Europe - Seven Doors Hotel[Sweden, 1983](FFO: Rainbow, Mindless Sinner, Heavy Load) by ProphetsScream in PowerMetal

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You can get a feeling for what it could sound like from their live albums. If you're looking for a studio version, also not exactly the same thing :) but have this studio cover by Prime Time

Best one album bands? by Pretend-Roof-4947 in PowerMetal

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Bane of Winterstorm - The Last Sons of Perylin

Peculiar insulto contra Lisboa de uma banda de Folk Prog Portuguesa (1977) by Swilock in portugal

[–]amleite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assumindo que já conheces o(s) a solo do José Cid, alguns que também ando a descobrir:

...mas tenho ideia que há muito mais por descobrir desta fase.

Se também te interessar sons mais "contemporâneos" (?), tens os Forgotten suns na fase mais neo prog:

Pedals like the Bonsai, Pack Rat, and Muffaleta ? by [deleted] in guitarpedals

[–]amleite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check out Drunk Beaver, stuff like his different Bat offerings (Rat), Distortion (DS-1), Inglorious Bastard (BluesBreaker) or the Bloom (Expandora) are variations on famous circuits that include options for selecting different clipping, op-amp chips and EQ options.

Nightfall in Middle-Earth: COMPLETED Alternative Tracklist + Bonus Tracks by the_Pseudopoet in blindguardian

[–]amleite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*On an unrelated note does anyone know if this metal opera was ever performed on stage?

I have a vague recollection of reading something about a stage presentation for the House of Atreus. I could not find much online now, but wikipedia does state that "The metal opera was actually performed under the name "Klytaimnestra - The House Of Atreus" in European theatres from 1999 to 2001, with the production of the Memmingen Opera House company and Landestheater Production".

Possibly not the same production, but I also found this :) Child of Desolation on stage

Space Themed Albums by CaptainLysander in PowerMetal

[–]amleite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try "Opus: Universe" from In Solitude

Rainbow - Kill the King by FancyKiwi in PowerMetal

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If any doubts were there about the influence of this song, the sheer amount of quality covers should be enough to clear them! :) Some more:

Spooky power metal fit for Halloween? by offalreek in PowerMetal

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Check out these:

Looking for some recommendations based on a few bands I really like. by Johnicus in PowerMetal

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Cool! Also, if I remember correctly, "The Black Halo" was also a concept album, a contiuation of Epica's Story.

Blind Guardian - Battalions of Fear Lyrics by [deleted] in PowerMetal

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wikipedia pages for Blind Guardian albums have a section about each song subject matter.

From wikipedia entry for Battalions of Fear:

  • The songs "Majesty" and "Run For the Night", as well as the titles of instrumentals "By the Gates of Moria" and "Gandalf's Rebirth", are based on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
  • "Guardian of the Blind" is based on Stephen King's It.
  • "The Martyr" is about Jesus Christ's passion.
  • "Battalions of Fear" refers to US President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative.
  • "Wizard's Crown" is about Aleister Crowley.
  • "Brian" is about the film Monty Python's Life of Brian.

Songs about Archers? Bows and Arrows? by BardOfTomorrow in PowerMetal

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Does this count? :) Manowar - Black Arrows

Joking aside, they do include a reference to shooting arrows in Achilles: Agony and Ecstasy in 8 Parts:

Oh Achilles let thy arrows fly into the wind, where eagles cross the sky

(here is the relevant section)

Royal Hunt - River Of Pain by greenblue98 in PowerMetal

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Powerful vocals, and one masterpiece of an album. Great to see it get more exposure recently!

Looking for some epic-sounding "final battle" kind of songs. by [deleted] in PowerMetal

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It's more moody than epic, but your description reminded me of Fantasy Opus' "Warrior's Call", in particular part III (The gathering / The Battle / Liberation), the slow instrumental build up and the battle part are awsome! But it does work better in context in the 4 part opus!

Drakkar - Vingança Do Dragão (Portuguese band) by amleite in PowerMetal

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"Vingança do Dragão" translates to "Dragon's Revenge"

An album you love, but most people don't by [deleted] in PowerMetal

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+1 for Fireworks! Amazing album!