Hi guys & gals!
Just wondering if you could recommend me some new (or not so new) melodic prog/power metal bands. To give an idea of what I'm looking for, I would say that my favorite prog/power metal bands are Circus Maximus, Seventh Wonder & DGM.
Other prog bands that I like are Haken, Devin Townsend Project (Addicted, Epicloud & Sky Blue albums) & Myrath. I'm recently getting hooked with Anubis Gate's lastest albums, since they changed their singer (their previous singer had a 'power metal' voice with too much vibrato, I can't stand that).
Some other non-prog bands that I like that might give more insight about my musical preferences are Amaranthe, Alter Bridge, Babymetal, Bon Jovi, Crossfade, Crush 40, Daughtry, Dirty Loops, Disturbed, Empyrios, Epica, Halestorm, Icon for Hire, Lamb of God, Linkin Park, Nickelback, Nightwish, Smash into Pieces and 3 Doors Down.
The reason I give all this information is to give you guys a better scope of my musical preferences. I don't like bands that are overly technical with no passion and "drive". The DRIVE ELEMENT in metal for me is VERY IMPORTANT; I mean by that by having "badass" heavy riffs and double bass pedal (even though it DOESN'T have to be ALL tbe time). Also, good & catchy melodies are extremely important for me too!
Now that I think about it, you can also recommend me non-prog/power bands that I might like based on what I posted. I'll greatly appreciate your responses. Thanks!