
42. Switch hands.
43. Avoid saying the word “Power� too often.
44. If you have a band do not use the following words in your song titles: Metal, False, True, Metal, Sword, Steel, Heathen, Warrior, Metal, Kings, Battles.
45. Try to communicate with non-metal listeners. Do not brush them off as Posers.
46. Do not wear frilly shirts. Leave that up to Boy George.
47. Never say “Heavy metal or no metal at all�. In other words, don't be gay
48. Don’t wear loin cloths. You know what’s coming. gay
49. Don’t scream “metal brother� at concerts unless you like beatings.
50. Don't be Dani Filth...err i mean, NEVER carry your sword outside your house!
51. Refer to rule 1.

I thought 10, 13 and 30 are the best. 30 especially I laughed quite hard at.

lol that was great

[manuscriptreplica]

Yeah, that list is great.

Is Destiny by Stratovarius a good Stratovarius song? I found it on my computer a couple of weeks ago, and it was pretty good. What other Stratovarius songs are good, and similar to Destiny?

[HailandKill156]

*reads the 51 Rules for a Power Metal fan to avoid being labelled as gay and flatly denies that he has 'Brother of Metal above his avatar!

[ExitWound]

Galloglass
You can listen to 30s samples of the entire disc here (http://www.limb-music.de/cgi-bin/limb.cgi?page=artists_galloglass&s=5&cd=1). Their label Limb Records (http://www.limb-music.de) had the entire song of The Dragon's Revenge but they pulled it. A Winter Tale is good as well as Ancient Times. The quest will be called a Blind Guardian ripoff, but it's not. It's far better.

Speaking of Limb Music, head to their website (http://www.limb-music.de/cgi-bin/limb.cgi) if you like Power Metal. they sign nothing but power and progressive metal and offer songs for download on their new releases as well as have information up to date regarding releases by already signed bands. This is where I discovered Montany and Galloglass and even Wizard. Rhapsody's on their label as well.

[RideTheSpiral]

Sheesh guys I get banned for a couple of weeks and look what happens.


ExitWound: I love LIMB but other than Rhapsody their stuff is pretty hard to get in Australia.

[Bartender]

What were you banned for?

[RideTheSpiral]

I'm not sure...some sort of R&M infringment I think.

[Bartender]

Seems likely. Welcome back anyway.

[RideTheSpiral]

Thanks.

[superpeer]

I like 'Hammerfall - Renegades'

Good song.

[eoin_pac]

Emerald Sword i think is the best track on Symphony of Enchanted Lands.

51 Rules for a Power Metal fan to avoid being labelled as gay
(http://www.live4metal.com/cradleoffun.htm)

1. No matter what you do, you are gay
2. Don’t enjoy ManOwar, they are gay
3. Never go outside carrying a sword.
4. Don’t hold you sword and scream “poweeeeeer of steeel�. That is gay
5. Do not talk about fantasy lyrics as if they belong in metal.
6. Do not talk about fantasy worlds.
7. Never talk about hobbits. Hobbits are gay
8. Do not have a band that has the word or variation of the word Elf in it.
9. Don’t say Hail and Kill. That is quite homosexual.
10. Avoid saying, “man that guy sure has a great falsetto!�
11. If most of the singers in the bands you enjoy have voices higher than your girlfriend, you are gay
12. Scratch that, you have no girlfriend.
13. Do not buy a cd that has the word Dragon in it. Dragons are not gay but you cannot push your luck.
14. Avoid referring to Hammerfall as “the saviours“, or “the templars�.
15. Don’t listen to Hammerfall more that twice a year. Hammerfall are gay
16. Do not live in your parents basement.
17. Do not live with your parents.
18. Do not ask your mother to wash your Tolkien underwear.
19. Try to play chords that do not sound like 2nd rate Helloween.
20. That’s all you know? You are gay
21. Do not go to Renaissance fairs. That is beyond gay
22. If you go do not wear a Peter Pan outfit.
23. Do NOT carry your sword.
24. If you see a maiden ask for a blowjob.
25. Don’t talk to her about ManOwar. Refer to rule 2.
26. Do not refer to intercourse as “returning the dragon to its lair�
27. Scratch that. You do not have intercourse.
28. Do not listen to faggoth.
29. Power Metal and Faggoth combined make you a drag queen.
30. Do not get offended when people say that Stratovarius sounds like Helloween.
31. Do not write personal letters to Timo Tolkki.
32. Avoid saying “Slays.�
33. Don’t refer to Death Metal as “cookie monster crap�.
34. If you do not like Death Metal, pretend to know something about it.
35. Cradle of Filth are not Death Metal. Fag!
36. Cradle of Filth are not Black Metal. Fag!
37. Never enjoy Cradle of Filth. See 101 Rules of Black Metal.
38. Don’t masturbate to a picture of Yngwie Malmsteen.
39. Don’t masturbate to a picture of ManOwar. Cretin.
40. Don’t masturbate wearing leather.
41. Don’t masturbate wearing armour.
42. Switch hands.
43. Avoid saying the word “Power� too often.
44. If you have a band do not use the following words in your song titles: Metal, False, True, Metal, Sword, Steel, Heathen, Warrior, Metal, Kings, Battles.
45. Try to communicate with non-metal listeners. Do not brush them off as Posers.
46. Do not wear frilly shirts. Leave that up to Boy George.
47. Never say “Heavy metal or no metal at all�. In other words, don't be gay
48. Don’t wear loin cloths. You know what’s coming. gay
49. Don’t scream “metal brother� at concerts unless you like beatings.
50. Don't be Dani Filth...err i mean, NEVER carry your sword outside your house!
51. Refer to rule 1.

I thought 10, 13 and 30 are the best. 30 especially I laughed quite hard at.

MANOWAR ****ING KICKASS AND INVENETED FOUNDED POWER METAL ALONGSIDE OTHERS THEIR THE PUREST FORM OF METAL AND CALLING THEM GAY? THEY GET AN INSANE AMOUNT OF PUSSIE SO MANY GIRLS HAVE MANOWAR TATOOS.MAKING RULES FOR PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC IS THE GAYEST THING I HAVE HEARD AND I HOPE YOU MEET YOUR END BY A BUNCH OF BARBARINS ON HORSES WITH AXES>

[Bartender]

^It's known as "humour", ****tard.

[progdrumman]

MANOWAR ****ING KICKASS AND INVENETED FOUNDED POWER METAL ALONGSIDE OTHERS THEIR THE PUREST FORM OF METAL AND CALLING THEM GAY? THEY GET AN INSANE AMOUNT OF PUSSIE SO MANY GIRLS HAVE MANOWAR TATOOS.MAKING RULES FOR PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC IS THE GAYEST THING I HAVE HEARD AND I HOPE YOU MEET YOUR END BY A BUNCH OF BARBARINS ON HORSES WITH AXES>

Dude, are u for real? You couldn't tell it was a joke...

[guitarfreakguy101]

that list was hilarious :lol:

does anyone here like secret sphere by any chance?

[Hitroshimite]

Manowar didn't invent power metal, Helloween did.

EDIT: Says the guy with the Manowar avatar.

[ExitWound]

Helloween didn't, kai hansen just made it worthwhile to emulate :) Walls of Jericho/mini-LP is probably the best disc I own in terms of replay value and entertainment, alongside technicality.

[Skeksis]

Yeah, that list is great.

Is Destiny by Stratovarius a good Stratovarius song? I found it on my computer a couple of weeks ago, and it was pretty good. What other Stratovarius songs are good, and similar to Destiny?

"Destiny" is one of my favorite Strato songs, it's just awesome. For a similarly epic Strato song check out "Visions". The different melody and tempo changes are great, awesome guitars and Kotipelto's pitch changes are just astounding...

[manuscriptreplica]

MANOWAR ****ING KICKASS AND INVENETED FOUNDED POWER METAL ALONGSIDE OTHERS THEIR THE PUREST FORM OF METAL AND CALLING THEM GAY? THEY GET AN INSANE AMOUNT OF PUSSIE SO MANY GIRLS HAVE MANOWAR TATOOS.MAKING RULES FOR PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC IS THE GAYEST THING I HAVE HEARD AND I HOPE YOU MEET YOUR END BY A BUNCH OF BARBARINS ON HORSES WITH AXES>


Some similar moron had a go at these 61 rules of thrash metal that were posted in the thrash thread... I wish some people would get a sense of humour.

[tatethegreat]

children of bodom are the best band ive ever heard.
stratovarius are up tehre aswell some more songs like destiny are eternity and anthem of the world. good good good stuff

[eoin_pac]

Manowar didn't invent power metal, Helloween did.

EDIT: Says the guy with the Manowar avatar.

Hence why i wrote along with others

[LordDargon]

MANOWAR ****ING KICKASS AND INVENETED FOUNDED POWER METAL ALONGSIDE OTHERS THEIR THE PUREST FORM OF METAL AND CALLING THEM GAY? THEY GET AN INSANE AMOUNT OF PUSSIE SO MANY GIRLS HAVE MANOWAR TATOOS.MAKING RULES FOR PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC IS THE GAYEST THING I HAVE HEARD AND I HOPE YOU MEET YOUR END BY A BUNCH OF BARBARINS ON HORSES WITH AXES>

Wow, I wish I hadn't helped you in the Death Heads thread. You're too much of a moron to deserve to listen to good music.

[Hitroshimite]

****it, I won't let this thread die!

Anyways, I've been looking into find some some new power metal bands to listen to. I've heard good things about Stratovarius, could someone tell me what they sound like, and perhaps list some good songs?

[Skeksis]

^ Me neither.

children of bodom are the best band ive ever heard.
stratovarius are up tehre aswell some more songs like destiny are eternity and anthem of the world. good good good stuff

Children Of Bodom is awesome. They're like a Death/Power Metal mix that sounds heavy as **** but still very melodic. The guitar work form Alexi is superb too.

[guitarfreakguy101]

Children Of Bodom is awesome. They're like a Death/Power Metal mix that sounds heavy as **** but still very melodic. The guitar work form Alexi is superb too.

alexi can sweep pick like a mofo and does arpeggios like they are nothing... i wish i was as good as him and creative.

[RideTheSpiral]

Hitroshimite: I'm not the biggest strat fan on the board but I have a few of their albums.

Visions would probably be the best album to buy. Or Elements Pt 1. Some good songs are:

Soul of a Vagabound
Fantasia
A Drop in the Ocean
Dreamweaver
Stratosphere

[RideTheSpiral]

I heard some of the new Dream Evil CD on the radio last night. It sounded a little generic but I liked it. I think it was from a new CD I missed the introduction unfortunatly.

[ExitWound]

Their new disc is the "Book of Heavy Metal. If you order it from TheEndRecords.com, you can get the limited edition with the DVD (live + backstage stuff). It's generic becuase that's how they like to do things. They're mocking themselves, making a huge stink about being "just another band" yet they're on top of the world becuase of it. It's ironic.

[Brew]

I've recently discovered power metal after a few years of meaning to do so (I got an Iced Earth song on a random compilation cd and liked it alot) and when I got broadband I made a point of downloading songs from the following bands:

Iced Earth
Dragonforce
Helloween
Sonata Arctica

After reading this thread I'm going to sample some of the other bands mentioned then when I get some money go out and buy some albums and stop being a cheap downloading sod.:)

[LordDargon]

Yes! Get both Dragonforce albums!

DISCIPLES OF BABYYYYYYLLLLLOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN
*crazy-a.ss keyboard solo*

[Brew]

I'm going to...I could have had chance to go and see Dragonforce next Thursday but my dad who also likes them is working late shifts that week :(

Infact...my dad downloaded the first two songs that I heard by Dragonforce...

[ExitWound]

After reading this thread I'm going to sample some of the other bands mentioned then when I get some money go out and buy some albums and stop being a cheap downloading sod.:)
Yep!! Go back to the other Power Metal Thread too (just do a forum search for power metal). tons of bands and links and mp3's to look through. It really is a huge genre. It's just that the bands dont' get much exposure cuz it's happy metal. go figure.

try www.limb-music.de for some decent stuff (Wizard, Galloglass, rhapsody, zandelle etc)

[RideTheSpiral]

I don't quite understand why Power Metal is so shunned.

[Brew]

Yep!! Go back to the other Power Metal Thread too (just do a forum search for power metal). tons of bands and links and mp3's to look through. It really is a huge genre. It's just that the bands dont' get much exposure cuz it's happy metal. go figure.

try www.limb-music.de for some decent stuff (Wizard, Galloglass, rhapsody, zandelle etc)

Thanks for the link :)

[Bartender]

I don't quite understand why power metal is so shunned.

Because close-minded people look at some of the better known bands of the genre, see people who look "gay", hear high voices ("gay") and happy music, and dismiss it as..well, gay.

[metdrummer]

^^^
Exactly

[ExitWound]

All the popular metal from the early days had higher voices as well. Ozzy, led zeppelin, quiet riot, motley crue etc. It's that there isn't any angst attached to it in power metal and the teenage crowd tends to dismiss happy music as gay...when homosexuality and music have nothing to do with each other 99% of the time.

[RideTheSpiral]

The way I see music about battles and warriors is far from gay.

[Bartender]

The way I see music about battles and warriors is far from gay.

Yeah, but the sort of person who is going to declare something they don't like gay is also the sort of person who won't look past the surface. They hear happy melodies (and high voices in many cases), and run away.

[ExitWound]

Anyone not familiar with Helloween? Kai Hansen of Gamma Ray fame wrote most of the songs and was the inspriation for dozens of power metal bands to follow afterwards. The Walls of Jericho changed metal forever.

There have been 2 major tribute albums to the Helloween era featuring Kai. The Keepers of Jericho (my next album purchase I believe) I and II use today's metal acts performing the hits of yesteryear. If you'd like a sample, jet on over to my website through this link (http://www.theexitwound.com/?page=10) and download Guardians, from the Walls of Jericho, performed by Rhapsody, Italy's most bombastic and over the top metal act.

[WetNoodle]

Now that EW mentions them, any Gamma Ray fans here?

Alot of bands mentioned are great, But have any of you heard:

Mago De Oz
Ankhara
Avalanch
Rata Blanca (Amazing guitarrist)

Those are some great bands, im pretty sure no one here has heard of em though .:upset:

[Hitroshimite]

Thanks Spiral. I downloaded a couple Stratovarius tracks and I'm defiantly picking up a CD at the next opportunity.

[ExitWound]

Gamma Ray is high on my list. After getting a listen to Kai's voice on some older Blind Guardian tracks, I started digging and found Gamma Ray. This was just after PowerPlant's release I believe. I have a few concerts of theirs that I downloaded aswell. If you ever get to see Kai on stage, just look at him as a person up there. He's in heaven, riding the sky on eagle's wings. He is meant to be on stage performing and you can see it in his shows. That's a true musician through and through.

[Skeksis]

Rata Blanca is by far the greatest band from Latin America (they're from Argentina) I've ever heard. Their guitarist, Walter Giardino is simply GOD. Viva Rata Blanca.

I despise Mago de Oz though...

[guitarfreakguy101]

Rata Blanca is by far the greatest band from Latin America (they're from Argentina) I've ever heard. Their guitarist, Walter Giardino is simply GOD. Viva Rata Blanca.

I despise Mago de Oz though...

could i find audio files of them on Kazaa or do they already have some on their website?

[Skeksis]

Rata Blanca? Kazaa would be best. Look for "La Leyenda del Hada y El Mago" (Amazing solo) and "Corte Porteño".

[a8o]

How about Rage? They're considered power metal right? I've been listening to their 2003 release "Soundchaser" for only a couple of weeks now and I must say apart from boasting incredible musicianship, it has some **** catchy choruses.

Much reccomendded.

[RideTheSpiral]

They're German right? I haven't heard anything by them.

[WetNoodle]

Rata Blanca is by far the greatest band from Latin America (they're from Argentina) I've ever heard. Their guitarist, Walter Giardino is simply GOD. Viva Rata Blanca.

I despise Mago de Oz though...


Why do you despise Mago De Oz?

And yeah Rata Blanca's guitarrist is amazing (like i stated before :p), he takes a lot after Yngwie. Hell he even uses the Yngwie strat. Anyway yeah they are amazing.

*Listens to Poder Vivo*

[RideTheSpiral]

I don't think I've ever heard any Central American Power Metal. :(

[sensitiveorgan00]

Teh video for Dream Evil's "The Book of Heavy Metal" is posted online now.
http://www.dopemusic.co.kr/mv/metal.wmv
:lol: This video is ownage. :thumb:

[ExitWound]

About time!! It's included on the CD as well. Snowy Shaw is incredible (drummer).

The new disc is incredibly different from Dragonslayer, but close to what Evilized sounds like. It's almost all in 4/4 and very much like something AC/DC would have done if they were any good. The Book of Heavy Metal, the track, is unlike most on the disc. It's definitely the slowest and heaviest on the new disc. I'll be doing a CD Review for this site later on today.

Snowy writes most of the music on the album as well. He plays and writes the guitar parts as well. The DVD is really sweet when you see him on the guitar only to be followed by his own matching drum parts. I think it sounds good becuase he can do this and there is no conflict of interest in the instruments and how the players use them.

[Toozey]

Ensiferum is high quality power metal, anyone listen to them?

[WetNoodle]

Man what is this doing in the 7th page!!

Shame on you people ,shame!!!!

[The Preacher]

Rata Blanca is by far the greatest band from Latin America (they're from Argentina) I've ever heard. Their guitarist, Walter Giardino is simply GOD. Viva Rata Blanca.

I despise Mago de Oz though...*

OK.....Rata Blanca Rulzz.....but why do you have to hate Mago De Oz.....they are great.....and the songwriting is the best....but i prefer Saratoga than Mago De Oz.....thats like Judas Priest(Painkiller)thats a great band i recomend to all of you....oh they are from spain....

[The Preacher]

Now that EW mentions them, any Gamma Ray fans here?

Alot of bands mentioned are great, But have any of you heard:

Mago De Oz
Ankhara
Avalanch
Rata Blanca (Amazing guitarrist)

Those are some great bands, im pretty sure no one here has heard of em though .:upset:

nice bands you mentioned there....they are all favorites,,,specially Avalanch....the make a cover of I Want Out of helloween thats great..

[The Preacher]

And what about Blind Guardian....the band kicks major *** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!one of the best out there....Gamma Ray... i'm the #1 fan i and love the Godfather Of power metal...Kai Hansen

[Skeksis]

I hate Mago de Oz mainly because the singer's voice annoys me, every song has the same crappy violin intro and the songs themselves don't seem to convey a melodic line pretty well. The guitarist just does standard recycled rock crap. Sorry but I just don't like them.

Would you people say that "Symphony X" is Power Metal?

[conspiracy_rocker3]

I Would Consider Symphony X Power Metal but they have more of a prog feel than most other PM bands.

[Skeksis]

They call themselves Progressive Metal. They sound Power Metal though...

[The Preacher]

symphony x is progressive power metal..........oh and one of the best thing that Mago De Oz has IS the violin

[JMetallica]

Speaking of progressive power metal, I'm sure everyone just loves Fates Warning :D.

I picked up The Spectre Within the other day, and i have to admit is one of the highest quality albums i have ever bought. And for 1985 it pretty much annihilates everything else in the genre, and most things around outside of the genre, too. :p

[sensitiveorgan00]

I have a copy of Jag Panzer - Ample Destruction now. \m/ This album kills.

WARFARE \m/

[ExitWound]

Older Jag Panzer from waaaaaaaay back just plain rocks.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

IM BACK YOU FOOLS!!! hahaha

^^^^

yes Exit i aggree, i want to hear their new album as much as any other fan but i do fear it will follow their downward spiral.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

And what about Blind Guardian....the band kicks major *** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!one of the best out there....Gamma Ray... i'm the #1 fan i and love the Godfather Of power metal...Kai Hansen

yes Kai Hansen is incredible, but ExitWound im sure loves him even more lol. Im more of a Helloween fan than i am Gamma Ray or Iron Savior, even the years he wasnt present im very into. Just enchanting music!!

[RideTheSpiral]

Frail I thought you'd left us forever!

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

i never left, i was given the boot by some selfish mod!! haha, thats all in the past now though...i am here again to talk about Elvish Cape-bearing power metal to the utmost degree!!! i got some Nightwish on now to celebrate :thumb: you know i would never leave you guys!!!

[RideTheSpiral]

Yeah I got banned a while ago too.

I haven't bought a CD in a few weeks because I've been unemployed but things are looking up I've just got a new job. Money to squander on CDs again!


Suggestions please. :D

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

well, i do have a suggestion...you ever tried the band Heavenly? if not try their album "sign of winter" its preety fun stuff :)

[RideTheSpiral]

/me writes on list.


I think I've actually hit a dead end with my Power Metal buying. I'm just gunna go through and buy all the CDs I don't have by bands I like.

[JMetallica]

sounds good

I am just listening to Fates Warning - The Spectre Within ... fantastic album. if you don't have it, i suggest you get it as soon as possible! Mixes power metal and prog in exactly the right way. I don't know how i went without this album for so long! ****.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Has anyone here heard of teh band Manticora? I need some songs by them, argh.

[ExitWound]

well, i do have a suggestion...you ever tried the band Heavenly? if not try their album "sign of winter" its preety fun stuff :)
Kai Hansen appears on their debut disc!! ;)

[JMetallica]

Is there a band that Kai hasn't appeared in at one time or another?! :p

[FatalEnergy]

sounds good

I am just listening to Fates Warning - The Spectre Within ... fantastic album. if you don't have it, i suggest you get it as soon as possible! Mixes power metal and prog in exactly the right way. I don't know how i went without this album for so long! ****.


yes, that album is awesome, really great early progressive metal, I think its thier 2nd best album, I pesonally like No Exit the best

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Kai Hansen appears on their debut disc!! ;)

i shoulda mentioned that lol, do you like it?

[aSubtleDaggerSxE]

I'm saying that Children of Bodom are exceedingly gay and they suck. :)

I bet Alexi Laiho could play circles around you or anyone you know on guitar. The man is a robot and his leads are amazing.

[RideTheSpiral]

Is there a band that Kai hasn't appeared in at one time or another?! :p

He invented music.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

I bet Alexi Laiho could play circles around you or anyone you know on guitar. The man is a robot and his leads are amazing.

I aggree 110% here, Alexi is a fantastic lead player as well as songwriter, you can dislike the vocals all you want but ignoring their talent in every instrument is being hard headed.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

sounds good

I am just listening to Fates Warning - The Spectre Within ... fantastic album. if you don't have it, i suggest you get it as soon as possible! Mixes power metal and prog in exactly the right way. I don't know how i went without this album for so long! ****.

thats a cool cd, i do however like "awaken the guardian" and "night on brocken" more :p

[sensitiveorgan00]

Oh snap. I forgot to get into Fates Warning. So which album should I pick up as a first?

[ExitWound]

Is there a band that Kai hasn't appeared in at one time or another?!
Hehe. It's so true!! He is the Iron Savior.

Heavenly is okay, but slightly too soft. While the music is hard, the overall sound is extremely soft compared to gamma ray and galloglass and montany. There's a certain sound I enjoy, and Heavenly misses it only slightly. They fall where Freedom Call falls for me, just outside my realm of enjoying it fully. I cannot find exactly what I dislike, but something bugs me.

Kai is king. He invented music and keeps reinventing it with each release or guest appearance he does. He's in the studio fooling around with new Gamma Ray material. Can't wait!!

[Hitroshimite]

Today I picked up Stratovarious's Elements pt. 1.


I think I have a new favorite band.

[RideTheSpiral]

That was my first Strat album. I don't mind it but I'm not their biggest fan.

[Skeksis]

Stratovarius = Awesome

My favorite album is "Visions".

[Hitroshimite]

Sadly, no stores around where I live carry Visions. Which is too bad, because I've heard a couple songs from that album and they kick ***.

The one thing that kinda bugs me about Stratovarius is their singer. He has a really strong accent, which comes through alot in his singing. I suppose I'll get used to it though.

[RideTheSpiral]

I like how Timo sings with his accent. It adds something to the song.

[Hitroshimite]

Page 20 this thread was on. 20!!! That’s disgusting.

Anyways, has anyone hear heard of a band called Magic Kingdom? I picked up their latest CD ‘Metallic Tragedy’ and it’s awesome. Symphonic Power/Speed Metal at it’s best. The title track is amazing. It’s a 13 minute mini-opera (literally; it has a plot, characters, dialogue, etc) with each character represented by a different kind of metal singer. There’s the Nightwish-esq female soprano, the death metal growler, the black metal shrieker, the bands normal vocalist and I think there’s another guy in there too. The voices all work together to form an incredible atmosphere. The whole kicks more *** than words can describe.

[peruviantrooper]

****!!!... Everyone when they talk about power metal no one mentions Helloween.. theyre like the ebst power metal band ever.. and the most influential 2!!.. But people dont apreciate them at all anymore!!!!

[Hitroshimite]

Yes, Helloween are an amazing band, and the fore fathers of power metal.

[Adam]

I think Helloween get recognised a lot.

[Bartender]

I like how Timo sings with his accent. It adds something to the song.

I rather like Tony Kakko's (Sonata Arctica) singing with his accent as well. Especially on the slightly slower songs.

I was wondering, why are there so few reviews of power metal albums in the Cd Reviews forum? I was thinking of doing a Sonata Arctica review, unless someone more qualified wants to. Anyone else?

[sensitiveorgan00]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158252

New Jag Panzer tracks everybody. \m/

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Oh snap. I forgot to get into Fates Warning. So which album should I pick up as a first?

awaken the guardian
night on brocken
spectre within

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

I think Helloween get recognised a lot.


they get plenty of recgonition.

[RideTheSpiral]

I rather like Tony Kakko's (Sonata Arctica) singing with his accent as well. Especially on the slightly slower songs.

I was wondering, why are there so few reviews of power metal albums in the Cd Reviews forum? I was thinking of doing a Sonata Arctica review, unless someone more qualified wants to. Anyone else?


I can't be bothered doing reviews anymore. :p

[RideTheSpiral]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158252

New Jag Panzer tracks everybody. \m/


Awesome. :cool:

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Page 20 this thread was on. 20!!! That’s disgusting.

Anyways, has anyone hear heard of a band called Magic Kingdom? I picked up their latest CD ‘Metallic Tragedy’ and it’s awesome. Symphonic Power/Speed Metal at it’s best. The title track is amazing. It’s a 13 minute mini-opera (literally; it has a plot, characters, dialogue, etc) with each character represented by a different kind of metal singer. There’s the Nightwish-esq female soprano, the death metal growler, the black metal shrieker, the bands normal vocalist and I think there’s another guy in there too. The voices all work together to form an incredible atmosphere. The whole kicks more *** than words can describe.

nice description of the band! im going to look them up on cdnow.com and if the price is right i will order one :)

[RideTheSpiral]

Sounds a bit like Avantasia...

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

really pricey online, i will add it to the list.

Avantasia uses differnet vocalsits but they dont range in black or death metal lol. I think Tobias put alot more effort with Avantasia than he does with Edguy...well, the hellfire club was the best Edguy album to date IMO which just came out hehe, he said he isnt sure if hed ever do a Metal Opera part 3 :(

[RideTheSpiral]

I like Mandrake (Tears of a Mandrake!?) best.

I only recently got The Metal Opera Part 1 and I was pretty disapointed actually. I only listened to it a couple of times and forgot about it. I might listen to it now.

I'll post again in an hour or so. :p

[JMetallica]

really pricey online, i will add it to the list.

Avantasia uses differnet vocalsits but they dont range in black or death metal lol. I think Tobias put alot more effort with Avantasia than he does with Edguy...well, the hellfire club was the best Edguy album to date IMO which just came out hehe, he said he isnt sure if hed ever do a Metal Opera part 3 :(

Avantasia are actually quite good. And yes, gathering 10 + guest vocalists per album would be quite difficult, i think, but it does make the band. Pretty much the cream of the crop as far as power metal goes, Kai Hansen, David Defies, awesome :D... I'm going to put it on after i finish with some Iron Savior

NP: Iron Savior - Condition Red.

[JMetallica]

I also thought this was funny...

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Look at the Symetry! :D

[sensitiveorgan00]

Any fans of Tad Morose? They're supporting Edguy at teh show in New York City.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Avantasia are actually quite good. And yes, gathering 10 + guest vocalists per album would be quite difficult, i think, but it does make the band. Pretty much the cream of the crop as far as power metal goes, Kai Hansen, David Defies, awesome :D... I'm going to put it on after i finish with some Iron Savior

NP: Iron Savior - Condition Red.

haha, i said they are good!! you might have messed up the translation lol, i said Tobias put more effort into Avantasia than Edguy IMO...i got into Edguy because of Avantasia and all of hte Edguy albums cant compare to those two :) The metal opera pt.2 is one of my favourite power metal cds!!

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

I like Mandrake (Tears of a Mandrake!?) best.

I only recently got The Metal Opera Part 1 and I was pretty disapointed actually. I only listened to it a couple of times and forgot about it. I might listen to it now.

I'll post again in an hour or so. :p

thats a cool one, id but "hellfire club" and "the vain glory opera" in front of "mandrake" though, but its better than "theatre of salvation" which is more wattered down.

[RideTheSpiral]

I got into Edguy from Avantasia too.



I'm listening to the song Around by Kotipelto and it owns anything he ever did in Strat. :D

[Skeksis]

We gotta keep this thread alive people (I love it, I discover new bands), we're a minority here.


< :eek:

[RideTheSpiral]

I've run out of bands to talk about. :upset:

[Skeksis]

Let's discuss singers, after all, singing is one of the defining characteristics of Power Metal. My favorite would be Fabio Leone from Rhapsody, his control of the vibrato is amazing, very operatic; I also like Kotipelto's voice and he has an amazing range.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Kotipelto i find to be the most intresting and enjoyable singer in power metal, personal preferance i know, but his style and way of holding a note really hits home to me. Fabio i love to death, Luca'a vocalist on his solo albums can not compare to Fabio's voice, very inspiring when he sings with such confidence.

Heres a few more to mention: Chris Bay (freedom call) Mathius Blad (falconer) and Daniel Heiman (lost horizon).

PS: lets weigh the pros and cons with Helloween's vocalists: Michael Kiske and Andreas Deris.

[Skeksis]

Sadly, I don't know too much about Helloween. Can you recommend some songs by them (with both vocalists) so we can discuss? :)

[RideTheSpiral]

I like Kiske best out of the two.


Russel Allen is my favourite vocalist though.

[FatalEnergy]

Sadly, I don't know too much about Helloween. Can you recommend some songs by them (with both vocalists) so we can discuss? :)


check out the song The Keeper of the Seven Keys
:thumb: good stuff

[RideTheSpiral]

^

Worst Helloween song. Urgh.

[conspiracy_rocker3]

Any fans of Tad Morose? They're supporting Edguy at teh show in New York City.

I've only heard a few of their songs, but from what I hear..Me likey :thumb:

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Sadly, I don't know too much about Helloween. Can you recommend some songs by them (with both vocalists) so we can discuss? :)

Helloween tracks...here are some essentials!! starting form earliest to most recent!

Ride the Sky
Victims of Fate
Phantoms of Death
I'm Alive
A little Time
Twilight of the Gods
A Tale That Wasn't Right
Future World
Halloween
Eagle Fly Free
Rise and Fall
We got Right
Save Us
March of Time
Kids of The Centurty
Goin' Home
Back on the Streets
We Burn
Wake up the Mountain
A Million to one
PowerLavdate Dominum
Hey Lord
Sole Survivor
Where the Rain Grows
The Game is on
Take me Home
In the Middle of a Heartbeat
Mr.Torture
Escalation 666
We **** the Night
Immortal
Just a Little Sign
Open your Life
The Tune
Hell was made in Heaven

[RideTheSpiral]

What about I Want Out? I love that song!

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

well there are SO MANY good ones to pick from, obviously i cant please everyone haha. yes, i like that one alot as well...that was off the top of my head so im sure ill kick myself when i look at my cd's. hehe.

[RideTheSpiral]

Has anyone see the film clip for Book of Heavy Metal by Dream Evil?
It's the greatest thing ever put to film! :amaze:

[GarinStone]

The power metal vocalist i like the most is the one in dream theater... and i agree about the guy from sonata artictias accent being tight.

if you consider bodom power then laiho is my favorite vocalist in the genre... but hes not singing power metally regardless. the thing i always think about when i hear him or other death metal stuff... what would it be like to be their kid and being yelled at? i know i'd piss my pants if my dad yelled at me like that.

[RideTheSpiral]

Dream Theater ain't PM.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

well, Alexi's vocal style is defiently black metal. which i love black metal to death, and Bodom are one of my favourite bands...power metal melodies with thrashy guitars and raspy black metal vocals :) James Labrie from DT isnt a power metal singer either, they are a prog-metal band, and IMO hes the weakest link in DT (possibly tied with Portnoy hehe) and yes i love Tony Kakko's (from sonata artica) voice very much but at times the band really lags in terms of song quality...strong musicains yes but songwriters they could use some work ive always thought, but im still a fan :)

[RideTheSpiral]

What's the best Sonata Artica album Frail? I have Songs of Silence Live in Tokyo which I bought by accident. I like it but it's pretty raw.

[RideTheSpiral]

Has anyone heard the New Rhapsody EP starring Christopher Lee?

Its apparently the start of a new Rhapsody.

http://progressiveworld.net/rhapsody6.html

[GraveRobbersINC]

The used CD store by my house has Manowar-The Triumph of Steel for 8 bucks, I just got Kings of Metal, is triumph any good?

[sensitiveorgan00]

Just recieved my first Grave Digger from teh mail. This shi.t owns.

EXCALIBUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! \m/

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

What's the best Sonata Artica album Frail? I have Songs of Silence Live in Tokyo which I bought by accident. I like it but it's pretty raw.

hmmm...id say "winterhearts guild" is my favourite of the three i have :)

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

The used CD store by my house has Manowar-The Triumph of Steel for 8 bucks, I just got Kings of Metal, is triumph any good?

its a mediocre album of theirs, the first of theirs i ever got actually...they have better and they defiently have worse lol

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Has anyone heard the New Rhapsody EP starring Christopher Lee?

Its apparently the start of a new Rhapsody.

http://progressiveworld.net/rhapsody6.html

i ordered it a few days ago, i will mention it when i get it :) that ought to hold me over until the new album is released!

[JMetallica]

Just recieved my first Grave Digger from teh mail. This shi.t owns.

EXCALIBUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! \m/

I LOVE that album. Possibly their best.

[RideTheSpiral]

Grave Digger?

[JMetallica]

The German Speed Metal band.... You must have heard of them, they've been putting out quality album after album for 20 years.

Check them out. Their latest is called Rheingold, excellent metal; you'll love it.

[RideTheSpiral]

I've heard of them. I'll try to check them out.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Grave Digger....geeze, it seems like even with close to a thousand cd's i still can find metal bands i have nothing by!!!

JMetallica, give me a list of their three best albums (or just the three you enjoy most, i usually like your taste :) ) and i will look into them soon enough :thumb:

PS: i supported you in the Nevermore discussion, hehe.

[Mark. A]

sounds good, i'll have to buy it.

[JMetallica]

Grave Digger....geeze, it seems like even with close to a thousand cd's i still can find metal bands i have nothing by!!!

JMetallica, give me a list of their three best albums (or just the three you enjoy most, i usually like your taste :) ) and i will look into them soon enough :thumb:

PS: i supported you in the Nevermore discussion, hehe.

Hehe, well, because you did, I'll try to help you out here. :p

I only have 5 of their albums, Heavy Metal Breakdown, Witch Hunter... The Reaper, Excalibur and Rheingold.

Their history is split into two: their first three 80's efforts and 7 that came out after a few years off.

Out of the ones i have heard... The First two sound very 80-ish, like rage and running wild at the same time. So pretty much good german speed metal. The later 3 i feel they developed a sound of their own: very heavy and very biting. Chris Boltendahl's voice developed in their time off, and it has the most magnificent rasp to it. I love his vocals on the last three. The song writing and production also went up a few notches too. On the first two, they sounded quite dirivative and the songs lacked a bit of diversity.

I really cannot choose a favourite, but, the safest bet would probably be to go with The Reaper first, as it is kind of middle ground. Excalibur is really intense, while Rheingold is just straight up heavy. So yeah, get those three first i guess. :D

Lmao, i love them all. If you like Rage and Running Wild, you will like Grave Digger. Although, they are heavier than RW, and a little heavier than Rage at times.

Note To Self: Must get more GDer albums.

http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=391
http://bnrmetal.com/scripts/search2.php

Check some of their stuff out yourself. :)

EDIT: Oh, some people don't like the vocals; kind of a love them or hate them type of senario, like king diamond (although sounding nothing like KD). But i love them.

[JMetallica]

And what the hell frail!? Change your avatar back. The Olsen twins are much more pleasing to the eye than ace. :p

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

haha, yeah...i like to change things up accoding to the mood. if you saw my bedroom youd have enough Olsen photos to last a lifetime, i have well over a thousand photos of them haha.

PS: thanks for the Grave Digger info, im going to look into them!!! :)

[Skeksis]

Bump. Thanks for the Helloween songs, I'll check them out along with Iced Earth and Blind Guardian :) (I'm most into newer Power Metal). Then we can have our discussion Frail, and yeah, I almost missed you with your new avatar :P

[Skeksis]

Dream Theater ain't PM.

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[sensitiveorgan00]

Hehe, well, because you did, I'll try to help you out here. :p

I only have 5 of their albums, Heavy Metal Breakdown, Witch Hunter... The Reaper, Excalibur and Rheingold.

Their history is split into two: their first three 80's efforts and 7 that came out after a few years off.

Out of the ones i have heard... The First two sound very 80-ish, like rage and running wild at the same time. So pretty much good german speed metal. The later 3 i feel they developed a sound of their own: very heavy and very biting. Chris Boltendahl's voice developed in their time off, and it has the most magnificent rasp to it. I love his vocals on the last three. The song writing and production also went up a few notches too. On the first two, they sounded quite dirivative and the songs lacked a bit of diversity.

I really cannot choose a favourite, but, the safest bet would probably be to go with The Reaper first, as it is kind of middle ground. Excalibur is really intense, while Rheingold is just straight up heavy. So yeah, get those three first i guess. :D

Lmao, i love them all. If you like Rage and Running Wild, you will like Grave Digger. Although, they are heavier than RW, and a little heavier than Rage at times.

Note To Self: Must get more GDer albums.

http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=391
http://bnrmetal.com/scripts/search2.php

Check some of their stuff out yourself. :)

EDIT: Oh, some people don't like the vocals; kind of a love them or hate them type of senario, like king diamond (although sounding nothing like KD). But i love them.

Is Heavy Metal Breakdown rare? And I need to get into some Running Wild. I heard that they have this pirate metal thing going on.

[RideTheSpiral]

I saw a bit of gravedigger at the store yesterday but unforuntaly I have 10c in my bankaccount. :upset:

Oh well when I get paid on Thursday I'll probably buy about five CD's.


So far I have:

Rhapsody - The Dark Secret DVD CD
Ayreon - The Human Equation (is that what it's called?) CD DVD package
Gravedigger (maybe?!)

Maybe some Dream Evil or Galloglass if I can find it.

Suggestions?

[Skeksis]

I finally listened to Helloween, Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. I'm definitely gonna get flamed for this, but I didn't like them at all. I dare not say they suck because I respect bands and I don't have a band of my own to call better, but their music was boring.

[RideTheSpiral]

Blind Guardian will probably grow on you.

I'm not a huge Strat fan although they have some awesome songs.

I only have one Helloween album. I like it but I'm not in a huge rush to buy more.

[JMetallica]

I finally listened to Helloween, Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. I'm definitely gonna get flamed for this, but I didn't like them at all. I dare not say they suck because I respect bands and I don't have a band of my own to call better, but their music was boring.

That's a shame. Did you download Helloween - Halloween OR Helloween - DR. Stein? Those would have to be amoung the most fun songs in the world. :D

[RideTheSpiral]

Rise and Fall. :cool:

[Hitroshimite]

Heavy Metal Hamsters :)

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Rise and Fall. :cool:

darn right!!

"a little dragon could spit fire" hehe

anyone else notice that in "rise and fall" when Michael says "he couldnt get it up" (or whatever) he sounds IDENTICAL to Rob Halford!

[RideTheSpiral]

Yeah I did notice that.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

anyone into Pagens Mind?

[Kingofdudes]

hey quick question, im starting to get into power metal and im thinking about buying a blind guardian album. What album would you guys recommend?

[RideTheSpiral]

Buy Nightfall in Middle-earth first. Then buy A Night at the Opera.

[Hitroshimite]

A Night at the Opera isn't good for begginers. Go with 'Somewhere Far Beyond' instead.

[Kingofdudes]

i dunno I might like A Night at the Opera, I listen to Children of Bodom, and whatever dragonforce, stratovarius, Helloween I can find on Rhapsody. Thanks for the suggestions. Just hope I can find them in a local store(not likely now that im in Mississippi :( )

[Hitroshimite]

Yea, get 'Somewhere Far Beyond then'. Somewhere Far Beyond is more thrashy, while A Night at the Opera sounds less like a metal album and more like an Opera with drums.

[JMetallica]

For First Blind Guardian CD you should get Imaginations From The Other Side. It showcases BG at their most outstanding and unadulted.

[RideTheSpiral]

I don't have enough BG cd's and their one of my favourite bands. :(

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

i like A night at the opera best, but my first into to BG was nightfall in middle earth which i think is the best cd to start off with when getting into power metal.

[Brew]

When I was in France I picked up some power metal cd's because I found a shop that sold them quite cheap.

I got:

Iced Earth - Dark Saga
Dragonforce - Sonic Firestorm
Bal-Sagoth - Atlantis Ascendant(I think thats the name of it)
Nightwish - Once
Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal

I'm quite pleased with all of them seeing as I'd only heard around 4songs by each band and I was going off recomendations(sp?) from this thread so I want to say thanks for recomending me these great bands :thumb:

[guitarfreakguy101]

When I was in France I picked up some power metal cd's because I found a shop that sold them quite cheap.

I got:

Iced Earth - Dark Saga
Dragonforce - Sonic Firestorm
Bal-Sagoth - Atlantis Ascendant(I think thats the name of it)
Nightwish - Once
Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal

I'm quite pleased with all of them seeing as I'd only heard around 4songs by each band and I was going off recomendations(sp?) from this thread so I want to say thanks for recomending me these great bands :thumb:

how is the Dream Evil band, i have never heard of them... and i hope you enjoy Dragonforce, thats a good CD. Fury of the storm is one of the craziest solo's i have heard...

[Brew]

All of Dragonforces solos are some of the craziest I've heard, they are really good.

Dream Evil are alright, I've only heard 'The Book of Heavy Metal' once through some crappy mini speakers so when I can be arsed, I'll listen to it again.

They sound pretty good though.

[JMetallica]

Bal-Sagoth!! \m/

Awesome band indeed! Fantasic story and excellent music. Lots of fun to be had by all. :D

[RideTheSpiral]

Book of Heavy Metal = best film clip ever.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

All of Dragonforces solos are some of the craziest I've heard, they are really good.

Dream Evil are alright, I've only heard 'The Book of Heavy Metal' once through some crappy mini speakers so when I can be arsed, I'll listen to it again.

They sound pretty good though.


true, their solos are insane!! and that **** guy has longer hair than me :( lol oh well hes earned it! lol. their songs however arnt the best written, i get tired of them easily, same goes with Dream Evil...not my favourite but worth checking out.

[JMetallica]

^^

Yes, upon the first listen of dragonforce, i almost had an orgasm (the title track on Valley of the ****ed was pretty **** insane), but on the second listen... well, they don't do anything for me now.Their songs aren't catchy at all, they all follow the same format, a lot of riffs are very samey. Just a very bland band when you get down to it.

And to Frail about avantasia. Yes, i meant that avantasia would be harder work than edguy. :D... I've been having a power metal evening, listening to Helloween, Gamma Ray, Hammerfall, Avantasia, Iron Savior and Vigin Steele. And I think the reason I like Avantasia is because of all the guest musicians, especially David Defeis (how ever you spell it) The Final Sacrifice on II is pretty much a virgin steel song, and i love it. I think it was that song that turned my opinion around, and it then made me realise that most (yes, not all :p) of that album is free of fluff. :D

[RideTheSpiral]

I think The Seven Angels is the best thing Tobias has done.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

well said JMetallica, Avantasia is like the supergroup of power metal haha. and i do agree that The Seven Angels is not only Tobias' masterpeice but one of power metals most unique anthems to date. :)

[_GanondorF_]

hmm could someone recommend me some PM?, i dont think ive ever listened to any bar maiden which is hardly power.

[Interstate]

Iced Earth are more thrash metal than anything, but have a few hints of power metal...yet they lack the lyrical content, classical leads, use of keyboards, and uplifting chorus.

Blind Guardian....here are a few good songs to try out:

Into the Strom
Curse of Feanor
Time Stands Still at the Iron Hills
Nightfall
Time What is Time
The Bards Songs (in the forest)
Somewhere Far Beyond
I'm alive
Welcome to Dying
Bright Eyes
Mordreds Song
Born in a Mourning Hall
Precrious Jerusalem
Wait for an Answer
Battlefield
Lord of the Rings
Traveler in Time

you got there before me :lol:

another good Blind Guardian song is Excalibur