Blind Guardian rank with Helloween and Stratovarius as the main innovators of the Germanic speed/power metal style that has been massively popular in Europe for the past several years. Blind Guardian themselves did derive from Helloween early in their career, but took that style to a new level, with advanced musicianship and folk/fantasy-based lyrical themes predominating much of their work.

The best power metal band ever, they wipe their ass with nu metal, emo, "gangsta rap" and all other forms of music for pussies. Grow some testicles.

the band that pwns you.

true power metal that kicks your ass

amazingly good power metal band. sound like a mix between medieval music and iron maiden. are influenced by the J.R.R. Tolkien.

one of the best metal bands that has ever walked the face of this earth!

What can I say? A great Power Metal band liked by great people.

I would argue than Nightfall in Middle Earth is their best album, but again, they all rock. With amazing voal talent by Hansi Kursch, Andre Olbirch on guitars, Marcus Siepen on bass, and Thomas "Thomen" Stauch on percussion, they just kick ass. They originate from Krefeld, Germany.

Curse of Feanor and Bright eyes! WOO!