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Milton Keynes, GB · 2016–present · active
Symphonic/gothic metal band from Milton Keynes, England, active since 2016. Their approach layers orchestral grandeur over gothic metal's dark romanticism.
Joensuu, FI · 2016–present · active
Rhotide is a symphonic/melodic death metal band from Joensuu in eastern Finland, active since 2016. The band layers orchestral arrangements over melodic death metal from the capital of North Karelia.
Kortrijk, BE · 1995–present · active
Rhymes of Destruction was a Kortrijk, Belgium metal band active from 1994 to 2000, pioneering what they called Symphonic Pagan Metal — an original fusion of extreme metal, progressive rock, psychedelia, and classical composition. One of the early Belgian bands to write lyrics in Dutch and Flemish, their albums include 'Black Nostalgia', 'A Sun Revolution', and 'Requiem / In Remembrance of Your Gods'.
Saint Petersburg, RU · 2019–present · active
Melodic/symphonic death metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2019. Their approach layers symphonic grandeur over melodic death metal from Russia's cultural capital.
Budapest, HU · 2016–present · active
Symphonic metal band from Budapest, Hungary, active since 2016. Their approach layers orchestral arrangements over heavy metal from the Hungarian capital.
Turin, IT · 2007–present · active
Turin progressive/symphonic metal act active since 2007, crafting ambitious compositions that blend orchestral sweep with technical precision from Piedmont's capital. Their nearly two decades of output speak to an enduring progressive vision.
Barcelona, ES · 2020–present · active
Rose Avalon is a symphonic power metal band from Barcelona, Spain, formed in 2020. The band delivers orchestral, epic power metal from the Catalan capital's diverse metal landscape.
Saint Petersburg, RU · 2020–present · active
Symphonic power metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2020. Named after the Scottish chapel famous for its mysterious carvings, their approach layers orchestral grandeur over power metal from Russia's cultural capital.
Salerno, IT · 2004–present · active
Salerno symphonic/gothic metal act active since 2004, blending orchestral grandeur with dark romance from Campania's coast. Their two decades of cinematic metal speak to a sustained commitment to sweeping, atmospheric compositions.

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