The Year That Was: Progressive/Power Metal 2011

Without fail, every year produces some stand out metal albums for all to enjoy. Before we unveil our top albums for 2011, we have decided to recap some of the best that each subgenre has to offer. On night number two, we delve into the operatic world of power metal. The titans of the genre came out strong, as always. But some new faces made a big splash this year. From traditional to progressive, this batch of artists gave us all something to pump our fists to.

Eumeria
Rebel Mind

From The Depth
Back To Life

Infinita Symphonia
A Mind's Chronicle

Myrath
Tales Of The Sands

Project Masquerade
Nothing But...

Stratovarius
Elysium

Symfonia
In Paradisum

Symphony X
Iconoclast