/r/symphonicmetal
Symphonic Metal
Metal (Black, Heavy, Melodic, Neo-Classical, Power, etc.) with symphonic elements derived from classical symphonies.
Subreddit Rules
1. Posts should be related to Symphonic Metal/similar genres
Please keep your posts related to the world of symphonic metal. Posts about related bands/songs or similar genres are fine but please use the "related band/similar genre" flair.
2. Avoid posting leaked/songs or albums
Please avoid posting leaked songs or albums and try to link to official sources where possible.
3. No spamming
No spamming - and please limit your posts to a couple of times a day at most. If for some reason you would like to share a lot of songs at once, please share them all in a playlist or text post. Please note: self-promotion of symphonic metal music is not considered spam and occasional posts of this nature are fine.
4. Be respectful towards others
Be excellent to one another! Please be respectful and civil towards others. This includes both other users and band members. As a side note, we would also like to discourage arguments about singers, in particular Nightwish singers - as this can be a tedious and stressful topic for all involved.
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An A-Z Guide to Symphonic Metal Bands
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Fleshgod Apocalypse - The Violation (Merry Spooky Day!)
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Resoneci - Stolz
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UK Concerts/Gigs
Hi all,
I have recently been really getting into the symphonic/neoclassical metal genre. It has been a hell of discovery, I feel like I've really found a genre that speaks to me. To that end, I am still new enough not to be fully acquainted with the full gamut of bands out there. If anyone knows of some upcoming symphonic metal gigs in the UK in the future, please let me know - I can't wait to listen to some symphonic metal live, indeed, my first metal gig of any type!
Thank you in advance
13:41 UTC
Mechina - When Honor Meant Something More
Mechina has released their new single. It looks like their previous male vocalist, David Holch, has been replaced by David Lowmiller from A Dark Halo.
There’s been a recurring criticism that Mechina has become very formulaic over the years, and even with a vocalist change, this still feels like a continuation of that formula.
12:56 UTC
Blood Sorcery - Blood on the Sands
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Samson & Dalila I (from the album Ecce mundus by Liva)
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Delain - Burning Bridges
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Vampire Metal Opera - LovAnaverse - The Consolation of Philosophy
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Bride Adorned - Bridewell
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Season Of Ghosts - Dream Paralysis
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GROTESCO KARMA || Lambdoma feat. Francesco Paoli of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE
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HARTLIGHT - The Scales of Rebis
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Xandria - She's Nirvana
07:05 UTC
Therion-Trul
06:29 UTC
Ignea - How I Hate The Night (Lyric Video)
02:18 UTC
Lvmbral - AION: Opus Magnum (FULL ALBUM)
01:35 UTC
Magic Opera - The Cursed Crown
15:41 UTC
Anaria - Crave
02:32 UTC
Can we talk about how good Master the Hurricane is?
I know it’s not one of the bigger hits from Pirates but my god, it’s a true magnum opus by Visions of Atlantis. Got everything you could want - great head banging, change of pace breaks, and the ultimate pump-you-up chorus.
EDIT: They just announced tour dates for North America again in 2025!
00:32 UTC
HARTLIGHT - The Scales of Rebis [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO] Symphonic Power Metal
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Heaven's Guardian - Sail Away
17:56 UTC
Are there Extreme Symphonic bands that use various orchestral instruments??
I love symphonic metal.
But their sound is soft and not aggressive. Epica has unclean vocals but I'm not satisfied. I want something more aggressive.
So I looked up symphonic black bands but most of their songs only use a organ. Like Sirius and Vargrav's second album. I hate those songs.
There is a lack of using various orchestral instruments.
Let me know the extreme symphonic metal bands using various orchestral instruments.
I don't care if the orchestra instruments are virtual or real.
Thank you guys!
04:12 UTC
ANCIENT BARDS - THROUGH MY VEINS [Official Live Videoclip]
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Visions of Atlantis announces North American tour for April 2025
17:21 UTC
Epica - The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre) - Official Music Video
13:10 UTC
After Forever - Energize Me (Cover by Angel Wolf-Black)
To celebrate today's news, here's Angel's cover of Energize Me. I think she did a fantastic job and can hold her own.
01:22 UTC
I just discovered this song from Imperatore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jTzLJQSP8w
Is there any other baritone or tenor on symphonic metal?
21:18 UTC
Amaranthe - Fading Like a Flower (Roxette Cover)
New song release by Amaranthe. Definitely their own take on the original song.
13:48 UTC
Please help me understand the song by Edenbridge
Hello! English is not my native language, so I am asking for your help. And I apologize in advance for any mistakes in my post. I really like the band Edenbridge and I'm trying to translate the song "As far as eyes can see".
Here's the chorus:
I am the storm and lash the sea
That's wrapping up in mystery
Within living memory
In rain or shine
In playgrounds so divine
I am the pylon in the dark
The guardian of the arc
Within a velvety reverie
As far as eyes can see
I'm stuck on the line "The guardian of the arc" and have been struggling with it for days.
Please explain what we are talking about here? Google persistently suggests “The guardian of the ark”, but on the Edenbridge website it says exactly that – “the guardian of the arc”.
In addition, the exact same line is in the song “The Bonding”, and it also says arc. I don't think this is a mistake."
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