Ultra Catchy Melodic Powermetal

[Powermetal Rebel]

I buy A Lot of CD's (mostly Power Metal) and on occasion I run into something that deserves to be shared. Though it's been awhile since I've posted to this forum, I've found something I think many PQ fans may just appreciate. The following CDs are full to the brim with excellent melodic power/speed for fans of PQ, Gaia Epicus, Strato, Sonata, Heavenly, etc. Timeless Miracle even includes a dash of Freedom Call influence.

Timeless Miracle - 'Into The Enchanted Chamber' (2005)

CD review at Metal-Archives : http://www.metal-archives.com/index.php

Emerald Sun - 'Escape from Twilight' (2007)

Full song sample : http://www.limb-music.de/atomatrix/mp3/_upcoming/EMERALDSUN_ScreamOutLoud.mp3
(If this tune sounds familiar - The catchy chorus is similar to Domine's 'True Believer'.)

Song samples at Limb : http://www.limb-music.de/cgi-bin/limb.cgi?page=downloads&cat=2&band=emerald sun

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

The Emerald Sun track sounds like Cellador to me, in vocal style and speed riffs

 

[Powermetal Rebel]

HMMMMM... Interesting comparison. Had to dig out my Cellador CD to check it out a bit closer ..Good call !! - Why didn't I hear that similarity? After listening to both CDs again - I'd have to say there are similarities but more distinctive contrasts.

IMO Cellador is faster and much closer to DF's style than Emerald Sun is. The major difference is the Emerald Sun CD includes 2 songs I'd consider ballads, a couple tunes that include some nice tempo changes, and an anthem (almost sounds like a Storyteller song). Overall - I'd say It's not destined to become a power/speed staple like Cellador's is, but it's a very enjoyable selection of songs which are more catchy than they are original.

Cool comment PMDon - Thanks for the reply.