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Beginners Sympho/Goth/Soft Power metal



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Posted by , 25.03.2011 - 22:32
Quite simple, I'm looking to get into some of the less extreme styles of metal. So basically, what would be the ideal bands for begining my journey into softer metal? Thanks in advance for all those who help.
04.04.2011 - 05:06
MetalSpider

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 04:47

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 02:16

Not much to add to this large list...

Manticora, Jag Panzer, Adagio, Kamelot, Dragonland...as already mentioned...are awesome. Definitely can't go wrong with Symphony X!!! or Epica for that matter.

Persuader (a bit like Manticora), Pyramaze, Rebellion, Masterplan...all great bands. These cover more of the power metal side.

Nevermore and Communic as mentioned are the heavier side of power metal. More progressive and even some thrash.

Wuthering Heights is a great folk influenced power metal band. Falconer is also damn good metal with non-metal vocals (he's an amazing singer, but definitely not a metal singer).


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04.04.2011 - 05:08
Yasmine

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 05:06

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 04:47

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 02:16

Not much to add to this large list...

Manticora, Jag Panzer, Adagio, Kamelot, Dragonland...as already mentioned...are awesome. Definitely can't go wrong with Symphony X!!! or Epica for that matter.

Persuader (a bit like Manticora), Pyramaze, Rebellion, Masterplan...all great bands. These cover more of the power metal side.

Nevermore and Communic as mentioned are the heavier side of power metal. More progressive and even some thrash.

Wuthering Heights is a great folk influenced power metal band. Falconer is also damn good metal with non-metal vocals (he's an amazing singer, but definitely not a metal singer).


We like the exact same PM!


lol! wow we really do! Nice

Yep add Tad Morose and Crimson Glory to the list and that's my playlist for any given day. lol
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04.04.2011 - 05:12
MetalSpider

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 05:08

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 05:06

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 04:47

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 02:16

Not much to add to this large list...

Manticora, Jag Panzer, Adagio, Kamelot, Dragonland...as already mentioned...are awesome. Definitely can't go wrong with Symphony X!!! or Epica for that matter.

Persuader (a bit like Manticora), Pyramaze, Rebellion, Masterplan...all great bands. These cover more of the power metal side.

Nevermore and Communic as mentioned are the heavier side of power metal. More progressive and even some thrash.

Wuthering Heights is a great folk influenced power metal band. Falconer is also damn good metal with non-metal vocals (he's an amazing singer, but definitely not a metal singer).


We like the exact same PM!


lol! wow we really do! Nice

Yep add Tad Morose and Crimson Glory to the list and that's my playlist for any given day. lol



lol...well now, those are two bands Ive never really listened to though. Ive heard of them though (i'll check them out). And I haven't really listened to power metal in a while, except for Jag Panzers latest album.

But still!!!!!!!!
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04.04.2011 - 05:14
Yasmine

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 05:12

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 05:08

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 05:06

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 04:47

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 02:16

Not much to add to this large list...

Manticora, Jag Panzer, Adagio, Kamelot, Dragonland...as already mentioned...are awesome. Definitely can't go wrong with Symphony X!!! or Epica for that matter.

Persuader (a bit like Manticora), Pyramaze, Rebellion, Masterplan...all great bands. These cover more of the power metal side.

Nevermore and Communic as mentioned are the heavier side of power metal. More progressive and even some thrash.

Wuthering Heights is a great folk influenced power metal band. Falconer is also damn good metal with non-metal vocals (he's an amazing singer, but definitely not a metal singer).


We like the exact same PM!


lol! wow we really do! Nice

Yep add Tad Morose and Crimson Glory to the list and that's my playlist for any given day. lol



lol...well now, those are two bands Ive never really listened to though. Ive heard of them though (i'll check them out). And I haven't really listened to power metal in a while, except for Jag Panzers latest album.

But still!!!!!!!!

I really liked the new album a lot! Was very very happy to hear from them again!
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04.04.2011 - 05:17
MetalSpider

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 05:14

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 05:12

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 05:08

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 05:06

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 04:47

Written by MetalSpider on 04.04.2011 at 02:16

Not much to add to this large list...

Manticora, Jag Panzer, Adagio, Kamelot, Dragonland...as already mentioned...are awesome. Definitely can't go wrong with Symphony X!!! or Epica for that matter.

Persuader (a bit like Manticora), Pyramaze, Rebellion, Masterplan...all great bands. These cover more of the power metal side.

Nevermore and Communic as mentioned are the heavier side of power metal. More progressive and even some thrash.

Wuthering Heights is a great folk influenced power metal band. Falconer is also damn good metal with non-metal vocals (he's an amazing singer, but definitely not a metal singer).


We like the exact same PM!


lol! wow we really do! Nice

Yep add Tad Morose and Crimson Glory to the list and that's my playlist for any given day. lol



lol...well now, those are two bands Ive never really listened to though. Ive heard of them though (i'll check them out). And I haven't really listened to power metal in a while, except for Jag Panzers latest album.

But still!!!!!!!!

I really liked the new album a lot! Was very very happy to hear from them again!


Yeah me too! I thought it wouldn't be so good without the mighty Chris Broderick, but its still very good. Casting the Stones is still my favourite album by them though.
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04.04.2011 - 05:27
Yasmine

I like the new one and Thane to the Throne the best!
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04.04.2011 - 05:47
Wyrd

Has anyone said Dream Evil yet?
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04.04.2011 - 05:50
Yasmine

LOL!
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04.04.2011 - 05:55
MetalSpider

Written by Yasmine on 04.04.2011 at 05:27

I like the new one and Thane to the Throne the best!


Thane to the Throne has some great songs no doubt.
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04.04.2011 - 19:37
Zenzero
Zenzero
Anyone who knows Ancient Bard??
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04.04.2011 - 19:51
JohnDoe
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I would recommend some Savatage (if you don't know them already)

Tad Morose, already mentioned, really deserves some attention, it's a great power/prog band indeed.

the three Masterplan albums with Jorn Lande are highly recommended as well.
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04.04.2011 - 22:45
Uldreth

Somone said on the last page but I wish to reemphasize Dark Moor, especially Hall of the Olden Dreams. They use a female vocalist but she has a very strong and unique voice, as well as seems to be one of those bands that can do the stereotypical symphonic power metal without sounding cheesy.
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07.04.2011 - 22:51
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