Where to Start with power metal

subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal

540 artists

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power metal Artists

About power metal

What is power metal?

subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal

Where should I start with power metal?

Start with "The War to End All Wars" by Sabaton. It captures what makes power metal worth exploring.

What are the best power metal albums?

The power metal albums worth hearing first: "The War to End All Wars" by Sabaton, "Reaching into Infinity" by DragonForce, "Valley of the Damned" by DragonForce, "Curse of the Crystal Coconut" by Alestorm and "The Reaper" by Grave Digger.

How many power metal artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 540 power metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.