What is the difference between power and progressive metal?

[ollie_poole]

Someone please explain. Give me examples in each

[lionelhutz88]

Power Metal is more fantasy-themed, stemming from Iron Maiden type metal. Progressive is kind of hard to describe. It is usually complex and pushes the boundaries of metal. Examples will probably give you a better idea.

Power: Draginforce, Iron Maiden, Control Denied
Progressive: Dream Theater, Opeth, Queensryche

[thickasabrick]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166577

That should be the thread where all the different genres of metal are explained. That might help.

edit - Although it doesn't appear to have anything about power metal. So maybe it won't help.

[Josh]

Power Metal is more fantasy-themed, stemming from Iron Maiden type metal. Progressive is kind of hard to describe. It is usually complex and pushes the boundaries of metal. Examples will probably give you a better idea.

Power: Draginforce, Iron Maiden, Control Denied
Progressive: Dream Theater, Opeth, Queensryche
Maiden aren't power metal, just heavy metal. a lot of power metal bands are influenced by them though, i think that's why a lot of people think they're power metal.

power metal's often about glory, and what lionelhutz88 said. progressive metal often incorporates power metal themes, but is more complex, like some Symphony X stuff.
i suppose progressive metal can be more story-based as well (although power metal often is as well) like Dream Theater's Scenes From A Memory.

[ollie_poole]

Maiden aren't power metal, just heavy metal. a lot of power metal bands are influenced by them though, i think that's why a lot of people think they're power metal.


I think there are hints of power metal, mainly in 7th son because it's a concept album which lots of power metal bands do and there are a few fantasy-ish things in there.

Is kamelot power or progressive?

[Josh]

I think there are hints of power metal, mainly in 7th son because it's a concept album which lots of power metal bands do and there are a few fantasy-ish things in there.

Is kamelot power or progressive?
i think Kamelot are power.

maiden have been power metalish at times, but never completely power metal, they just seem more PM in their most melodic moments.

[Deconstruction]

Prog isnt only metal... but compare Dream Theater to Demons and Wizards, and that oughta give you an idea.