Battle metal
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Battle metal was, until recently, another term for Epic metal. Bands such as Hammerfall and Rhapsody, however, have added to its meaning. Battle metal is a fusion of Melodic death metal and Power Metal. The guitar parts are reminiscent of Iron Maiden's harmonising, rythmically complex duets, which took on a new meaning with bands like Carcass, In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. The vocals and song arrangements, on the other hand, are more akin to Stratovarius and Sonata Arctica.
Representative Songs
- Hammerfall (Crimson Thunder)
- Hammerfall (Legacy of Kings)
- Rhapsody (Emerald Sword)