15 Debut POWER METAL Albums RANKED 🏰🤘

[@MetalTrenches]

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[@crispy_asch7110]

Definitely do more of power metal, great stuff!

[@MetalTrenches]

We'll see how this goes.

[@ffsf739]

As a Brazillian, I'm so happy you put Angra at Perfection! They are a national treasure.

[@MetalTrenches]

🤘🏻

[@marcioferreira9353]

Same!

[@MrBassface85]

More Power Metal please! This was awesome!

[@gurvinek603]

Do more power metal content, this video is fantastic

[@MetalTrenches]

Would love to but it kinda flopped. Maybe a bit more down the road

[@priscilla2525]

Thanks for covering power metal! I really enjoyed this tier list and I hope you do more power metal tier lists in the future. I would have liked to see Dream Evil's debut, Dragonslayer on here. It is a great album! I would have also loved to see Avantasia's debut, The Metal Opera. I would put that at the top of my list.

[@matthewatherton6537]

Sonata Arctica's - Ecliptica is a power metal classic. They hit the ground running (unlike a lot of bands in the genre). I would argue that it is stronger than anything on this ranking.

[@WilliamRyan-h2y]

Agreed. Sonata Arctica's earlier work was the pinnacle of speed based power metal. I used to spin their stuff like it was going out of style in the mid 2000's :)

[@troyanotz]

Agreeed

[@themadmattster9647]

I wouldn’t say stronger but an absolute classic indeed

[@gregory4410]

Sonata Arctica just might be favorite in this genre, I even love their slower proggy albums. Unia is a masterpiece.

[@matthewatherton6537]

@@gregory4410 While I like their earlier stuff a little better Caleb might be my all-time favorite SA song.

[@doomguyrox1156]

Great video. Glad to see rhapsody’s debut getting top of S. I remember you saying how good it was which had me hyped to hear it and it didn’t disappoint. Out of all the debuts, I think it’s the most fleshed out. A lot of the bands on the list don’t start the best imo, but it’s a debut so understandable. Hoping the video does well since would love to watch you cover more power metal in future and also listen to some more too. I haven’t listened to them yet, but I’ve heard some good things about iron savior if you want a recommendation.

[@KLBoringBand]

I came to see Rhapsody get top tier, and I got what I wanted. 😍

[@KLBoringBand]

But also want to remind people that Chris (who’s behind Gloryhammer) is wildly racist.

[@MetalTrenches]

Well deserved

[@maesh3077]

Thanks for this list, Sir Trenches🙏. Can't wait to listen to all of em 😊😁

[@gibsonsimpson]

Good list. Props for the Gravity Falls cameo with the best episode ever.

[@Swullmark]

Any chance for a sophomore albums ranking, similar to what you did with Thrash metal? I'd love that, always been a HUGE fan of Power Metal and many of these bands just got better and better, ESPECIALLY Powerwolf (as you stated), Angra (somehow got even better), and Blind Guardian

[@MetalTrenches]

Given that this video bombed, unfortunately the likelihood of continuing is low. The demand just isn’t there with my audience. Fortunately there is no shortage of other topics that both I AND the audience will enjoy more.

[@Swullmark]

Alright man appreciate the response! I totally get what you're saying, the amount of effort put in to making this compared to the views and outcome just isn't worth the effort. Makes sense! (Love the Death and Thrash Metal through the years / albums series btw! Not a big Death Metal guy but I'm trying to get into it more thanks to your content)

[@marcioferreira9353]

I really hope that you make a video for sophomores on Power Metal and that you include Angra's second album, Holy Land, which is not only my favorite on their whole discography but also my favorite Power Metal album ever. Also, for a second video on PM debuts, I'd love to see Shaman's Ritual included. It's the band many of the classic Angra members went on to form after they departed, Ritual being not only their debut but also their best record to date. Andre Matos was a very special frontman. My favorite lead singer of all time. R.I.P. Maestro

[@russellpeters451]

Great video, maybe next time add Amon Amarth 🤘. I always enjoy your videos along with Forgemaster of Metal.

[@MetalTrenches]

Thanks. FYI though Amon Amarth is melodic death metal. No power metal in there.

[@sashad3142]

Love the first Helloween. One of my favorites. 👍Not as much power metal as the rest of their discography, but a masterpiece none the less.

[@joelgilbert88]

It doesnt seem to get the love on their ranked discographies on youtube. Probably their best album.

[@Yalbou]

I love this album as well. Nice mix of power metal and speed metal

[@MofosOfMetal]

Great video! And these insights are really cool, always interesting to hear views from people not as into Power Metal. Like any subgenre - if you have the wrong start it can be a turn off but it's important to explore the wide variety of bands on offer.

[@MetalTrenches]

Absolutely

[@Ramus_DDT]

No edguy?

[@profkluk]

Very cool, even some bands I have never heard of included (Jag Panzer, Angra).

[@TheRichiesan]

Awesome list!! For a new one i would put : Loudness Sonata Artica Edguy Virgin Steele Iced Earth Labyrinth Firewind Metalium Rage Primal Fear Nocturnal Rited Sinergy (Alexi Laiho side project) Control Denied ( Chuck Schuldiner side project) Iron Savior Falconer Stigmata IV Grave Digger

[@mindful2864]

Finally the power metal tier-list. Jag Panzer is the only one of these I haven’t heard yet but I have heard the rest of these albums and here would be my ranking for these power metal debuts: S - Rhapsody of Fire - Legendary Tales, Angra - Angels Cry A - Helloween - Walls of Jericho, Gamma Ray - Heading for Tomorrow, Queensryche - The Warning, DragonForce - Valley of the Damned B - Blind Guardian - Battalions of Fear, Gloryhammer - Tales from the Kingdom of Fife, HammerFall - Glory to the Brave, Powerwolf - Return in Bloodred, Sabaton - Primo Victoria C - Stratovarius - Fright Night, Primal Fear - Self-titled D - Kamelot - Eternity

[@MegaMicah12]

Jag Panzer is interesting, as they have both highs and lows, but hoo boy the highs are phemonal. Definitely give *Fourth Judgement* and *The Hallowed* a listen if you are interested.

[@mindful2864]

@@MegaMicah12 I’ll definitely give them a listen then.

[@doomguyrox1156]

Cool list.

[@crispy_asch7110]

Yep, previous normie here that found dragonforce through that 'one song' but then saw their 2015ish collab songs with other bands like trivium. I checked out those other bands and it got me into metal

[@doomguyrox1156]

Cool. Their debut is the only one I’ve checked so far, but I’ve heard a few songs before though. My favorite from them is still the fury of the storm song.

[@halfcirclehranch]

It's weird, because I've always enjoyed power metal, but it seems so rare that I've actually listened to it. I was watching this video like "Hey, I remember them too!"

[@papabillydeth4723]

Cage is a really great power metal band and their album Darker Than Black has riffs for days. Iced Earth should’ve been on here as well

[@emmanuelolivera6526]

Please if you can do a 2nd album ranking you can include to add Rata Blanca - Magos, Espadas y Rosas (1990). Its from Argentina. Here the metal scene is huge. We consider our metal scene self sufficient as we have great bands on every genre. I mean if you took in the Brazilians you can also check on us : D

[@timothygr6735]

Hey man, do yourself a big favor and check sonata arctica's first 4 albums. Their debut "ecliptica" should be on top of all power metal lists, debuts or not.

[@4hrsmn645]

I would definitely split the vid into Euro and US power metal, because Jag Panzer and Queensryche feel kinda out of place here. Would be better alongside Armored Saint, Crimson Glory, Riot, Savatage etc. For part 2 would recommend also Edguy, Avantasia, Nocturnal Rites and perhaps Sonata Arctica. And there should be one more tier above perfection reserved for Lost Horizon's Awakening the world🤘

[@doomguyrox1156]

Riot is severely underrated imo. Think they’re more trad than power, but they’re still awesome.

[@themadmattster9647]

Love Nocturnal Rites and Riot but their debuts aren’t as strong

[@doomguyrox1156]

@@themadmattster9647 riot’s debut I think is cool if you judge it as a rock album than a metal album.

[@mr.echo24]

Great video!

[@DBSLBU]

Falconer’s debut is flawless

[@themadmattster9647]

Oh man I love that album, unique vocals and a medieval atmosphere!

[@MrBdog1021]

I probably would’ve swapped Primal Fear’s and Dragonforce’s albums but otherwise pretty solid ranking. Hopefully you rank the second albums for these bands like you did with the thrash ones, cause Primal Fear’s second album, Jaws of Death is a perfect album in my opinion

[@MetalTrenches]

We'll see what the viewers think. If it does well, I'll do 2nd albums.

[@vitodigiovanni4020]

NEW VID HYPE

[@MetalTrenches]

Enjoy

[@Flugmorph]

the hammerfall debut is definitely my favorite from this list.

[@Flugmorph]

the title track is one of the best heavy metal ballads/epics ever made in my opinion.

[@jetgem6251]

Strangely angra are one of the few bands listed I'm aware of and I've 5 albums from them .

[@zadokbishop8112]

This may be the most thought out list of a Power Metal ranking I have seen. The only one I would disagree with is Hammerfall but I wouldn't put them at the top. I would say it's at least a good or great but from what you put up higher on yours, I can see why you have it lower.

[@niklaskarlsson8833]

Totally agree with the placement of Sabatons debut. It is a fucking banger!!!

[@maxa.molinar6751]

Hey Metal Trenches. I'm curious to see what you think of Symphonic Metal Debuts. In my experience, some can be good while some can be alright. I'm pretty picky about that subgenre, and I bet that you are too.

[@MetalTrenches]

It's interesting because I love symphonic black and death metal, but just pure symphonic metal with the more operatic vocals generally isn't my thing. I've come across some tuff I've enjoyed though

[@Legions_666]

Yep the almighty Sabaton is definitely top tier 😎🤟🔥☠️💯🎸🖤

[@marleyplazz]

No Masterplan 😢?

[@joedonald6423]

You should add the lord weird slough feg to the next one

[@hansoharrigen6958]

Surprised not to see Orden Ogan here, but great list nonetheless!

[@MetalTrenches]

Ah, good one

[@ArmandoFerreira-vm7wn]

You should rank Blind Guardian, Rhapsody and Helloween albums, at least ❤

[@blackwaterrust476]

Yeah that Rhapsody album is still one of their best

[@VARVIS_]

Love the power metal love

[@themadmattster9647]

The Warning is top tier for me, even if I strangely always considered the Ep their “first album” lol

[@tetfol3315]

I'd add Edguy, Lost Horizon, Secret Sphere, Vision Divine, Labyrinth.

[@troyanotz]

Avantasia and iced earth

[@H.M.J.Guardian]

@@troyanotzI think Iced Earth debut isn‘t Power Metal

[@troyanotz]

@@H.M.J.Guardian of course, they were finding their sound, but you can hear they influences very maiden-ish, judas and some helloween walls of jericho. Anyway I think american power metal is almost another sub-genre of heavy metal and in reyrospective Iced Earth knew how to sound fresh and unique in the 90s with Barlow's great vocal range they could sound thrashy and still give you some very power metal choruses and the seeds are in the debut

[@mercyfulnate]

Do we consider Visigoth power metal or just traditional heavy metal? I know they’re in the NWOTHM movement but they’re pretty power metal-y to my ears

[@WilliamRyan-h2y]

I think you ranked these well, my friend. If you want to add power metal with extra cheese, Power Quest would fit the bill. Bloodbound would also be another solid addition.

[@MetalTrenches]

Thanks for the rec

[@WilliamRyan-h2y]

@@MetalTrenches Of course, man. Keep crushing it. Love the channel!

[@METALSCAVENGER78]

I would put Helloween mlp as the debut, not full length, but not so short either, it's 2 minutes.And would definitely be at the perfection category, as it's the greatest, most flawless release to date

[@JetTeamProduction]

Jesper Strömblad composed most of Glory To The Brave ! But yeah I've never connected with the band either :/

[@chunguschungus]

You should include Virgin Steele they're insanely underrated, their albums Ghost Harvest I & II + Gothic Voodoo Anthems less so as they're in a totally different style but the rest is amazing and their newest album a return to form. Noble Savage, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Invictus, and The House of Atreus are generally considered their best albums and as someone who'd heard all these bands before them, they're way better than anything on this list, Blind Guardian sounds like Nickelback in comparison.

[@Vb98765]

No Lost Horizon 😢

[@cctkid86]

I'm not much into power metal overall but Sabaton and Powerwolf are too much fun. Incense and Iron, a song about a bunch of cursed evangelical werewolves defending their home? Sign me up sounds awesome. Rhapsody takes me back. I haven't listened to them since college but I used to love their stuff.

[@GodsmackAR69]

Captain Morgan's Revenge by Alestorm!🤘🥃

[@Billybobjoe]

At sunrise we will dance the hempen jig!

[@GodsmackAR69]

@@Billybobjoe So raise up your pint of rum and take another swig.🥃

[@IronDuke_xX]

Great list but for me Queensryche and Jag Panzer aren't really part of this style, 80s USPM is its only distinct niche and fantastic in its own right. Thanks for the vid!.

[@themadmattster9647]

Walls Of Jericho + EP (since it’s the version most people are used to) NUMBAH ONE SON

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

Would you do a deathcore debut albums

[@MetalTrenches]

Possibly

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

@@MetalTrenches that would be amazing

[@jaymorrison8419]

Does Riot - Thundersteel belong here

[@ignacioinder]

First albums from tolkki are a different fruit than visions….not comparable at all. Epic debut and related to thrash. Same like walls or jericho. Would be nice to have differences from mainstream albums and the genesis of creation.

[@carnissa]

Angra ❤

[@MetalTrenches]

So good

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

I like Power Metal and there's lot here I know and like. For others, I can include memorable debuts like Beast in Black's self-titled debut, Angus McSix's The Sword of Power, Twilight Force's Tales of Ancient Prophecies, Battle Beast's Steel, Avantasia's The Metal Opera.

[@patrickhuber8630]

I fucking love Primal Fear

[@themadmattster9647]

Storm warriors first album is awesome

[@therealmcbong8446]

no Beast in Black? Berserker is the best debut imo

[@goatmoonwarmaster4641]

Better than raw for me is helloween best album 10/10

[@gfmo2002]

You missed Edguy and Heavenly

[@MetalTrenches]

I kept it to 15 on purpose.

[@breadslayer7987]

It's funny, that you called Powerwolf's debut generic, then all they laters album just a copy of sucsesfull ones. In a comparacy, first two albums are more distinct from the rest of discography. That why I stopt lisnening to them after third album.

[@nopenope3512]

glory to the brave in ok? are you insane?

[@frankf684]

It might not be power metal and No vocals so I get it being left off but rising force is a great album

[@goatmoonwarmaster4641]

Labyrinth has to be on this list with return to heaven denied what a killer album check it out, Firewind between heaven and hell, Freedom call, Iron Savior and Stormwarrior.

[@DaPikaGTM]

Labÿrinth's debut album is No Limits, not Return to Heaven Denied.

[@tomasmuller5702]

to stone to finish the whole thing lol

[@Sadion666]

Can't say i like powerwolf or sabaton all that much, much more into the operatic vocals

[@Billybobjoe]

Powerwolf is totally operatic. Their singer studied classical opera.

[@Sadion666]

@@Billybobjoe i kinda mean with the high notes, i do recognise himhaving a good voice but i just don't like it that much, same with Broden

[@Billybobjoe]

@@Sadion666 That's Fair, I'm not going to tell you what voice to like.

[@manosliapakes7086]

Stratovarius frigh night??????????????? WHAT THE FUCK? WHERE ARE THE VISIONS EPISODE😭😭😭?

[@MetalTrenches]

This is DEBUT albums.

[@nandos.mijangos3420]

Ugh... For you power metal is Italian opera enlivened with electric guitars? Walls of Jericho may not be Helloween's best album, but with it everything started. In fact, Kai Hansen is considered the father of Power Metal, although this album has more speed metal, I don't agree with its place on the list. . And Jag Panzer and Queensryche are definitely not power metal by chance. Everyone has their list, it's obvious, but for me Heading for Tomorrow is the best album of all of them by far.

[@meiko_kaji]

Power Metal : men in tights and ballet slippers. Shouldn’t they call it Power Ballet ?

[@hardingryan42]

Glory hammer Scotland shame

[@amillionworms]

Queensryche was never power crap metal

[@MetalTrenches]

Just because you say something doesn’t make it true… look it up.