I'm looking for songs like Kamelot - Forever, Iron Maiden - The Trooper, Blind Guardian - Time Stands Still. Basicaly mellodic metal songs which aren't jsut power chords with a solo.

this thing should be in the 'recommendation' thread

if i remember correctly, kamelot's 'forever' song is a cover of edward grieg's song. and a band called 'Midnattsol' covered that same song, and made it more folky. their verison of the song is called 'tapt av hap'. it doesnt have a solo, but its a melodic folk song.



and try the song called 'Midgard' by Therion. its a symphonic band that isnt all too heavy, yet can come up with some really fast solos, and for the most part, they sing in clean vocals

I can help ya with Melodic DEATH/Gothenburg type stuff...

If your interested I reccomend:

Soilwork - Asylum Dance
Arch Enemy - Dead Eyes See No Future
Dark Tranquillity - Rundown

...I got plenty more if you want, just lemme know.

/\ he did say 'clean vocals'

This should be in recommendations but, if you are looking for melodic bands with clean vocals power metal is the genre for you. Some bands that I suggest you check out are Rhapsody, Luca Turilli, Dragonforce, Dream Evil, Evergrey, and Sinergy it's kind of late so those are all of the bands I could think of right now If good catchy songs with clean vocals are what your looking for though those bands are definently for you.

Well, i think i can recommend you Domine, that is an epic band with very poerful riffs or even iced arth or the tim owen's band Beyond Fear...

Written by Soliloquy on 27.06.2006 at 02:24


if i remember correctly, kamelot's 'forever' song is a cover of edward grieg's song. and a band called 'Midnattsol' covered that same song, and made it more folky. their verison of the song is called 'tapt av hap'. it doesnt have a solo, but its a melodic folk song.

I heard that song yesterday for the first time and it was actually really nice. I liked it.

For melodic and catchy riffs, how about something from Iced Earth. 'Wolf' was always in my head when I first heard it. Helloween's 'Dr Stein' is catchy as well. In fact, most Helloween stuff is.

/\ you talking about 'forever' or 'tapt av hap'?

It can be Dracula's song too from iced earth don't you think, or Demons and Wizards-Blood on my hands

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 01:55

/\ you talking about 'forever' or 'tapt av hap'?

'Tapt Av Hap'. Sorry, I didn't notice how ambiguous it was.

Written by Vinnie R. on 28.06.2006 at 01:56

It can be Dracula's song too from iced earth don't you think, or Demons and Wizards-Blood on my hands

Yeah, both songs are pretty catchy, especially the latter.

Written by Daru Jericho on 28.06.2006 at 01:59

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 01:55

/\ you talking about 'forever' or 'tapt av hap'?

'Tapt Av Hap'. Sorry, I didn't notice how ambiguous it was.

tapt av hap is prolly Midnattsol's best song. other than that, the band's album gets all too boring all too fast. but then again, with their debut album, they sure amused and moved me

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 02:24

Written by Daru Jericho on 28.06.2006 at 01:59

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 01:55

/\ you talking about 'forever' or 'tapt av hap'?

'Tapt Av Hap'. Sorry, I didn't notice how ambiguous it was.

tapt av hap is prolly Midnattsol's best song. other than that, the band's album gets all too boring all too fast. but then again, with their debut album, they sure amused and moved me

Admittedly, that's the only Midnattsol song I can remember listening to. I've been avoiding them for a while because I'm not too keen on much folk metal.

o0 no-one mentioned hammerfall or dragonforce??? :p
anyway hammerfall-renegade, stronger than all, hearts on fire(the catchiest song in history), back to back
dragonforce-through the fire and flames
nostradameus-evil prophecies
demons and wizards-crimson king
megadeth-blackmail the universe
anyway if you want catchy,melodic riffs and lyrics,power metal is your thing

You want Persuader, man. You can't get any catchier and melodic yet still heavy than these guys. Best power metal band ever. Give them a listen

ohh, how about 'Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness' by Green Carnation? longest metal song that has 2 guitar solos, 1 sitar solo, one trumpet solo, one female vocalist solo, umm...and all sorts of random solos popping up here and there. amazing song!

Written by Daru Jericho on 28.06.2006 at 02:40

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 02:24

Written by Daru Jericho on 28.06.2006 at 01:59

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 01:55

/\ you talking about 'forever' or 'tapt av hap'?

'Tapt Av Hap'. Sorry, I didn't notice how ambiguous it was.

tapt av hap is prolly Midnattsol's best song. other than that, the band's album gets all too boring all too fast. but then again, with their debut album, they sure amused and moved me

Admittedly, that's the only Midnattsol song I can remember listening to. I've been avoiding them for a while because I'm not too keen on much folk metal.

tehy arent all that 'folk'y if you think about it. like if you compare them with Mago De Oz, and In Extremo, they arent all sounding like they are drunk, have kilts, bag pipes, and acting like bunch of hippies. Midnattsol isnt even folk metal:P. they say they are, but they are gothic metal with some folk elements to it. but meh, to each his own

Written by [user id=792] on 28.06.2006 at 10:23

You want Persuader, man. You can't get any catchier and melodic yet still heavy than these guys. Best power metal band ever. Give them a listen

They're great but i think is better Savag Circus don't you think? the best song from persuader, sanity soiled, the best from savage circus Tomorrowland and It the gathering are very catchy

Written by Soliloquy on 29.06.2006 at 18:54

Written by Daru Jericho on 28.06.2006 at 02:40

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 02:24

Written by Daru Jericho on 28.06.2006 at 01:59

Written by Soliloquy on 28.06.2006 at 01:55

/\ you talking about 'forever' or 'tapt av hap'?

'Tapt Av Hap'. Sorry, I didn't notice how ambiguous it was.

tapt av hap is prolly Midnattsol's best song. other than that, the band's album gets all too boring all too fast. but then again, with their debut album, they sure amused and moved me

Admittedly, that's the only Midnattsol song I can remember listening to. I've been avoiding them for a while because I'm not too keen on much folk metal.

tehy arent all that 'folk'y if you think about it. like if you compare them with Mago De Oz, and In Extremo, they arent all sounding like they are drunk, have kilts, bag pipes, and acting like bunch of hippies. Midnattsol isnt even folk metal:P. they say they are, but they are gothic metal with some folk elements to it. but meh, to each his own

Lol, well after hearing Tapt Av Hap I did consider giving a few other tracks a listen because there is a different sound. But yeah, as for folk I can usually handle it when it's crossed with another metal genre like Elvenking (power), Moonsorrow (black) and Ashtar (prog).

You could also listen to 'Epica'. Specially because besides being really hot Simone Simons has an amazing voice, and the band itself is really good. Anyway, maybe power metal is the genre for you

Megadeth-Hangar 18
I don't know if you like thrash, but this is melodic as hell. If you like it, go for 'Tornado of Souls' as well-incredible main riff

And on the theme of Epica, try Nightwish. 'Stargazers' is a kickass song. You also couldn't do worse than some Iced Earth if you like Blind Guardian. I would recommend the 'Something Wicked' Trilogy (Prophecy/Birth of the Wicked/The Coming Curse) from the album of the same name. It may be a bit thrashy for you, but it's good stuff.

Dragonforce
Hammerfall

I second Dragonforce...they have some amazing solos and are pretty melodic.....Check out their album Inhuman Rampage

Dragonforce is awesome.....if you like speed with melody then u cant go wrong with them.

Try getting hold of DARK MOOR....AMAZINGpower metal band, extremely melodic. But only their earlier albums are good, try to get "The Gates of Oblivion" and "Hall of Olden Dreams" its two of the best power metal albums iver and they have insane melodies and song writing - better than 99% of power bands out there!

Excellent song with great riffs and vocals, and a lengthy piano solo:
X Japan - Art of Life

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Try getting hold of DARK MOOR....AMAZINGpower metal band, extremely melodic. But only their earlier albums are good, try to get "The Gates of Oblivion" and "Hall of Olden Dreams" its two of the best power metal albums iver and they have insane melodies and song writing - better than 99% of power bands out there!

I agree on the grounds that they are good, maybe even brilliant, but like others have said, they lack a true sense of emotion, not trying to discourage people from listening here... and I would also recommend those two alums, especially The Gates of Oblivion.

Written by [user id=1017] on 02.07.2006 at 21:15

Excellent song with great riffs and vocals, and a lengthy piano solo:
X Japan - Art of Life

I also agree with this recommendation, especially if you love EXTREMELY epic (in terms of time length, lol) power/speed metal, a whole 29:00 mins worth of pure quality music.

Me and my mates tried to jam some Annihilator , there are some riffs for you

Like a few have said, Dragonforce is probably the way to go. Pretty much all of their songs fit the bill.

Try Vanishing Point if you can get any of their albums. Great guitar melodies for their intros, and Silvio Massarro's voice is quality!