It has been stated many times that we're not about to feature every single metal band that has ever existed. Usually we only add already accomplished bands with at least one full-length release. Still, many bands escape our attention, so it's up to you to tell us which of them are the most worthy of being featured on Metal Storm.
Bands listed here are suggested for addition by our users. You can vote for these bands as well as provide additional comments - both of which will be taken into account when we look for the next band to feature on Metal Storm. If the band is not in the list, you can suggest it here (you need to be a registered member).
Make sure you also check the Blacklisted bands - these are the bands we're not going to add at all, since we feel they won't be appropriate for this website. Yes, some non-metal bands are already featured here, but that's not the reason to add a lot more - so we don't accept arguments like "hey, this band is way more metal than band X you have featured!".
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23.04.2014 - edgeofsanity
Band has finally released their first full album 'Monuments of Burning Skies'. Self-released. Style is symphonic black metal. |
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23.04.2014 - diamondblack
Italian female fronted Symphonic Metal band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmApc6qJyMc#t=48 |
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23.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Progressive Metal band from Spain. Band just released debut album. http://pervyperkin.bandcamp.com/ |
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23.04.2014 - SurveyingZombie
A new Metal band playing modern Death Metal at its best. It is a matter of when will Konkeror be on Metal Storm not why!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xUAOUPA8uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqiJ9tdHaNU |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
Surprised this band is not on MS. Great band with 2 full length albums.
Sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxwzsNEgIQg |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
New album just been released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlWzMPQZTyc |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Italian Power Metal Band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtNJpoUq7w8 |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
Check it out: https://thefeatherofmaat.bandcamp.com/ |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Power Metal band https://soundcloud.com/hellangels |
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22.04.2014 - Metal Heart™
It's Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham's new band continuing from where Black Country Communion stopped last year. You need to add it just like Black Country Communion. |
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22.04.2014 - ArtFarAway
They released their debut album this year called: Verisimilitude & The Second Estate".
https://soundcloud.com/artfarawayofficial/sets/verisimilitude-the-second-1
http://www.facebook.com/artfaraway
Review's so far:
http://www.metal-observer.com/3.o/review/art-far-away-verisimilitude-the-second-estate/ (9,5/10)
http://rockandmetaltemple.blogspot.se/2014/03/band-art-far-away-album-verisimilitude.html |
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21.04.2014 - BloodJuNkie
The new project of As I Lay Dying members with Oh, Sleeper's Shane Blay. |
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21.04.2014 - diamondblack
New UK Prog Metal band. Check them out at http://www.soundcloud.com/martyrdemona |
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21.04.2014 - diamondblack
Noble Beast is a Minnesota-based traditional/power-metal band. We're influenced by everyone from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Dio, to Blind Guardian, Helloween, and Symphony X, to Kreator, Emperor, and Ensiferum. We probably have at least one song you'll like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a2KKv5-J6A |
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21.04.2014 - diamondblack
New American Prog / Power Metal band.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCbOk_lus5A |
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21.04.2014 - PatrickBateman
Very atmospheric, reminiscent of Agalloch, deserve to be appreciated and supported |
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20.04.2014 - snake? snaaaake!
Really good death/thrash from germany. For old school fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55Rxwxbc0Y |
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20.04.2014 - treptolemus
Well, honestly i usually do not recommend bands to be added but still... when i'm attending gigs i try to distinguish that "special" thing that will make the difference. These youngsters are in their finest prime- and they trully kick some ass live. And speaking of old school feeling- they surely own it. |
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20.04.2014 - CoNf
Hey, I'm here in the name of my band; Code of Nelson's folly. We are pirate/folk metal from Croatia and we have just released our EP; Beergasm, so please check these links and help us to reach our crowd. If there is anything we can do for you just say.
http://codeofnelsonsfolly.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.youtube.com/user/codeofnelsonsfolly |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Imagine Agent Steel's Skeptics Apocalypse with a weird atmosphere and power metal uplift that Liege Lord's first two albums had and you should have a good idea on the sound here. Vocalist Lynn Renaud is easily one of the best aspects here, she's by far one of the best female leads I've heard in the genre. Very comparable to Chastain's original vocalist Leather Leone, Renaud gives off a very vibrant and energetic melodic performance carrying out a lot of higher notes effortlessly and unleashing great choruses. The production is fairly good, not the best nor the worst for its time. Just a little clearer than Agent Steel's first two albums. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Take the fast and furious guitars of ICED EARTH, the dark, gothic-horror aspects of KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE along with KD's vocal acrobatics and then double them! Add in the high glass shattering vocals of old Savatage, Jon Oliva era, along with the demonic possessed vocals of old CARCASS at times, then stir well with traditional midrange the likes of DIO and DICKINSON and you're just beginning to scratch the surface of POWERS COURT. While this band has some roots in 80's metal with their traditional melody meets flesh shredding guitar work, they definitely are a unique unit that encompasses many styles, even managing to create a few of their own! A singer who boasts a 4 1/2 octave voice, a fast and furious bass player that sounds like Geddy Lee sold his soul to Satan and then overdosed on steroids, drumming that will hammer you into the ground and laugh mercilessly as you bleed profusely. This has to be heard to be believed! It is so refreshing to finally hear a band that is breaking new ground yet staying well within the boundaries of what true metal is all about.
If you're looking for something new, unique, different and brilliantly executed, dive in head first, you won't be disappointed. The new wave of heavy metal has arrived finally. Praise these gods of metal for delivering us from the current sea of sameness! Ave Powers Court! |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Griffin is one classic band that definitely shouldn't have been locked up in the crypt. While Omen bled a powerful majestic atmosphere with battles and warfare, Griffin were a bit more on the mystical/fantasy side of things and had more of an emphasis on the guitars with the technicality. Both axemen Rick Cooper and Mike "Yaz'" Jastremski display a tremendous amount of skill with their weapon of choice, especially when it comes to the extremely graceful hooks and leads. They are by far some of the catchiest and swiftest leads I've come across, riddled around the corner of nearly every riff. It should then be obvious that the solo's are not a problem for them either and you can expect multiple solo's on several of the tracks here, something that was somewhat rare to hear in early 80's metal. While Cooper and "Yaz" completely dominate away with their catchy work, both the drums and bass are spot on as well. That leaves me with vocalist William McKay whom is incredibly hard to really describe. At times it sounds like he had just chugged several bottles of water to send out some clear high-pitched shrieks, then there's times where it seems like he just drank a few cups of coffee to unleash some rough gritty yells. One thing is for certain though, all the screams are razor sharp, aggressive, and downright awesome. The vocals are truly diverse and all over the place perfectly delivered by his skill and energetic performance. He truly is one of Griffin's absolute signature marks. This should be absolutely mandatory to fans of just heavy metal in general, with genre's aside. But I'm assuming those who really enjoy 80's US metal would be more than blown away by this than anyone else, especially those interested in obscure classic US power metal (Attacker, Tyrant, Liege Lord, etc). |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Screamer is one of those bands that makes you glad you spent the time to search the underground for good quality metal. Screamer play a dark, melodic style of metal, like bands such as Crimson Glory, early Queensryche, and early Fates Warning. The vocalist has a great, soaring vocal style that seems to float above the rest of the music. He sings very well-crafted melodies, some of them I find to be downright beautiful in how expressive they are. His style could be most closely compared to John Arch, Geoff Tate, and perhaps Geddy Lee for a somewhat nasal/strained vocal quality that may turn off some listeners. The rhythm guitars mainly play very melodic chord progressions and harmonies. The solos show quite a bit of flash and remind me a tad of the soloists for King Diamond. The drummer plays some really awesome patterns and great fills in a style somewhat like Scott Rockenfield or Neil Peart. I think he may have some timing issues here and there but overall, I love what he is doing. |
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19.04.2014 - LascaillesShroud
Non-textbook Death Metal, well though-out lyrics, destructive artillery like riffs, they have it all. Formerly Bloodguard, they have already begun to make a name for themselves by receiving mention from Terrorizer UK and touring with The Monolith Deathcult.
Plus it is just plain awesome. Metal Storm is awesome, math is infallible. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
There's nothing I hate more than to describe underground metal as "underrated", but I'm not quite sure what other words would describe this obscure masterpiece (Tension's only album Breaking Point from 1986.) quite so well. It's an excellent record as the band plays their slightly thrashy speed/power metal with a youthful, enthusiastic vigor and surprisingly high caliber of skill. As for the vocals, they fit the music well; they're energetic, fresh, and really great. The vocalist has a very unique style about the way he executes the verses. The riffs, well, they're not really heavy at all, but they're really a strong point of the album nevertheless. They're pretty melodic most of the time and pretty much what you'd expect from a speed/power outfit of their time. About the production, it's great for underground in 1986. The instruments are all there in perfect harmony, the vocals are well clarified, and the bass is surprisingly front and center. It's not obnoxiously loud, just really audible. One nice thing about it is that it doesn't just follow the guitars and certainly paves its own path. If you're a bass player, the bass will be the first thing you notice about this album. All in all, this is one impressive piece of work, so go pick it up if you're an underground fancy like myself. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
These guys came out of nowhere, released one album, The Upheaval in 1995, and forever disappeared never to return again. That's too bad because they had potential to become huge. Throes Of Sanity plays traditional US power/heavy metal but with one main difference: they did it with style! They knew how to make melodies that will stick to your head forever and make you cry out of joy! When you first hear the voice of Scott King you'll immediately raise your fist in the air and feel your heart pumping blood faster! Yes, this guy will make you proud for listening to metal music in general. His voice is so positive and enthusiastic that will give you some "life energy" that won't ever fade! Most of the time he sings high-pitched type of vocals but occasionally he lower his voice down just to keep it with the music. Also, he often uses screams that gives the songs that "true heavy metal" edge. Guitarists, Erik Petersen and Marc Wallace, are simply amazing! They non-stop play some great melodic parts and the songs are always interesting. Although their riffs won't make you head-bang heavy, they certainly know how to "write" good riffs. Melodies are just amazing. Even solos are melodic and charming and fit perfectly in the song structure. Bass player, Phil Tsai, is truly great! The sound of his bass is a little bit thin but he still manages to put out some very nice and "jazzy" bass lines in almost every song making them sound more powerful and dynamic. The same thing goes with the drummer, Jeff Winston, who is not satisfied with just "following the guitars" but he takes active role in creating band's overall sound with few solo parts. Maybe he's not the fastest or most brutal drummer you'll ever hear but he's just great! Every single song here is god's gift to all power metal freaks out-there and every each of them is amazing, melodic and will put you in positive mood after every listen! So, why they didn't make it to the wider audience? Reason is always the same: wrong place - wrong time. Generally, i don't agree with the claims that heavy, "true" and power metal were dead in the mid 90's just because Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Manowar and Judas Priest didn't release any album or released some shitty "below average" stuff. There were ALWAYS great traditional metal bands but the only difference is that in some periods of time they were mainstream, in some other periods of time they were underground... If you're looking for some high-class US power metal, Throes Of Sanity will definitely please you!
21.04.2014 - diamondblack
Great band , deserves to be on MS
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv5JfhG7u8I |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Trauma is an American heavy metal band. It was known as being the band of bass virtuoso Cliff Burton, before he left them to join Metallica. Without of Burton they released their only, very good, CD in 1984. Playing old speed metal they took influences from early Exciter and Anthrax (the voice is incredible similar to Belladonna one!); the speed is very high as it should be in this genre. The solos are shredded and the refrain is very catchy, while the drums are restless. Well, I must say that this is a good album of pure power/speed metal and it's recommended to anyone who likes this genre. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Myopia are an American power metal band from Connecticut assembled in 2004. In 2006. and 2007., they released their first and second full length album under independent auspices. The band has toured throughout the United States and opened for national touring acts, including Sonata Arctica, Symphony X, Stratovarius, Edguy, Into Eternity and Black Label Society. They have most recently released their third full length album in 2011. After that they have officially dissolved. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Banshee is a power metal band that was formed in 1986 in the American Midwest. Although they shared the image and sound with the glam metal scene of the 80's, their music fully shares the elements of power metal: catchy guitar riffs, eclectic drums and bass, powerful guitar solos, and intense vocals. For all fans of Iron Maiden, Leatherwolf, Judas Priest... |
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19.04.2014 - Aylee_Bodom
Delyriüm is an extremely talented band whose members are capable of composing catchy and delicate yet very technical music in the perfect proportions. Each of them masters their own instrument and they're all hard-working and humble people, which reflects in the way they've improved in the past year at live shows (I saw them live last night and I was speechless). Finally, the metal scene is saturated with bands, many of them average. I think this band is a gem sparkling among pebble stones. In my humble opinion, the world would be missing a huge piece of art and talent if we didn't help people discover them. You can listen to some of their songs at www.reverbnation.com/delyrium and www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdqFzmSjgzTCMGEHgBl7beEr9PR1tkjq9. Thank you! |
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