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Best Of European Power Metal

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Simply a list of the 30 best Power Metal albums of the European/Melodic style in my opinion. One album per band and in order of preference, although the order may change over time.

Created by:

R'Vannith | 22.12.2010

	1.	Gamma Ray - Land Of The Free 1995
	2.	Blind Guardian - Tales From The Twilight World 1990
	3.	Kiuas - The Spirit Of Ukko 2005
	4.	Dark Moor - The Hall Of The Olden Dreams 2000
	5.	Helloween - Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I 1987
	6.	Falconer - Chapters From A Vale Forlorn 2002
	7.	Kamelot - The Black Halo 2005
	8.	Edguy - Mandrake 2001
	9.	Heavenly - Dust To Dust 2004
	10.	Angra - Temple Of Shadows 2004
	11.	Last Tribe - The Uncrowned 2003
	12.	Avantasia - The Metal Opera Part I 2001
	13.	Rhapsody Of Fire - Symphony Of Enchanted Lands 1998
	14.	Edenbridge - Shine 2004
	15.	Stormwarrior - Heading Northe 2008
	16.	Nightwish - Oceanborn 1998
	17.	Masterplan - Masterplan 2003
	18.	Silent Force - Worlds Apart 2004
	19.	Dionysus - Anima Mundi 2004
	20.	Nocturnal Rites - Shadowland 2002
	21.	Mob Rules - Temple Of Two Suns 2000
	22.	Stratovarius - Visions 1997
	23.	Almah - Fragile Equality 2008
	24.	Aquaria - Shambala 2007
	25.	Shaman - Ritual 2002
	26.	White Skull - Tales From The North 1999
	27.	Domine - Stormbringer Ruler (The Legend Of The Power Supreme) 2002
	28.	Dragonland - Astronomy 2006
	29.	Timeless Miracle - Into The Enchanted Chamber 2005
	30.	Labyrinth - Return To Heaven Denied 1998