Aesthesia is a heavy and power metal project from Mansfield, Ohio. With two full-lengths and three EPs released between 2019 and 2021, the project draws from nature-themed concepts — rainforests, cloud forests, jungles — creating an unusual thematic niche within power metal.

Cleveland, Ohio power metal project named after the Egyptian sun god. Solar majesty through the Rock City's melodic tradition.

North Royalton, Ohio power metal project with a sense of humor and four releases since 2015. From the provocatively titled Electric Male Discharge to the noise-referencing Harsh Metal Wall, they blend power metal bombast with irreverent energy from the Cleveland suburbs.

Cincinnati power metal project from the Ohio underground.

Cleveland, Ohio power metal and progressive project with two albums since 2015. Heatwave and Throwback I blend melodic ambition with technical prowess from a city that has always valued substance in its heavy music.

Sandusky, Ohio power metal band bringing epic, anthemic metal to the shores of Lake Erie, delivering soaring melodies from Northern Ohio's blue-collar heartland.

Cincinnati power metal project whose 2015 single — featuring a collaboration with Dr. Space — blends cosmic exploration with mythological reference. Echoes Of Mount Ida reaches from ancient Troy to the stars.

Catch 22 is an Ohio act from Marietta blending heavy metal, power metal, and thrash in a melodic yet aggressive style. Soaring vocals, twin guitar harmonies, and driving rhythms define their sound.

Cleveland, Ohio heavy and power metal band channeling the melodic, anthem-driven energy of classic American power metal.