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What is power metal?
It's fast, bombastic, loud, probably a bit cheesy, and technically spectacular. Sometimes it's gothic. Sometimes it's neoclassical. Sometimes it's fully orchestrated. Regardless, it's always spectacular.
For those who are familiar with the genre, what are your opinions? Love it? Can't stand it? What are your favorite/least favorite bands? Talk about it here.
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For the uninitiated, here's a bit of a primer. First listen to this song by one of the early power metal prototype bands, Helloween:
Then read about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_metal
Then, if you still have time, check out some self-deprecating humor: http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/fun_comments.php?fun_id=6
While I'll post my own opinions later*, here are some recommended, universally-acclaimed Power Metal bands: Helloween, Blind Guardian, Manowar, Sonata Arctica, Symphony X, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, Nightwish, Galneryus, Edguy
Keep in mind that while these bands are power metal, they were also heavily influenced by other heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon, etc.--listen to those and you might get an idea about what to expect from the genre.
Discuss.
*Hint: ALL the listed bands are personal favorites, but there are a few more.
It's fast, bombastic, loud, probably a bit cheesy, and technically spectacular. Sometimes it's gothic. Sometimes it's neoclassical. Sometimes it's fully orchestrated. Regardless, it's always spectacular.
For those who are familiar with the genre, what are your opinions? Love it? Can't stand it? What are your favorite/least favorite bands? Talk about it here.
--------------------
For the uninitiated, here's a bit of a primer. First listen to this song by one of the early power metal prototype bands, Helloween:
Then read about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_metal
Then, if you still have time, check out some self-deprecating humor: http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/fun_comments.php?fun_id=6
While I'll post my own opinions later*, here are some recommended, universally-acclaimed Power Metal bands: Helloween, Blind Guardian, Manowar, Sonata Arctica, Symphony X, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, Nightwish, Galneryus, Edguy
Keep in mind that while these bands are power metal, they were also heavily influenced by other heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon, etc.--listen to those and you might get an idea about what to expect from the genre.
Discuss.
*Hint: ALL the listed bands are personal favorites, but there are a few more.
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