need help finding good symphonic metal

rtype · Post by **rtype** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:09 pm

does anyone know of any other good neo classical/epic/progressive bands? I already know and love the mainstays of this genre such as strato,nightwish,pagans mind,sonata arctica,rhapsody. I will however not settle for anything less than talent that matches these bands. I know its asking alot but, i need help finding this kind of music please.

Pikkusielu · Post by **Pikkusielu** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:13 pm

Kamelot
Thunderstone

Not symphonic, though, but great power metal bands anyway.

Elazul · Post by **Elazul** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:24 pm

Avantasia (Metal Opera)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Classic/Symphonic Hard Rock)
Moi dix Mois (Neo Classical Black Metal with clear Japanese/English Vocals /
or lets say Neo Classical Power Metal with Black Metal drumming) <- One of my Favourite bands btw

EDIT: Adagio is great too (Symphonic Power Metal)

julkimo · Post by **julkimo** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:45 pm

Luca Turilli. I think it's even better than Rhapsody.

Edguy reminds lot of stratovarius, you should try that.

MaFiaBoY · Post by **MaFiaBoY** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:57 pm

Within Temptation, The Gatering, Lacuna Coil and all this kind of stuff.

Pikkusielu · Post by **Pikkusielu** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:01 pm

Dimmu Borgir's genre is symphonic black.

Twilight Legionnaire · Post by **Twilight Legionnaire** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 7:12 pm

Adagio is one of my top symphonic metal bands. Also.. Nightwish (obvious), Epica (Goth metal, but quite symphonic), Cradle of Filth (Black metal, some might disagree with me here

).

I named a couple that are very different from Strato, but nevertheless awesome bands with their very own style

Shurik · Post by **Shurik** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 7:56 pm

Lost Horizon

Destiny_SOS · Post by **Destiny_SOS** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:33 pm

A swiss band called Lunatica, they are very good

NeonVomit · Post by **NeonVomit** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:14 pm

If you insist on talent, and have an open mind, try Limbonic Art. VEEERY symphonic black metal. Their album 'Moon In The Scorpio' is a masterpiece. Atmospheric as hell..

Also, try Shadow Gallery. Not power metal. Think of Dream Theater, but better and more atmospheric.

rtype · Post by **rtype** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:26 am

hey guys thanks for the advice. although alot of theses bands ive heard however, some i have not and i will check them out. i also like luca turilli stuff better. anyone that wants kepp naming bands feel free this is helpful

screamgeour · Post by **screamgeour** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:17 am

You should also try Symphony X ! It is very good !

rtype · Post by **rtype** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:38 am

already know of them....maybe theres no good one left?

NeonVomit · Post by **NeonVomit** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:16 pm

Pain of Salvation are really good.

stratoplayer · Post by **stratoplayer** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:45 pm

my faves are
avantasia
aina
rhapsody
luca turili
nightwish

MaFiaBoY · Post by **MaFiaBoY** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:35 pm

NeonVomit wrote:Pain of Salvation are really good.

Hear ! Hear !

The Enigma · Post by **The Enigma** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:45 pm

Epic/Power:

Ayreon
Angra
After Forever
Blind Guardian
Iced Earth
Penumbra
Therion
Yngwie Malmsteen

More proggish:

Pink Cream69
Porcupine Tree
Spock's Beard
The Mars Volta

Check these first, there are more out there!

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