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- Sacred Outcry – Damned for All Time. [Cover artwork: George Apalodimas] Without question, there are an infinite amount of cases similar to what Greece’s Sacred Outcry endured regarding their debut full-length, but very few are lucky enough to have a comparable positive outcome resulting in a triumph as significant as Damned for All Time.
- Goldenhall – Collide. [Cover artwork: Claudio Bergamín] The fact that a year as dreadful as 2020 decided to provide two remarkable power metal albums equally deserving of the top spot seems every bit as fortuitous as it is unjust.
- Seven Spires – Emerald Seas. [Cover artwork: Junki Sakuraba] The second band on this year’s list to bring a substantial level of theatricality to the table is Boston’s Seven Spires.
- Unleash the Archers – Abyss. [Cover artwork: Adam Burke] Hello, I am an idiot. Perhaps you’re already aware of this, but in case you need further proof related to power metal, consider the fact that I have Unleash the Archer’s Abyss in my number four spot after saying this approximately three months ago
- Top 15 Symphonic & Power Metal Albums of 2020
- Symphonic / Power Metal Ep of The Year
- Symphonic / Power Metal Live Albums of The Year
15. Iron Savior – Skycrest
One of Hamburg’s premier power metal exports and purveyors of all things Sci-Fi returns with a vengeance a mere one year after a powerful 2019 showing. Despite following close on the heels of their prior opus, there is little doubt that “Skycrest” rests in the upper echelons of Iron Savior‘s accomplishments and storied discography. Reaching back to the roots which defined their debut album, the lack of overt evolution is made up for in consistency throughout “Skycrest,” including many of the...
14. Allen/Olzon – Worlds Apart
RussellAllen makes an attempt at recreating the Allen-Lande formula with Annette Olzon, to impressive results. “Worlds Apart” is a refreshing contrast between the two disparate world-class vocalists, and fans of either one will want to check out this spectacular collaboration. The album is well-produced throughout, leaving no chinks in the armor of strong songwriting and a steady compositional balance which allows the vocal lead to take center stage. With writing once more attributed to the s...
13. Manticora – To Live To Kill To Live
One of the millennial power metal revival’s wildcards and Danish thrashers turned progressive enthusiasts Manticora return with the second part of one of the darkest, most elaborate and aggressive conceptual endeavors ever to be associated with the sub-genre. Ordinarily a band that has taken time off from the studio for the better part of a decade will find themselves a tad off their game, but in Manticora’s peculiar case, the extended hiatus that occurred prior to this album’s predecessor wa...
Stormhunter – Ready For Boarding
Including three original songs and a cover of Trust’s “Antisocial,” “Ready for Boarding” is a fun power romp full of speed and passion which make for easy headbanging fun. Well-produced throughout, and packing all of the flair and passion Stormhunterhas offered in their full length offerings, “Ready for Boarding” makes a fun outing for fans of heavy and power metal alike. The German group shows that they know how to craft a light-hearted adventure, and in turn produce a handful of songs which...
In a year where live music was largely put on hold, livestreams and live albums have stepped up to sate the appetites of metalheads hungry for the concert experience. The following three albums are those which prove the most spectacular showcases of live music brought directly to the listener, capturing the magic intensity of a live power metal sho...
2020 Power Metal Album Releases. 2019. 2021. 2020. Sort. Popularity. Unleash The Archers. Abyss. Aug 21. 73. critic score. (3) 75. user score. (36) Brothers Of Metal. Emblas Saga. Jan 10. 80. critic score. (1) 68. user score. (23) Demons & Wizards. III. Feb 21. 82. critic score. (3) 68. user score. (19) Rage. Wings of Rage. Jan 10. 62. user score.
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Dec 3, 2021 · Welcome to the launch of List Season here at Last Rites. As has become tradition, we kick things off with brand-spankin’-new edition of We Have the Power, our annual roundup of all things power and power-related: Euro and US strains, symphonic, neoclassical, prog / power, heavy / power, and even some dashes of power / thrash and speed / power ...
- Demons & Wizards, “Diabolic” — Dec. 13 (2019) Note: This single was released in 2019, but after we issued our Best Metal Songs of 2019 list. This inclusion was also made before guitarist Jon Schaffer was arrested following his participation in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan.
- Sepultura, “Last Time” — Dec. 20 (2019) Note: This single was released in 2019, but after we issued our Best Metal Songs of 2019 list. Sepultura have been creating low-key bangers on their last couple of albums, but Quadra has done more to legitimize the post-Cavalera era than any other record.
- Shepherds Reign, “Le Manu” — Dec. 29 (2019) Note: This single was released in 2019, but after we issued our Best Metal Songs of 2019 list. With the primal “Le Manu,” Shepherds Reign have proved that Maori metal has vigorous life beyond Alien Weaponry.
- Polaris, “Hypermania” — Jan. 7 Polaris are helping lead the newest wave of metalcore, bringing insanely tight grooves from down under. The demented love child of Every Time I Die and Underoath, Polaris add a new spark to a genre once declared dead by metal purists, and “Hypermania” delivers exactly what its title promises.
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Oct 9, 2020 · Power Metal. Symphonic Metal. uplifting optimistic energetic epic melodic anthemic fantasy concept album. Mosaic. Theocracy. 3.62 181 3. 13 October 2023. Power Metal. Progressive Metal Thrash Metal. Christian melodic energetic uplifting religious heavy technical.
