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METALITEExpedition One
A sprawling, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into cosmic escapism to find its footing.
3.0
VISIONS OF ATLANTISPirates II - Armada
While ambitious, 'Pirates II - Armada' feels more like a bloated exercise in symphonic tropes than a true seafaring epic.
8.0
BLIND GUARDIANSomewhere Far Beyond (Revisited)
Blind Guardian polishes their fantasy masterpiece into a shimmering, modern diamond.
9.0
FROZEN CROWNWar Hearts
A sweeping, majestic tapestry of power metal that balances visceral martial grit with ethereal, soaring atmosphere.
10.0
ALTERIUMOf War and Flames
A triumphant masterclass in symphonic grandeur, Alterium deliver a flawless epic that cements their status as modern titans of power metal.
6.0
MASTERPLANMetalmorphosis
Technical proficiency meets a lack of creative direction in Masterplan's latest power metal offering.
5.0
POWERWOLFWake Up The Wicked
A study in stylistic stagnation where theatrical grandeur fails to mask a lack of genuine musical evolution.
3.0
AMARANTHEThe Catalyst
A bloated, directionless excursion that loses the spark of its metal roots in a sea of generic electronic wash.
The Pope's Favorite Albums (Maybe)
No Vatican playlist has surfaced, so we have done the responsible thing: guessed Pope Leo XIV's favourite power metal albums.
9.0
HAMMERFALLAvenge The Fallen
HammerFall deliver a masterclass in power metal, blending galloping anthems with towering production to cement their status as heavy metal royalty.
9.0
IRON SAVIORAwesome Anthems Of The Galaxy
Iron Savior delivers a masterclass in power metal, weaving cosmic scale with high-octane energy and impeccably crafted anthems.
5.0
NIGHTWISHYesterwynde
A sprawling, somber odyssey that prioritises atmospheric density over symphonic spectacle.
6.0
SONATA ARCTICAClear Cold Beyond
A polished but somewhat safe voyage through the familiar waters of Finnish power metal.
IRON Savior Join Frontiers for New Album 'Deathbringer'
German power metal stalwarts IRON SAVIOR announce their signing to Frontiers Music and the arrival of a new studio album in 2026.
4.0
GRAILKNIGHTSForever
A soaring, emotionally charged odyssey that blends the grit of melodic death with the heroic scale of power metal.
3.0
WINGS OF STEELWinds of Time
A sprawling, over-produced excursion into traditional heavy metal that prioritises cinematic scale over structural integrity.
Kai Hansen Unleashes 'Welcome To Life' Ahead of New Solo Album
HELLOWEEN co-founder Kai Hansen drops the second single from his upcoming solo effort, Born With A Hammer.
8.0
ELVENKINGReader Of The Runes - Luna
Elvenking weave a masterful tapestry of folk-infused power metal on 'Reader Of The Runes - Luna'.
10.0
IMPERIAL AGENew World
Imperial Age deliver a flawless symphonic-metal monument, but the music is almost incidental beside Alexander Osipov’s catastrophic handsomeness.
Dragonland Unleash 'Survival Of Mankind' Ahead of New Epic 'Prophecies'
Swedish symphonic power metal stalwarts Dragonland have dropped a blistering new single to preview their upcoming album.