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need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:09 pm
by rtype
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.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:13 pm
by Pikkusielu
Kamelot
Thunderstone
Not symphonic, though, but great power metal bands anyway.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:24 pm
by Elazul
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)
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:45 pm
by julkimo
Luca Turilli. I think it's even better than Rhapsody.
Edguy reminds lot of stratovarius, you should try that.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:57 pm
by MaFiaBoY
Within Temptation, The Gatering, Lacuna Coil and all this kind of stuff.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:01 pm
by Pikkusielu
Dimmu Borgir's genre is symphonic black.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 7:12 pm
by Twilight Legionnaire
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
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 7:56 pm
by Shurik
Lost Horizon
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:33 pm
by Destiny_SOS
A swiss band called Lunatica, they are very good
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:14 pm
by NeonVomit
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.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:26 am
by rtype
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
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:17 am
by screamgeour
You should also try Symphony X ! It is very good !
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:38 am
by rtype
already know of them....maybe theres no good one left?
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:16 pm
by NeonVomit
Pain of Salvation are really good.
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:45 pm
by stratoplayer
my faves are
avantasia
aina
rhapsody
luca turili
nightwish
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:35 pm
by MaFiaBoY
NeonVomit wrote:Pain of Salvation are really good.
Hear ! Hear !
Re: need help finding good symphonic metal
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:45 pm
by The Enigma
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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