Originally formed as a cover band, now producing power metal that shies away from typical mythical themes. Their first album included covers of a Vivaldi piece Summer and ABBA's Money, Money, MoneyĪ metal opera hosted by Tobias Sammet, different renowned musicians/vocalists participate in every album.įormed after being inspired by a metal festival that featured performances by Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Edguy, and others. "Jerusalem", the sixth album by Astral Doors is a clear singing from vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson. Known for fusing neo-classical European style with the aggression of American Speed Metal.Ī female-fronted band from Washington DC with varying styles. Started as a melodic death metal band formed by Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott.įounders in close relation to members of Metallica, their lyrics helped shape today's power metal.Įarly power/heavy metal band originating from Sarpsborg, Norway. One of the relatively few English-lyrics Russian power metal bands. Their documentary illustrated how staying together as a band for them was more important than making as much money as possible. Progressive band nominated for multiple Danish music awards in 20. Iron Maiden influenced band writes concept albums with unifying themes or stories. Known for symphonic interludes, technical instrumentation and Brazilian regional elements. Their Black Crystal Sword Saga was said to be inspired by fellow Italian band Rhapsody of Fire's fantasy-styled concept albums.Ĭonceived as a progressive instrumental band, the addition of a vocalist moved towards power metal.Īfter 1998, moved away from thrash metal to a power/progressive metal style. Lyrics often influenced by Finnish and Norse mythology Known for recruiting guitarist Jani Liimatainen of Sonata Arctica in their earlier years.įuses melodic metal with pop melodies and vocals of Elize Ryd Side project from the singer of Angra, now a full-fledged band. Together created the metal opera Days of Rising DoomĮxclusively pirate themed band with folk metal incorporation. Strong progressive metal influences, use of both soprano vocals and death grunts.įorged a reputation due to their lyrical themes of apocalyptic sci-fi.
Known for technical precision and dark orchestration.
Played an important role in the development of speed and thrash metal. Style strongly influenced by NWOBHM, combining both operatic and growled vocals.ġ968–1989, 1992–1997, 2004–2005, 2009–present "Action", "Ballroom Blitz", "Cockroach", " Fox on the Run", "Hellraiser" One of the best selling heavy metal bands of all time, influencing many of the 1980s subgenres including power metal. "Catch Your Train", "Pictured Life", "He's a Woman - She's a Man", "The Sails of Charon", "Steamrock Fever", "Virgin Killer", "We'll Burn the Sky", "Yellow Raven", "Your Light" Started out combining mystical lyric themes with neo-classical metal prior to Dio's departure from the group. "Kill the King", " Stargazer", "Starstruck" "Bicycle Race", " Bohemian Rhapsody", " Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to.)", "Father to Son", " I Want It All", "Liar", "Ogre Battle", "Somebody to Love", "Stone Cold Crazy", " We Are the Champions", "We Will Rock You", "White Queen (As It Began)" "Bat Out of Hell", "Dead Ringer for Love" One of the most famous heavy metal bands of all time, as well as the origin of many sounds that influenced the many subgenres of heavy metal today. "Deceiver/Dreamer Deceiver", "Raw Deal", "The Ripper", " Victim of Changes" Not considered Power Metal, but often listed as a major influence. It was directly influenced by speed metal and NWOBHM, and had a drop in popularity in the 90s. European Power Metal was developed in the late 80s by key bands such as Helloween, and was more melodic, employing keyboards, synths and anthem-like songs. Power metal has two distinct early styles, which developed in parallel. US Power Metal was developed in the mid/late 80s, pioneered by bands such as Omen characterized by harsh thrashy sound and a focus on speed and soaring operatic vocals. Power metal bands usually have anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and strong choruses, thus creating a theatrical, dramatic and emotionally "powerful" sound. Generally, power metal is characterized by a more uplifting sound, in contrast to the heaviness and dissonance prevalent in styles such as doom metal and death metal. This is a list of power metal bands including notable bands that have at some point in their careers played power metal or heavily contributed to the genre's development. Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context.
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