Best 1980s United States Power Metal Bands
The Top Ten
1 Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory is an American progressive metal band that formed in 1979 under the name Pierced Arrow.
Crimson Glory is an American progressive metal band that formed in 1979 under the name Pierced Arrow.
2 Fates Warning
Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in 1982 by vocalist John Arch, guitarists Jim Matheos and Victor Arduini, bassist Joe DiBiase, and drummer Steve Zimmerman in Hartford, Connecticut.
Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in 1982 by vocalist John Arch, guitarists Jim Matheos and Victor Arduini, bassist Joe DiBiase, and drummer Steve Zimmerman in Hartford, Connecticut.
3 Manilla Road
Manilla Road is an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, founded by lead guitarist Mark 'the Shark' Shelton.
Manilla Road is an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, founded by lead guitarist Mark 'the Shark' Shelton.
4 Vicious Rumors
5 Helstar
6 Armored Saint
Armored Saint is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1982 in Los Angeles, California. Since 1990, the band has consisted of John Bush on vocals, Joey Vera on bass, Jeff Duncan on guitar and the Sandoval brothers, Phil and Gonzo on guitar and drums, respectively.
Armored Saint is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1982 in Los Angeles, California. Since 1990, the band has consisted of John Bush on vocals, Joey Vera on bass, Jeff Duncan on guitar and the Sandoval brothers, Phil and Gonzo on guitar and drums, respectively.
7 Liege Lord
Liege Lord is an American speed/power metal band, active in the 1980s and considered to be a pioneer of the genre.
Liege Lord is an American speed/power metal band, active in the 1980s and considered to be a pioneer of the genre.
8 Omen
9 Jag Panzer
10 Lords of the Crimson Alliance
The Contenders
11 Fifth Angel
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