Faanefjell is a symphonic black/folk metal band from Kristiansand in southern Norway, formed in 2014. They blend the orchestral grandeur of symphonic black metal with Norwegian folk traditions, drawing on the cultural heritage of the Agder coast.

Face the Misery is a symphonic death metal/deathcore band from Le Mans, France, formed in 2018. The band layers orchestral arrangements over death metal and deathcore foundations.

Fade to Black is a symphonic/gothic metal band from Ohrid, North Macedonia, formed in 1990 — making them one of the oldest metal acts in the Balkans. Reuniting in 2009 after disbanding in 1991, they have since released additional albums including Black Is Back and Land of Plenty, anchored by the dramatic backdrop of their lakeside UNESCO heritage city.

Fading Azalea is a symphonic metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, formed in 2017. They bring orchestral grandeur and symphonic arrangements to a city better known internationally for its melodic death metal scene.

Fagyhold is a symphonic black metal band from Godolloi near Budapest, active since 2022 and blending orchestral grandeur with black metal extremity. The project represents the symphonic wing of Hungarian black metal.

Fairyland is a symphonic power metal band from Nice, France, active since 2006. The band crafts epic, orchestrally rich symphonic power metal from the French Riviera.

Falcar is a symphonic power metal band from Prague, Czech Republic, formed in 2011. The band combines the grandeur of symphonic arrangements with the speed and melody of power metal from the Czech capital.

Falce is a death/thrash outfit from Rome dealing in tightly wound aggression across releases including their self-titled record and Codex Chaos. Their approach strips the genre to its essentials — punishing riffs and relentless tempo shifts rooted in the Italian extreme metal underground.

Fallen Arise is a symphonic gothic metal band from Athens, Greece, whose releases include Enigma and Adeline, blending orchestral grandeur with gothic metal atmospheres. The project represents the Hellenic tradition of symphonic metal.