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Incredible but we did it again, we went to Epic Fest 2025 in Roskilde, Denmark, and it was incredibly powerful. Join us as we process some of the most packed couple days we've had, the epic highs, the bizarre lows, and the promise of what's yet to come. For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:43 Sup Nerds00:07:15 Copenhagen again, but sunny!00:11:33 Epic Fest 202500:13:19 Battle Born00:15:32 The duality of Powerful00:16:20 Induction00:20:13 Apostolica00:22:17 The Big Stage System00:23:01 Fabio Lione's Dawn of Victory00:28:16 A Power Metal Party00:29:16 Such a polite pit00:31:42 US fans becoming desperate00:35:09 The triple choice00:36:06 Theocracy Acoustic Set at the Roskilde Cathedral00:42:12 The Cathedral is too gorgeous00:43:29 Stratovarius00:48:33 Argentina mentioned00:49:37 Epic Fest isn't just the bands00:51:24 No breaks on Day 100:52:31 Metalhead show math00:53:36 Terra Atlantica00:57:14 They played the song our friend requested!!01:00:37 Majestica01:02:10 Ross the Boss01:07:10 For fans of Manowar01:09:44 Insania01:12:02 Epic Fest maxed out Roskilde01:16:01 Touristing for a bit01:17:35 Waking up for Day 2 was an ordeal01:18:45 Fer likes F101:20:38 Pagan's Mind01:23:40 A choice we were surprised to make01:25:26 Pirate Queen01:31:56 Royal Hunt01:33:34 Crimson Glory01:37:28 Kyle's jacket misadventure01:41:00 Shadowstrike01:43:59 Nanowar of Steel01:45:10 Wind Rose01:48:04 Best Drip01:49:02 Fun is good, actually01:51:55 Kyle's Jacket Return01:56:40 Theocracy01:58:30 Fer did not train properly01:59:31 Fellowship02:06:35 The Second Coming of Power Metal02:10:28 Does our group have a real impact?02:13:23 Trying to balance out our shilling (we fail)02:17:59 Sorry Judicator02:20:06 Surprised by the Afterparty02:24:45 2026 Lineup Announcement blew our minds02:30:40 Too much hopium02:32:40 Hoping for more Japanese bands to play abroad02:34:00 Kyle already booked the hotel02:35:12 Wrapping up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando ReyEdited by Fernando Rey

Explore with us the overall themes and a deep dive track by track commentary into the brand new Panthalassan album "From the Shallows of the Mantle", with creator and friend of the show Jake Wright (Viathyn, ex-Ravenous).Follow along after you've listened to the album for a deeper comprehension of this new Prog Power release and of Jake's own world and what it represents to him as a time capsule of this point in his life.Get the album at Panthalassan's Bandcamp:https://panthalassan.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-shallows-of-the-mantle And don't miss out on Viathyn for a fuller experience:https://viathyn.bandcamp.com/album/cynosure For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:31 Sup Nerds00:01:53 Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:03:39 What is Panthalassan (and Viathyn)00:09:26 Not using your own name on a solo project00:10:29 Geology 10100:11:57 Singing for the first time00:15:11 A record of not just music, but oneself at the time00:17:10 Hearing that small annoying mistake, only after release00:18:47 The squeaky pedal tangent00:20:21 Dealing with Label and ultimately releasing independently00:21:55 Born to play music, forced to create content00:25:40 Solo, but not alone00:27:49 Collaborating with Daniel Carpenter on the Orchestration00:29:35 Guitar Solos00:30:38 Commissioning Adam Burke for Artwork, and public domain art for each song 00:33:57 Album Deep Diving - From the Shallows of the Mantle 00:34:16 Points for no Intro Track!00:34:59 The Album Structure and Themes00:40:56 A therapy session (Fellowship mentioned)00:42:15 Disclaimer: Jake is actually a really happy man-----00:44:29 01 - Lowstand Leviathans00:47:11 Between Power and Prog00:48:27 Tanagra being an influence-----00:50:55 02 - Coral Throne00:54:39 Being the older bro tangent-----00:57:45 03 - Worth my Salt (Wuthering Heights love)01:01:14 The big fast power metal single01:02:10 The loss of friendship-----01:04:38 04 - Driftwood Reverie01:06:08 Now for real01:06:42 Riffs upon Riffs upon Riffs01:07:19 Procrastination-----01:10:46 05 - Foundation to Firmament01:11:30 Family, being a child and a parent01:15:00 The proggy side01:16:10 A time capsule to look back on01:18:07 When you have a kid, your life stops being about you01:19:26 The Trumpet solo01:21:04 It all makes sense now-----01:22:29 06 - Clandestine Traveller01:22:50 The Jake Wright Cinematic Universe01:23:23 Opeth influences01:24:05 Impostor Syndrome01:26:57 The darker sounding song-----01:28:58 07 - By Shank's Mare01:29:48 The songy song01:30:19 Celebrating achievement01:31:24 Understanding the effort it takes01:33:05 Finding someone that understands is important01:36:37 Working with Damien Rainaud01:38:05 New challenges on this album01:40:01 Picking up vocals and what can come next-----01:42:18 08 - Abalone01:43:49 Moar Prog01:44:56 The least power metal song on the album01:46:00 The continuous small changes that make partners grow together01:49:54 Embrace the change01:51:20 The third single01:53:00 Varied endings, songs flowing into each other01:57:36 How we listen to music02:02:33 Stop complaining about album lengths-----02:06:07 09 - Embers on Our Shore02:06:53 A discarded ending idea02:07:32 Recording acoustic guitars02:09:29 The Burning Piano02:11:48 Yes, it's burning and it's a thing02:12:51 But the Virtual Instrument version is more affordable02:13:59 Official Long Song:tm:02:14:46 Ending the album, not just the song02:17:04 Kyle's favourite thing02:18:01 Acceptance-----02:20:32 More Panthalassan? More Vyathin? Eveything is open02:22:13 Embracing the Prog for musical exploration02:24:03 Ensiferum are cool02:24:55 Long albums not so often02:26:27 Economics of a metal musician02:28:04 We bring you the bonus commentary for the albums02:28:52 DVD Bonus Features tangent02:30:40 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando ReyEdited by Fernando Rey

Some cool album reviews this month from Majestica, Labyrinth, Master Sword, Queen of Dreams, and one new cool EP by star drummer and cool friend Willian AmorimDon't miss The Elven Curse, out everywhere on February 28th! For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:31:12 Sup Nerds01:54:23 Majestica11:00:16 Labyrinth16:07:01 Current events? In my Power Metal??17:20:17 Not quite politics tangent22:24:17 Master Sword32:42:11 Anyone can sing, just gotta commit34:23:24 Epic Fest 2025 is happening!35:38:10 Queen of Dreams41:27:06 Willian Amorim51:08:13 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando ReyEdited by Fernando Rey

After the year is actually over, we go over Kyle's Albums for Consideration 2024 edition, and some other stuff to round up a very eventful year.https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerMetal/comments/1hs38gs/zfs_albums_for_consideration_2024/ For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:36 Sup Nerds00:04:44 Kyle's Albums for Consideration 202400:06:27 Albion00:07:41 Curta'n Wall00:11:33 Demon BItch00:13:50 Fellowship00:18:11 Freedom Call00:21:21 Galneryus00:24:43 Lutharo00:27:19 Savage Oath00:29:32 Seven Spires00:35:42 Stilverlight00:38:33 Other releases from 202400:43:22 Shows we attended in 202400:46:19 Stuff we look forward to in 202500:55:14 TV and Movies of 202401:04:44 Videogames of 202401:06:45 Even books!01:09:14 2025 is here01:11:11 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando ReyEdited by Fernando Rey

We are back to a normal reviews episode, going over some albums (and a couple singles) of some varied styles, but mainly the two sides of the power coin: Fellowship and Demon Bitch. For the Impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:01:18 Sup Nerds00:02:55 Fellowship00:13:47 Edit Point00:20:37 Slam Dunk Tangent00:23:06 More Fellowship00:26:56 Demon Bitch00:32:21 Edit Point00:38:39 Stilverlight00:41:38 Edit Point00:44:00 Edit Point00:44:28 Edit Point00:44:48 Brothers of Metal00:47:20 Edit Point00:50:18 Edit Point00:50:20 Valkyrie's Fire00:50:30 Edit Point00:53:36 Eons Enthroned00:57:43 Gloryhammer00:58:00 Edit Point01:00:43 Edit point01:01:25 Edit Point01:02:06 More Eons01:02:55 Edit Point01:03:06 Super Monster Party01:10:10 Edit Point01:12:48 Edit Point01:12:50 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando ReyEdited by Fernando Rey

The organizer for Epic Fest listened to our review, and then got in touch to talk about the fest and what's coming for the bigger and better 2025 edition, join us on this lovely chat with Lauge Hede Kjærum about all things Epic, Danish, and Metal. Get your tickets to the fest before they run out!https://gimle.dk/event/epic-fest-chapter-3-two-days/ Viking Ship live show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UAEWu79bc ___ For the Impatient: 00:00:00 Intro00:00:13 Sup Nerds00:00:43 Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:05:00 Roskilde: the Power Metal capital of Denmark00:09:48 Why January for the 2024 fest?00:11:42 Three stages for next year - why Gimle matters00:16:24 Fer apologizes for sneaking in00:17:21 Bringing North American bands to Europe00:21:57 The Lineup - Fabio Lione00:23:27 Creating the Logo for Fabio Lione's Dawn of Victory00:25:14 Growing the Fest Experience00:30:28 A uniquely sized Fest00:32:35 The Culture of Denmark00:36:10 The Truth of the Fellowship/Twilight Force Schedule Clash00:39:43 Teasing Next Year's Fest00:41:24 "The Most Epic Fest Known to Man"00:42:13 The Multi-Venue Experience00:44:53 Pushing the limits of Roskilde00:50:57 Collaborating with other Fest workers and volunteers00:57:16 Possibly the worst segue in the history of the podcast01:00:08 Making the Fest as a Power Metal fan01:02:37 Making a Fest is a lot of work01:08:59 Denmark's Metal identity among the Nordic countries01:14:14 Foreigners vs Local Attendees01:16:45 The Countries List tangent01:19:12 Making solutions happen01:20:37 Kid Friendly Metal Festivals01:29:01 Advice for Bands regarding shows01:32:41 More. Japanese. Bands.01:37:49 Wrapping up ___ Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/ Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Album reviews are back! It's been a minute but we are catching up on our backlog, and only juuuust 2 live show reviews. For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:32 Sup Nerds00:02:25 Wintersun00:13:20 Vision Divine00:16:46 Krilloan00:18:41 Eons Enthroned shameless plug00:20:29 Nightwish00:24:55 The Dolby Atmos aspect00:30:29 Galneryus00:34:03 Are we on the upcoming Galneryus BluRay?00:37:20 Curta'n Wall00:43:45 Frozen Crown00:48:46 Ensiferum00:52:33 Fabio Lione - Rio de la Plata Tour00:59:00 Remembering the Rhapsody Reunion Farewell Tour01:00:33 Dragonforce - Warp Speed Warriors World Tour01:03:14 Differences to the US shows01:05:36 The Longest Song is true01:12:23 The best and the worst of the show01:17:24 Wrapping Up --- Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/ Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Kyle once again ventured to Atlanta, Georgia for ProgPower USA! Join him and friend of the show Alis of  RageBadgerGaming  as they recount the epic tale of the battle of Prog and Power. Timestamps for the impatient: 00:00:00 Cold Open 00:00:49 Sup Nerds 00:03:21 Day 1 Darkwater 00:08:10 Victorius 00:10:26 Dream Evil 00:13:12 Circus Maximus 00:16:06 Angra 00:18:49 Fabio signed the chart!! 00:19:59 Day 1 overall 00:21:27 Kyle's most popular shirt 00:22:37 Day 2 - Nospun 00:26:57 Termperance 00:31:16 Earthside/Dinner 00:33:26 Twilight Force 00:43:36 Leprous 00:47:06 Dark Tranquility 00:50:03 Day 2 overall 00:50:37 Day 3 striker 00:52:49 Fifth Angel 00:53:50 Elegy/dinner 00:54:16 Soen 00:56:38 Lovebites 01:02:14 Amorphis 01:07:14 day 3 end 01:09:13 Party 01:12:36 Day 4 - Frozen Crown 01:16:37 Disillusion 01:18:31 Illumishade 01:20:52 Damian Wilson 01:26:45 Winger 01:30:35 Pagan's Mind 01:35:09 Our fest favorites 01:36:37 Bands for 2025 01:54:33 Wrapping up  Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Better late than never, the podcast made it to Mad With Power Fest once more, with some surprises! Relive this amazing weekend with us in this annual tradition, with a twist! Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

New Singles, New Albums, Old albums, and the hypest comebacks, surprising amount of Canadians carrying this episode with some cool power metal reviews.For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:43 Sup Nerds00:04:55 Demon BItch00:10:47 Crimson Shadows00:14:07 Planeswalker00:18:16 Frogge00:20:19 It was all for the back prints00:24:33 Dragony00:28:41 Old Machines00:31:27 Cassettes tangent00:32:50 Axxis00:36:16 Order Ogan00:38:14 Visions of Atlantis00:40:34 Powerwolf00:44:40 Traveler00:48:39 Lutharo00:52:10 Canada Mentioned00:53:03 Noiselund00:56:43 Vikas Kumar01:00:01 Creative Tangent01:01:12 Wrapping Up01:01:43 Come to Mad With Power Fest!! Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Sup Nerds! Today we talk Twilight Force, Beast in Black, Seven Spires, Rhapsody of Fire, Sunburst, and the best tangents around! Also you should know Kyle finished the Elden Ring DLC the night after recording this episode. Git gud, and stay powerful. For the impatient:00:00:27 Sup Nerds00:01:42 Twilight Force News00:08:21 Beast in Black00:08:51 The Eurobeat Tangent00:11:13 Back to Beast in Black00:16:22 Less Albums, more Singles!00:17:18 Seven Spires00:30:04 The Sonic Symphony Tangent00:33:15 Back to Seven Spires00:35:44 Boston Mentioned00:37:26 Fer hates Intro Tracks00:39:51 Back to Seven Spires again00:45:24 Rhapsody of Fire00:56:08 Sunburst00:59:11 Bonus Leprous Mention00:59:44 Albums that haven't come out01:00:34 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

This time we have Jason Ashcraft to talk about the new Helion Prime and his other project's future, as well as exchange stories from the Blind Guardian World Tour and some quick album reviews. For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:52 Sup Nerds00:03:12 Into the Ashcraftverse00:05:55 Jason's Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:09:51 Helion Prime and Vocalists00:14:49 Pandaemonium - The new HP Single00:16:41 What Jason Ashcraft's Helion Prime brings to the table00:23:11 Why not bring everyone together00:24:43 International bands are hard00:30:40 There's no bad blood or drama00:32:59 The "I miss Heather" people00:33:37 The frontperson effect is unavoidable00:35:47 The Pain of checking Reddit threads00:37:55 But the positives are there too00:39:22 Rotating vocalists as the cast on a musical00:45:15 A tease of what's to come00:46:03 The Pandaemonium Video00:49:30 The Sozos Tangent part 100:53:50 Helion Prime works with both male and female vocals00:54:16 Don't force lyrical themes00:55:50 Non Power Metal influences00:58:22 The clunkiest segway in the podcast's history00:59:09 The Blind Guardian World Tour01:02:25 Blind Guardian still got it01:03:47 Bard's Song is a magical moment01:05:17 Kyle's and Jason's first metal shows01:07:29 The "new guy" syndrome in bands01:09:24 BG swapping out some songs night to night01:10:20 Judicator getting a special opening slot01:10:46 But kinda wasted the chance01:12:07 Tobi the goodest boi (slightly doxxing Kyle)01:13:06 Kyle and Jason keep being at the same shows01:14:07 Night Demon, the opener for the US leg of the tour01:15:16 The BA show had the best setlist01:18:50 The songs Jason wants to see live01:19:51 Kyle's dream BG setlist and requesting songs01:21:39 The value of experience and continuous practice01:22:43 Perspective on what a great performance is01:24:57 The Sozos Tangent part 201:26:58 Changes to Planeswalker lineup and being the worst musician in the room01:30:39 Songwriting dynamics01:32:15 Album Reviews01:32:48 Unleash the Archers01:45:00 Kyle's Lore Dump01:48:20 Kyle's Lore Dumps IRL01:48:41 Keeping up with what everyone is doing is hard01:51:09 Freedom Call01:53:22 Listening to an album with friends is the best01:58:40 Tyr02:01:36 Nocturna (and Frozen Crown)02:06:23 Bear McCreary02:11:55 Wrapping up  Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Wintersun, Dragonforce, Sonata Arctica, AI... are we so out of touch? No it's the children who are wrong. Join us in our rants, and some cool reviews of recent releases!---For the Impatient:00:00:00 Pre roll00:01:28 Sup Nerds00:01:55 Time II is upon us00:13:24 Gloryhammer + Twilight Force Live Show00:17:18 Album Reviews00:17:32 Dragonforce - Warp Speed Warriors00:37:07 Sonata Arctica - Cold Clear Beyond00:47:26 Glyph - Honor, Power, Glory00:53:44 Artificial Steel - Streaming For Vengeance01:04:42 Kiuas - Samooja: Pyhiinvaellus01:06:45 Myrath - Karma01:07:46 Savage Oath - Divine Battle01:09:03 Justicar - Outbound Flight01:11:09 Dialith - Alter01:12:37 Wrapping up---Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/ Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Join us in this deep dive with Captain Voltaire and Chief Engineer Jeff Black on all things Glyph, going track by track on their upcoming album "Honor. Power. Glory.", available everywhere on March 29th 2024.Don't miss them on tour right now!https://www.glyphmetal.com/tourFollow the band!https://www.youtube.com/@Glyphmetal/  https://www.facebook.com/glyphmetal/https://www.instagram.com/GLYPHMETAL/https://www.tiktok.com/@glyphmetalglyphmetal.bandcamp.com/merchhttps://www.twitch.tv/ravoltaire---For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:58 Sup Nerds00:02:33 Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:05:16 The beginning at Mad With Power Fest00:08:21 Glyph is a Supergroup00:14:01 North American Tour with Alestorm00:16:45 Accelerating all and plans00:20:10 The Album00:23:11 Writing lots of songs00:25:03 The Fun Factor00:31:58 Approach to Lore00:37:26 Band Fanfiction00:38:50 What's your favourite powerful ship?00:40:04 Album deep dive, track by track00:40:23 Honor, Power, Glory00:43:41 March of the Northern Clan00:47:53 A Storm of Crimson Fire00:49:10 Videogame inspirations for the Music Video and artwork00:53:11 When the World Was Young00:58:04 Eldenfire01:00:02 Rav being adorably cheesy01:01:32 A Gazillion Ravs per Chorus01:04:18 Working with Damien Rainaud01:07:01 Guest Drummer Cody Anstey01:10:21 Defy the Night01:10:44 Rav does not know Eurobeat?!01:14:03 Defy the Night (for real this time)01:15:12 More songwriting details01:17:07 More Lore01:18:54 Sign of the Dragonlord01:21:37 Sauna?01:22:36 Time 2 Tangent01:24:03 Glorious01:25:37 You are not alone01:27:57 Volarad01:31:53 Potential Volarad Drink??01:33:21 Volarad Music Video01:34:13 Live video commentary!01:40:29 The Classic Style  of doing Music Videos01:43:59 Wrapping up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

News and Reviews are back! Unleash the Archers released the first single for their upcoming album and the usage of AI tools on its music video while thematically related has brought a lot of discussions online. Alestorm have released a single featuring previous colaborator Patty Gurdy, and we go over some releases from the past 2 months.For the impatient:00:00 Intro01:05 Sup Nerds01:45 Power Metal News are back!02:23 Unleash the Archers and AI20:59 Alestorm Feat. Patty Gurdy25:22 Don't let your memes be dreams28:09 In Victory30:38 Nekonomicon32:36 Mega Colossus36:12 Caligula's Horse40:26 Albion42:20 Elettra Storm48:15 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Kyle and Fernando braved the frozen north to attend Epic Fest in Roskilde, Denmark. Join them on this perilous journey full of friends, fellows, and festivities.Kyle's top bands from 2023: https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerMetal/comments/18ynkj4/zfs_albums_for_consideration_2023/Bands discussed:Memoir SonataBrothers of MetalMegaton SwordGloryhammerBeast in BlackIron FireAlteriumPower PaladinTwilight ForceFellowshipBloodboundOrden OganSkiltron Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Did you go to ProgPower USA this year? Kyle did! Join us with our friend Alis on this review of the fest and our musings on what next year will bring. Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:42 Sup Nerds00:02:16 The Reticent00:04:31 Elvenking00:06:52 Cynic00:08:02 Swallow the Sun00:08:37 Doro00:10:09 The Afterparty00:10:59 Seven Kingdoms00:13:06 Zero Hour00:14:48 The Halo Effect00:16:47 VOLA00:19:03 Beast in Black  00:23:14 The Cryptex00:26:43 Battle Beast00:30:42 Ad Infinitum00:33:01 Green Carnation00:36:13 Caligula's Horse00:39:58 Kamelot00:41:43 Sound Issues00:45:44 The Afterparty00:48:17 Poverty's No Crime00:48:36 The Food00:49:34 PP vs MWP00:51:00 The Small World of PM Fests00:51:49 Evil Invaders00:53:51 Visions of Atlantis00:57:02 Delain01:01:13 Unleash the Archers01:04:30 Myrath01:08:27 2024 Lineup Announcement01:09:09 Day 101:10:43 Headliner Day 1 - Angra01:12:09 Day 201:18:34 Headliner Day 2 - Dark Tranquility01:19:25 Day 301:22:49 Going Nuts for Lovebites01:25:21 Headliner Day 3 - Amorphis01:27:28 Day 401:34:17 Headliner Day 4 - ...Winger?01:39:19 Wrapping Up

Kyle and Fernando are joined by special guest Rav of Ravenous as they discuss the 2023 edition of Mad With Power.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:00:12 Sup Nerds00:05:25 The Pre-Party00:07:42 Shield of Wings00:09:20 Greyhawk00:13:28 Seeker Pearl00:20:11 Wilderun00:23:33 Powerglove00:25:04 Rav takes an arrow to the knee00:29:37 Seven Spires00:36:55 The Afterparty00:39:10 The Metal Cheese Curd Massacre00:40:44 The Mixing00:50:55 Of Romulus00:56:17 Graveshadow00:57:45 High Spirits00:59:51 Songwriters Tangent01:01:46 Birthday Cake01:05:06 Seven Kingdoms01:07:23 It only takes one little cable01:08:49 Lords of the Trident01:12:42 Unleash the Archers01:14:55 North American Power Metal Scene is Strong01:15:41 Glyph01:20:32 Next Year's Lineup01:29:01 Wrapping Up Check out Ravenous! https://www.youtube.com/ @RavenousEternalHunger  Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher - powerful. a power metal podcast Website - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productions https://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Fear not, Powerful is here to tell the world the Correct Opinions about the very best of power metal in 2022. We also dive into all the big name albums that finally came out towards the end of the year. Blind Guardian put out an album! Dragonland is back!  Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Kyle tells us about Mad With Power Fest 2022, the conclusion to his North American Grand Slam of Power Metal for the year.Look out for Mad With Power Fest VI in 2023!Check the Live Stream for both dates if you missed the fest!https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1567771779https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1566895290

Sup Nerds, join us once again in a mega wholesome Conversation with Callum Tuffen and Matthew Corry from the brilliant newcomer Power Metal band Fellowship, where we chat about their much awaited full album The Saberlight Chronicles, the songs, the videos, the hardships, the good times, and of course, when album 2??Follow Fellowship:https://fellowshipmetal.bandcamp.com/album/the-saberlight-chronicleshttps://www.facebook.com/FellowshipUK/https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipmetal/https://twitter.com/fellowshipukhttps://open.spotify.com/album/52U9u5JGMUgPCTiOtS2Hro?si=InWY5W-hSEWeXzopRyu62gFor the Impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:01:09 Sup nerds00:03:51 Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:10:12 Our Top 4 Power Metal Bands?!00:16:11 From EP to Album - What changed in the approach?00:20:31 Not chasing a formula00:24:33 Cam songs and Sam songs00:29:38 Oak and Ash and Glint's connection00:33:06 Storytelling00:35:45 Influences and vibe00:39:19 Putting feeling into the vocals00:40:42 The Ballad00:44:06 The Long Song00:48:05 Hardships of releasing the album00:53:53 The Videos00:57:27 Sam's mighty hair00:58:30 You can't unsee the Pizza01:00:49 DIY-ing a music video01:05:21 Smoke, Confetti, and Choking01:09:32 The Artwork01:10:41 The Book - A Writing Tool for the Lyrics01:16:14 Glint and ...Glimmer? Keeping each other in check01:18:53 Live Shows01:21:28 Favorite songs to play live01:25:59 Getting new fans01:27:52 When Album 2?!01:29:25 Making an Album worthy01:32:18 Seven Spires Tangent01:34:17 But for reals, Album 2 when?!01:35:21 "Like Fighting God" - Getting the Album out01:38:13 What we are looking forward to in Power Metal01:43:26 No Fade outs01:45:10 Power Force01:48:31 New Shirts!01:48:50 Album 2 date?!!!!!!!!01:49:27 Wrapping upSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcastFollow us!iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpmMusic by Fernando ReyPowered by La Casona Productions

Join us and our good friend Alice from Rage Badger Gaming to go over this year's ProgPower USA Fest, 4 Days of international and local bands, tasty food, good friends, magical moments, and "great" karaoke.ProgPower USA 2023 Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/ProgPowerUSA/posts/10159913715237943Check out Rage Badger Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/c/RageBadgerGaming For the Impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:01:51 Sup nerds00:06:37 Day 1 - Mind Maze00:07:49 Klone00:08:31 Happy Karaoke and the Artmore00:11:37 Day 200:15:28 Spectra00:17:37 Seven Spires00:27:36 Pain of Salvation00:30:40 Stratovarius00:38:01 Day 300:39:29 The Cyberiam00:40:42 Aether Realm00:45:55 Witherfall00:48:54 Jason Bieler & the Baron Von Bielski Orchestra00:50:17 Food00:53:24 Jeff Scott Soto Performing Special Queen Tribute00:56:42 Conception01:05:34 Artmore Afterparty01:10:12 Aether Real Mead01:11:55 Day 4 - Arion01:14:47 Thank You Scientist01:16:18 Riot01:17:44 Ray Alder01:19:03 Ihsahn01:21:54 Turili/Lione Rhapsody01:34:45 The real Fest is the friends we made along the way01:38:05 ProgPower 2023 Line Up01:52:27 Favorite moments of the Fest01:55:53 Fer caught eating01:57:13 Wrapping up

In this episode we finally catch up to many 2022 releases old and new, including a look into the long awaited Fellowhip album The Saberlight Chronicles, and the topic of the month, Blind Guardian's new single and Evangelion looking album art.Power Metal AlbumsBattle Beast - Circus of Doom - 00:03:07Eternal Ascent - Reclamation - 00:10:27DoubleGeddon - Geddon Dangerous - 00:15:02Lords of the Trident - The Offering - 00:24:52Unlucky Morpheus - evolution - 00:31:51Fellowship - The Saberlight Chronicles - July 15 - 00:38:17Less Power MetalAmorphis - Halo - 01:00:35Pillaging Villagers - Pillaging Villagers - 01:04:09Nekonomicon - Nekonomicon - 01:06:18Cool Stuff coming soonBlind Guardian - The God Machine - September - 01:10:54Secrets of the American GodsBlood of the Elves - 01:13:54Avantasia - A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society - Autumn - 01:32:36The Wicked Rule the NightAlestorm - Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum - June 24 - 01:36:06Magellan's ExpeditionP.A.R.T.Y.Gloryhammer - Fly Away (close enough I guess) - 01:41:16Seventh Wonder - The Testament - June 10 - 01:44:58WarriorsThe LightKeldian - The Bloodwater Rebellion - June 10 - 01:49:31We are Rebellion

Join Kyle on reliving his little big metal adventure to 6 days of festivals and shows over lands far and skies high, as the floodgates of shows are open once again in this year of 2022If they are near you, catch these fests next time!Hyperspace Metal Festival - Vancouver, Brittish Columbia, CanadaHell's Heroes Festival - Houston, Texas, USAFor the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:46 Sup Nerds00:03:21 Hyperspace Day 100:07:08 Apprentice00:08:16 Silver Talon00:09:31 Iron Kingdom00:11:10 Hyperspace Day 200:12:58 Ophelia Falling00:13:22 Tzimani00:16:33 Novareign00:17:37 Planeswalker00:26:55 Ravenous00:30:42 Archon Legion00:34:50 Witherfall00:35:06 Hyperspace Day 300:38:02 Dire Peril00:38:58 Helion Prime00:42:44 Into Eternity00:44:46 Dragonforce Tour - Seven Spires00:46:46 Visions of Atlantis00:49:03 Firewind00:50:13 Dragonforce00:51:21 Mary Zimmer surprise00:52:42 More Dragonforce00:56:17 Hell's Heroes01:00:52 Hell's Heroes vs Hyperspace01:02:38 Savage MAster01:03:48 Solicitor01:04:20 Secret Guest - Midnight01:05:38 Having fun in Texas01:07:27 Hell's Heroes day 201:07:36 Saber01:08:15 Slough Feg01:09:57 Medieval Steel01:12:33 Eternal Champion01:13:08 Traveler01:14:35 Riot V01:15:32 Hell's Heroes' great crowd01:17:13 Cirith Ungol01:17:36 Hell's Heroes is massive01:18:45 Wrapping up

Once again we look back at the year that ended, the albums that came out, the songs we loved, the news that went by, and look forward to what's yet to come in 2022.Our Top Albums of 2021:Edu Falaschi - Vera CruzRavenous E.H. - HubrisGalneryus - Union Gives StrengthSeven Spires - Gods of DebaucheryLovebites - Glory, Glory to the WorldDialith - AtrophyEphemerald - Between the Glimpses of HopeEons Enthroned - Into the ArcaneOur Top Songs of 2021:Seven Spires - This God Is DeadFellowship - Glory DaysEdu Falaschi - The AncestryRavenous E.H. - BridgeburnerHelloween - Fear of the FallenLovebites - Glory to the WorldAephanemer - Panta RheiBlind Guardian - Deliver Us From EvilWhat we look forward to:PlaneswalkerBlind GuardianFellowshipAscensionTimestamps:0:00:00 Pre-roll0:00:32 Sup Nerds0:02:41 Blind Guardian News0:05:02 Global Delays in Music Releases0:09:04 Blind Guardian - Deliver us From Evil0:14:02 Atomic Fire and the top Metal Labels0:16:44 Fer can't say nuclear0:17:14 Power Paladin0:17:53 Another Music Industry Tangent0:21:34 Gloryhammer's New Vocalist0:28:34 "I can now understand the words!"0:30:43 Planeswalker - Tales of Magic0:38:34 Yet Another Music Industry Tangent0:41:23 Daniel "Terror" Carpenter's Orchestration (Planeswalker)0:45:12 Taylor Washington (Planeswalker is basically a powerful podcast guests reunion)0:47:43 NorthTale - Eternal Flame0:54:18 Tim Hansen is a baby0:56:04 Beast in Black - Dark Connection1:00:46 The weird Manowar Cover1:04:20 Kyle pissing off a lot of people1:05:07 Aephanemer - A Dream of Wilderness1:11:50 Temperance - Diamanti1:16:03 Fierce Deity - Power, Wisdom, Courage1:21:28 Nocturna - Daughters of the Night1:25:23 Lovebites - In the Beginning (Best of Compilation)1:30:45 Our Top Albums off 2021 - Edu Falaschi - Vera Cruz1:35:34 Ravenous E.H. - Hubris1:36:55 Galneryus - Union Gives Strength1:39:34 Seven Spires - Gods of Debauchery1:42:58 Lovebites - Glory, Glory to the World1:44:16 Dialith - Atrophy1:45:59 Ephemerald - Between the Glimpses of Hope1:47:15 Eons Enthroned - Into the Arcane1:49:47 Our Top Songs of 20211:50:32 Seven Spires - This God is Dead1:55:17 Fellowship - Glory Days1:58:26 Edu Falaschi - The Ancestry1:59:41 Ravenous E.H. - Bridgeburner2:01:02 Helloween - Fear of the Fallen2:03:03 Lovebites - Glory to the World2:03:35 The Power Metal Church Tangent2:05:42 Aephanemer - Panta Rhei2:06:28 Planeswalker - Tales of Magic2:07:37 Looking forward to 20222:12:46 Wrapping up

Sup nerds! In this very special episode we have Jake Wright and R.A. Voltaire from Ravenous E.H. join the show to take a deep dive into their latest album, Hubris. Make sure to listen to it and get all the details on this detailed song by song extravaganza.---Listen to Hubris:https://open.spotify.com/album/0ryCoecphq8r2CVx5NHmgp?si=GkYSTunUQdWvlWN5JskdeQGet their Merch:https://ravenouseternalhunger.bandcamp.com/merchCatch Rav's Stream:https://www.twitch.tv/ravoltaireSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcastFollow us!iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpmMusic by Fernando ReyPowered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/---For the Impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:48 'Sup Nerds!00:02:30 Rav's Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:05:04 Jake's Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:09:26 Writing an album lockdown00:13:10 Production approach for the second album00:17:02 Track by Track Deep Dive Start00:17:53 Ravenous' Songwriting approach00:19:13 Track 1 - Carnage in Carthage (the Sabaton angle)00:22:26 Finding the album's theme00:25:33 Meticulous Planning00:26:40 Polarizing Tracks are good00:29:36 Lyrics tailored to the Music00:31:08 Jake and Rav being the perfect pair00:32:26 The classical inspiration for Carthage00:34:53 Track 2 - Astral Elixir (an external need)00:36:50 Musical Genres and Lyrics00:38:50 Lyrics relation to Hubris00:42:05 Picking the Singles00:53:46 Track 3 - Son of Storms (Ocarina of Time)00:57:29 The Viathyn Connection00:58:50 Baritone representation in Power Metal01:01:46 Trying to not repeat song title structures01:03:00 Song working titles01:04:02 "This is our Shark Song!"01:05:40 Songs that don't make it to the album01:06:40 Seven Spires tangent01:07:55 "don't be Jari"01:09:11 Track 4 - Die 1,000 Deaths (Oldschool AMV love)01:12:52 Song title and Translations01:13:28 Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat01:13:54 Songwriting - Music first, Lyrics second01:15:00 Heinrich Yoshio's Guest Solo01:15:21 Japanese Bonus Track01:16:44 South Park tangent01:17:41 Back to the song01:18:19 Sampling and being too literal01:20:03 The song about Fabio01:21:13 Track 5 - Bridgeburner (Malazan)01:26:16 Bad programmer humor01:28:18 Daniel Carpenter's Orchestration01:33:59 Guitar Solos Approach01:35:49 Track 6 - The Alder Queen (the halfway point)01:36:45 Rav's Sound Design01:37:43 Nina Osegueda's Guest Vocals01:39:00 The inspirations for Alder Queen01:41:03 The deeper meaning01:45:02 Stereo Splitted Vocals01:46:05 Singable Solos01:48:48 Track 7 - The March of Hunger (the late commer)01:52:46 Developing the song01:56:57 Everything has a reason01:58:40 The D&D idea that didn't come to be02:01:50 Ad?02:02:02 Track 8 - The Claw is the Law (Collaborating with friends)02:05:29 The Dreadnoughts02:07:09 Technically Friends02:07:37 Getting wasted on White Claws02:09:11 Collaborating with The Dread Crew of Oddwood and identity of the band02:14:43 The Tragedy of the Music Video02:18:07 Performing live - Backing Tracks and putting on a Show02:23:39 Making a Video with guest Vocalists02:24:15 Amazing Segways02:25:03 Track 9 - Onwards and Upwards (Mathias Blad is lovely)02:27:09 Writing a Ballad for a Metal album02:29:23 Mathias is still lovely02:33:36 Mathias if you are listening you are invited to the show02:34:00 Making Music and the power of asking02:36:42 The missed Guests02:40:26 Track 10 - ...Of Beasts and Faust (Sound Design is my Passion)02:41:29 "It's a great time to be intolerant"02:42:02 The meeting of two songs02:44:07 Brotherly Wisdom02:46:13 The inspirations02:46:55 The Music02:47:52 Rav's one guitar solo02:50:11 Obligatory Sabaton mention02:51:24 The Lyrics02:52:57 External interpretations of the lyrics (Ceth's take on it)02:55:37 "The Beast the Moon the Faust" (Aether Realm Jake is lovely)02:56:54 Rav's secret revealed!!02:57:51 Dan's Guitar Solo (and Xylophone) 02:58:40 Variety within Ravenous' identity03:00:43 Bonus Track - Cakaw te Partiro03:03:50 The Inspiration03:06:38 Doubts and the Mindset while making the album03:07:54 Wrapping Up03:10:40 Live DVD !!03:11:06 Our socials

Sup Nerds! We are back at it again! In this episode Kyle and Fer bask in the glorious light that is having live shows again and review some recent and also upcoming albums in the good old Power Metal sphere.Timestamps for the Impatient:0:01:17 Sup Nerds0:02:27 Power Metal Drama0:08:49 Miho leaves Lovebites0:12:22 Mad with Power Fest 20210:14:53 MWP Day 10:19:46 MWP Day 20:22:09 Paladin mishaps0:24:30 Dire Peril's Mystery Guest0:25:44 Lords of the Trident0:27:12 Immortal Guardian0:29:43 Finding new bands live0:31:20 Shoutout to Friends at MWP0:32:30 Ty is great0:33:43 UtA canceled shows and Benefit Livestream Concert0:39:30 UtA + Seven Kingdoms + Aether Realm California Show0:42:59 Basking in the return of Live Shows0:46:34 Helion Prime - Question Everything Remix0:53:05 Eons Enthroned - Into the Arcane0:56:31 Planeswalker tangent0:58:48 Back to Eons1:01:39 Into the Arcane's vs Glory Day's Artwork1:02:41 Illusion Force - Illusion Paradise1:07:23 Wizardthrone - Hypercube Necrodimensions1:11:00 Getting into Harsh Vocals1:13:02 Powerwolf - Call of the Wild1:15:04 Artwork Pedantry1:18:16 Sabaton - Steel Commanders1:23:48 Sabaton becoming VTubers?1:25:16 Seven Spires - Gods of Debauchery1:26:12 Seven Spires - Singles1:26:43 This God is Dead SOTY1:29:22 Opinions on Lady Lightbringer1:32:51 The album as a whole1:42:22 Blind Guardian tangent1:43:34 Back to Seven Spires1:46:37 Seven Spire's Lore1:48:31 Fer's understanding of This God is Dead1:52:53 Kyle's analysis thrown in the trash1:53:44 Seven Spire's Lore Summary1:58:11 Kinds of Concept Albums2:00:42 Adrienne Cowan's Live Streams2:04:50 Ravenous E.H. - Hubris2:13:40 Ravenous' Guests2:15:25 Fer enrages a bunch of people2:19:22 Wrapping upLinks to stuff we talk about in this episode:Lords of the Trident's Benefit Live Stream with Seven Kingdoms and Aether RealmEons Enthroned - Into the ArcaneIllusion Force - Illusion ParadiseWizardthrone - Hypercube NecrodimensionsPowerwolf - Call of the WildFixed Powerwolf ArtworkSabaton - Steel CommandersSabaton becoming VTubers?Seven Spires - Gods of DebaucheryOfficial Seven Spires LoreAdrienne's Twitch ChannelRavenous E.H. - Die 1,000 Deaths (Feat. Heinrich Yoshio)  

Sup nerds! After a brief hiatus, Kyle and our friend Alice from Rage Badger Gaming are here to dive into the best power metal released in the first half of 2021 and look optimistically towards the future.Check out Rage Badger Gaming for awesome Gloomhaven content and Rage Badger Music for more musical shitposts.https://www.youtube.com/c/RageBadgerGaminghttps://www.youtube.com/user/DMkiirnodelTimestamps:00:00:00 Hey we are back00:00:45 Sup Nerds00:02:17 Edu Falaschi's Veracruz00:15:02 The most obscurest of references00:16:42 Totally not Power Metal Gatekeeping (and cat noises)00:18:45 Helloween00:27:34 Still Helloween (and cat noises)00:35:42 A less obscure reference00:39:01 Who else should pull a United?00:42:53 Top Albums of the Year so far00:45:16 Secret Sphere00:45:52 Dinosaur Pee00:49:00 Frozen Crown00:51:01 Winterage00:51:54 Lovebites01:02:13 Phoenix Rising01:04:38 Jonathan Young01:06:09 Project Roenwolfe01:11:46 Dragony01:14:28 Ephemerald01:20:18 Elderwind01:20:30 Seven Spires01:28:18 Missed and upcoming Tours01:34:00 Stuff we look forward to01:39:06 Fellowship01:41:47 Ascension01:43:05 Ravenous E.H.01:45:32 Planeswalker01:48:44 Powerwolf01:52:48 Sabaton01:55:32 Christmas Music01:57:44 Aephanemer02:01:25 Wrapping Up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

Sup Nerds 0:00:31:19 Dark Tribe - Voici L'homme 0:03:52:17 Seven Spires - Emerald Seas 0:07:32:17 Nightwish - Human. :||: Nature. 0:12:19:03 Dark Forest - Oak, Ash & Thorn 0:16:39:05 Boisson Divine - La Halla 0:18:30:15 From the Depth - Moments 0:22:07:13 Falconer - From a Dying Ember 0:26:42:20 Fellowship - Fellowship 0:30:22:06 Lovebites - Electric Pentagram 0:34:35:22 Unlucky Morpeheus - Unfinished 0:39:14:13 Unleash the Archers - Abyss 0:43:38:00 Helion Prime - Question Everything 0:52:59:19 Our last shows 1:02:01:03 Perennial Quest - Perennial Quest 1:03:42:06 Online Show saves Power Metal (Blind Guardian debuts new song) 1:08:10:22 Interviewing ourselves - Eons Enthroned 1:17:01:17 Afterpain - The Endless Cycle 1:26:37:20 Sabadu 1:37:58:03 Looking forward to in 2021 1:50:08:09 Wrapping up 1:55:11:14

We've been away for a while, year's been not great for the podcast, but here's a very low effort revival episode! Our lil meme video became really popular, and the comments are quite something. Time to get into it!The Absolute State of Power Metal: https://youtu.be/JRb3G62s1a4The Abolsute State of Power Metal (2020): https://youtu.be/KMBwbjrsSEsSabadu  - Mighty Polish Tank: https://youtu.be/rvVKbwO89BkOriginal bird art: https://falseknees.com/

Sup Nerds! On this ocassion we had the talented Baptiste Labenne from amazing Gascon French band Boisson Divine, a new favourite of us with their latest album La Halha. Join us on this nice talk about Gascon culture, how the band doubles as a Rugby team, and a small peek into the world of Winemaking!Make sure to check out Boisson Divine!https://boissondivine.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/boissondivine.officiel/https://www.instagram.com/boisson.divine/Baptiste's wine label 

Join us in this jampacked stream with UK hobbit enthusiasts Fellowship, the whole band is here! We've never had so many guests at the same time, should be fun! Check out their stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdiGFR5Wj6JGsyY8aaUMAag https://fellowshipmetal.bandcamp.com/album/fellowship https://open.spotify.com/album/1V7CWGRlr07F5xaS0X8Yyt?si=ZPtOJaycSwefyljCTvJURwhttps://www.instagram.com/fellowshipmetal/

Oh wow! We're on a streak of not-power metal in our quarantine cast series. Join powerful and special guest Chris Bowes of Alestorm as we discuss power metal, memes, and goats.Make sure to check out Alestorm's new album, Curse of the Crystal Coconut, with a voice over contribution from our own Fernando! Also go check Chris' Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/christopherbowes

We are back! Another Live Streamed episode, this time with Daniel Carpenter from Sympho band CELESTIVL, to talk about Nightwish and stuff. Enjoy!Follow Dan's multiple thingys:https://danieltcarpenter.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuplXBkRGD8QzCxEWrKIWg https://www.instagram.com/danielcarpentermusician/ https://www.youtube.com/CELESTIVL https://www.facebook.com/CELESTIVLMusic

Another weekend, another QuarantineCast Live Episode!This time around Bill Hudson is joining us once again, enjoy the chat!Find Bill and NorthTale online:https://www.instagram.com/billhudsongtr/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0uI1VeVXhgKdV38EoVMFQhttps://www.instagram.com/northtaleofficial/https://northtale.bigcartel.com/

Join us for another unedited live quarantine chat with Brittney Slayes, from Unleash the Archers!If you want to catch the live streams we are making in this time of quarantine, make sure to follow us on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/powerfulpodcastFollow UtA and support them in the following links:Brittney Slayes Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brittneyslayesutaAndrew King Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewkingsleyutaUTA Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/UnleashTheArchersUTA Discord: https://discord.gg/Vsr8P8Posters: https://www.paypal.me/unleashthearchers

Join us for another unedited live quarantine chat with Jason Ashcraft, from Helion Prime, Dire Peril, and Planeswalker (busy lad!)If you want ot cath the live streams we are making in this times of quarantine, make sure to follow us on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/powerfulpodcast 

Sup Nerds! In these times of staying at home, we are trying to do live streamed episodes with guests from bands that are suddenly grounded too, to hang out and not let the boredom win.Join us with Jake Wright from Viatyhn and Ravenous E.H. in this first attemp at powerful streams!Live Streams will happne on Youtube and Twitch, go subscribe to get notified when they happen!But don't worry, all these special episodes will come out as unedited raw special audio episodes on the usual podcast services you are used to :D

In this times of home seclusion, you'll definitely have time to listen to them. Join us as we discuss the Longest Songs in Power Metal.What long songs do we like or dislike? What makes them so good or so bad? Why does fucking everyone make them? Are they worth it or cliche and self indulgent?NewsFalconer actually alive - https://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords/photos/a.10150278471294886/10157985955704886/SinglesConception - Waywardly Broken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H0c4bZexMQNightwish - Noise and Harvest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LczGSoibRe8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy29T7LBM_I10 Hours of The Longest Power and Prog Metal Songs:SpotifyYoutube

We're coming back at ya for part 2 of our huge 2010s decade retrospective. This part covers 2015-2019, more of our wonderful personal lives, reflection on the trends of the decade, and baseless speculation about the future!Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcastFollow us!iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando ReyPowered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/ 2015The big bands release some hotly contested new materialGloryhammer blows up in popularityResurgence of traditional heavy metalJudicator releases a polished album, the beginning of a new style of North American power metalBlind Guardian - Beyond the Red MirrorNightwish - Endless Forms Most BeautifulKamelot - HavenStratovarius - EternalGloryhammer - Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos WizardsEnforcer - From BeyondJudicator - At the Expense of HumanityVisigoth - The Revenant KingUnleash the Archers - Time Stands StillCain's Offering - StormcrowRata Blanca - Tormenta ElectricaRIP Christopher Lee2016Sabaton starts getting weird and derivativeThe beginning of discord.Youtube channels: NWOTHM full albumsShit has hit the fan for Sonata ArcticaAvantasia becomes a touring bandLots and lots of NWOTHMTwilight force becomes more twinkle orchestra than power metalSabaton - The Last StandSonata Arctica - The Ninth HourAvantasia - GhostlightsSerenity - Codex AtlanticusFreedom Call - Masters of Light lolEternal Champion - The Armor of IreAncient empire - other world Helion Prime - Helion PrimeTwilight Force - Heroes of Mighty MagicTheocracy - Ghost ShipDark Forest - Beyond the VeilThornbridge - What Will PrevailSunburst - Fragments of CreationAlso the /r/powermetal discord2017Dragonforce Lifestyle(™) gets weird Unleash the archers gets goodWintersun crowdfunding campaignMore NWOTHMAlestorm goes memeBattle Beast thinks we're in the 80sBeast in Black is litThe birth of powerful.Dragonforce - Reaching Into InfinityLovebites - Awakening From the AbyssUnleash The Archers - ApexKeldian - Darkness and LightGalderia - Return of the Cosmic MenSeven Kingdoms - Decennium Wintersun - The Forest Seasons lolSatan's hallow self titledYet another ancient empire albumDon't drop the swordStrikerSpeed queen EPAny other nwothm? I feel like this shit got real popular 2016+Lots of “gimmick” or pop/arena type stuff such as:Orden Ogan - GunmenBloodbound - War of DragonsBattle Beast - Bringer of PainAlestorm - No Grave But The Sea For DogsBrothers of Metal - Prophecy of RagnarokWind Rose - StonehymnBeast in Black - BerserkerAnd of course, powerful. a power metal podcast2018Riot V goes EUPMKamelot is dead to usDark moor gets real fucking weirdLione / Conti s/tFrozen Crown - The Fallen King debutVisigoth - Conqueror's OathAngra - OMNINovaReign - LegendsKamelot - The Shadow TheoryRiot V - Armor of LightGrailknights - KnightfallPowerwolf - The Sacrament of SinDerdian - DNAHelion Prime - Terror of the Cybernetic Space MonsterDynazty - FiresignDragony - Masters of the MultiverseOrion's Reign - Scores of WarBoys of Battle - Battle Boys* - didn't this actually come out in 2012?Witherfall - A Prelude to SorrowNanowar of Steel - Stairway to ValhallaWarkings - RebornDark Moor - OriginsEternity's End - UnyieldingRIP Mark SheltonReminder to link Eons Enthroned2019Whatever we talked about last timeRIP Andre MatosG l o b a l i z a t i o nPathfinder does not strike backStreaming/internetFusion subgenres e.g. power/black metalPatreon and crowdfunding80s revival is getting old

The decade is over, another arbitrary milestone has passed; what did it mean for Power Metal? Join us in this trip down memory lane, going over what has been, what didn't go on, what began, and where we were in this first part of a long long chat over the 2010s in Power Metal._______ Big/Good/Noteworthy Albums of Each Year2010Blind Guardian - At the Edge of TimeRhapsody of Fire - Frozen Tears of AngelsGalneryus - ResurrectionAvantasia - Angel of Babylon and The Wicked SymphonyAngra - AquaSabaton - Coat of ArmsPathfinder - Beyond the Space, Beyond the TimeTriosphere - the road less travelledRIP Dio2011Rhapsody of Fire - From Chaos to EternityTheocracy - As the World BleedsNightwish - ImaginaerumDragonland - Under the Grey BannerAlestorm - Back Through TimeSymphony x - iconoclastX Japan - Jade (Single)2012Sabaton - Carolus RexKamelot - SilverthornGalneryus - Angel of SalvationDragonforce - The Power WithinWintersun - Time 1 lolSonata Arctica - Stones Grow Her Name lolOrden Ogan - To The EndVision divine - destination set to nowhere2013Gloryhammer - Tales from the Kingdom of FifeArmory - Empyrean RealmsKeldian - OutboundAvantasia - The Mystery of TimePowerwolf - Preachers of the NightBane of Winterstorm - The Last Sons of Perylin2014Dragonforce - Maximum OverloadAlestorm - Sunset on the Golden AgeTriosphere - The Heart of the MatterSonata Arctica - Pariah's ChildElvenking - The Pagan ManifestoFreedom Call - BeyondSabaton - HeroesBloodbound - StormbornFalconer - Black Moon RisingTwilight Force - Tales of Ancient PropheciesViathyn - CynosureNoble Beast - Noble Beast

Join us with our fabulous guest mr Joey Hockin, main organizer of Vancouver's Hyperspace Metal Festival, touching on some points about festivals you might not be familiar with, and getting pumped up for this year's edition of one of the current North American Power Metal music festivals you simply can't miss.Get your tickets via Eventbrite!!https://www.facebook.com/events/477660339652700/

We got together with Erich Ulmer, bassist for Tanagra, to clear out the details about the current Trademark dispute the band is suffering, and why they are liquidating all their existing merch.You can support the band on their Bandcamp:https://tanagraband.bandcamp.com/

Better late than never! The year wraps up, a lot of music has blessed (and cursed) our ears, and you can hear all about it now--Podacst on BGTO's Vinyl Mastering--Astoundingly long lists of things we talk about in this episode:Best DebutPaladin - AwakeningRavenous - Eat the FallenDimhav - The Boreal FlameNorthtale - Welcome to ParadiseMost ImprovedTanagraGloryhammerWorst/Most DisappointingSonata ArcticaEquilibriumBlind Guardian's Twilight OrchestraBest ComebackVision DivineDaniel Heiman (in Dimhav)Reinxeed as MajesticaTurilli/Lione RhapsodyMost ConsistentGalneryusFrozen CrownStormwarrioreBackhanded complimentHammerfallIron SaviorSabatonPower Prog of the YearTanagra - MeridiemDimhav - The Boreal FlameSolarus - Darkest DaysTL Rhapsody (?)Symphonic Power of the YearOpera Magna - Del Amor y otros DemoniosAncient Bards - OrigineShadowstrike - Legends of Human SpiritFolk-Power Metal of the YearWind Rose - WintersagaTwinkle Metal of the YearTwilight Force - Dawn of the DragonstarShadowstrike - Legends of Human SpiritCover of the YearUnleash the Archers - Northwest Passage (Stan Rogers - traditional canadian folk song)Dragonforce - My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion)Vision Divine - Rusty Nail (X-Japan Cover)Song of the YearAvantasia - The Raven ChildNanowar of Steel - Norwegian ReggaetonMajestica - Above the SkySyu (feat. Fuki) - REASONJupiter - Theory of EvolutionTwilight Force - Blade of Immortal SteelIdle Hands - Nightfall & Give Me To The Night & Dragon, Why Do You Cry?Hizaki - Back to Nature EP - Queen of the NightTL Rhapsody - DNA / I Am / Fast Radio BurstAlbum of the YearMajestica - Above the SkyIdle Hands - Mana (A)Twilight Force - Dawn of the Dragonstar (A)Ravenous EH - Eat the Fallen (A)Other Musical Shout OutsNonmetal stuffMoron Police - A Boat on the SeaBillie Eilish - When we all fall asleep where do we goCaryle Rae Jepsen - DedicatedAtmospheric Black MetalEverwinter - De Brevitate VitaeSaor - Forgotten PathsTogether To The Stars - An Oblivion AboveAshbringer - AbsolutionP R O GWilderun - Veil of ImaginationF O L KEluveitie - AtegnatosAephanemer - ProkoptonBorknagar - True NorthTrad Hvy MtlSmoulder - Times of Obscene Evil & Wild DaringIdle Hands - ManaTanith - In Another TimeJani Metal (yes he gets his own category)Insomnium - Heart Like a GraveDark Element - Songs the Night SingsThings to look forward to in 2020Brothers of MetalLovebites in JanuaryNightwishSeven SpiresHelion PrimeJudicatorTwo possible releases, normal and a “special project”Unleash The ArchersWinterageDark ForestDragonland finally maybeHelloween and a new tour?Fairyland once they finish their music video apparentlyAlestormSerenityAether Realm (melofolkdeath)Insomnium touring!!!C-Horse tour!!! (NA)More Batushka Drama ProbablyBlind Guardian in 2021Things Stella is still incredibly upset about and will probably never get overAncient Bards and Secret Sphere denied visas for ProgpowerPersonal ListsKyleMajestica - Above the SkyVision Divine - When All The Heroes Are DeadAvantasia - MoonglowAncient Bards - OrigineTurilli Lione Rhapsody - Zero Gravity: Rebirth and EvolutionStella (who doesn't separate heavy and power metal because f u)Traveler - TravelerChevalier - Destiny CallsNorthtale - Welcome to ParadiseLunar Shadow - The Smokeless FiresTanith - In Another TimeInsomnium - Heart Like A GraveIdle Hands - ManaFernandoTL Rhapsody - Zero GravityAncient Bards - OriginePaladin - AwakeningOpera Magna - Del Amor y otros DemoniosAndrewTL RhapsodyTanagraRavenous E.H.Twilight ForceStormewarrioreIdle HandsTraveler

NewsGalneryus new album ‘Into the Purgatory' revealed - out October 23https://www.facebook.com/galneryus.jp/photos/a.332198140267457/1442619482558645Single: The Followers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKRFICon5j8Vision Divine new album ‘When All The Heroes Are Dead' revealed - out October 25https://www.facebook.com/scarletrecords/photos/a.300796936602626/2999852770030349/?type=3&permPage=1Stormwarrior new album ‘Norsemen' revealed - out November 29https://www.facebook.com/STORMWARRIOR.Official/photos/a.10151747755522524/10159457646677524/?type=3&theaterSingle: Odin's Fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q55yzFhe0mgBrothers of Metal new album ‘Emblas Saga' revealed - out December 6 delayed to January 10https://www.facebook.com/brothersofmetalofficial/photos/a.1399953426937828/2363326443933850/Single: Njord - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPvh6UgJtRwDon't Drop the Sword release new EP ‘The WIld Hunt' - out October 18 oh hey that already happenedSingle: Strings of Sanity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6au9TRroqzkTangent about live musicIron Maiden - Legacy of the Beast Tour BA Show Batushka rounduphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j55hsARutoshttps://batushka.bandcamp.com/album/litourgiyahttps://batushka.bandcamp.com/album/hospodihttps://sphieratz.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://batyushka.bandcamp.com/https://baggtussa.bandcamp.com/album/bagg-tussahttps://papushka.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://catushkaisnoice.bandcamp.com/https://wartushka.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://gabbatushka.bandcamp.com/album/littergyahttps://bashutpska.bandcamp.com/album/ecce-homohttps://ojczulek.bandcamp.com/track/liturgia-1https://walltushka.bandcamp.com/track/walltushkahttps://spiritualrebels.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-rebel-propagandahttps://vvatushka.bandcamp.com/album/batushka-demo-2019-new-black-metal-polandNightcore remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j56pR8WBEWg&feature=youtu.beSpooky Power Metal Playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo68mflI3O0PW4BC3WDWUbgdt5-0MTyeaReviewsDragonforce - Extreme Power MetalTwilight Force - Dawn of the DragonstarBabymetal - Metal GalaxySonata Arctica - TalviyöVision Divine - When All The Heroes Are DeadElvenking - Reader of the Runes: DivinationFreedom Call - M.E.T.A.L.Hammerfall - DominionMaybe Kyle bitches about Equilibrium Wind Rose - WintersagaRandom shout out to Insomnium Hevisaurus - 100

PPUSA 2019's final day is over, and the whole gang raves about the whole festival, the good, the not so good, and everything in between.

Day 3 of ProgPowerUSA 2019! Paladin! Seventh Wonder! Next Year Announcements!

Day 2 of ProgPowerUSA 2019!!

ProgPowerUSA 2019 Day 1 Review!

News Manowar suing Hellfest, not drama queens https://metalinjection.net/latest-news/drama/manowar-stop-show-for-onstage-rant-about-hellfest-promoters-say-they-are-suing Katy Perry lawsuit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ytoUuO-qvg Helloween - live album - United Alive - October 4th 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mat2YhaceaA https://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2019/Helloween/Live/united-alive.html Twilight Force singles - Out August 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmHOIDUApfA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9NPkLrK_I Freedom Call - M.E.T.A.L - August 23rd, 2019 https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Freedom_Call/M.E.T.A.L./783088 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiBBpL4jioc M.E.T.A.L. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRgVvCcEo9s Dragonforce - Extreme Power Metal - September 27th, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn5CsAs798I Album art inspired by FarCry Blood Dragon at the band's request Victorious - Space Ninjas from Hell - January 17th 2020 pretty much the same cover art as Dragonforce's cause same artist, Stan W Decker http://www.stanwdartworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stanwd Blind Guardian's Twilight Orchestra released some trailer and I guess cover art? - Out November 8th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xoduIc--5k https://www.facebook.com/blindguardian/posts/10156422822967113?tn=K-R DOUBLEGEDDON https://doublegeddon.bandcamp.com/track/night-of-the-demon?fbclid=IwAR0Ax6BYtl5rdo8ACXa_w9k7ipTcY-26lXNTciu7H6r3uPU8YBkIN2PrVMU Nanowar of Steel Norwegian Reggaeton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0YXfeNxJJ0 Album Reviews Rhapsody - Zero Gravity (Rebirth and Evolution) Shadowstrike - Legends of Human Spirit NorthTale - Welcome to Paradise Majestica - Above the Sky Sabaton - The Great War https://old.reddit.com/r/PowerMetal/comments/cf28bd/discussion_sabaton_the_great_war/eu6pfr4/

Kyle and Andrew fly all the way to Wisconsin for Beers, Friends, and Mad With Power Fest 3! Big thanks to Ty from Lords of the Trident for putting on such a great show.