About Symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of metal music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Nightwish, Evanescence, Amy Lee, Tarja Turunen, Within Temptation and Apocalyptica.
From Wikipedia
Symphonic metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that makes use of symphonic or orchestra elements. The style can feature different elements of orchestral or classical music, such as symphonic instruments, choirs and sometimes a full orchestra, keyboard orchestration emulating a full orchestra, or compositional influences from classical and orchestral music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Symphonic metal.
- ↑ metal music
Key artists
- Nightwish
- Evanescence
- Amy Lee
- Tarja Turunen
- Within Temptation
- Apocalyptica
- Anette Olzon
- Sharon den Adel
- Tuomas Holopainen
- Skillet
Frequently asked questions
What is Symphonic metal?
Symphonic metal is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of metal music.
Where and when did Symphonic metal originate?
Symphonic metal originated in Europe in the 1990s.
Who are famous Symphonic metal artists?
Nightwish, Evanescence, Amy Lee, Tarja Turunen, Within Temptation and Apocalyptica.