[For Beginners] The Epic World of Symphonic Metal: A Collection of Popular and Classic Songs
A vast sonic universe woven from the majesty of orchestral music and the intensity of heavy metal—that is symphonic metal.
Its distinctive musicality, born from the fusion of the elegance of classical music and the power of metal, has long captivated music fans.
The world conjured by beautiful female vocals, orchestral arrangements, and a weighty guitar sound has truly opened up a new horizon in music.
In this article, we’ll introduce essential masterpieces and pivotal tracks that have contributed to the genre’s development.
Even if you’ve never experienced the allure of symphonic metal, take this opportunity to peer into its grand world!
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[For Beginners] The Epic World of Symphonic Metal: Popular Songs and Classic Anthems (21–30)
Königin der NachtSCHWARZER ENGEL
A German band.
Anyway, the vocalist’s persona really stands out.
He looks like someone who’d appear in a Western video game, so no wonder people run away like in the music video.
His low-pitched German singing also brings to mind fellow countrymen Rammstein.
If you’re looking for impact in a song, give them a listen.
PandemoniumOperadyse
A French band.
It feels like they’ve turned the dark-fantasy vibe of their album cover directly into sound.
It’s a compelling track that blends the grandeur and aestheticism of Rhapsody and Kamelot, like splitting the difference between their worlds.
[For Beginners] The Grand World of Symphonic Metal: Popular Tracks and Classic Anthems (31–40)
ElegyLEAVES’ EYES
Above all, the charm lies in the vocals—Liv’s singing voice.
A pure, crystal-clear angelic voice wrapped in intensity, blending together and elevating the music into a transparent, soothing style of metal.
It lacks any unpleasant harshness, making it metal you can even listen to for healing.
Bubonic WaltzSONS OF SEASONS
A German band, formed around Kamelot’s keyboardist.
Both the songs and the vocalist’s tone are quintessentially Kamelot.
In the latter half they try to differentiate themselves with choirs and female spoken parts, but it still feels very Kamelot-like.
Chatiment De La RoseAnorexia Nervosa
From start to finish, this song barrels ahead at top speed with incredible power.
There’s no time to catch your breath—it’s like saying, “If you can’t keep up, we’re leaving you behind!” The vocalist’s commanding death growls and the storm-like onslaught of sound deliver a satisfying kind of exhaustion.
One Ring To Rule Them AllLuca Turilli’s Rhapsody
This is a band led by Luca Turilli, the former central figure of Rhapsody of Fire.
It’s an enjoyable track: the first half has a musical-theater feel with a touch of Disney-like charm, the middle section features both male and female vocals, and the latter half finishes with a rousing choir.
Awake In OrionEternal Idol
A track by Eternal Idol that captivates with its grand, symphonic-infused sound.
The male–female twin vocals by Fabio Lione and Giorgia Colleluori brilliantly convey a mystical worldview themed around the contrast between good and evil.
Featured on their debut album The Unrevealed Secret, released in December 2016, this piece shines with a distinctive musicality that fuses classic metal with progressive elements.
Its lyrics tell of battles beneath Orion’s belt and a hero who confronts darkness by believing in the power of love, blending delicate emotional nuance into a sweeping, epic scale.
Highly recommended for fans of KAMELOT and AVANTASIA.