Power Theory was envisioned and created in 2007 by Bob “BB” Ballinger with the intention to form a True Metal band with a mix of the NWOBHM, 80’s German Power Metal, and a little bay area Thrash thrown in to shake it up.
The band blends myriads of melodic styles of True Heavy Metal, weaving their own unique style and musical sound scape.
The strength behind Power Theory is a penchant for creating heavy songs with dynamic range and lyrical deepness. Dave Santini (RiffRaff, Shatterbox, Monzterzero and Evil Jester) and Bob "BB" Ballinger (Colossus, Night Myst) have become like long lost brothers who've reunited, and found a missing extension of each other with a DÉJÀ VU like ability to write music together. The addition of Jason Tete (Aggressive Disorder) on bass completes a solid back line. Jason brings the classic metal bass player styling’s of Geezer Butler, Steve Harris, and Cliff Burton to the band. Also, Jason’s strong song writing skills balance the scales for continuity.
With the line-up and musical vision completely in-sync, the band recorded the demo “Metal Forever”, started playing what would amount 30+ shows in the next year and a quarter, and also started writing and recording the debut album “Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire”. Power Theory literally became a Tight Metal Machine playing live shows and transferring that energy into the recording studio. After a change on vocals, with the new entry Jeff Rose, the band back in action with the new album "Driven by Fear", the most solid piece of music they ever made.
Our music shares traits with Classic Heavy Metal, including use of complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing. The high level of musical proficiency is combined with a lyrical counterpart.