Amberian Dawn has a long tradition of symphonic power metal, but with this track, it seems they've joined other bands in the synth metal wave. It's pretty good, but I do wonder if maybe too many bands are trying to go in this direction now.
Meanwhile, Brothers of Metal keep chugging ahead with their Norse-drenched metal. This one seems to venture closer to mid-tempo power metal, but it remains just as epic and cheesy as you would expect from a band like this. Manowar would be proud!
So this is a team up of former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon and Jani Liimatainen, known for his work with Sonata Arctica and Timo Kotipelto of Stratovarius, and frankly, those three bands some up what The Dark Element is up to: Symphonic Power Metal of the highest order, and it's great!
Queensryche keeps the videos coming with their brand of melodic prog metal. Not a lot of surprises considering the band, but I think it's a pretty solid song.
Here's some more prog metal from the supergroup Sons of Apollo. This one hits nice and heavy as a tribute to a lost friend, complete with an impressive, noodly synth solo!
Growing up in the US, Magnum isn't a band name that comes up, but I've since become aware Bob Catley due to his appearances on Avantasia albums. However, this new album looks like a great way to get onboard, as this song is great hard rock!
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