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Nov 17, 2021 · 25 of the best symphonic metal albums, in everything from Nightwish and Within Temptation to Emperor, Celtic Frost and Cradle
- Spencer Grady
- Seven Spires – Emerald Seas (Frontiers Music SRL) Seven Spires have truly captured the spirit of fantasy in their work, and the artists prosper from an education in music coupled with a high degree of care shown to the many sub-genres from which the album draws.
- Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall – We Are the Night (Frontiers Music SRL) Magnus Karlsson returns with his third Free Fall album, bringing with him a slew of vocal juggernauts from power metal and beyond to propel the album to greatness.
- Majestica – A Christmas Carol (Nuclear Blast Records) A Christmas album may be an unusual candidate for topping year-end lists, but the grandeur and splendor of Majestica‘s approach to a timeless Christmas tale is a spectacular display of triumphant innovation and joyful composition.
- Primal Fear – Metal Commando (Nuclear Blast Records) Few metallic blades can hope to cut as deep as good old fashioned German steel, and the assembled veterans that make up Primal Fear continue to make that very point with yet another brilliant blend of punchy riff work, blinding speed and the occasional epic twist.
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- Nightwish. 1,373 votes. Nightwish, a Finnish symphonic metal band, has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre since their formation in 1996. Integrating classical elements, intricate orchestrations, and soaring melodies, they create epic soundscapes that are both powerful and enchanting.
- Epica. 962 votes. Epica, hailing from the Netherlands, has been a formidable force in the symphonic metal scene since their inception in 2002. Combining dynamic, complex arrangements with hauntingly beautiful female vocals, and aggressive growls, Epica presents an engaging duality that defines their sound.
- Within Temptation. 971 votes. Within Temptation has made their mark as one of symphonic metal's most successful and influential bands. Formed in 1996, the Dutch group masterfully fuses rich orchestration, gothic undertones, and a powerful rock sensibility to create a truly immersive sound.
- Kamelot. 528 votes. Kamelot, an American-based symphonic metal band, has been captivating fans since the early 1990s with their blend of progressive, power, and symphonic metal elements.
Nov 1, 2019 · 3.69 1,755 31. 1 November 2019. Progressive Metal Symphonic Metal. Melodic Death Metal. melodic epic triumphant progressive heavy choral lush philosophical. Communion. Septicflesh. 3.68 2,784 40. 17 March 2008. Death Metal Symphonic Metal. epic mythology dark melodic orchestral heavy occult ominous. Scenes of Infinity. Light Bringer. 3.70 275 2.
Sep 6, 2023 · Rhapsody of Fire. Therion. Avantasia. Within Temptation. Xandria. Kamelot. Delain. After Forever. The Development of This Metal Subgenre. The development of symphonic metal began in the ‘80s, when a few bands in the gothic metal genre and early death metal genre started experimenting with sectional changes in metal compositions.
