US Power Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by fast-paced, energetic rhythms, soaring vocal melodies, and a strong emphasis on musicianship. Emerging in the 1980s, it drew inspiration from NWOBHM and European power metal, but with a distinctly American flavor. The genre flourished during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with bands like those influenced by Manowar's epic storytelling and Queensrÿche's progressive leanings. US Power Metal's cultural significance lies in its celebration of fantasy, mythology, and patriotism, often with a sense of humor and irony. It shares similarities with thrash metal's aggression and progressive metal's complexity, but is distinguished by its focus on catchy, anthemic choruses and guitar harmonies. Notable elements include the use of high-pitched vocals, neoclassical guitar solos, and a blend of fantasy and science fiction themes, setting it apart from other power metal styles.

Mad Locust Rising (Live At Hammersmith Odeon)

Agent Steel

Album - 9 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024