Power metal is a genre of heavy metal music that is known for its epic melodies, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar riffs. Some synonyms for power metal include high-energy metal, symphonic metal, and progressive metal. High-energy metal emphasizes the fast-paced, headbanging nature of power metal, while symphonic metal highlights the orchestral elements and grandeur of the genre. Progressive metal emphasizes the complex song structures and technical skill required to play power metal. Other related genres include folk metal, which incorporates traditional folk instruments and melodies, and melodic death metal, which combines death metal's harsh vocals and heavy riffs with melodic elements.