[arrakeen]

> My working theory is one of culture...

my theory is that because most of the bands are writing lyrics in english and it's not their native language, they don't quite grasp just HOW ridiculous their lyrics tend to be.

please don't take this as a negative, because to me it's a positive. they sing those ridiculous lyrics with full passion without a hint of irony-- and that's why i love them. american power metal is a bit too wink-wink-nudge-nudge-amirite-guys?

[RajT88]

Read through some lyrics by these bands and see if your theory holds up:

Dragonforce (of course) Brocas Helm Manowar