power metal?

[Hatebreeder]

as far as i know, yes.

I've always heard them classified as progressive metal. Either way, it's accurate.

Also, can some please explain to me in a level-headed fashion why they don't like power metal? And none of this "cuz its gay you faggot" bullshit.

 

[Dazed and Brutal]

Edguy is the worst power metal band ever.

 

[Killbot]

I've always heard them classified as progressive metal. Either way, it's accurate.

Also, can some please explain to me in a level-headed fashion why they don't like power metal? And none of this "cuz its gay you faggot" bullshit.

Just listen to it, and you will realise it's gay. fag.

 

[Hatebreeder]

Just listen to it, and you will realise it's gay. fag.

I do listen to it. And I enjoy it. Why do you insist on being a dick?

 

[CF87]

A lot of progressive metal bands sound like power metal bands. What is really the key difference to telling the difference. Symphony X for example.

 

[Hatebreeder]

Power metal bands don't put as high of an emphasis on technicality and don't do the whole "change time signature at various times" things. It's more straightforward.

 

[Astrum]

Just listen to it, and you will realise it's gay. fag.

okay. you dont like it. we get it.

is the fag remark really necessary? i ask the same question AM does.





dick.

 

[Matt]

Is Symphony X considered to be power metal?

they classify themselves as "symphonic progressive metal". And they dont suck if people could break themselves out of their little box they live in, they would realise it.

 

[Matt]

Power metal bands don't put as high of an emphasis on technicality and don't do the whole "change time signature at various times" things. It's more straightforward.

plus most of them dont have near the talent and skill prog bands do.

 

[Ender Rises]

I enjoy the more straightforward power metal bands. But that's just me. My taste in music sucks, as you all know. Still there is something to be said for music that is more aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable due to it's relative simplicity.

 

[Hatebreeder]

A lot of the people I've talked to who hate it tend to be deep into the death metal/goregrind scene. Just because power metal bands don't focus on speed and aggression to get their point across doesn't make them any less talented. They just like a different style. Open your eyes, assholes.

 

[Ender Rises]

Agreed. Death metal is enjoyable but I'd rather listen to prog and power bands.

 

[Matt]

Open your eyes, assholes.

everyone seems to be incapable of doing that.

 

[Ender Rises]

It's a sad, sad metal world we live in sometimes. Closed minded assholes almost ruin it all for me.

 

[Hatebreeder]

They're the reason metalheads are looked down upon. They think that metal is the only type of music that's worth anything and piss upon other people's taste in music. Though they complain about being misunderstood, they don't realize that they're perpetuating the stereotype.

 

[CF87]

Power Metal does have pretty simple rythmn(probably the most simple in metal out of any genre). When it comes to solos on the other hand the solos are as progressive as prog metal bands. Symphony X might have more off timed weird rythmn but a traditional power metal band does compare on a lead level. Jag Panzer for example has very simple rythmn. The lead guitar playing is really progressive metal style though.

 

[Ender Rises]

I love that about power, the fact that you can have a very grounded rhythm and a soaring lead at the same time, sort of like the best of both worlds.

 

[Matt]

They're the reason metalheads are looked down upon. They think that metal is the only type of music that's worth anything and piss upon other people's taste in music. Though they complain about being misunderstood, they don't realize that they're perpetuating the stereotype.

hypocrites.

 

[Hatebreeder]

I love that about power, the fact that you can have a very grounded rhythm and a soaring lead at the same time, sort of like the best of both worlds.

Indeed. And with the operatic vocals, there's more variety on top of that. Overall, there's a lot more music progression in power metal than death metal. Probably why I prefer it.

Metal is full of hypocrisy. I call myself "Authentic Metalhead" because I am actually self-aware and appreciate metal for what it is, not comparing it to other types of metal/music in general.

 

[CF87]

Overall, there's a lot more music progression in power metal than death metal. Probably why I prefer it.

It depends on the death metal bands and what you have heard.