Power metal is heavy metal subgenre that blends speed metal with traditional metal often in the realms of symphonic voicing. This article is features a comprehensive list of the best power metal songs.

The power metal genre which came into prominence in the 80s has gone onto become one of the most popular rock genres in Europe. It’s the characteristic blend of traditional metal elements infused with strong melodic choruses that give this genre its identity. Typically power metal songs have an anthem-like feel and are laden with a heavy melodic rhythm section. The lyrical themes are often based on fantasy taking the listener on a dreamlike musical journey. Folklore about wizards and dragons is aesthetically told through power metal songs. Ronnie James Dio’s work with Rainbow in the late 70s opened doors for power metal.

His lyrics associated with fantasy, medieval folklore and science fiction has influenced bands in the power metal genre significantly.

The Origins of Power Metal

Songs in the Power Metal genre are theatrical soundscapes with choruses bringing about an ocean of emotions that is truly uplifting. While the roots of power metal took shape in North America, it’s Europe that has become the land of power metal bands. It was the experimentation of speed metal bands in the 80s that gave birth to the power metal genre. While power metal bands in North America had a hard-hitting sound, European power metal bands especially from Germany, Italy, Greece and Scandinavia came up with a melodic sound that comprised of sweet sounding distorted guitar riffs and symphonic elements embellished with keyboard parts. Over the years Power metal songs from European countries have had a cult following worldwide.

Popularity of Power Metal Songs

While not many power metal songs have become commercially successful worldwide, a significant number of power metal bands have achieved considerable success with their albums. While both the American style and European style power metal bands have a huge following, many melodic power metal songs by European bands have become popular with listeners from other rock genres. It’s the melodic quotient in the European style power metal that has garnered interest among listeners from various genres of music. A notable feature in power metal bands is the fast tempos generated by melodic guitar riffs. Many drummers in power metal bands and symphonic metal bands use double bass patterns either using a double bass drum or a single bass drum with a double kick pedal.

Power Metal Vocalists and their Vocal Range

Power metal ballads with acoustic guitar and piano intros have become exceedingly popular with teenagers the world over. Vocalists in the power metal genre and symphonic power metal genre are known for their dynamic vocal range. Many vocalists in the power metal genre are known for their vocals that exceed 4 octaves. High pitched voices are a noteworthy feature in power metal songs. Music critics have praised vocalists in the power metal genre for their ethereal vocal dynamics. The melodic screams in power metal songs backed by the theatrical symphonic instrumentation take listeners in medieval dreamlike escapades.

The space below showcases a comprehensive list of the best power metal songs. This list includes symphonic power metal songs.  

100 Greatest Power Metal Songs

1. Rebellion In Dreamland- Gamma Ray
2. Emerald Sword- Rhapsody of Fire
3. I Want Out- Helloween
4. Through The Fire and Flames- DragonForce
5. Eagleheart- Stratovarius
6. Mirror Mirror- Blind Guardian
7. The Seven Angels- Avantasia
8. Warriors of the World United- Manowar
9. Kingdom for a Heart- Sonata Arctica
10. Majesty- Blind Guardian
11. And Then There Was Silence- Blind Guardian
12. Eagle Fly Free- Helloween  
13. Sons of Winter and Stars- Wintersun
14. The Dragon Lies Bleeding- Hammerfall
15. Black Diamond- Stratovarius
16. Spread Your Fire- Angra
17. March of Mephisto- Kamelot
18. Unholy Warcry- Rhapsody of Fire
19. Heart of Steel- Manowar
20. Scars of Yesterday- DragonForce
21. Mysteria- Edguy
22. White Pearl, Black Oceans- Sonata Arctica
23. Keeper of Seven Keys- Helloween
24. Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness- Rhapsody of Fire
25. The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee- Gloryhammer
26. Never Enough- Epica
27. Hunting High and Low- Stratovarius
28. Theater of Salvation- Edguy
29. Gates of Babylon- Rainbow
30. The Road Again- Dark Moor
31. Sanctified with Dynamite- Powerwolf
32. Forever Walking Alone- Dragonland
33. The Bard’s Song- Blind Guardian
34. Twisted Mind- Avantasia
35. Heroes of Our Time- DragonForce
36. The Temple of Hate- Angra
37. Carolus Rex- Sabaton
38. Always Will Be- Hammerfall
39. The Haunting- Kamelot
40. Full Moon- Sonata Arctica
41. Center of the Universe- Kamelot
42. Hall of the Mountain King- Savatage
43. Highlander (The One)- Lost Horizon
44. Tears of a Mandrake- Edguy
45. Harbinger of Fate- Iced Earth
46. Chasing The Dragon- Dream Evil
47. Time Will Tell- Royal Hunt
48. Hero’s Return- Hammerfall
49. Carry On- Angra
50. Sons of Odin- Manowar
51. Last Before The Storm- Gamma Ray
52. Chalice of Agony- Avantasia
53. The Wand of Abaris- Therion
54. Against The Wind- Stratovarius
55. Dawn of Victory- Rhapsody
56. The Accolade- Symphony X
57. Dreamland- Hammerfall
58. Stand My Ground- Within Temptation
59. Land of Broken Hearts- Royal Hunt
60. What Have You Done- Within Temptation
61. Glory To The Brave- Hammerfall
62. Primo Victoria- Sabaton
63. Walk The Earth- Silent Force
64. Glorious- Nocturnal Rites
65. Dethrone Tyranny- Gamma Ray
66. Kill For Metal- Iron Fire
67. Farewell- Freedom Call
68. Steel Meets Steel- Hammerfall
69. Twilight of the Guards- Blind Guardian
70. Wolf and Raven- Sonata Artica
71. Ride With The Sun- Fairyland
72. Angel of Salvation- Galneryus
73. Time Stands Still (At The Iron Hill)- Blind Guardian
74. Coleus Sanctus- Powerwolf
75. Battle Hymn- Manowar
76. Eye of Shiva- Therion
77. Heaven or Hell- Gamma Ray
78. Steel Tormentor- Helloween
79. Through Elven Woods and Dwarven Mines- Dragonland
80. A New World- Dark Moor
81. Palace of Fantasy- Freedom Call
82. Aristocrat’s Symphony- Versailles
83. Shadowplay- Edenbridge
84. The Piper Never Dies- Edguy
85. Destiny- Stratovarius
86. Time- Wintersun
87. River of Tuoni- Amberian Dawn
88. Mirror of Souls- Theocracy
89. The Way of The Warrior- Hammerfall
90. Man on a Mission- Gamma Ray
91. Wages of Sin- THrocracy
92. Warriers of Light- Freedom Call
93. And The Road Goes On- Edenbridge
94. Your Time Has Come- Unisonic
95. Live My Life For You- Divinefire
96. The Last Journey Home- DragonForce
97. Nuclear Fire- Primal Fire
98. Sunrise In Riverland- Insania
99. Nailed- Theocracy
100. Hundred Years Have Passed- Dragonland

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Lightningforce

I used to really love Power Metal music and this specific genre. It's really interesting with the vocal range and dynamics of their tracks; they just keep on going, and I love the feel and story-line in the music even in it's high edged heavy metal music, which manifests strange journey as you listen to their songs. I am not familiar with any of the songs on your list but now I feel hooked; I am most certainly going to check them out on Youtube.com

28-03-2017 reply 1

realityspeaks

Yes, the vocal range in Power metal is astonishing. The high-pitched voices in this genre are incredible.

01-12-2017 0

Sebastian Onciu

Power metal is the sub genre of rock&metal that always changes my mood in a better way. It is uplifting, indeed, and it charges me with an energy and a positive state that very few other musical genres can. I know most of these songs and they are great, indeed. Long live power metal!

23-03-2017 reply 1

realityspeaks

You said it right. There's something about the power metal sound that is uplifting. Furthermore, the lyrical and musical aspects take you on an epic journey of dreamland and fantasy. Also, the vocal range of a significant number of power metal vocalists is phenomenal.

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