Progressive metal and symphonic metal band from Paris, France formed in 2018. They blend orchestral ambition with progressive metal complexity from the French capital.

Modena, Italy — symphonic metal of the most uncompromising kind. Active since 2020, they deal in cinematic sweep and operatic vocals over thundering metal arrangements. The combination of influences yields something more interesting than any single genre label implies.

Bari's metal underground has produced no shortage of heavy acts, and this progressive metal and symphonic metal unit is among them — wielding labyrinthine compositions spanning multiple movements and moods. Their sound resists easy categorization, blending influences into something distinctly their own.

Symphonic metal band from Annaberg-Buchholz in Saxony's Erzgebirge mountains, blending orchestral grandeur with heavy metal power since 2015. Their name evokes the dark elegance that characterizes their fusion of classical and metal elements.

Straddling the line between gothic metal and symphonic metal, this Hungarian actfrom Budaörs fuses lush keyboard atmospherics layered over crushing rhythmic power into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2009, and their sound resists easy categorization, blending influences into something distinctly their own.

Symphonic metal institution from Linz, Austria, led by mastermind guitarist Lanvall with vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher delivering powerful performances over elaborate orchestral arrangements. With a discography spanning albums like "Myearthdream," "Solitaire," and "Dynamind" on Napalm Records, they're regarded as one of the leading bands in the symphonic metal genre.

Heavy metal and symphonic metal band from Pont-a-Mousson, France active since 2011. They blend classical orchestral elements with melodic heavy metal from the Lorraine region.

Proof that the underground never sleeps, this symphonic metal act from Piacenza traffics in orchestral grandeur married to heavy guitar-driven foundations. Since 2020, they've built a catalog that reflects Italy's underrated but thriving metal community.

Black metal and symphonic metal project from France launched in 2023. They merge the grandeur of symphonic arrangements with black metal intensity.