Simple question really, I'm looking for more orchestral, prog metal kinda bands.
Orchestral metal?
I do, and I'm just going to link rather than embed or else this post will have too many videos in it. I'll try to go alphabetical and no particular order. I'll put an asterisk next to the ones I consider favorites (though they all are in a way) in particular, as well as an (h) if they contain harsh/growling vocals because I know some people don't like that.
Monolith of Doubt by After Forever
* Wheel of Time by Blind Guardian
(h) The Shining Was A Potent of Gloom by Carach Angren
* (h) Progenies of the Great Apocalypse by Dimmu Borgir
The Ministry of Lost Souls by Dream Theater
Score to a New Beginning by Fairyland
(h) Son of Perdition by Hollenthon
(h) L'Alchimista by In Tormentata Quiete
The Age of Mystic Ice by Luca Turilli
* Lonely Winds of War by Masterplan
7 Days to the Wolves by Nightwish
Dawn of Victory by Rhapsody of Fire
* (h) A Great Mass of Death by Septic Flesh
Soul of a Vagabond by Stratovarius
The Art of Loss by Stream of Passion
(h) Resurrected Messiah by Suffering Souls
Maybe more later.
Fleshgod Apocalypse perhaps?
As Tyrants Fall
Oracles
for something a little bit more "insane" than these bands try Biomechanical, I'm not sure I'd say they're "orchestral" certainly not in this track but they do use classical music in some songs and the vocals are there.
@Bruce: do you mean SIGH?:
I recently found this newish band by the name of Xerath. They aren't like the best band ever or nothin, but I dunno. I like them.
Then there is this Russian band, Sunless Rise. They still only have a four track demo out, but they're one of the sickest new bands I've heard. They're a bit more on the power metal side of things, but they're still pretty great.
Hadn't heard of Biomechanical, but I like it.
Been trying to think of which Ayreon song to add to the list but it's difficult since they're pretty varied and no single song really represents them.
I suppose I'll go with Abbey of Synn.
Love symphonic metal, here are some good ones:
Apocalyptica
Nightwish
(Old)
(New)
Epica
Delain
Edenbridge
Sirenia
Stream Of Passion
- Lost
- The Scarlet Mark
- Passion
- Embrace The Storm
- Out In The Real World
- The Art Of Loss
- A Part Of You
- Now Or Never
Within Temptation
Mixed bag
- Storm by Theater of Tragedy
- In The Valley of Ashes by Trail of Tear
- Red Dawn Rising by Eternal Tears of Sorrow
- Seasons Apart by Draconian
- Adoration by Mortal Love
@Berezov: No problem. That's only a fraction of the stuff I know and I left out a few things on purpose for one reason or another, but if you ever want more recommendations just let me know. Also my last.fm will list a number of things. Not everything there is symphonic or orchestral but most of it is and if it isn't then it's on there for a good reason.
Also, if your music taste is anything like mine then you might like this band: (Symphonic metal)
Also if you want something epic:
@Adus: Amorphis are sooo damn good, I only have the album Skyforger, I really need to get more. I didn't know they did growling vocals (or at least, I don't seem to remember Skyforger having any!) Also just noticed you put Velatum in your list, from Serenity, that songs pretty good but Fairytales is in my opinion more orchestral and more awesome :P
@Chavtheworld: Yeah, Amorphis is one of my favorite bands at the moment. Skyforger is excellent and I really suggest checking out the rest of their stuff. I personally prefer everything with the newer vocalist which starts at the Eclipse album, but the stuff before is still good. Their latest album is the best album this year so far.
@TheSilentTruth said:
Fleshgod Apocalypse perhaps?
As Tyrants Fall
Oracles
was going to say this, good call
@somnambulist said:
Then there is this Russian band, Sunless Rise. They still only have a four track demo out, but they're one of the sickest new bands I've heard. They're a bit more on the power metal side of things, but they're still pretty great.
Thanks for posting that. I just got the entire demo and it's great.
Oh my, just started listening to Nothing to Save and its blowing my mind so far, howcome they haven't done anything since 2009?!@somnambulist said:
Then there is this Russian band, Sunless Rise. They still only have a four track demo out, but they're one of the sickest new bands I've heard. They're a bit more on the power metal side of things, but they're still pretty great.
Thanks for posting that. I just got the entire demo and it's great.
The entire Enthrone Darkness Triumphant album by Dimmu Borgir should also be up your alley. There's some really awesome stuff there.
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