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Symphonic Metal Playlist 2020
Best of Symphonic metal including Epica, Evanescence, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Lyria, Lacuna Coil and more! #nightwish #lacunacoil #withintemptation #ev...
Bands associated with nü metal derive influence from a variety of diverse styles, including electronica/electronic music, funk, glam rock, gothic rock, grunge, hardcore punk, hip hop, industrial rock, jazz, post punk and synthpop.
- Top 15 Symphonic & Power Metal Albums of 2020
- Symphonic / Power Metal Ep of The Year
- Symphonic / Power Metal Live Albums of The Year
15. Iron Savior – Skycrest
One of Hamburg’s premier power metal exports and purveyors of all things Sci-Fi returns with a vengeance a mere one year after a powerful 2019 showing. Despite following close on the heels of their prior opus, there is little doubt that “Skycrest” rests in the upper echelons of Iron Savior‘s accomplishments and storied discography. Reaching back to the roots which defined their debut album, the lack of overt evolution is made up for in consistency throughout “Skycrest,” including many of the...
14. Allen/Olzon – Worlds Apart
RussellAllen makes an attempt at recreating the Allen-Lande formula with Annette Olzon, to impressive results. “Worlds Apart” is a refreshing contrast between the two disparate world-class vocalists, and fans of either one will want to check out this spectacular collaboration. The album is well-produced throughout, leaving no chinks in the armor of strong songwriting and a steady compositional balance which allows the vocal lead to take center stage. With writing once more attributed to the s...
13. Manticora – To Live To Kill To Live
One of the millennial power metal revival’s wildcards and Danish thrashers turned progressive enthusiasts Manticora return with the second part of one of the darkest, most elaborate and aggressive conceptual endeavors ever to be associated with the sub-genre. Ordinarily a band that has taken time off from the studio for the better part of a decade will find themselves a tad off their game, but in Manticora’s peculiar case, the extended hiatus that occurred prior to this album’s predecessor wa...
Stormhunter – Ready For Boarding
Including three original songs and a cover of Trust’s “Antisocial,” “Ready for Boarding” is a fun power romp full of speed and passion which make for easy headbanging fun. Well-produced throughout, and packing all of the flair and passion Stormhunterhas offered in their full length offerings, “Ready for Boarding” makes a fun outing for fans of heavy and power metal alike. The German group shows that they know how to craft a light-hearted adventure, and in turn produce a handful of songs which...
In a year where live music was largely put on hold, livestreams and live albums have stepped up to sate the appetites of metalheads hungry for the concert experience. The following three albums are those which prove the most spectacular showcases of live music brought directly to the listener, capturing the magic intensity of a live power metal sho...
Nov 17, 2021 · 25 of the best symphonic metal albums, in everything from Nightwish and Within Temptation to Emperor, Celtic Frost and Cradle
Nov 17, 2021 · From Delain and Devin Townsend to Celtic Frost, Nightwish and Cradle Of Filth, these are the 25 best symphonic metal releases that saw metal embrace its grandiose side
