Symphonic metal
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| Symphonic metal | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | NWOBHM, symphonic rock, progressive metal, neo-classical metal, gothic metal, power metal, baroque rock, classical music. |
| Cultural origins | mid-late 1990s, Continental Europe (mainly Scandinavia and the Netherlands) (this regards symphonic metal proper; for symphonic variations on other styles of metal, especially extreme metal, the cultural origins are in late 1980s-early to mid 1990s in Switzerland and Scandinavia) |
| Typical instruments | Vocals − Guitar - Bass - Keyboards - Piano - Drums - Violin - other acoustic and electronic instruments - occasionally backing choirs |
| Fusion genres | |
| Symphonic power metal Symphonic gothic metal Symphonic black metal Cello metal | |
Symphonic metal is a genre that combines heavy metal with symphonic music.
Notable bands
Symphonic Metal Media
Therion's Lori Lewis and Christofer Johnsson with symphonic orchestra and choir during the live classical show at the Miskolc Opera Festival, Hungary, 2007.
The Swedish power metal band Twilight Force at the Rockharz Open Air 2016 in Ballenstedt/Germany.
Rhapsody of Fire performing at Teatro de Flores venue, in Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 2010.
Reinxeed members
Concierto Dark Moor
Gloryhammer; Wacken Open Air 2016
