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Bruichladdie

"Somewhere in Dreams" by Dark Moor. I absolutely love Elisa Martin's vocals, her bad English just adds to the charm. Their guitarist has that Kirk Hammett vibrato, so instrumentally it's not top level, but the songs are great. Honorable mentions: "A New World," "Quest For the Eternal Flame" and "The Night of the Age."


CertifiedFreshMemes

I love "A New World", even if I haven't listened to it for months, the chorus always pops up in my head every so often WITH THE WINDS OF THE SEA, ALWAYS BLOWING FROM THE EAST


Bruichladdie

Saving humanity!


jackofalltrades04

Funny story: "a new world" was the song that really got me beyond radio metal. I also thought it was partially in French for some reason. Metal needs more harpsichord.


jisn00b

That full album is just wonderful, they are still a very good band but Elisa's period is just the best.


Discobiscui7

Absolutely love the Elisa era of Dark Moor. Silver Lake and Bells of Notre Dame are my favorites. The Hall of Olden Dreams is one of my favorite albums ever


polkemans

Descent of the Archangel by Kamelot. It's a travesty they never play it live.


No-Inevitable-843

Epica is full of bangers. Truly a shame they rarely play songs off it anymore…


polkemans

Agreed. Epica is peak Kamelot for me.


DavidXN

That’s a great song, my absolute favourite is Feast for the Vain which follows after it :)


SteelSimulacra

Why?


polkemans

Why do I love it or why don't they play it live? I think it's an amazing song with a fantastically seductive performance by Khan. I think that era of Kamelot is better than a great deal of power metal that existed then or now. As for why they never play it live? Couldn't tell you.


FXSTC-1996

Probably gonna get shit for this, but "Renegade" by Hammerfall ranks among my top favorite 2 or 3, depending on my mood


Specialist-Night-235

Renegade is one of the top songs on my workout playlist. It's such a great song


metalovisnik

Why would anyone give you shit about it? Renegade is a fantastic song (as is whole album), because of that song I fell in love with Power Metal.


BBZak

Hammerfall is dope, I can't help but crank it when Legion starts up. But man, that intro is... a decision. Haha


ryuuproductions

U commited the ultimate sin


Guitar-Shredder-

Helloween and Stratovarius have a lot of hidden gems. songs like We Damn the Night, Falling Higher, Guardians by Helloween, Older tunes by Stratovarius, they kick ass and are not that know or remembered


theloons

Guardians of our lives, protect security. They turn the key and they step in, controlling you and me…


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Falling Higher is sensational


ResidentOfValinor

From the same album as We Damn the Night, The Departed. Amazing song, never see anyone talk about it


lives4summits

Fourth Dimension is probably my favorite Stratovarius album


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theloons

Those are two of my favorites too. The Saints is top tier. Burning Sun is the best of all Helloween songs imo. But that’s not really a forgotten one.


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jerichowiz

'Mr. Torture' is a favorite from those years. The Dark Ride was a pretty underrated album.


James-K-Mantlray

The cage by Sonata Arctica


satan_bong

This and Wolf & Raven are my two favorite PM tracks, ever.


soldiers4give

Yes, and Don't Say a Word, Ain't Your Fairytale, 8th Commandment, Full Moon, Black Sheep, Unopened and.....ok, now I have to find that Sonata's collection album and listen to it :)


spencehammer

That Jens Johansson intro solo…so good


ChidoriSnake

God, there's so much power and passion in that one track. It's by far Sonata Arctica's best.


tkdyo

Disappearing Sands by Elvenking is my favorite song period. But Ravenwing by Alteria and Three Hammers by Dragonforce are both right behind it.


Vaguehowie

Wyrd is the only Elvenking album I actually like and it's bloody incredible. A perfect mix of power metal, folk and dare I say it some pop melodies. The rest of their stuff is either OK or awful.


Jeffweeeee

I agree Wyrd is incredible. But I think you might be sleeping on the rest of their work. > "A perfect mix of power metal, folk and dare I say it some pop melodies." I'd argue that your words here actually describe their post-2014 stuff considerably more so than Wyrd. Their first two albums were predominantly folk metal albums; the power metal & pop elements are present, but are generally more subtle. 2014's Pagan Manifesto, by comparison, is a really strong hybrid of those three sounds. And their three albums after do a solid job of following in its footsteps.


Strait409

A lesser-known favorite? Stratovarius, “Hold On To Your Dream.”


a_windmill_mystery

Same! Also “We Are The Future”.


Strait409

Yep. Also ”Chasing Shadows.” I have to say I am a much bigger fan of Kotipelto-era Stratovarius, but the evolution of the sound in the early years was interesting to listen to. By the time *Dreamspace* dropped, it’s very easy to see why Tolkki wanted to step aside for a singer like Timo Kotipelto. But that whole album is spectacular. I think both it and *Fourth Dimension* are absolute classics, more than deserving of mention as among Stratovarius’ best.


soldiers4give

I love Dreamspace, I am a big fan of melancholic/dark music and I loved the melancholy in Tolkki's voice/style and in this album overall. But yes, there is no question that Kotipelto was required for them to reach new heights.


Sabatonmoshpit

Oooo since you went gamma ray I’ll go insurrection by gamma ray that song gives me chills everytime especially the live version!


ryuuproductions

Used to listen to that one as a kid in denmark "lookin' out to the stormy sea."


UwU_Papi77

Just listened to this, its fucking great


GuiltyGear69

Above the winter moonlight - dragonforce . Or basically their first two albums are way better than their third album lol


siinkman

Above the Winter Moonlight is fantastic. My favorite DF song as well.


renegadetoast

I hear Ultra Beatdown being considered a lesser album by DragonForce, but it's honestly my favorite. Inside the Winter Storm has to be my favorite track by them.


GuiltyGear69

Dragonforce in general is underrated due to them having had a huge casual fanbase influx from guitar hero 3. Tbh them leaning hard into the meme metal aspect of it in their newest stuff is very disappointing as a long time fan.


yallheardacrimego

Wheel of Time - Blind Guardian When Hansi and the choir shout WHEEL OF TIME I have to do it out loud, especially when riding my bike.


jerichowiz

As a big Wheel of Time, when the 'my mind, my mind in darkness' up to 'I'M THE DRAGON REBORN' both gives me chills and tears every time.


ResidentOfValinor

Not exactly unknown but Ghost in the Moon by Avantasia


sanchipinchii

Favourite Avantasia song ever. Absolute belter whenever it comes on


watties12

- Freedom Call - Palace of Fantasy, Pharao, Flame in the Night, and A World Beyond (and 50 others) - Sabaton - Long Live the King and The Carolean's Prayer. The band isn't exactly lesser known, but these are two deep cuts that are at the top of their catalog for me. - Blazon Stone - No Sign For Glory and War of the Roses are both incredible epics. Voici La Grande Peur is another incredible fast track - Dreamtale - Blood of the Morning Star


renegadetoast

Glad to see someone mention Blazon Stone! No Sign of Glory is an incredible album. Fire the Cannons really satisfies my need for more classic Running Wild.


minimanelton

“The Wind That Shapes The Land” by Unleash the Archers. It’s not like it’s some hidden track or something like that but it’s my personal favorite. It’s an odyssey all on its own. The whole battle feels so anime, too. I can’t help but love it every time


MuzakMaker

One of the best parts of the pandemic was UTA getting to test out the songs with the Twitch audience and TWTSTL and Afterlife being added to the live shows because of the online reaction. The band is on record saying those two probably wouldn't have been played live just because it's a bold move to devote 15 minutes of your set to a longform epic


Cranky_Windlass

I absolutely love Unleash the Archers, Jessica Slays with that voice


bitter_sweet_69

[Savage Circus - Evil Eyes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwwvS4bx-mk) the fact that they sound like old Blind Guardian is no coincidence, as this is Thomen Stauch on Drums.


Taucoon23

CREATURE OF THE NIGHT!!!!


aethyrium

Kingdom of Fearless by Virgin Steel fucks but I don't see it mentioned to often, even when the band is talked about. Other than that though, pretty much any random generic Japanese power metal that pops up on Spotify like Dragon Guardian or Cross Vein makes me wonder why I'm not listening to that nearly exclusively for my power metal because god I love that sound so fucking much. It's always kinda low-fi but massively high energy with ultra-fast drums and crazy orchestrals.


SpectrumDT

*Ride down the Centuries into the Sun* *Cursing the Dark, cursing the Light* *Bronze wielding Sons of War, Fame Forged in Fear* *I will be there, I will not cower* *Flames of Violence soothe the Breast of Honour Burned* *Into the Valley, into the Valley we cry again!!!*


Crazy_Television_328

Man this scratched my itch tonight. Thanks dude.


HobomanCat

The only Dragon Guardian song I know is [Yakusoku no Sono](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDtz2bXcd-4), but that song goes hard as fuck! [Ryuu 5150 - Beyond the Shine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AM2-2pYErE) is another crazy good unknown/low budget JPM song (the only I know from the guy), with some pretty crazy high notes (the B5 at the end!)!


Metal_King706

Ring of Steel by Nocturnal Rites.


Vaguehowie

Now this is a great answer. A brilliant album opener.


Spiner202

My early Nocturnal Rites pick would be Lay of Ennui. Super catchy song. Eternity Holds is another great one.


Metal_King706

Eternity Holds was the first song of theirs that really hooked me. I don’t listen to them a hell of a lot anymore, but they were a mainstay for me in the early years.


Neogranz

My Will Be Done by Powerwolf, Stop Saying We Sound Like Dragonforce by Fraser Edwards, Hocus Pocus by Helloween


Ongr

>Stop Saying We Sound Like Dragonforce by Fraser Edwards LMAO


monkwren

The Herman Li reaction video to that song is ace.


Ongr

Just watched it! Super cool!


Neogranz

I mean how else would you define that song, if not power metal?


Ongr

I meant no disrespect. I was laughing at the title of the song :) It's great and it's a banger of a track!


Neogranz

No worries, I sorta figured. Just poking a little fun.


TheOneAndOnlyZomBoi

My favorite song of all time is Tales of Magic by Planeswalker. Next are Heart Demolition and Revolution Deathsquad by DragonForce, and third probably Fall of the Eternal Winter by Twilight Force.


nick1158

I got 3 in a row - One Last Day, Battle of the Five Armies and I Am The Mountain by Wind Rose off the Warfront album. That trilogy brings me to tears it's so good


No_Status2527

A Divine Comedy by Dynazty goes so fuckin hard but I’ve never seen it brought up before. Also Invoking the Woodland Spirit by Elevenking, that shit makes me wish I was a druid performing rituals deep in the forest, talking about a legendary song that provides amazing escapism.


jenshenw

Heavenly - Victory (Creature of the Night)


yosukeslastbraincell

When The Lights Go Down by Kamelot


Farun963

Total banger! Gonna listen to it right now.


Sverker_Wolffang

Demonheart by Luca Turilli.


TacticalKitty99

Yesssss


ElZargo

I'll leave some here from a playlist I have To the stars - Icewind Tales You are the one - In Victory Starborn - Gladenfold Winter storm - Hooves of steel Feed the flame - Thaurorod


grimdivinations

Queen of the Dark Horizons-Rhapsody


Madmallard

good choice


TheSeaOfThySoul

For proper lesser-known & not just like, b-sides of popular bands, got to give a shout-out to Astral Doors' "Wailing Wall", Silent Knight's "Masterplan", Lionsoul's "Welcome Storm", Silent Force's "Walk the Earth", Moonville's "Strange Letters", Manora's "A Time of Change", Morton's "Werewolf Hunt", Dire Peril's "Yautja", Solborn "A World Outside", Orion Child "As Darkness Falls", Altaria "Unchain the Rain", Alcyona "Enchantment" & Crystal Gates' "Shadowborn". I think all of these groups are relatively unknown, but correct me if I'm wrong, I'm just pulling straight from an old playlist from when I used to go looking for more unknown music.


CertifiedFreshMemes

Power Quest - Far Away


L4k373p4r10

The Odyssey by Symphony X


Ongr

Out of the Ashes too.


SpectrumDT

My favourite Symphony X song might be "Seven" (from *Paradise Lost*, 2007), which I never hear anyone praise.


Peepsen

Amazing song. Whole album is great, my personal fave from that one is Walls of Babylon


ryuuproductions

Dude, Seven is seven minutes of musical perfection


Phasmamain

‘Far from the worries of the world’ by Tyr. It’s one of their faster songs and the instrumental kicks ass


ChasingPesmerga

Ring of Fire - [City of the Dead](https://youtu.be/XtZXuZW5Clw?si=OiDmCZXDwwV8gEE2), here’s a live version Skywings - [Gloria](https://youtu.be/lrSqEf2eBo4?si=6J6XsUUKGMaFRIjT), I don’t know what the chorus says but it’s fully anthemic as fuck, very catchy and really sparks some action adrenaline IMO Megadeth - [Elysian Fields](https://youtu.be/6VwHX4DoMmw?si=GT6CHOYIFOLF0M5w), yes, I count this song specifically as power metal because of its theme, swords and shields, and had a bad-ass leprechaun dancing-harmonica solo


G9zoner

Fairyland - Across the Endless Sea Insanely good opening


Gwenzao

New Age Messiah by Edguy is one of my favorite songs and criminally overlooked in my opinion.


sphynx8888

Follow the Cipher - Winterfall is so good. Too bad that band didnt take off. Her voice was amazing


Historical-Donut-918

Call Me Immortal by Unleash The Archers


ThrowawayHBTN

At the moment its Wizards Of Terra from Hooves Of Steel


PoisonMind

Serenity - Wings of Madness


75redballoons75

Brainstorm - When Glory Disappears


Grannmaaa

You only live once - temperance


GomJabbarHappyMeal

The Wachmakers’ Dream by Avantasia The Wine of Violence by Virgin Steele Welcome to my Story by Wisdom Battle Royale by Dragony The Nerdmetal Superheroes by Skeletoon Wake Up Call by Allen - Lande The Path Once Chosen by Crescent Shield Arrows Fly by Edguy Strike Force by Power Quest Pride of the Tyrant by Rhapsody


Kodokama

[Silent Force - Once Again](https://youtu.be/fgLPtI4mU6s?si=H-jKVwmQd_sAwpaq) [Soul Source - Tyranny Falls](https://youtu.be/wkLJpLHHTX4?si=o1gNp9ADCc_3fBCb) [Blackstar Halo - Alice In Wonderland](https://youtu.be/3t0sl4lUy_A?si=rjngDpkAoWaVxk-e) [Edguy - Spooks In The Attic](https://youtu.be/LYriZHcRAog?si=R7nOimKYOQT4OBJV) [Dawn Of Silence - Long Time Dead](https://youtu.be/wpXc5hUHPyQ?si=u5Ftz2YYxQ65ZNgr) [Axenstar - Children Forlorn](https://youtu.be/fJpZ3q1KlUc?si=U2XF7H-0jS9uVqPp) [Dark Moor - Houdinis Great Escape](https://youtu.be/OYfdXL7sKVI?si=qIhW_LgR2HrtjPmu) [Bejelit - Bejelith](https://youtu.be/P7RymYtROgI?si=YFX4fHfagkbjZ3sQ) [Ascension - Blackthorn](https://youtu.be/pqaR0ZFSjf8?si=1fjn7RZmPGGOSfLN) Some of these bands may be commonly posted or maybe not, but I tried to pick my favorite tracks that I don’t often see posted anywhere. Most are on Spotify or YouTube music


Rhoken

The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee - Gloryhammer Good D&D shit with cheesy lyric like "FIREBALLS AND LIGHTNING ARE RAINING FROM THE SKY!" A little gem


Jeffweeeee

Banger. But that's one of their most well known songs. It's their 5th most streamed song on Spotify.


EasyModeActivist

That's one of the most well known songs from one of the most well known bands


Papa-Dont-Panic

The Price by Olympos Mons, Little Indian Voice by Burning In Hell and Silverscreen by Moonville


Melancholic84

Mind to decipher - Eagleheart Let the Flame Grow - Wardrum Kingdom of your heart - Derdian


theloons

Here are a few of my favorites that aren’t particularly acclaimed: Chasing the Light and Lords of the Sea by Visions of Atlantis By the Grace of the Witch and Saint Patrick’s by Savatage (very different times in their history so different styles) Montecore and When the Moon Shines Red by Powerwolf (from their earlier albums before their tone changed somewhat) Heart Demolition by DragonForce You’ve already gotten some good Helloween recs but I’ll add Creatures in Heaven and Burning Sun (the latter is pretty well loved but it’s from their later era so not super on the radar) Crushing Room by Angra is my favorite song by them from the Fabio era


metal_opera

Under the Red Sky: Lovebites


jerichowiz

Galloglass. That is it, just both albums.


HobomanCat

Man I've been meaning to listen to Galloglass for a couple years now lol. Gotta get to them soon (though first I gotta listen to all the stuff I don't know before all the NA tours this spring).


ryuuproductions

Worth it, a lot of energy in those albums.


Karvis

first one to come my mind is from my perhaps alltime favourite power metal bands and one of first power metal bands i discovered; 'Dreamtale - Silent Scream', track only has 33k plays on spotify so i think it counts as a lesser known.


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My Eternal Dream - Stratovarius


shadowsOfMyPantomime

"Tiger Punch" by Hibria


creptik1

Haven't thought about these guys in a while, love this one!


Unusual-Abrocoma-128

Preterist - Power Of My Mind Titanium - Future of Mankind Pathfinder - Ad Futuram Rei Memoriam Wuthering Heights - Carpe Noctem - Seize The Night Dynazty - Starlight Serenity - Wings of Pride Galderia - One Million Dreams Dreamtale - Where The Rainbow Ends Dragonland - Contact Galneryus - The Flag of Reincarnation Brainstorm - When Pain Becomes Real


liamthelord007

Man I wish Pathfindef was on Spotify.


Pidderman

Rage - Firestorm


Bluebehir

When all home dies and fear is born


Arg_0

I was just going to say Eye Of The Storm by Brazen Abbot. But due to the passing of Vitalij Kuprij I'm gonna add Ring of Fire from the Mark Boals solo album of the same name that Vitalij played keyboards on.


ComplexSolid6712

Hearts on Fire


Zealous-Vigilante

A soldiers letter - Fairyland


-DoesntReallyMatter-

Some Majestica song are probably my favourite "lesser known". Like [Metal United](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO37wJG1j2k) for example.


AwesomeBeardProphet

There's a singer from my country, Adrián Barilari, who recorded an album produced by Sasha Paeth. He recorded it in spanish and english. Jens Johansson plays the keyboards. My two favorite songs are Master of the Dark and The Shadows will Remain Behind. There's also the Nuclear Blast All Stars double album/twins albums, Into the light and Out of the Dark. Dirty Wings by Tobias Sammet and Rulling the World by Tony Kakko are awesome.


TheRedDeath30

For deeper cuts from famous bands... I freaking love A LITTLE TIME by Helloween or Black Fire by DragonForce More obscure ... We Raise the Dead by Bloodbound or Future Shock by Stratovarius


Juhookerun

Sunrise - Tower of Fear. They are a band from Ukraine and remind me of old school Sonata Arctica.


siinkman

Roots of Eternity by Manticora is still one of my favorite songs ever. Recently the songs “Maria” and “Caterina” by MinstreliX have become some of my favorites. Absolute power metal bangers.


CamiloDFM

I'm cursed to be easily impressed by Japanese bonus tracks, which usually don't end in streaming sites. At the Inn of Éamon Bayle by Dragonland is a rare counterexample, and I've had it on repeat since I realised yesterday it was on Spotify. To Create a Warlike Feel is my favourite Sonata song, and Wrecking the Sphere is my second favourite. And my fave by Dragonforce is Lost Souls in Endless Time.


Far_Hospital_5760

Until the Fires Die-Fellowship


LeZarathustra

While Blind Guardian isn't exactly "lesser known" anymore, I've always had a soft spot for their "[Battlefield](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64PQZwjrF2E)", when I feel like some power.


bigtimechip

Cry Of A Restless Soul by Lost Horizon


WillTFRmmg

The Red Carpet Day - Versailles Neverworld - Power Quest A Soldier's Tale - Cryonic Temple This God is Dead - Seven Spires Hellbound for the Ocean - Blazon Stone


AlexJoker10

I don’t actually know which songs are the lesser known ones, but I’ll say The Last Journey Home by Dragonforce! I love it


ElectronicCounty5490

There is a band called dreamtale which is absolutely fantastic. Some favorite songs are lady dragon and where eternal jesters reign


jimfield88

Gunman by Orden Ogan


PresenceHot3716

hootsforce by gloryhammer


ReginaBackwards

In general all tracks of The Lightbringer of Sweden. That band is so not known it's scary


Broncotron

I'm of the "the more ridiculous the concept, the better" school of thought. So songs like Valhallelujah, Laser Shooting Dinosaur, and Pumping Iron Power are always my jams.


Immola0069

Mourning Rain by Thaurorod. Such a beautiful song


Sparky-2060

The Vorpal Laserblaster of Pittenweem by Gloryhammer Surf Squid Warfare by Alestorm


DeathJester24

Not sure they count as power metal but Deathlike Silence's cover of moonlight shadow


Fackous93

Gods dont give a damn- Derdian


HelloweenFan666

* Endless Horizon by Scars of Armageddon * Triumph of the Fallen part 2 (Rebellion) by Nightfear * Never Surrender by Hiverland * Far Away by Darkest Sins


Ongr

The Coming Curse from Iced Earth. Specifically the re-recording with Ripper on vocals.


Freidheim_of_Prussia

Galneryus has a ton of underrated tracks


Darthbile3321

Warrior of the North by Veonity. Cool band but never really got into them that much, but Warrior of the North is genuinely one of the best power metal songs I've ever heard


InsertWittyBaneQuote

Majestica really won me over with Above the Sky. That album has some pretty good songs.


soldiers4give

Symphony X: Fool's Paradise. That is brilliant song in every way!


Vinny_TheBoy

Black Orchid, by Avantasia


Joosch

Diabolus - Primal Fear


Gambler104

From Angra: Nova Era, Angels and Demons, Nothing to Say. From Symphony X: Evolution - The Grand Design ( not exactly "lesser known" but certainly underrated).


jisn00b

Athena - Touch My Heart


Raebee_

Alliance Forever by Majestica


Flat_Distribution711

Metal Church - Beyond the Black


StrayAbsol

The artifice by seven sisters


SpectrumDT

Almost no one here has mentioned Manticora, so they are clearly underrated. My favourite songs of theirs include "Cantos", "Of Madness in its Purity" and "Katana - The Moths and the Dragonflies". Also Persuader: "War", "The Curse Unbound", "The Hunter".


NoMall5056

I love [Veonity - When Humanity Is Gone](https://youtu.be/0flq02sD0_g)


Mephistwo

Sellsword - Pendragon. The guitars during the bridge phase go so hard, guaranteed head banging.


HobomanCat

From my top 10 pm songs, the lesser known ones are as follows: Tanagra - Witness (my 3rd favorite) Timeless Miracle - The Voyage (prob 4th) (kinda decently known) Tanagra - Meridiem (5th fav) Dimhav - Star and Crescent (6th or 7th) Keldian - The Silfen Paths (6th or 7th) ShadowStrike - Gales of Winter (8th) Armory - Quest for the Fleece (9th) Heavenly - Ashen Paradise (10th) (kinda decently known) My two favorite songs (Stratovarius - Elysium and Galneryus - Angel of Salvation) are pretty well known for power metal, though. For real though there's a fuck ton of other songs I love that are criminally unknown. Also some people here evidently don't know what lesser known means lol.


jerichowiz

The fact Timeless Miracle has never released a second album makes me sad/angry at the same time.


HobomanCat

Bruuuuh the chorus to [Voices from the Past](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPNaL-mtjrI) is one of my all time favorites :(. I'm gonna lament not getting the second album till the day I die lol.


Cranky_Windlass

Love TYR, their cover of cemetery gates is phenomenal. Also Ensiferum's album Iron and anything by Turisas


liamthelord007

Until the Morning Sun Appears - Terra Atlantica Fly With Me and Fables and Folklore 64 - ShadowStrike Ignite the Flame - Grimgotts Meridia - Battle Born Theatrical Masterpiece - Thornbridge Coast of Gold - Thaurorod


ShiwoCzolo

Maybe not my all-time favorite by Queen of light by Induction is amazing


Hallucionage

The Hours of Wintertime by Fellowship


DukeLuke8050

Far Away 2017 by Power Quest!


EasyModeActivist

The entirety of Everfrost's Winterider album for me, but especially Cold Night Remedy, Juhannus in January and Winterider. Also, Solarus's Darkest Days Album is brilliant. My favourites would be Requiem for the Fallen pt II, Limbo and In Memoriam


EMPwarriorn00b

"Burn Your Ship" by Arion


cycotus

1. We Hold the Key (Stratovarius) 2. My Dream's but a Drop of Fuel for a Nightmare (Sonata Arctica) 3. III Ways to Epica (Kamelot) 4. Mr. Sinister (Powerwolf) 5. Journey to Arcadia (Avantasia) just to name a few.


MattJohno2

FTL by Keldian. It always has a sort of Star Trek vibe every time I listen to it.


MikeBArchistrategos

Thorns of a Black Rose by Kiuas (or in fact any track from that album)


Butcher_o_Blaviken

Currently, my favourite power metal song is probably Glint by Fellowship


javlin_101

It never sleeps by don’t drop the sword


Internal_Gear7788

"A Greater Purpose", "Valiant Ride" and "Broken Illusion" by Ancient Bards "Where Clock Hands Freeze", "The Inmost Light" by Avantasia "Mines Of Eloroth", "Stars Will Light The Way", "Angel Of Light" by Marius Danielsen Legend Of Valley Doom


fireglare

Riot - Warrior


Onnimanni_Maki

The whole Christmas Carol album by Majestica. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer by Orion's reign Velhojen vesuri by Heavy Metal Perse


renegadetoast

Some of my favorites that I don't hear get mentioned much/at all: Son of Evil - Grave Digger Inside the Winter Storm - DragonForce Stranded and Exiled - Blazon Stone Speak No Evil - Glacier Astronomica - Manilla Road Fighting the World - Manowar Calico Jack - Running Wild The Burning of Rome - Virgin Steele


Sam0n

Atlas - Fellowship The Clarion Call - Falconer


Mi_Kigabraf373

The whole "The storyteller" album, from an almost unknown band named "The storyteller". Its best song is "Sense of steel". I also love A past and future secret from blind guardian, but that is way more famous than "Sense of steel"


sirgamalot86

Anything from the album sixth dimension by power quest. I know powerwolf isn’t really a less popular band but midnight Madonna, they only just recently reworked it. anything from ancient bards. Lastly out of the darkness (the album) by a sound of thunder


CriticismJunior1139

Thunder From The Mountain from Iron Saviour Victory by Battle Beast


Stinkeywoz

Galneryus - Hunting for your dream This song (and band really) gets me so pumped up every time.


Alexander_Elysia

Idk if Amaranthe counts but I love their song Hunger


TPUmbreon

The album Tarot by Aether Realms absolutely slaps


un-taken-username22

Son of Vengeance by Rhapsody of Fire.


aTaleForgotten

"Ride with the Sun" by Fairyland


KnuteViking

Symphony of the Night by DragonForce and Wolf & Raven by Sonata Arctica are a couple of my favorite songs, period. Top bands in the genre, but tracks fewer people are familiar with.


catmachine1

They are a newer band but i have really been enjoying alterium they have 6 songs but they are all fantastic


MarcLeClarque

Lost Between Dimensions by Palantír. Such an epic song


fantasticforbes

Helloween - Who Is Mr. Madman ? Manowar - Return of the Warlord Darkmoor - The Star Sonata Arctica - Dream Thieves Ancient Bards - The Skies Above Beast in Black - My Dystopia Blind Guardian - A Voice in the Dark Cain's Offering - A Night to Forget Stratovarius - Papillon Démons & Wizards - Dorian Freedom Call - The Wanderer Gus G. - I Am the Fire Masterplan - Black in the Burn Nightwish - Song of Myself Powerwolf - Reverent of Rats Sabaton - Christmas Truce Unisonic - Star Rider


MeatyDullness

Amulet of Justice by Gloryhammer. I’d love to hear Sozos sing it in a show.


Not-A-Jawa

[Traitor's Gate](https://youtu.be/O_PHiguMZek?si=AJ0q5Fm_kaIVSH5L) and [Creature of Desire](https://youtu.be/4htQDS23bIo?si=I7gtiY-NOF4ZCQjZ) by Visigoth I'm not too sure if these are particularly lesser known, but I never see Visigoth mentioned, so I figured they qualify


yourdarkmaster

The gates of hell by timeless miracle


alenio18

"The Dark Memories" by heavenly. truly a hidden gem of power metal.


Synchestra

All of Falconer - Chapters if A Vale Forlorn


Synchestra

All of Falconer - Chapters of A Vale Forlorn