At 7/23/05 09:16 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:
Oh really ?
I dont really know whats the definition of Power Metal and you seem to know a lot about it... can you help me out?
Once upon a time the term "power metal" was interchangeable with plain old heavy metal, with perhaps an emphasis on heavier riffing. In recent times, though, the term is most often used to describe the decidedly European style of metal, a style dominated by double-bass drumming, anthemic choruses, and speedy riffing. One originator of this style would have to be Helloween, whose early works such as Walls Of Jericho and Keeper Of The Seven Keys proved to be blueprints for the style. Another band worth mentioning is Hammerfall, as they are often regarded as the band most responsible for the revival of the genre in 1997 when they debuted with Glory To The Brave.
Listen to Evergrey, Edguy, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Dream Evil, Manowar, Iced Earth, Sonata Arctica, Rhapsody and Metal Church for starters. That should give you a good idea of the styles of power metal.