Meteo Xavier Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Now that I'm 60 years old and 425lbs, getting exercise and the will to live is fairly important to my week's routine. I found recently a vein of power/melodic metal that has reinvigorated some dormant fighting spirit within me that I want to share and then also ask for recommendations for more. And then we can go on to talk more METUHHHHHHL! Because who doesn't like a metal topic? Here's what I'm listening to nowadays and looking for more of - stuff that sounds pretty close to these melodies, keys, chords and arrangements. A preference towards instrumental, but not required. Have fun, metalheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Meteo Xavier Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well, it only took a week, but someone finally responded. I guess I was at first over-estimating a METUHHHHHHHLLLLL topic in today's EDM-flooded musicscape. On a more positive note, WHOA that PowerWolf song kicks more ass than I had to start with. That's more than exactly what I was looking for! I myself found some more Power METUHHHHHHHHLLLLLL that I will post when it's not 4 in the morning after a particularly draining day filled with literal blood and stomach acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coop Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I would have posted stuff sooner, but I haven't been by the site for a bit. As for Powerwolf, I enjoy them. Monsters, demons, catchy choruses, and a slice of cheese to round it out. I found out about them a few years back and have been listening to them ever since. You're already aware of Orden Ogan, who are also a good listen. You should also look into Battle Beast, Helloween and Sabaton for more in the genre. In the meantime, here are a few more Powerwolf songs from different albums... As a quick note, their first two albums (Return in Blood Red and Lupus Die) sound rather different from what I've posted. They were closer to straight up Metal instead of Power Metal back then, as it wasn't until their third album (Bible of the Beast) that they got the Power Metal sound they've been running with for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I find that I've sorta "grown out of" (ultimate sin of metal to say) this sort of music, it's just way too much cheese and plastic nerd music for me. Pure escapism; it's like turning music into a video game. Which would be fine if so many bands didn't take it so seriously. Cringe. Anyway, I still like some bands though. Firewind's latest was great. I also like Beast In Black's new stuff, even though it's maximum cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChargingRhino Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Is Ghost power metal or just metal? Edited March 15, 2019 by TheChargingRhino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 hour ago, TheChargingRhino said: Is Ghost power metal or just metal? A blue oyster cult cover band. OceansAndrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coop Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, TheChargingRhino said: Is Ghost power metal or just metal? They hit a few genres with their music, depending on which song you hear. Metal, Rock, Pop, bits of Disco... their output kind of touches a number of genres. But in truth, they've described themselves in the past as a Swedish rock band, so Rock would probably be the best thing to run with. Although, I liked the Scooby Doom Metal tag I saw once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Oh yeah, Orden Ogan is also good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coop Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Borderline Power Metal, but it has a number of other traits that fit the genre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Alright, i'll bite and post some stuff. Probably more well known since I don't delve into the depths of Power/Melodic Metal but here we go: Always loved this one just because its such a brutal assault of metal and doesn't try to be anything else. One of those silly, uplifting power metal songs Well known band but I think this is one of their better album cuts Something a little more unknown, more "normal" metal than power metal but the riffs and duel guitar solos are awesome. (there isn't a decent upload of this song outside the album upload - 4:58) Edited March 17, 2019 by WillRock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebitterroost Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Firewind... haven't thought about them in a while. Wish that Gus G didn't have to bail on Dream Evil to make it happen. On 3/14/2019 at 6:06 PM, AngelCityOutlaw said: it's just way too much cheese and plastic nerd music for me I can agree with this. I really like early power metal (Helloween, Blind Guardian, Crimson Glory, etc), but like it less and less as time goes on, basically for this reason. Way too much time-correcting, sample-replacing, and all the other flavors of studio magic that create this over-polished and rather generic sound. Basically, most Euro-PM. Seen several bands who also couldn't really recreate their records' wankmanship live. Dragonforce / Sonata Arctica, anyone? I've really been into the whole nwothm thing instead. A lot more of a stripped down / live / old school feel to it. Maybe not considered full on power metal, but usually riding that side of the fence between it and classic metal like Maiden and Priest. Or basically anything from this dude's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGbKiCJjph8Grazqmo7z4w Edited March 18, 2019 by thebitterroost Unfinished thought. Derp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 People making a thread about Power Metal and not posting some Helloween smh thebitterroost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 this song pretty well sums up my feelings over the last year. it's not traditionally power, but certainly melodic. and it does carry that "force of the Dragon", without seeming silly one second. one of the best metal songs ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 My favorite band in the world had a very weak album release in Armageddon back in 2016 when compared to their earlier stuff but it did have a track loaded with video game references so i continue to love them. Also I've been listening to a lot of Insomnium lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legendary Zoltan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I listened to Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend by PowerWolf and I was INTO it! that was fun. How about this one from Derdian. I posted the lyrics in the latest comment cause I hate when there are no lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Skoda Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Someone posted Freedom Call. I'm glad someone did. But, no one posted any Gamma Ray: Notice it sounds similar to the above posted Freedom Call song "Warriors." Edited August 18, 2019 by Seth Skoda Embed code doesn't work. I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebitterroost Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) I mean, Kai Hansen was represented by the Helloween mention, at least Edited August 31, 2019 by thebitterroost Because I’m goddamn picky about wording, okay? Get off my back, forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy In Rubber Suit Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Powerwolf is seriously good. Edited September 5, 2019 by Guy In Rubber Suit Seth Skoda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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