[QUOTE=Iron Bars;13958813]Have you heard Firewind's Forged by Fire? I think it meets your demands. Also check Kamelot if you haven't. My favorite album by them would be The Fourth Legacy, but around here the Black Halo is usually pinned for best.[/QUOTE]

I can say that both of the Kamelot albums are awesome, quality Power Metal.

Anyone got any tips for some good Symphonic Power Metal? Other than Nightwish and Therion?

Rhapsody. Of course.

Blind Guardian's A Night At The Opera would do you good as well.

I have A Night At The Opera..and it's probably my least favorite BG album.

I'll check out some Rhapsody then.

Symphony of Enchanted Lands 2 is coming out in the DU in a couple days

I'll check it for sure.

Rhapsody is amazing, I love them.

I can't get anything by 'em, all I keep getting is Bohemian Rhapsody stuff..:angry:

Search for "Dawn of Victory". It's my personal favorite album from them.

Josh: Jag Panzer - [I]Ample Destruction[/I]

[QUOTE=Wotan;13958758]So guys, i'm getting back into PM, and am looking for albums. I really like the faster stuff with a clear speed metal influence, but still super epic :).[/QUOTE]

Check out Running Wild's Black Hand Inn and Savatage's Hall of the Mountain King.

I need some Savatage and Gamma Ray. They're bands I've had on my list for a while but haven't gotten around to yet.

Ughhh..LimeWire SUCKS.

I can't get anything at all.

You should get SoulSeek.

[QUOTE=Apocalyptic Raids;13963792]Josh: Jag Panzer - [I]Ample Destruction[/I][/QUOTE]
I actually have that I think, but haven't listened, haha. Jag Panzer kicks *** though so I doubt it'd be bad.
[QUOTE=GenuineImitation;13963800]Check out Running Wild's Black Hand Inn and Savatage's Hall of the Mountain King.[/QUOTE]
BHI is great, i'll check out the latter album.

[QUOTE=Deth;13963816]I need some Savatage and Gamma Ray. They're bands I've had on my list for a while but haven't gotten around to yet.[/QUOTE]

Whast your AIM? I can send you some Savatage.

[QUOTE=General Calrissian]I need some Savatage and Gamma Ray. They're bands I've had on my list for a while but haven't gotten around to yet.[/QUOTE]
You need [I]Hall of The Mountain King[/I].

That goes for you too Josh.

[QUOTE=GenuineImitation;13963822]Whast your AIM? I can send you some Savatage.[/QUOTE]

My connection sucks, so I'll save you the hassle. Thanks a bunch for the offer though.

I always thought Savatage was super hair metallish, but i'll get it.

[QUOTE=Wotan;13963858]I always thought Savatage was super hair metallish, but i'll get it.[/QUOTE]

Not hair metal at all. Whats your AIM? I can send it you, if you would like.

intothenihil

thanks man.

Hair Metal? I'm not sure where you got that from :-\

[QUOTE=Wotan;13963867]intothenihil

thanks man.[/QUOTE]

No problem dude.

I have been trying to find some Wuthering Heights. I know Alex always talks about them, but never got a chance to listen to them. What album should I start with?

[QUOTE=Apocalyptic Raids;13963899]Hair Metal? I'm not sure where you got that from :-\[/QUOTE]

Haha, I thought I had an album before from them that was hair metal, but guess not. Probably some other band.

I really love Alogia - Secret spheres of art

Savatage -had- a couple of hair metal moments, but [I]Wake Of Magellan, The Hall Of The Mountain King, Edge Of Thorns[/I], etc, are all pretty heavy/power metallish.

[QUOTE=GenuineImitation;13963904]No problem dude.

I have been trying to find some Wuthering Heights. I know Alex always talks about them, but never got a chance to listen to them. What album should I start with?[/QUOTE]

The last 2 albums are both very good. Far from the Maddening Crowd is probably still my favorite though the new one, The Shadow Cabinet, is also great.

[QUOTE=Iron Bars;13965906]The last 2 albums are both very good. Far from the Maddening Crowd is probably still my favorite though the new one, The Shadow Cabinet, is also great.[/QUOTE]

I'll check those out. Thanks alot.

I need some suggestions for atypical power/traditional or power/prog bands. I have many many albums of bands that are all kind of blending together into generic stuff and I'm looking for standouts. My favorite stuff at the moment is Kamelot and Stormental... any suggestions?

Atypical? Try some Sonata Arctica. They do traditional neoclassicalish power metal very nicely.

You could try either Oceanborn or Wishmaster by Nightwish as well.

I have Sonata Arctica's discography already and I already have those Nightwish albums as well, but thanks for trying :thumb: I might try something thrashier. The latest Winters Bane, Communic, and Nevermore have been getting a lot of play lately as well...

Winters Bane :chug:

I just discovered another German band that have been around forever and I had never heard them... PARAGON

I got The Dark Legacy and it's great traditional/power stuff. Of course it has to be since it was produced by Piet Sielck (Iron Savior)

Any other fans?

/bump, third page!

I saw a Paragon album once, but I didn't pick it up for reasons that escape me at the moment. I'll look into it again... Sounds like Iron Saviour?

Someone recommend me a Rhapsody of Fire album. Preferably the best one in your opinion.

Btw, what does Demons and Wizards sound like? Blind Guardian?

Demons and Wizards has some of Jon's(Iced Earth) signature riffing. And Hansi's vocals over it basicly(some changes obviously). If you like either band, I'm sure you'll like Demons and Wizards :)

[QUOTE=Stormrider331;14029274]Demons and Wizards has some of Jon's(Iced Earth) signature riffing. And Hansi's vocals over it basicly(some changes obviously). If you like either band, I'm sure you'll like Demons and Wizards :)[/QUOTE]Alright, i'll pick it up after I get Symphony X's The Odyssey, which I can never find. :mad:

So, any Rhapsody of Fire recommendations?

[QUOTE=hey143;14029560]Alright, i'll pick it up after I get Symphony X's The Odyssey, which I can never find. :mad:

So, any Rhapsody of Fire recommendations?[/QUOTE]


I would recommend Symphony of Enchanted Lands II, but thats the only one I have.

PS. That Symphony X albums is godly.

I don't think I ever got myself through all of the Odyssey(song) :-/

ITT: Jammie loses respect.

no, not rly :p

Oz: I don't really like Paragon.

I only have the one album and it's quite good... haven't heard any of their early material but their last few albums were all produced by Piet Sielck so I'm guessing they'll have that same vibe...

Everything by Symphony X = :thumb:

[QUOTE=MetalOz;14033237]Everything by Symphony X = :thumb:[/QUOTE]

You've got that right, my friend.