Awesome Power Ballads

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is a power ballad by the American glam metal band Poison. It was released in 1988 as the third single from their album Open Up and Say Ahh! It became the band's signature song, This is their only number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also charted on the Mainstream Rock chart. It is at number seven on MTV and VH1 Top 25 Power Ballads.

"Solitude" is a song that was recorded by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It is featured on their 1971 album Master of Reality. The song is about breaking up with someone. A delay effect was added to Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals on this song to provide the effect of a second vocal track. It features the multi-instrumental talents of the British rock guitarist Tony Iommi, who also plays flute and piano on the recording.Loudwire ranks "Solitude"at nuimber 29 in the Top 30 of all the 79 songs made by Black Sabbath with singer Ozzy Osbourne.

"Cemetery Gates" is a power ballad by the American heavy metal band Pantera. The song is featured on their 1990 album Cowboys from Hell. It is the longest song in Pantera's discography. It showcases Anselmo's vocal ability and range, concluding with screaming high notes answered by Dimebag Darrell on guitar in a trade-off.

"Nothing Else Matters" is a power ballad by the American heavy metal band Metallica.It is the third single from their self-titled album, Metallica. The song charted on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and on the UK Singles chart. It is recognized as one of Metallica's best known and most popular songs, it has become a staple in live performances.

"Love Bites" is a song by the English glam metal Band Def Leppard. It is featured on thei album Hysteria. This is their only number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also charted on the UK Singles chart.

"November Rain" is a song by the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. It was written by the band's lead vocalist Axl Rose. Released in 1992 it is the third single from their album Use Your Illusion. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the longest song to enter the Top Ten of the chart at the time of its release.

"Dream On" is a power ballad by the American rock band Aerosmith. It is featured on 1973 eponymous debut album.The song was written by lead singer Steven Tyler. It became the band's first major hit and a classic rock staple. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Wasted Years" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It is the band's fourteenth single and the first released from their 1986 album Somewhere in Time. It was the first single solely written by guitarist Adrian Smith, who also sings backing vocals. It charted on the UK Singles chart.

"I Remember You" is a song by the American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released as the third single from their 1989 eponymous debut album. The song is a yearning power ballad about a lost love, it was written by bandmates Rachel Bolan and Dave "the Snake" Sabo. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Album Rock Tracks, and UK Singles charts.

"The Show Must Go On" is a power ballad by the British rock band Queen. It is the twelfth and final track on their 1991 album Innuendo. The song is the final single released before the death of frontman Freddie Mercury. It is credited to Queen, but was primarily written by guitarist Brian May.A live version with Elton John on vocals appeared on Queen's Greatest Hits III album.The song was first played live on 20 April 1992, during The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, performed by the three remaining members of Queen, with Elton John singing lead vocals and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi playing rhythm guitar.