The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
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The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Superjuice Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:23 pm
Metal Church
Vicious Rumors
Savatage
Sanctuary
A lot of obscure bands in this subgenre, so I can't say I've thoroughly scoured the scene, but that's what I came up with so far.
Vicious Rumors
Savatage
Sanctuary
A lot of obscure bands in this subgenre, so I can't say I've thoroughly scoured the scene, but that's what I came up with so far.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by MagnusPrime Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:09 pm
When I think of American power metal, it's usually the bands that are heavier than traditional metal bands, but are not consistently fast/aggressive enough to qualify as thrash. With that in mind, here's my list:
Metal Church
Iced Earth
Jag Panzer
Sanctuary
Attacker is another good band that fits that style.
Even though I'm a huge fan of both bands, Savatage only touched on that level of aggression ("Sirens" and ."..Dungeons"), and Vicious Rumors didn't reach it until the mid-to-late 90s.
Metal Church
Iced Earth
Jag Panzer
Sanctuary
Attacker is another good band that fits that style.
Even though I'm a huge fan of both bands, Savatage only touched on that level of aggression ("Sirens" and ."..Dungeons"), and Vicious Rumors didn't reach it until the mid-to-late 90s.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by scottmitchell74 Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:56 pm
Iced Earth
Jag Panzer
These are absolutes in any American Power Metal list.
Others mentioned are good as well.
Jag Panzer
These are absolutes in any American Power Metal list.
Others mentioned are good as well.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Black Rider Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:06 pm
I'd include Savatage. USPM seems much broader than just not quite thrash imo, often using what's called traditional metal with flair. Omen, Riot and even Manilla Road get tossed in there. It's a hard genre to pin down so I tend to be more generous with it. Anyways, here's mine today:
Metal Church/ Iced Earth
Savatage
Armored Saint
Vicious Rumors
Liege Lord gets a nod but had only three albums.
Metal Church/ Iced Earth
Savatage
Armored Saint
Vicious Rumors
Liege Lord gets a nod but had only three albums.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Pethead Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:11 pm
To me, Armored Saint is just traditional heavy metal, although I’ve seen people call them USPM.
Come to think on it, I’d swap Sanctuary for Iced Earth.
Come to think on it, I’d swap Sanctuary for Iced Earth.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Constantine Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:05 pm
I'd say these are the standard-bearers of USPM, but not necessarily my all-time favorites because I like a range including the more obscure bands:
Metal Church
Vicious Rumors
Iced Earth
Jag Panzer
One could also make an argument for fitting Helstar or Riot / Riot V in there somewhere.
Metal Church
Vicious Rumors
Iced Earth
Jag Panzer
One could also make an argument for fitting Helstar or Riot / Riot V in there somewhere.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Andreas89 Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:40 am
Kamelot
Lör
Symphony X
Theocracy
Fight me.
Lör
Symphony X
Theocracy
Fight me.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Black Rider Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:25 am
Wrong style but a couple good bands. 
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by mothy Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:25 pm
Mine would be:
Visigoth
Metal Church
Liege Lord
then take your pick. maybe Ironflame
Visigoth
Metal Church
Liege Lord
then take your pick. maybe Ironflame
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by SwordOfAcroyear Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:19 pm
Shok Paris, Kick Axe, Riot, Sound Barrier and Leather Wolf...? Lion and Icon are really good too.
I think Sound Barrier qualifies as USPM, myself. Shok Paris is a band where i can listen to their first 3 albums start to finish without skipping a song. Kick Axe's Rock the World is that way, likewise for Sound Barrier's Speed of Light. Basically all of Icon's albums are all killer no filler for me as well. Lion and Leatherwolf, when they're on, are IMO, just about perfect. Riot, is of course, Riot. I loved their 90's stuff, which a lot of people overlook.
I think Sound Barrier qualifies as USPM, myself. Shok Paris is a band where i can listen to their first 3 albums start to finish without skipping a song. Kick Axe's Rock the World is that way, likewise for Sound Barrier's Speed of Light. Basically all of Icon's albums are all killer no filler for me as well. Lion and Leatherwolf, when they're on, are IMO, just about perfect. Riot, is of course, Riot. I loved their 90's stuff, which a lot of people overlook.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by SwordOfAcroyear Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:20 pm
All great bands but I just have to mention that Vicious Rumors is so overlooked and so awesome.Black Rider wrote:I'd include Savatage. USPM seems much broader than just not quite thrash imo, often using what's called traditional metal with flair. Omen, Riot and even Manilla Road get tossed in there. It's a hard genre to pin down so I tend to be more generous with it. Anyways, here's mine today:
Metal Church/ Iced Earth
Savatage
Armored Saint
Vicious Rumors
Liege Lord gets a nod but had only three albums.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Black Rider Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:48 pm
I've been listening to them since they started. They have a lot of albums for being barely known.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by SwordOfAcroyear Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:30 pm
Yeah, I was shocked to see Brad Gillis pop up as a member, though it was pretty cool.Black Rider wrote:I've been listening to them since they started. They have a lot of albums for being barely known.
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Re: The Big 4 of American Power Metal?
by Andreas89 Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:06 pm
I actually saw them live once, opening for Hammerfall. They were pretty good.
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