When was Power Metal - band created?

Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that developed in the 1970s. It is characterised by its fast tempos, soaring vocals and guitar solos, and lyrics often dealing with fantasy and mythology. Some of the earliest power metal bands include Rainbow, Uriah Heep, and Black Sabbath. The genre really came into its own in the 1980s, with bands such as Manowar, Helloween, and Gamma Ray. Today, power metal is still a popular genre, with many bands continuing to produce new music.