Thoughts on Power Metal?

IronboundSat, 18/08/2012 - 11:14

I've noticed within North America not many people are into Power Metal and some out right hate it. Hell, there's barely any North American Power Metal bands (If you could suggest some that'd be great, preferably from Canada). But, I've noticed it's really big in Europe. So, what are your thoughts on Power Metal? Personally, I love it. Blind Guardian are my favorite band.

whiteravenmetal on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 11:21

USPM rules!!!

Croby on Sun, 19/08/2012 - 00:06

+1 :D

thrashnickdeath on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 11:36

It's pretty cool. I'm starting to get into a lot more

LaUlvenDrepe on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 12:11

No offense, but I personally can't stand it. The lyrics, the sound, the vocals (especially the vocals)... it's just not my taste.

ImproperBurial on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 12:40

I love it, one of my favorite genres of metal.

lak89 on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 13:39

I love the genre, especially Prog/power.

SatanicSchizo on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 13:53

Lots of people like power metal in this area of north america. I was actually lucky enough to see the mighty THOR live a few weeks ago, their a really cheesey but awesome old school power metal band from the late 70s

Ironbound on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 14:30

Forgot about Thor! Awesome band.

MoreNecromansy on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 14:40

US Power metal my friend is the shit! Although I would personally consider them traditional heavy metal bands. Check out: Helstar, Vicious Rumors, Liege Lord, Manilla Road, Warlord, Cauldron Born, Heir Apparent, Steel Vengeance, Twisted Tower Dire (Tony Taylor-era), Pharaoh, Riot (Thundersteel and onwards could be considered USPM), Crimson Glory, Sancuuary, Ruthless and Deadly Blessing.

Stiopa on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 18:56

Crimson Glory= US Power, not traditional HM. And what about Metal Church and Iced Earth? They're shit too?

MoreNecromansy on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 19:09

Completely forgot about Metal Church, first two records are essential in my opinion. Never enjoyed Iced Earth personally, probably because I can't tell their songs apart.

And I don't think you understood what I meant by "US Power metal my friend is the shit!"

Stiopa on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 21:49

Aaaah, now i see Your point.

And I forgot Brocas Helm...

mayhempunk666 on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 17:09

i love me some power metal. Sabaton and Blind Guardian are my two favorites

Slaughter Lord on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 18:02

Oldschool Power Metal isnt gay, this modern Pop-Power with semi-female singer is.

Awesome Oldschool Power Metal Bands that haven't been mentioned: Heavens Gate, Heavy Load, Shok Paris, Chastain. And pretty much every Band the not-so-sure-about-their-sexuality Hammerfall covered.

MoreNecromansy on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 19:10

Heavy Load and Chastain are excellent. Another band everyone should check out is Salem's Wych:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJDo5BO9IBE

TheWitchburner on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 18:57

80's power metal rules...not the fucking happy smiling ''power metal'' from nowadays...yuk!

iambadcompany on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 20:15

Old school power metal only...and one or two new.

TThrasher on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 20:46

Some oldschool. Nowadays power metal is utter shit in my oppinion.

ManOboy on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 21:34

yeah old school power metal is great like helloween, blind guardian, bands like that. i used to listen to alot of sonata arctica but after their later releases, their just not my forte anymore.

lak89 on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 23:16

Yea starting from Unia onwards things just weren't the same.

Maddolis on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 21:55

Power metal at its best is brilliant, same with all genres.
It feels stale because many of the most popular power metal bands are very flowery/poppy, whereas heavier or more obscure ones aren't what people listen to first, and thus they dismiss the genre. I'm not a fan of Gamma Ray, Hammerfall etc but some of the more popular power metal bands are great- Blind Guardian (one of my favourite bands) and Manowar being prime examples. As with all genres, you just need to look a little beneath the surface.

Stiopa on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 22:47

Power Metal is one of my favourite genres. I love many PM bands, that I do not mention, because there are too many of them and I'm lazy, but:
I've just discovered White Skull- first (and I hope not the last) metal band with female vocalist that isn't boring to me- just listen to Asgard or Here We Are or anything from them. Federica di Boni = Female DIO.

LikkedbyDeath on Sat, 18/08/2012 - 23:55

I like the older stuff, but all these female vocal + eyeliner power metal from Europe nowadays straight up bores me.

Mad Marvin on Sun, 19/08/2012 - 00:28

It really depends on the bands. I really love Sabaton, always did since I first saw them in 2006 (?), and I like Blind Guardian and Gamma Ray as well, as they are more Speed Metal kind of bands.
BUt personally, I don't need many more Power Metal bands...

AleOldSchool on Sun, 19/08/2012 - 00:42

if with power metal you mean bands like blind guardian, rhapsody, sonata arctica, angra, hammerfall and stuff like that, i fucking hate it! i hate everything about it, lyrics, artworks, vocal style, fans etc....i find it really "innocuous", i find no energy in this stuff, i usually call it kindergarten metal!!! if otherwise, you mean great bands like armored saints or metal church, i must say that i really respect it, even if it's not my favourite kind of stuff.

Deathcore.Is.No... on Sun, 19/08/2012 - 03:27

This seems like a pretty pointless thread. It's far too broad. You should at least be a little more specific in what you're asking than just: Do you like the genre?

Wrathchylde666 on Sun, 19/08/2012 - 06:20

Old Power Metal, like the great Blind Guardian and Hammerfall, is essential. I like the high, clean vocals, which in themselves, are really just extensions of the styles set by Bruce Dickinson and Geoff Tate in the 80s. And I always liked the fantasy element in lyrics, if done properly.
New Power Metal, however, does nothing but make me wince when I hear it. It comes off as corny, silly, and derivative. Way too many keyboards, and the bands look like live action roleplayers. If metal has a nerdy subgenre, its Power Metal.