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French heavy/power metal band from Neuilly-Saint-Front in Picardy, formed in 2015. They deliver classic heavy and power metal from northern France.
German melodic death/power metal band from Düsseldorf, formed in 2021. They blend the melodic sensibility of power metal with the aggression of melodic death metal.
German heavy/power metal band from Gescher, active since 1999. With over two decades in the scene, they are a veteran presence delivering anthemic heavy and power metal.
German heavy/power metal band from Straßberg, formed in 2022. They deliver classic heavy and power metal with soaring melodies and thunderous riffing.
Power metal outfit from Sweden, formed in 2011. Their sound combines high-register vocals with twin-guitar harmonies and double-bass drumming in the grand tradition of melodic heavy metal.
Symphonic power metal band from Sofia, Bulgaria, named after the ancient Thracian goddess, incorporating the rare viola da gamba into their metal arrangements. They have shared stages with Nightwish, Apocalyptica, and Kamelot, releasing albums like "Goddess of the Moon" (2017) and "Elysian Fields" (2025).
Bergamo-based progressive power metal act active since 2018, incorporating complex arrangements and technical proficiency into the anthemic framework of European power metal. Their compositions push beyond standard power metal structures into more adventurous territory.
Montefiascone (Viterbo)-based power metal act active since 2016, delivering anthemic heavy metal built on soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, and melodic guitar leads. Their compositions embrace the genre's tradition of epic songwriting and technical proficiency.
Swedish heavy metal and hard rock outfit active since 2010, blending classic heavy metal riffing with the swagger and groove of hard rock. Their sound channels the spirit of 1970s and 1980s arena rock through crunchy guitar tones and hook-laden songwriting.
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