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An advanced search of the Metal Encyclopaedia at http://www.metal-archives.com/ shows 394 Power Metal bands in the U.S. of which 184 are currently active.
Also Manowar is not listed in the Power Metal genre. They are listed in the more general Heavy Metal genre which I think suits them more.
Also Manowar is not listed in the Power Metal genre. They are listed in the more general Heavy Metal genre which I think suits them more.
YanLeviathan
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Ballstorm said:
I recently found out that there was, or still is, a band out of Germany with the name Avian. According to that encylopedia page, they list them as active, however, their webpage isn't. When I researched the name in 2002, I did not find anything. So, just to set the record straight, the U.S. version of Avian is alive and well. I hope that there aren't people out there expecting to see the German Avian band for Progpower. If anyone knows if they're still around, please let me know.
Thanks,
Yan
dargormudshark
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Pyramaze51 said:
Outworld is not power metal,,,I don't think Archetype is too power metal either
dargormudshark
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Yngvai X said:my favorite US powermetal bands:
Iced Earth
Kamelot
Avian
Moliti
Joe Stump's Reign of Terror
and if you wanna consider either of them power, Symphony X and Nevermore, although people like to debate that with me (SymX I agree is more progmetal, but I still think you can squeeze Nevermore into the powermetal genre just as much as you can squeeze a band like Angel Dust into it).
Theres really not much coming out of the US in terms of powermetal. And yea, most of the bands I see that do consider themselves power are really just like NWOBHM sounding more than powermetal. IMO the majority of the best powermetal comes from Germany...
Moliti is better than Iced Earth
Seven Witches
Nevermore
Sanctuary
Frost
Warrior
Racer X (at times)
(I think Imagika are from here, I could be wrong)
Iced Earth
maybe Mercyful Fate falls in here
Nevermore
Sanctuary
Frost
Warrior
Racer X (at times)
(I think Imagika are from here, I could be wrong)
Iced Earth
maybe Mercyful Fate falls in here
JonnyD
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MetalRose said:I know. I was teasing back.
People are welcome to like things I don't, they just should be prepared for a little harassment. And on the flipside, I take a little ribbing too.
-MetalRose
hehehe I'm so used to Manoharrasment I dont even bother defending them anymore
as for T.O.N. I really Like Origin of the Feces and some of Bloody Kisses but boy they can really put a guy to sleep! ... anyways with that out of the way... Hows it going MetalRose!?!
MetalRose
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Going well, thanks. Working hard at not working. Hehehe. I can't wait for PPVI! It's going to be such a great time.
Anyway, I have a general question for everyone:
What defines/ classifies/ labels a band to a certian category?
I'm seeing disagreements on bands like ManOWar not being powermetal, but more general rock. What puts them in the Powermetal? What puts them in the Rock? What are the differences? Is it vocals? Music? Lyrics?
I'm just curious. There is a lot of debate about classifications in all different Genres... Just wondering how everyone puts bands into their genres.
On a side note, I had another question associated with this, but I can't think of it right now. I'll post it later.
-MetalRose
Working hard at not working. Hehehe. I can't wait for PPVI! It's going to be such a great time.Anyway, I have a general question for everyone:
What defines/ classifies/ labels a band to a certian category?
I'm seeing disagreements on bands like ManOWar not being powermetal, but more general rock. What puts them in the Powermetal? What puts them in the Rock? What are the differences? Is it vocals? Music? Lyrics?
I'm just curious. There is a lot of debate about classifications in all different Genres... Just wondering how everyone puts bands into their genres.
On a side note, I had another question associated with this, but I can't think of it right now. I'll post it later.
-MetalRose
YanLeviathan
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MetalRose said:Going well, thanks.
Anyway, I have a general question for everyone:
What defines/ classifies/ labels a band to a certian category?
I'm seeing disagreements on bands like ManOWar not being powermetal, but more general rock. What puts them in the Powermetal? What puts them in the Rock? What are the differences? Is it vocals? Music? Lyrics?
I'm just curious. There is a lot of debate about classifications in all different Genres... Just wondering how everyone puts bands into their genres.
On a side note, I had another question associated with this, but I can't think of it right now. I'll post it later.
-MetalRose
Here's what they teach you in power metal 101:
You have to use the word heresy at least once per album and the words time and shadows at least 5 times each per album in order for it to qualify as power metal
Yan
SavaVIDude
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Try this:
http://www.sixminutecentury.com/
This is a Houston band that used to be Mystic Cross. The singer is different and so are the songs. They write about real stuff, NOT relationship stuff. Listen to April 19 - It's about the Oklahoma City bombing. Listen to Chuck's voice at about the 1:20 mark. A little Halford in there!!
I still don't understand why it's so important to people to put bands in a pidgeon-hole.
My $.02.
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dargormudshark
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SavaVIDude said:
Try this:
http://www.sixminutecentury.com/
This is a Houston band that used to be Mystic Cross. The singer is different and so are the songs. They write about real stuff, NOT relationship stuff. Listen to April 19 - It's about the Oklahoma City bombing. Listen to Chuck's voice at about the 1:20 mark. A little Halford in there!!
I still don't understand why it's so important to people to put bands in a pidgeon-hole.
My $.02.
I don't think Mystic Cross is very power metal
MajorRager
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Power metal - n. (poə'ur mĕt'l): is a style of heavy metal music pioneered and largely practiced in Germany and Scandinavia.
The first power metal song is arguably the 1976 song "Stargazer" by the band Rainbow.
Power metal was developed in the mid-1980s primarily by the German band Helloween, who were influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.
Power metal borrows from 1970s metal styles, but adds important elements of speed and melody. Whereas most genres of rock focus largely on personal experience, historical incidents, social commentary, or other aspects of "real life", power metal often treats cosmological or metaphysical themes. As such, lyrics draw heavily from science-fiction, mythology, and fantasy; Tolkien-esque imagery is especially common in the latter.
Power metal vocals are generally clean (as opposed to the growling vocals that characterize Death Metal) and delivered by a trained vocalist; singing power metal involves more than a few high notes. Often power metal vocals have multi-layer vocals similar to Queen. Typical power metal bands consist of a vocalist, two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. Many bands also play with a keyboardist and a few, such as the Italian band Rhapsody, have been known to record with more symphonic elements.
This style is most popular in Europe, Japan, some countries of South America and has a growing popularity in certain parts of North America.
The first power metal song is arguably the 1976 song "Stargazer" by the band Rainbow.
Power metal was developed in the mid-1980s primarily by the German band Helloween, who were influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.
Power metal borrows from 1970s metal styles, but adds important elements of speed and melody. Whereas most genres of rock focus largely on personal experience, historical incidents, social commentary, or other aspects of "real life", power metal often treats cosmological or metaphysical themes. As such, lyrics draw heavily from science-fiction, mythology, and fantasy; Tolkien-esque imagery is especially common in the latter.
Power metal vocals are generally clean (as opposed to the growling vocals that characterize Death Metal) and delivered by a trained vocalist; singing power metal involves more than a few high notes. Often power metal vocals have multi-layer vocals similar to Queen. Typical power metal bands consist of a vocalist, two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. Many bands also play with a keyboardist and a few, such as the Italian band Rhapsody, have been known to record with more symphonic elements.
This style is most popular in Europe, Japan, some countries of South America and has a growing popularity in certain parts of North America.
MajorRager said:
Oh YES!!! Stargazer is absolutely KILLER!! That whole era of Dio/Blackmore Rainbow is awesome. Nice work... Love the dictionary definition. As we can see, few people are in total agreement when it comes to something like music, but I'm dead on with that description, and love the German bands...
However, I also like the Manowar jokes, maybe I'll start a new thread just for that!
MajorRager
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MajorRager said:
Dio created power metal
Manowar was probably the first truely power metal band, not Helloween.
Bryan316
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I dunno if any of youz guyz outside of Michigan have heard them, but a truly entertaining band I've discovered is MILES BEYOND. They're four guys from Flint, and I discovered em as they opened up for Iced Earth at the Machine Shop last spring. First thing we noticed when we heard em was, THIS AIN'T RADIO FRIENDLY AT ALL! Great two-part guitar work, EXCELLENT stage presence, killer anthem-like, crowd-chanting songs. Makes you wanna throw your fist up and scream back. Best way to describe them is very very heavily Maiden and Priest influenced. The singer's voice is unbelievable! I'm quite envious of his range and ability. It'll be a while before I can sing that well, AND play guitar at the same time. I've been dubbed their No. 2 biggest fan (aside from their merchandise guy who is always with them) and I can't wait til we beat this cancer bullshit with my brother. Cuz we wanna cruise up to Flint and do a helluva kickass metal show with them.
If you find songs from their website, keep in mind that this is a self-recorded album. And as "amateurish" as it may sound, I'm incredibly impressed with the depth and detail to their album. It's twelve songs weighing at 70 minutes, and easily the best 6 bucks I've spent in years. Vlad The Impaler is easily my favorite song, and it's a nice long 8 minute headbangin prize-winner. Best stage song is A Call To Odin cuz every crowd they play goes bonkers for that song.
If yer interested in hearing some of it, I might be able to spread a few emails to any of you. Just private message me and I'll send a mass email out.
http://www.milesbeyond.net
Allright, I'm done with the blatant advertising. Heh heh.
If you find songs from their website, keep in mind that this is a self-recorded album. And as "amateurish" as it may sound, I'm incredibly impressed with the depth and detail to their album. It's twelve songs weighing at 70 minutes, and easily the best 6 bucks I've spent in years. Vlad The Impaler is easily my favorite song, and it's a nice long 8 minute headbangin prize-winner. Best stage song is A Call To Odin cuz every crowd they play goes bonkers for that song.
If yer interested in hearing some of it, I might be able to spread a few emails to any of you. Just private message me and I'll send a mass email out.
http://www.milesbeyond.net
Allright, I'm done with the blatant advertising. Heh heh.
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Bryan316 said:
From just their name, I was thinking they would be some kind of power metal-jazz fusion band. ^_^
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