How to get into power metal
power metal: subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal northsound.fm covers 540 power metal artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into power metal?
Start with Nightwish's "Yesterwynde". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into power metal.
Who are the best power metal artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for power metal include Nightwish, Stratovarius and Helloween. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is power metal?
subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal