Best power metal this year so far?

[Cheiron]

Seems to be a shortage of power metal released so far (especially of the cheesy variety which I adore). Just bought Dark Moor's latest and Cruachan's latest.

I haven't listened to Vision Divine's... listened to Masterplan MKII (great album), listened to Thunderstone's (great album).

And I know we have Elvenking, Iced Earth, and Nightwish still to look forward too...

 

[Azrael LenGraden]

I don't think we have the the best Power Metal album yet... the two I am anticipating the most are Primal Fear and Iced Earth!

 

[Bryan316]

The Black Circus Pt 2.

EEEEEEVILLLLLLL

\m/

 

[booB]

I haven't listened to too many yet, but for me it's Thunderstone - Evolution 4.0. I like it even more than the new Morgana Lefay, and if you know anything about me, you know what a strong statement that is.

 

[Burnout]

The Black Circus Pt 2.

EEEEEEVILLLLLLL

\m/

This has been my favorite so far as well, great disc.

 

[Magius]

Stricktly speaking Power Metal... I haven't picked the best so far but some contenders are:

Dark Moor- Tarot
Grave Digger- Liberty or Death
Heavenly- Virus

I'm interested in, but haven't heard, the new releases form Silent Force, Iron Savior, Sabaton and Powerwolf.

Like Azrael LenGraden, I also think the best Power Metal for the year has yet to be released.

Since you include Cruachan I assume you mean other types of Metal also, for which I'd list:

Wintersun- Wintersun
Therion- Gothic Kabbalah
Ensiferum- Victory Songs

 

[Cheiron]

Well I consider Cruachan power-folk. Similar realm as Wuthering Heights I guess. And yeah I forgot about the Heavenly album. I need to check that out.

Grave Digger's didn't click with me. But I know a lot think its great so I'll revisit it.

 

[Dolamite S. Biffle]

How could anyone forget the monster of an album as "8th Sin" by Nocturnal Rites!?!?!?! This album is a guarantee in my top 5 for the year.

 

[Braxil]

I haven't heard a power metal album this year I really liked other than Ride the Sky's "New Protection", but I'm still waiting for Andre Matos' debut album coming out next month.

 

[Chris Lira]

Check out Domine's Ancient Spirit Rising- cheese of the most delicious variety The new Olympos Mons is pretty good too.

Chris
np: Eloy- Dawn

 

[longshot9]

amen biffle... new NR is great.

 

[Nightmare1z]

For me, it's Dark Moor - Tarot.

 

[BenMech]

even though I don't care for power metal in general, the first thought to come to mind was

 

[ashaman7122]

I haven't listened to too many yet, but for me it's Thunderstone - Evolution 4.0. I like it even more than the new Morgana Lefay, and if you know anything about me, you know what a strong statement that is.

It's so scary just how much we agree on things...

You rock, dude!

Rock on!

 

[Bear]

Machine Men - Circus of Fool's

 

[Stingray11214]

So far? Kamelot - Ghost Opera takes the crown

 

[Taliwakker]

I haven't heard a power metal album this year I really liked other than Ride the Sky's "New Protection",

I'm a bit underwhelmed by this album...i hope it doesn't signal the end of Tears of Anger.

 

[Bear]

So far? Kamelot - Ghost Opera takes the crown

Are they really power metal anymore?

 

[zedowns]

My favorite so far is definitely Vision Divine's "The 25th Hour" even if it is pretty much solely based on Luppi.

Glory Opera's "Equilibrium" is a very close runner up though. Don't really expect that to change.

 

[Azrael LenGraden]

Are they really power metal anymore?

Agreed...they are in a category of their own in my opinion....