Dragonforce

So, has anyone here actually sat down and listened to these guys?

a-a 🥳

Samuel Ortiz3, have you ever thought about checking out www.cmar-net.org? 🙂

quiettrucker80 said:Samuel Ortiz3, have you checked out www.cmar-net.org yet?🙂

I mean, what's the big deal? Why should I?

Mainly because if you start opening threads about those obscure power metal bands your uncle listens to—the ones that nobody besides you actually knows—we’re going to have a serious problem here!

quiettrucker80 said:That’s because you aren't starting threads about those obscure power metal bands that literally nobody listens to except you.

Alright then, buddy—which bands am I actually "allowed" to talk about according to your rules? Maybe I just want to find out what they're about, you know? You got a problem with that? And how do you even know they play power metal anyway... unless you're secretly listening to them too, huh? Or are you just being a total bigot?😬

Hey, I'm actually listening to 'Operation Ground and Pound' right now
it's honestly terrible. 😲

ugh, just switched over to Modest Mouse🙂

Ethan Perez28 said:Man, I’m just sitting here jamming out to "Operation Ground and Pound"... such a killer track.
Man, that is just straight-up terrible. 😲

So, I finally made the switch over to Modest Mouse—it’s happening. 🙂

Thanks for actually giving me a straight answer for once. 🙂

Google actually gives you decent answers for once 👍

Michael Newman50 said:Google actually gives you decent answers 👍

And about that thing you mentioned...

A good friend of mine absolutely LOVES them

Samuel Ortiz3 said:Alright then, buddy—which specific bands am I actually "allowed" to start threads about according to your rules? Maybe I’m just trying to figure out who they are. You got a problem with that? And how can you be so sure they play power metal anyway? Is it because you don't listen to them, huh? Or are you just being homophobic? 😬

They're full of it.🙂

The power is solid. Some bands just rub me the wrong way, but there are definitely some good ones out there.

neontiger27 said:The power metal genre definitely works for me—honestly, some bands in this scene really get under my skin, but there are plenty of gems worth listening to.

Stratovarius, Evanescence, Dream Theater, and Iced Earth🙏

Got a few thoughts on this. They aren't bad at all. Technique-wise and live? Damn, they're good. Kerry King is an incredibly skilled, fast player, and the band is tight... As for the songwriting, that’s debatable, but it’s a solid, catchy power metal sound with heavy 80s vibes that sticks in your head. It's obvious they aimed for that mix of high-octane playing and earworm melodies to blow up fast. Maybe they aren't absolute masterpieces—aside from the technical shredding—but they're a blast to listen to. They're fine by me, even if I wouldn't put them in the same league as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Joe Satriani, or Yngwie Malmsteen.

wiredmaker18 said:I’ve got a few thoughts on this—not bad at all, really. When you look at the actual playing and the technical side of things, they’re damn good. Kerry King is an incredibly skilled and fast player, and the band sounds tight as hell together. As for the songs themselves, well, that's where you can start a debate, but basically, it’s a super catchy power metal sound that leans heavily into those eighties vibes and stays stuck in your head. It’s obvious the guys aimed to mash up high-octane musicianship with catchy lyrics and melodies just to grab some quick popularity. Maybe they aren't exactly "masterpieces"—aside from the insane technique and speed—but man, they're fun. They're okay with me, even if I’d never compare their songwriting quality to legends like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Joe Satriani, or Yngwie Malmsteen.

Yeah, I gave it a listen and I’m on board. But honestly, what’s the point of world-class shredding if you can't write an above-average song? Some of those melodies feel a bit too sugary for my taste—almost like they belong in a dance track. To be real, that kind of upbeat power metal reminds me more of those cheesy 90s techno-dance hits than anything else. 🙂

A prime example of extreme speed power metal. What an incredible band!

Honestly, they’re easily one of the best metal bands out there right now. Their stuff would go so hard in a video game soundtrack, too. And those guitarists? Absolute monsters... they’ll eat kids alive.🙂

wiredmaker18 said:Look, I got a few thoughts. They aren't bad at all. Purely on the playing and technical side? Damn good. Slash is a killer guitarist and the band is tight as hell. As for the songwriting, that's where people might split, but honestly, it’s a solid power metal sound. It’s got that heavy 80s vibe and stays stuck in your head. The guys clearly aimed for that sweet spot—high energy meets catchy hooks—just to blow up fast. Maybe they aren't writing absolute masterpieces, but hey, if you want technical shredding and speed, it's a blast. They're fine by me, even if I'd never put them in the same league as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Joe Satriani, or Yngwie Malmsteen.

That's pretty much the whole story with these guys.
I'm with him on this one.

"Dawn Over a New World" is an absolute masterpiece of a track...

Honestly, this band just keeps proving they can pull a rabbit out of a hat with these incredible songs!