Looking for new American Power Metal.

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Just seeing if i've missed any of the newer bands in this genre.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

How new is new?

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Let's go last 5 years.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

FAITH FACTOR - Against a Darkened Sky

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1064 Age : 31

Pharaoh maybe? Actually there are a lot of both new and resurrected bands who play in the more epic, manowarish vein (thats why I can't suggest anything Very Happy

, cause I'm more interested in Vicious Rumors/Crimson Glory kind of groups). You can try to look through download sites (great source for info on newer bands).

Subject: Re: Looking for new American Power Metal. Thu May 03, 2012 9:59 am

Dont know if they would really fall under the power metal umbrella or not but I really like these guys.

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Yep, Pharoah is pretty good. AM is ok but seems uneven.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37971 Age : 54

Howzabout Icarus Witch?

I believe they've replaced their singer recently; this is the "old" guy.

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1064 Age : 31

Though about these guys, though they are with prog elements.

Subject: Re: Looking for new American Power Metal. Thu May 03, 2012 1:55 pm

You dig Cage, right?

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

I liked 'em until the last two where all they do is play hyper fast and screetch a lot.

That Ion Vein is good, a mix of PM and prog metal but I like it. Almost like early 'ryche. Have to check out more.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1137 Age : 46

the Showdown!! All of their albums are thrash influenced traditional metal except for the first one which has them trying to decide what they wanna be.

https://youtu.be/sStNYq0swXY

Metal graduate Number of posts : 328 Age : 34

Most new American power metal features a lot of progressive influence. The styles seem to go hand in hand.

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Had to go back and check out Cage's Supremacy of Steel and it's better then Science of Ann. Have to pick it up.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I guess White Wizzard might fit here. Maybe a bit more "traditional" metal more than "power" if you're gonna split hairs.

They have an ep and 2 full lengths out. I'm partial to the Over the Top ep myself, but their debut is good too. Haven't heard Flying Tigers yet.

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Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Oh yeah, more NWOBHM but good band.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 13862 Age : 49

Not a new band, but the latest Riot album might be of your liking.

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Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Yes it is!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3908 Age : 52

Ignitor - Year Of The Metal Tiger
Rage-21
Ruthless - Metal Without Mercy [Reissue]
Revenge - Metal Is Addiction And Obsession
Futures End - Memoirs of a Broken Man

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3908 Age : 52

I know a few of those aren't American like Rage, but its A KILLER album!

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37971 Age : 54

Howzabout Ravage?

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Fat Freddy wrote:: Howzabout Icarus Witch?

I believe they've replaced their singer recently; this is the "old" guy.

This is an example that Power Metal is a silly term nowadays. And probably always was. IW is (Traditional) Heavy Metal no more nor less. I agree what Dunn said in the PM episode of Metal Evolution: "Why not call it Heavy Metal?". Stupid, meaningless term.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37971 Age : 54

^^^ Well, excuuuuuuuuuse me.

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Fat Freddy wrote:: ^^^ Well, excuuuuuuuuuse me.

I just meant its like at least newer Traditional Metal bands are referred to as Power nowadays. Its a term that has lost whatever meaning it once had.