Why isnt power metal on the radio?

Question

like 95% of the power metal bands out there have WAY more talent then any of the c**p bands out now, why arent they on the radio?

Answer 1

Because there isn't enough of a market for metal radio stations. There is in other countries outside the U.S., though.

Answer 2

That pretty much covered it.

People are afraid to try anything different, and therefore they don't listen to anything more than mundane c**p. Because of that, there is no good music on the radio.

A way to solve this problem - Hook up your iPod or mp3 to your car and listen to it instead.

Answer 3

The same reason all other real metal isn't on the radio, too many people enjoy garbage music and since radio stations require the fanbase most won't play any bands with talent.

Answer 4

I couldn't agree more....

Bands like Primal Fear, and Axel Rudi Pell, will never get the recognition they deserve

Check this out...

it's good stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzzKc8VOa...

Answer 5

Non-stop metal on the radio is quick to induce what is called Tune-Out Factor. People will punch over to another station.

Radio is a business and power metal is a niche format. If you don't believe me, check the Billboard charts. Journey just debuted at #5, for instance. A power metal CD may chart high its first week, then drops out of sight because its entire fan base snaps it up fast, then there are no others interested.

Dee Snider's "House of Hair", if it's still on at all, was rapidly being dropped by rock stations for "Acoustic Storm" and "Little Steven's Underground Garage".

It's also a fact that the larger a market, the more conservative the radio stations are. The reason is money. 1/10th of a ratings point can mean million dollar+ swings in ad revenues. New York and Los Angeles are the two most staid markets in the country.

Answer 6

There not enough market for power metal radio.

Answer 7

Any kind of metal station has a much better shot in a very small market.  Why?  The same reason that smaller market stations have more diverse playlists.  

When you program a station in a major market (top 35 and up), you can really only afford to play the hits and stick with what is known to work.  That is why you will hear the same song every 90 minutes.  And sponsors love when radio stations play familiar songs because that is what attracts a larger listening audience.

Smaller markets do not necessarily have to follow this logic, which frees up the program director to have a more creative side.