Despite what the appearance of power metal looks to be on the surface, it is in my unfortunate experience that I find myself disappointed with what many bands tend to bring forward within the style nowadays. Far too often I … Continue reading Krilloan – Emperor Rising
Hands down, as one of the most prominent names in all of the world of power metal, the lack of new material from the kings of Blind Guardian since their last album, “Beyond the Red Mirror”, seven years ago truly … Continue reading Blind Guardian – The God Machine
When we consider the modern state of power metal, there are certain names that come to mind when we take into account those who really make the style something to be heard in today’s soundscape. For me, Powerwolf is absolutely … Continue reading Powerwolf – Call of the Wild
It’s not terribly often that I can find some quality power metal that I can get behind in full force since it really does feel like that far too many bands that populate the sound are just shells of greater … Continue reading Hyloxalus – Aposematic
It’s all too often that we find ourselves swarmed by bombastic material with tons of energy and life to it that has the capacity that can feel downright invigorating, but it’s all too often that it feels lifeless. What’s the … Continue reading Krilloan – Stories of Time Forgotten
It’s in recent years that my affinity for power metal has dwindled as I dove deeper into the more extreme sides of metal in order to explore what they had to offer, but there’s nothing that could ever replace that … Continue reading Kings Winter – Edge of Existence
Have you ever listened to something and no matter how many times you go back through it or what’s happening that you constantly find yourself going “oof, that shit was good”? It happens a lot to everyone including myself, but … Continue reading Carnal Agony – Back From the Grave
There’s a true cheesy wonder to be had when the worlds of power metal and heavy metal are brought together for some hijinks that can just as easily be incredibly serious as immensely ridiculous. It’s not terribly often anymore that … Continue reading Elmsfire – Wings of Reckoning
I am a guy that can just as easily love something that’s highly novel, unique, and outstanding in its originality, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say how much I love some good cheese. In the proper dosage, cheese can … Continue reading Battle Born – s/t
Creating something epic and fun at the same time is an extremely difficult task that only the best of metal acts can bring to life with even moderate success as it can be hard to make it without supreme amounts … Continue reading Arcane Tyrant – …The War Rages On
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