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Really like Evanescence after first hearing Bring Me to Life and My Immortal on the Daredevil soundtrack back in 2003 and have most of their albums, but never really investigated the gothic or symphonic metal genres back then.
About two weeks ago I heard Amaranth by Nightwish which blew me away and I started looking into the whole Gothic/Symphonic genres. ( I know they're not the same, but there's a big overlap) and I just love the Classical female vocals backed up by symphonic metal.
So currently (excluding Evanescence) I've been listening to and rank in terms of my favorites: Inside Temptation Nightwish Epica After Forever ( because Floor Jansen is now lead vocalist in Nightwish so I though I'd check them out) - I haven't checked out Revamp yet probably will this weekend.
So from anyone that is really into this genre; are there any other bands you'd recommend, other than me pulling up the 'top 10 gothic metal bands' from Google :) ?
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 15:40 - Oct 4 with 4534 views
"Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1."
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 16:18 - Nov 2 with 4354 views
A barnstorming but melodic romp, with quite splendid lyrics.
Metallica, you will love this if you haven't heard it. What am I saying, you and the lead singer have probably been penpals for years
RFA
"Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1."
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 23:27 - Nov 7 with 4318 views
Somehow shoehorning a whole album's worth of musical ideas into one bombastic track....
RFA
"Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1."
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 19:25 - Nov 25 with 4172 views
Well, folks here seem to have hit on all of my favourites. I am sure people in here have mentioned Delain, Within Temptation and Epica several times. Therion is also worth checking out. On a local band level, I play with Hell Hounds (blend of symphonic and power):
This is one of my new favourite Christmas albums. FROM SPIRITS & GHOSTS (SCORE FOR A DARK CHRISTMAS) by Tarja. One reviewer called it ‘Elvira meets Katherine Jenkins.’ I found it a remarkable album; haunting & original, you won’t hear this at the school nativity play!
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 20:29 - Dec 28 with 3866 views
This is possibly more classic metal than Gothic or Symphonic, but see what you think. This is the demo, the "proper" album is on its way. They obviously love Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Don't be put off by the rubbish artwork!
RFA
"Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1."
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 13:16 - Jan 18 with 3682 views
Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 12:59 - Jan 18 by R_from_afar
This is possibly more classic metal than Gothic or Symphonic, but see what you think. This is the demo, the "proper" album is on its way. They obviously love Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Don't be put off by the rubbish artwork!
RFA
That's really good mate.
Check out Severn Sisters and Wytch Hazel for similar.
Beer and Beef has made us what we are - The Prince Regent
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 23:13 - Jan 18 with 3659 views
I’ve been listening to Nightwish’s album, OCEANBORN. This is worth getting just to hear Tarja blasting out the lyrics to ‘Walking in the Air.’ Yes, that’s right, ‘Walking in the Air’! I mean, how utterly bonkers is that? Yet, it’s bloody brilliant! Aled Jones, eat your heart out!
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 15:38 - Mar 11 with 3214 views
This is worth checking out: "The Legacy of Atlantis" by Russian symphonic metal band, Imperial Age. I really enjoyed this album. That said, it is a bit "samey" which may be why the first half seems stronger than the second.
Update: This album is described as "a full-scale Symphonic Metal opera set in the Middle Ages in Europe and in the legendary advanced civilization of Atlantis." The band recommend that you listen to it in one go from start to finish to get the complete "experience"!
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 09:35 - May 1 with 2860 views
Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 17:25 - Mar 9 by david_badwolf
I’ve been listening to Nightwish’s album, OCEANBORN. This is worth getting just to hear Tarja blasting out the lyrics to ‘Walking in the Air.’ Yes, that’s right, ‘Walking in the Air’! I mean, how utterly bonkers is that? Yet, it’s bloody brilliant! Aled Jones, eat your heart out!
I realise it’s only the beginning of May but this earlier post got me wondering as to how many Symphonic Metal Christmas or Winter-themed albums there are. I can only think of two, both by the aforementioned Tarja Turunen i.e. MY WINTER STORM and FROM SPIRITS & GHOSTS (SCORE FOR A DARK CHRISTMAS). Can anyone think of any others? Or, like OCEANBORN, a symphonic metal album that includes a Christmas or Winter-themed track?
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 09:54 - May 1 with 2852 views
Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 09:35 - May 1 by david_badwolf
I realise it’s only the beginning of May but this earlier post got me wondering as to how many Symphonic Metal Christmas or Winter-themed albums there are. I can only think of two, both by the aforementioned Tarja Turunen i.e. MY WINTER STORM and FROM SPIRITS & GHOSTS (SCORE FOR A DARK CHRISTMAS). Can anyone think of any others? Or, like OCEANBORN, a symphonic metal album that includes a Christmas or Winter-themed track?
Means Winter in Russki. Good album too
A song for/of winter (I think my Magyar google had it as winter full of things
New Tarja sounds very good
Beer and Beef has made us what we are - The Prince Regent
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 10:29 - May 6 with 2813 views
Thanks! I'll have to check out Arkona. I wasn't previously aware of them; looks like they're more Gothic Metal than Symphonic but we'll see. The new Tarja album, IN THE RAW, will be released on August 30th.
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Anyone here into Gothic or Symphonic Metal? on 11:45 - May 13 with 2738 views
Are any of you guys familiar with Dark Sarah, the Finnish cinematic metal band (whatever the hell ‘cinematic’ metal is) fronted by former Amberian Dawn vocalist, Heidi Parviainen? I’m tempted to take a punt on them but it’s really difficult to judge from the 30 second sample tracks on amazon! It sounded as if the middle album of the trilogy, THE PUZZLE, was the most promising.
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