Symphonic Metal

Symphonic metal is a genre characterized by the fusion of heavy metal music with classical symphonic elements, often featuring lush orchestral arrangements, operatic vocals, and driving rhythms. Emerging in the late 1990s, it evolved from power metal and gothic metal, drawing inspiration from classical music and film scores. The genre's popularity peaked in the 2000s, with its grandiose soundscapes captivating audiences worldwide. Symphonic metal's cultural significance lies in its ability to blend seemingly disparate styles, creating a unique sonic experience that showcases technical musicianship and dramatic storytelling. Distinguishing it from similar styles like power metal and gothic metal are its use of orchestral elements, complex harmonies, and often, the incorporation of folk instruments and choral vocals. This genre's theatricality and bombast have made it a staple of the metal scene, appealing to fans of classical music and heavy metal alike.

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Legends Never Die
Single - Released November 6, 2026

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AEON GODS
ANGRA
ANGUS McSIX
Alissa White-Gluz
Amaranthe
Amberian Dawn
Anaria
Angelzoom
Anna Fiori
Arankai
Arvid Widell
Ave Mujica
Ayreon
Beast In Black
Beseech
Casey Edwards
Charlotte Wessels
Cradle Of Filth
Crystal Winds
DOMINUM
Daidalos
Darktribe
Defenders Of The Faith
Delain
Dimmu Borgir
Draconian
DragonForce
ELFENSJóN
El Cuervo de Poe
Elis
Elvenking
Epica
Evanescence
Eye of Melian
Gamma Ray
Gladenfold
Gloryhammer
Grave Digger
Herkunft
Ibridoma
Imperial Age
Induction
Iron Master
Lacrimosa
Lacuna Coil
Leaves' Eyes
Lindsay Schoolcraft
Little V.
MIDGARD
Masterplan
Medusa
Memoira
Metal De Facto
Minniva
Mono Inc.
Moonlight Haze
Moonspell
Mortemia
Myrath
Mysterain小雨樂隊
Mystfall
Nekrogoblikon
Neverland Train
Nightwish
Opera IX
Opera Magna
Pia Viola Buchert
Power Paladin
Powerwolf
REXORIA
Rioghan
Sabaton
Saeko
Saille
Scarlet Aura
Severed Angel
Shatterheart
SidriS Steele
Skillet
Sonata Arctica
Spiritloom
Stigma
Tardigrade Inferno
Tarja
The Dragonfather
The Silent Wedding
Therion
Thy Sanatorium
Till Lindemann
Tore Fagerheim
Twilight Force
VARUS
Vision Divine
Visions of Atlantis
W.E.B.
Will Ramos
Xandria
Yoth Iria
Эдда
塞壬唱片-MSR
Evanescence
Skillet
Sabaton
Nightwish
Within Temptation
Lorna Shore
Casey Edwards
Amaranthe
Powerwolf
Till Lindemann
Beast In Black
Helloween
Brothers of Metal
DragonForce
HammerFall
Lacuna Coil
Epica
Eluveitie
Cradle Of Filth
塞壬唱片-MSR
Battle Beast
Avantasia
Blind Guardian
ANGRA
Amorphis
Dynazty
Dark Tranquillity
Stratovarius
Arankai
Bruce Dickinson
Gloryhammer
Dimmu Borgir
Sonata Arctica
Therion
Ave Mujica
Rhapsody
Pentakill
Kamelot
Mono Inc.
Headspace
Draconian
Equilibrium
Unleash The Archers
Spiritloom
Orden Ogan
Ensiferum
Beyond The Black
Will Ramos
Delain
Iron Master
Visions of Atlantis
Tarja
Lacrimosa
Bloodbound
Little V.
Edguy
GALNERYUS
King Diamond
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Turisas
Gamma Ray
Ayreon
Yousei Teikoku
Dan Vasc
Blackbriar
Nekrogoblikon
Chris Harms
DOMINUM
Dream Evil
Xandria
Wintersun
Septicflesh
Lindsay Schoolcraft
Masterplan
Imperial Age
Noora Louhimo
Toshi
Sirenia
Majestica
Cellar Darling
Moonspell
Immortal Disfigurement
Alissa White-Gluz
Anabantha
Arion
Exit Eden
Cepheid
Finntroll
Elvenking
Marko Hietala
Volturian
Freedom Call
Diablo Swing Orchestra
The Gathering
After Forever
VARUS
Twilight Force
Auri
Chrastigel
Yoth Iria