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This is a list of bands that perform symphonic black metal, a form of black metal music that incorporates symphonic and orchestral styles and instrumentation.
BandCountryFormedUS2005France1995Sweden2000England1989Jun 23, 2023 · Over 700 music fans have voted on the 70+ Best Symphonic Black Metal Bands. Current Top 3: Emperor, Dimmu Borgir, Carach Angren.
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Symphonic black metal is a style of black metal that incorporates symphonic and orchestral elements. This may include the usage of keyboards to conjure up "pseudo-orchestral" soundscapes with default presets (e.g. strings, choirs, piano, organs, and pads), or full orchestral arrangements.
- Early to mid 1990s, Norway and United Kingdom
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Black metal groups looking to push past the inherent limitations of the form began de-emphasizing the guitar and adding elements of progressive rock (primarily psychedelic space-rock bands like Pink Floyd) and goth metal, with its emphasis on chilling, eerie texture.
Best Symphonic Black Metal Bands - Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Anorexia Nervosa, Dark Mirror ov Tragedy, Illnath, Old Man's Child, Serenity in Murder, Carach Angren, Elffor, Limbonic Art, Lux Occulta, The Bishop of Hexen
RankBand / Formed / GenresAlbums1Cradle of Filth 1991, United Kingdom ...Cruelty and the Beast (1998) #73 Dusk...2Dimmu Borgir 1993, Norway Symphonic Black ...Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997) #684 ...3Emperor 1991, Norway Black Metal, ...In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) #41 ...4Summoning 1993, Austria Atmospheric Black ...Dol Guldur (1997) #244 Stronghold (1999) ...Symphonic Black Metal bands often employ a grandiose and theatrical approach to their music, with epic compositions and elaborate stage shows. Despite the use of classical elements, the music remains dark and heavy, with lyrics often focusing on themes of darkness, occultism, and anti-religion.
Black metal groups looking to push past the inherent limitations of the form began de-emphasizing the guitar and adding elements of progressive rock (primarily psychedelic space-rock bands like Pink Floyd) and goth metal, with its emphasis on chilling, eerie texture.
