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Heavy/power/speed metal band from Zaragoza in Aragon, formed in 2021 and blending three classic metal subgenres into an energetic, high-speed assault. Their knightly name evokes the valiant spirit of their triple-threat approach.
Kobra and the Lotus is a Calgary, Alberta heavy metal band formed in 2009 around the commanding voice of vocalist and songwriter Kobra Paige, whose range and stage presence drew early comparisons to power metal singers across Europe. After independently releasing Out of the Pit (2010), the band caught the attention of Gene Simmons, who facilitated a deal with Universal Music Group and Spinefarm Records for their self-titled 2012 album, followed by tours supporting Judas Priest and Slash. The band continued releasing albums through Evolution (2019, Napalm Records), consistently developing a tighter melodic metal sound.
Heavy/power metal band from the small Czech town of Chvaletice, formed in 2025 and carrying the torch of classic power metal with anthemic riffs and soaring melodies. Their sound represents the newest generation of Czech traditional metal.
Long-running Czech heavy/power metal and hard rock band from Chlumec nad Cidlinou, blending classic metal's anthemic power with hard rock accessibility. Their sound has become a staple of the Czech metal and rock scene over the years.
Practitioners of gothic metal, power metal, and symphonic metal, this Italian outfit from Mantua has been refining their craft since 2008. Their sound hinges on bombastic, film-score-scale compositions with genuine metallic weight, delivered with absolute focus.
Kotipelto is the solo project of Timo Kotipelto, the longtime lead vocalist of Finnish power metal band Stratovarius, established in 2001. The debut album Waiting for the Dawn (2002) drew on melodic power metal frameworks similar to his main band while shifting lyrical themes toward Egyptian mythology and personal introspection, yielding the top-10 Finnish single "Beginning." The project released two further albums — Coldness and Serenity — before Kotipelto refocused on Stratovarius.
Heavy/power/progressive metal band from Narpio in Ostrobothnia, formed in 2022 and blending three distinct metal styles. Their chaotic name suggests the unpredictable, genre-crossing energy of their ambitious sound.
Heavy/power metal band from Athens, active since 2014 and delivering the melodic power and driving intensity that define the Hellenic heavy metal tradition. Their sound channels classic power metal's soaring ambition with traditional heavy metal's riff-driven energy.
Melodic heavy/power metal band from the Fuenlabrada/Parla area south of Madrid, active since 2013 and crafting soaring, anthem-driven compositions. Their coven-derived name adds a witchy mystique to their accessible power metal.
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