Antar creates symphonic melodic death metal from Surgut in western Siberia since 2018. Named after the pre-Islamic Arabian warrior-poet, they bring desert mythology to orchestrally enriched extremity from the frigid oil capital of the Khanty-Mansi region.

Anthemon crafts doom, gothic, and symphonic metal from Paris since 2013, creating lush, atmospheric compositions layered with orchestral grandeur. Their triple-genre approach produces a sound as architecturally complex as the Parisian cityscape.

Anthurium weaves progressive and symphonic metal from the small Catalan town of Santa Eugènia de Berga, creating elaborate compositions that draw from both classical and metal traditions. Since 2019, the project has cultivated a layered, intricate sound that defies their rural origins.

Antillia creates symphonic and power metal from Moscow since 2011. Named after the mythical island that appeared on medieval maps of the Atlantic, their nearly fifteen-year body of work navigates between fantastical themes and orchestral grandeur.

Antti Martikainen is an independent Finnish composer who bridges epic orchestral music with symphonic metal, creating everything from Celtic metal reworks to Nordic folk metal across a prolific catalogue. Running his own Omniscore label, his work on albums like "Northern Steel" showcases a singular vision that spans fantasy, medieval, and world music traditions.

Aonia merges gothic, power, and symphonic metal from the Nottinghamshire town of Worksop since 2014, named after the mythological home of the Muses. Over a decade of dramatically layered compositions reflect sustained commitment to epic, melodic metal.

Aquarius has been crafting progressive symphonic metal from Aix-en-Provence since 1993, making them one of the longest-running metal acts in all of Provence. Over three decades of compositional ambition speak to an extraordinary commitment to the genre.

Aqvilea crafts symphonic metal from Monfalcone near Gorizia, taking its name from the ancient Roman city of Aquileia that once served as a gateway between the Roman Empire and the peoples of the east. Their archaeological namesake informs compositions of historical grandeur.

Arayana combines metalcore with symphonic metal from Versailles since 2013, creating an ambitious fusion of crushing breakdowns and orchestral grandeur. Their palace-city origins add an unlikely regal backdrop to their genre-crossing compositions.