As time progresses, I found myself to have an attraction to symphonic power metal than any other power metal fusions.

I cannot fully understand why bands of this power metal subgenre sounds so good - both composition and lyrics-wise - but still, I consider them to be some of the best acts in power metal history.

These are my fav bands from this genre: - Powerwolf: A while ago I had made a post about them (which I also listed some of the tracks I like from them). Although some might not consider PW to be symphonic power metal, I must say they might be under that umbrella as they frequently use “classical” instruments like pipe organs, choirs, and (sometimes) piano and glockenspiels. Good band, if you like a decent amount of Gothic / horror themes. - Rhapsody of Fire: Perhaps one of the bands that started this subgenre (along with Stratovarius I think). I am amazed by their musical style, which sounds very catchy and reminds me of typical fantasy novels (which I guess is reasonable because fantasy is a major influence on their music’s subject matter). My fav tracks (which I instantly added into my karaoke setlist) from this band are Emerald Sword and Dawn of Victory. - Galneryus: IMHO the best band of this subgenre. Their style I think is like blending DragonForce’s and Stratovarius’ musical styles, but made more awesome. Out of the artists I mentioned, this band took 2nd place in the number of tracks I am planning to cover in karaoke, with the selection includes: * Angel of Salvation * Burn My Heart * Endless Story * New Legend * Raise My Sword * Save You! * The Howling Darkness

I must say these songs are both fun to listen to and sing in karaoke.

Now, symphonic power metalheads of Reddit, what are your opinions regarding the subgenre in general and my selection of bands from this subgenre?