List of power metal bands

List of power metal bands

This is a list of power metal bands including bands that have at some point in their careers played power metal. Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. 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. 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. 09 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z See also References External links

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3 Inches of Blood[1]

A
Accept[2] Adagio[3] After Forever[4] Aina[5] Alestorm[6] Amaran[7] Amaranthe[8] Amberian Dawn[9] Angband[10] Angel Dust[11] Angra[12] Anubis Gate[13] Armored Saint[14] Anvil[15] Avantasia[16] Axenstar[17] Axxis[18]
Amaranthe performing at the Wacken Open Air festival

B
Black Majesty[19] Blind Guardian[] Borealis[20] Brainstorm[21]
Axxis concert at the Masters of Rock 2007 festival

C
Cain's Offering[22] Celesty[23] Cellador[24] Children of Bodom[25] Cirith Ungol[26] Crimson Glory[]

D
Demons and Wizards[27] Dio[28] Divinefire[29] Domine[30] Doomsword[31]
Children of Bodom at 2007's Masters of Rock

List of power metal bands DragonForce[] Dragonland[32] Dream Evil[33] Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki's Neverland[34]

E
Edenbridge[35] Edguy[36] Eidolon[37] Elixir[38] Epica[39] Excalion[]
Elixir performing in 2010

F
Falconer[40] Firewind[41] Freedom Call[42]

G
Galneryus[43] Gamma Ray[] Gloryhammer[44] Grave Digger[45]

H
HammerFall[] Heathen[46] Heavy Load[47] Helloween[][48] Helstar[49] Highlord[50] Human Fortress[51]
Grave Digger at Metalcamp in 2007

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I
Iced Earth[] Impulse Iron Mask[52] Iron Savior[53]

J
Jag Panzer[54] Judas Priest[2]
Iced Earth in December 2012

K
Kamelot[55][56] Katagory V[57][58] Keldian[59] King Diamond[60] Kotipelto[61]

L
Lz Rockit[62] Liege Lord[63] Lost Horizon[64][65]

M
Machinae Supremacy[66] Manilla Road[67] Manowar[68][69] Masterplan[70] Meliah Rage[71][72] Mercenary[73] Metal Church[74] Metalium[75]
Machinae Supremacy performing

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N
Nightwish[76] Nocturnal Rites[77]

O
Omen[78][79] Orden Ogan[80]
Nightwish in 2009

P
Pagan's Mind[81] Pharaoh [82] Powerglove[83] Power Metal[84] Power Quest[] Powerwolf[85] Primal Fear[86] Prototype[87] Pyramaze[88]
Primal Fear in 2009

R
Rage[89] Rainbow[2] Revolution Renaissance[90] Rhapsody of Fire[91][92] Riot[93][94] Running Wild[95]

S
Sabaton[96] Scanner[97] Scorpions [2] Sequester [98] Shadowkeep[99] Shadowside[100]
Running Wild live on stage in Bonn in 2005

Sinergy[101] Sonata Arctica[102] Stratovarius[]

List of power metal bands Symfonia[103] Symphony X[104]

T
Thaurorod Theocracy[] Thunderstone[105] Twilightning[106]

V
Vicious Rumors[107] Virgin Steele[108]
Thaurorod in Florence in 2011

W
Wintersun[109][110]

X
X Japan[111]

Y
Yngwie Malmsteen[112]

Z
Zonata[113]

References
[2] Metal - A Headbanger's Journey, DVD, ASIN B000FS9OZY (2005). [26] Damien (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Cirith Ungol, King of the Dead. Terrorizer No.137, p. 48. Yngwie Malmsteen performing in Barcelona [28] Chantler, Chris (September 2005). "The Power and the Glory: A Brief History of Power Metal". Terrorizer No.135, p. 42: "Ronnie Dio, of course, forged ahead with a new band, simply called Dio, and in doing so contributed a great deal to the development of power metal with classic albums such as 'Holy Diver' and 'The Last in Line'." [38] Chantler, Chris (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Elixir, Son of Odin. Terrorizer No.137. p. 48: "Elixir concentrated and focussed their epic power metal as few other British bands ever have." [44] (official site). [47] Chantler, Chris (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power metal Top 20. Heavy Load, Death or Glory. Terrorizer No.137, p. 48: "Having released a debut in 1978, Swedish pioneers Heavy Load were among the world's first power metal bands." [67] Damien (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Manilla Road, Crystal Logic. Terrorizer No.137, p. 48: "Epic, ethereal and emotional, 'Crystal Logic' is the thinking man's power metal classic." [69] Damien (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Manowar, Into Glory Ride. Terrorizer No.137, p. 48: "Manowar's immense sophomore effort sees them really hitting their stride and establishing the style which would virtually define power metal in the 80s".

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[78] Chantler, Chris (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Omen, Battle Cry. Terrorizer No.137, p. 48: "Raucous, snorting American power metal with a hint of endearing naivety." [80] "ORDEN OGAN: 'Easton Hope' Video Released" (http:/ / www. blabbermouth. net/ news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=142339). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-07-14. "...the melodic/power/folk metal band from Arnsberg, Germany..." [113] Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Zonata Biography" (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ artist/ zonata-mn0000319878). Allmusic. Retrieved 2013-08-07.

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