Aceasta este o listă de formații power metal inclusiv formații care la o anumită etapă a carirei au interpretat power metal. Power metal este un subgen al muzicii heavy metal, combină caracteristici de metal tradițional uc speed metal, adesea întrun context simfonic.
Formația Originee Ani activi Descriere sumară 3 Inches of BloodCanada1999–prezentStil influențat puternic de NWOBHM
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumară AcceptMetal - A Headbanger's Journey, DVD, ASIN B000FS9OZY (2005).Germania1968–1989, 1992–1997, 2004–2005, 2009–prezentA jucat un rol important în dezvoltarea genurilor speed și thrash metal. AdagioFranța2000–prezentKnown for technical precision and dark orchestration.After ForeverOlanda1995–2009Strong progressive metal influences, use of both soprano vocals and death grunts.Ainavarious (supergroup)2003–2004Together created the metal opera Days of Rising DoomAlestormScoția2004–prezentExclusively pirate themed band with folk metal incorporation.Almah Brazilia2006–prezentSide project from the singer of Angra, now a full fledged band.Altaria Finlanda2000–prezentKnown for recruiting guitarist Jani Liimatainen of Sonata Arctica in their earlier years.AmaranSuedia2000–2005Gothic style with clean female vocals.AmarantheSuedia2009–prezentFuses melodic metal with pop melodies and vocals of Elize RydAmberian DawnFinlanda2006–prezentLyrics often influenced by Finnish și Norse mythologyAngbandIran2004−presentConceived as a progressive instrumental band, the addition of a vocalist moved towards power metal.Angel DustGermania1984–1990, 1998–prezentAfter 1998, moved away from thrash metal to a power/progressive metal style.AngraBrazilia1991–prezentKnown for symphonic interludes, technical instrumentation and Brazilian regional elements.AntiquusCanada2000–prezentIron Maiden influenced band writes concept albums with unifying themes or stories.Anubis GateDanemarca2003–prezentProgressive band nominated for multiple Danish music awards in 2008 and 2009.ArmageddonSuedia1997,2000,2002,2012–prezentStarted as a melodic death metal band formed byArch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott, grew closer to power metal in their second and third albums.Armored SaintStatele Unite1982–1992, 1999–prezentfounders in close relation to members of Metallica, their lyrics helped shape today's power metal. Astral DoorsSuedia2002–prezent"Jerusalem", the sixth album by Astral Doors is a clear singing from vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson, backed up by riff oriented sound delivered by Jocke Roberg-keyboard; Joachim Nordlund-Guitar; Ulf Lagerström-Bass and Johan Lindstedt-Drums. AnvilCanada1978–prezentbig contributors to modern heavy metal, their documentary illustrated how working together for them was more important than making as much money as possible. Avantasiavarious (supergroup)1999–prezentA metal opera hosted by Tobias Sammet, the band's members change for every album and feature participation of many renowned musicians/vocalists.AvianStatele Unite2002–prezentFormed after being inspired by a metal festival that featured performances by Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Edguy, and a number of other famous power metal bands.AxenstarSuedia1998–prezentOriginally formed as a cover band, now producing power metal that shies away from typical mythical themes. AxxisGermania1988–prezentTheir debut album, "Kingdom of the Night", became the best-selling debut album ever by a hard rock band in Germania in 1989.
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumarăBattleloreFinlanda1999–prezentFolk mixed with power and melodic death metal, growled vocals with clean female accompaniment.BenedictumStatele Unite2005–prezentFemale fronted harder style power metal from band members who were previously a Dio tribute band.Black MajestyAustralia2001–prezentFormed by ex-members of prominent bands on the Australian metal sceneBlind GuardianGermania1984–prezentOften credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres.BorealisCanada2005–prezentHeavy and progressive with deep vocals, known for their excellent live performances.BrainstormGermania1989–prezentKnown to play a somewhat darker style of music than most power metal groups.Brocas HelmStatele Unite1982–2013Known for founding their own record label after disappointment with their affiliated labels.
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumarăCain's OfferingFinlanda2009–prezentFormed by ex-Sonata Arctica members Jani Liimatainen,Mikko Härkin and Stratovarius vocalist Timo KotipeltoCelestyFinlanda1998–2012Their latest album includes a collaboration with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and a professional choir.CelladorStatele Unite2004–prezentContrasts the popular death metal and metalcore scenes of the American Midwest with melodic speed metal. Children of BodomFinlanda1993–prezentOne of Finland's best selling artists of all time, incorporating power metal and melodic death metal. Cirith UngolDamien (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Cirith Ungol, King of the Dead. Terrorizer No. 137, p. 48.Statele Unite1972–1992Sword and sorcery themed songs contributed to the development of power metal as a genre. Crimson GloryStatele Unite1979–1992, 1998–prezentA pioneer of the American progressive metal movement. Crystal EyesSuedia1992–prezentPut their own studio together in order to improve the quality of their recordings after dissatisfaction with their first label. Crystal ViperPolonia2003–prezentPolish band founded by singer/songwriter and recently guitarist Marta Gabriel
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumară Dark MoorSpania1993−presentNeo-classical and symphonic elements. Demons and WizardsGermania1998–prezentFormed by the vocalist for Blind Guardian, Hansi Kürsch, and the guitarist of Iced Earth, Jon Schaffer. DGMItalia1994–prezentStarted as a power metal oriented instrumental band, gradually moved towards a progressive feel. DioChantler, Chris (September 2005). "The Power and the Glory: A Brief History of Power Metal". Terrorizer No. 135, p. 42: "Ronnie Dio, of course, forged ahead with a new band, simply called Dio, and in doing so contributed a great deal to the development of power metal with classic albums such as 'Holy Diver' and 'The Last in Line'."Statele Unite1982–1991,1993-2010The lyrics of renowned vocalist Ronnie James Dio greatly influenced development of power metal and heavy metal as a whole. DivinefireFinlanda2004–prezentTheir style mixes power metal with both melodic and aggressive elements. DomineItalia1984–prezentLinked to heroic fantasy and sword and sorcery themes.DoomswordItalia1997–prezentInfluences from themes such as ancient and medieval history, fantasy literature and European mythology. DragonForceRegatul Unit1999–prezentKnown for its long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-based lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound. DragonlandSuedia1999–prezentMost notable for basing their two first albums upon the self-produced The Dragonland Chronicles fantasy saga. Dream EvilSuedia1992–prezentKnown for their respect to classic heavy metal and their 1980s style sound. DreamtaleFinlanda1999–prezentSpeedy and light style, with occasional accompaniments of symphonic instruments. Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki's NeverlandGrecia,Turcia2005–prezentSymphonic power metal collaboration between the Turkish band Dreamtone and Greek singer Iris Mavraki.
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumară EdenbridgeAustria1998–prezentSymphonic power metal band with a female singer and considerable orchestration. EdguyGermania1992–prezentOne of the most famous modern power metal bands, highly metaphorical lyrics and a style true to the power metal denomination. EidolonCanada1993–2007On the heavier side of power metal, after the founding members became a part of Megadeth they stopped recording new albums. ElixirChantler, Chris (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power Metal Top 20", Elixir, Son of Odin. Terrorizer No. 137. p. 48: "Elixir concentrated and focussed their epic power metal as few other British bands ever have."Anglia1983-2012Notable for being associated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. EpicaOlanda2002–prezentKnown for their symphonic sound and the use of female vocals and male growls. ExcalionFinlanda2000—presentLyrical themes originate in different moods and hardships, experiences of life.
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumară FairylandFranța1998–prezentFormed by keyboardist Philippe Giordana with melodic and symphonic elements. FalconerSuedia1999–prezentUtilizes folk instrumentation and melody to create a medieval sound and atmosphere.FirewindGrecia1998, 2002–prezentFounded by guitarist Gus G., now also the guitarist in Ozzy Osbourne.Freedom CallGermania1998 – presentKnown for their upbeat, feel-good sound free from melancholy undertones or darker styles of some power metal groups.Forgotten Tales Canada1999 – presentFronted by powerful vocalist Sonia Pineault, who avoids the popular opera style vocals of female leads. Neoclassical guitars with folk keys and effects.
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumarăGalneryusJaponia2001–prezentNeo-classical power metal with many speed metal style songs, often compared to Dragonforce in style, although the neo-classical elements are quite a departure from the aforementioned. Gamma RayGermania1989–prezentKnown as one of the most prominent bands of the German heavy metal scene. GloryhammerRegatul Unit,Elveția2010–prezentPresents themselves as a tongue-in-cheek, parody of stereotypical power metal groups as well as appearing on-stage in armour and costumes. Grave DiggerGermania1980–1987, 1991–prezentOne of the earlier heavy metal bands that contributed to the development of power metal as a genre.
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Formația Origine Ani activi Descriere sumarăHammerFallSuedia1993–prezentCited as producing some of the highest acclaimed power metal albums, Hammerfall is a famous example of power metal as a whole.HeathenStatele Unite1984–1993,2002–prezentTheir style could be described as the aggression of thrash metal combined with NWOBHM-style vocals and arrangements, acoustic intros or outros, and fast-paced melodic shred solos.HeavenlyFranța1994–prezentThey were signed by record label Noise Records after winning a competition sponsored by the label's website.Heavy LoadChantler, Chris (November 2005). "The Pinnacles of Power: Power metal Top 20. Heavy Load, Death or Glory. Terrorizer No. 137, p. 48: "Having released a debut in 1978, Swedish pioneers Heavy Load were among the world's first power metal bands."Suedia1976–1985The band is often hailed as the first Swedish heavy metal band, and were known for their Viking themes. HelloweenGermania1984–prezent The band is a pioneering force in the power metal subgenres and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2, are considered masterpieces of the genre.HelstarStatele Unite1982–prezentA key band in the development of the American power metal scene emerging in the mid 1980s. Highland GloryNorvegia2001–prezentTheir first album, From the Cradle to the Brave, was released in 2003.HighlordItalia1996–prezentA standard style power metal band with medieval and mythical themed lyrics. HolyHell Statele Unite2005–prezentA symphonic power metal band with a female lead vocalist, an atypical style coming from North America. Holy Knights Italia 1998–2002, 2010–prezentSymphonic accompaniment, choruses with many backing vocalists creating an epic ballad feel. Human FortressGermania1997–prezentStrives for an epic feel with their music, calling their music "epic battle metal".
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