Their style mixes power metal with both melodic and aggressive elements.

This album is their first real power metal.

Japanese bands had a more melodic sound that resembled power metal.

The Light can best be described as melodic power metal with the occasional symphonic tendency.

Initially the band's style was power metal, with clean vocals.

Symphony X married progressive elements to power metal and classical music.

This gives the guitar a charging, power metal feel for the most part.

The album was a return to their heavier sound while also having elements of power metal.

During this time, the band decided to switch from their original sound to a German-scene influenced power metal.

He is a prominent figure in power metal, and has sold millions of albums worldwide.