Best 100 power metal releases

Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the mid-1980s, primarily in Europe. It is characterized by its fast and melodic sound, upbeat tempo, virtuosic guitar solos, and the use of symphonic elements such as keyboards and choirs. Power metal bands often have a fantasy or epic theme in their lyrics, drawing inspiration from mythology, literature, and history. Some of the most well-known power metal bands include Helloween, Blind Guardian, DragonForce, Sonata Arctica, and Stratovarius.