[For Beginners] The Epic World of Symphonic Metal: A Collection of Popular and Classic Songs

Bubonic WaltzSONS OF SEASONS

SONS OF SEASONS – Bubonic Waltz | Napalm Records

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.

Move Along HomeEdenbridge

Edenbridge – Move Along Home

Amid a surge of metallic drive, an ethnic melody resonates, guiding listeners into a new world.

The track gives the impression of embracing a broad range of atmospheres.

Sabine’s soothing vocals are superbly delivered, conveying a strong sense of refinement.

WeMythodea

Mythodea – We (feat. John West,Steve DiGiorgio)

A Greek band.

A symphonic ballad powerfully sung by John West, also known for his work with Royal Hunt.

What’s interesting is that the other members are people who made their names in death metal and progressive metal.

A master is a master, whatever you have them do.

Awake In OrionEternal Idol

Eternal Idol “Awake In Orion” (Official Music Video)

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.

Sector A: UNDEADStéphan Forté

Stéphan Forté – Sector A: UNDEAD

A French band.

The guitarist from Adagio’s solo project.

The songs are dark and progressive, just like what captivated listeners in Adagio.

That’s no surprise, since all the members are from Adagio except the drummer.

The gradually building song structures are superb.

ComeAfter Forever

After Forever- Come

This is the band where Mark Jansen, now the guitarist of Epica, and Floor Jansen, now the vocalist of Nightwish, were active.

It’s a song that leaves you entranced by Floor’s beautiful operatic soprano.

You can also hear a high-quality choir.

I especially love how it closes with the piano at the end.

One Ring To Rule Them AllLuca Turilli’s Rhapsody

One Ring To Rule Them All (español)

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.