An overarching term representing the majority of bands in the following genres : Power
Metal, Battle
Metal, Folk
Metal, Symphonic
MetalA few typical bands would include, Dragonforce, Firewind, Turisas, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, Kamelot, Within Temptation etc. etc.
You could include bands like Amon Amarth, however the growling vocals & lack of keyboards sets these types of bands slightly apart.
With Quest
Metal bands you tend to be able to actually hear the vocals and lyrics clearly, some use a more operatic style, choirs etc.
Growling vocals are less prominent.
Quest
Metal can be any type of
metal with at least
3 of the following:
- Historical (Generally Medieval) or Fantasy Themes
- lyrics which could be loosely described as "quest like"
Songs generally including 3 or more of the following subjects:
Warriors, Mythical beings, Maidens which may or may not require saving, Fighting, Battles, Power, Glory, Seas, Mountains, Fire, Ice, Rain, Gates and or their Keepers
- Predominantly Clean Vocals
- Fast Melodic Intstrumentation
- Use of Keyboards
