German power metal - there are many bands that fit into this category, but most of them follow the paths of the local big names of the scene: Helloween, Gamma Ray, Running Wild, and maybe Grave Digger or the legendary Accept. MYSTIC PROPHECY though have been a band with a "little difference" right from the start orientating towards a more international sound. Taking US power metal bands like Iced Earth as inspiration. This was a wise decision by the band who have established a unique sound which is used to great effect on "Savage Souls" the bands 4th album and first for new label MASSACRE since leaving Nuclear Blast.
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