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This is a list of power metal bands including notable bands that have at some point in their careers played power metal or heavily contributed to the genre's development. Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal , often within symphonic context.
Pages in category "American power metal musical groups" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within a symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contrast with the heaviness and dissonance prevalent in, for example, extreme metal.
Kamelot is an American power metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed by Thomas Youngblood in 1987. The Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared songwriting credit with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011.
Power metal musical groups by nationality (21 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Power metal musical groups" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
DragonForce are a British power metal band from London. [1] The band was formed in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, and are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics and retro video game-influenced sound. The band themselves refer to their music as "extreme power metal".
Powerwolf's musical style is different from other power metal bands. [62] In addition to the classic metal instruments, organ sounds are used. For the studio albums, a church choir was recorded. [ 63 ]
Sabaton is a Swedish power metal band from Falun.The band was formed in 1999 by lead singer Joakim Brodén, bassist Pär Sundström, guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, and drummer Richard Larsson, but has gone through multiple lineup changes with Brodén and Sundström remaining the only consistent members.