Sonata Arctica vs Stratovarius

[Sad Madrigal]

OK.....this is something I need to know. I have been listening to Finnish power metal very much in the last years so I wanted to know which of these 2 bands are better: Sonata Arctica or Stratovarius?
My vote goes for Sonata Arctica.

 

[Kenneth R.]

Stratovarius isn't even metal.

 

[Frosties]

I don't listen to either, but any band with a psychotic guitar player gets my vote!

 

[Necropeth]

Stratovarius isn't even metal.

You sure about that?
And I would go with Sonata Arctica.

 

[villen]

Either of them is great relaxing,positive energy-bringing metal(IMO) music to listen.I especially like strats though,listened much to them before i discovered opeth. Stratovarius-RIP btw

 

[DinoB]

Sonata Arctica gets my vote. Winterheart's Guild is a truly awsome album.

 

[Sad Madrigal]

Stratovarius isn't even metal.

Now I am quoting you: "You gotta be kidding..."