Conquest

Conquest is a Power Metal band from Ukraine. I don't have a lot of info on them other than that they were formed in 1996. They have two full-length albums out, Endless Power and Frozen Sky, the former being their first album. After Endless Power, vocalist Ivan Goncharenko was replaced by Jenick D. Lenkoff (Ivan was better, in my opinion.)

Endless Power - (2002)
Frozen Sky - (2005)

Sonata Arctica

Sonata Arctica is a Finnish Power Metal group with a fashion sense from hell. Originally called Tricky Beans, the group changed its name after being signed. The band incorporates fast rhythms with great keyboard and guitar solos. Tony Kakko's high vocals accenuate the band's performances. Sonata Arctica has played with such greats as Nightwish, Stratovarius, and Iron Maiden. The band has also had special appearances by other famous band members on their albums, such as Stratovarius's Timo Kotipelto singing on "False News Travels Fast" and Jens Johansson playing the keyboard solos for Winterheart's Guild. A new album, Unia, is due out May 25th, 2007.

Ecliptica - (1999)
Silence - (2001)
Winterheart's Guild- (2003)
Reckoning Night - (2004)

Orkrist

I'm really not sure what genre to label Orkrist. I've seen some instances where people called them Medolic Black, some call them Doom, but I sense some Folk or Power influences. So I'm gonna call them Folk/Viking, leaning towards Power, and be done with it.

These guys (and one girl) hail from Slovakia, of all places. Themed off of Lord of the Rings (the name Orkrist is a play off of Orcrist, meaning Goblin-cleaver), these guys play a good folky metal, with a flute adding nice melodic elements in the foreground. Great growling and nice female vocals add a nice touch.

The band is officially split up.

Reginae Mysterium - (2002)
Grond - (2003)

Rhapsody (of Fire)

Rhapsody of Fire - previously known as Rhapsody - is one of the most popular power metal bands to date. Hailing from Italy, Luca Turilli's excellent composition shines in this bands' epic sound. From their first album to last, Rhapdosy's blazing guitar/keyboard solos and awesome synth use create an incredible sound.

Legendary Tales - (1997)
Symphony of Enchanted Lands - (1998)
Dawn of Victory - (2000)
Power of the Dragonflame - (2002)

Manigance

Manigance is a Power Metal band from the good ol' country of France. These guys put together some great melodic-style power metal (as opposed to the hard rock-style power metal of bands such as Edguy), and they bust ou their lyrics entirely in French instead of English. A great band that is a must for any Power Metal fan. The band has 4 full-length albums, as well as one live ablum, with their latest album having been released in 2006.

Ange ou Demon - (2002)