[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 Grand World of Symphonic Metal: Popular Tracks and Classic Anthems (31–40)
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.
UnbelieverSeptic Flesh
While it’s a breakneck death metal track, there’s an unmistakable air of decadence.
The epic-tinged sound and choir keep it from being merely destructive.
It’s symphonic death metal that I can recommend even to those who’ve never listened to death metal before.
Skies of AmazoniaAquaria
Contrary to what its gentle opening piano melody might suggest, this piece unfolds dramatically.
The mystical timbre of the percussion in the interlude makes the song even more intriguing.
After briefly settling down, it brings the chorus in with a bang at the end—and that’s really cool.
deja de llorarStravaganzza
A Spanish band.
The vocalist’s high notes are incredible.
Their singing ability is on par with highly acclaimed, well-known vocalists.
The instrumentalists don’t show off special techniques; rather than extreme virtuosity or catchy choruses, this is more for people who want to enjoy the atmosphere.
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.
[For Beginners] The Epic World of Symphonic Metal: A Roundup of Popular and Classic Songs (41–50)
In the EndStream of Passion
Rather than a sense of weight, it’s a beautiful, wistful melody, sung tenderly by the vocalist, Marcela.
The mood is calm and doesn’t feel very uplifting, but the piano lines played on the keyboard beautifully elevate the piece, making it very satisfying to listen to.
WeMythodea
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.