Top Symphonic Metal albums

Sonata Arctica, Stones Grow Her NameStones Grow Her NameSonata Arctica

2012

Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal, Bluegrass

Diablo Swing Orchestra, Pandora's PinataPandora's PinataDiablo Swing Orchestra

2012

Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal, Big Band, Swing

Nightwish, ImaginaerumImaginaerum
Nightwish second album with singer Anette Olson, called Imaginaerum, offers an extremely various material that easily displays influences of a great many trends
Nightwish

2011

Symphonic Metal, Orchestral

Dream Theater, A Dramatic Turn Of EventsA Dramatic Turn Of Events
With a new drummer and adjusted sound, the progressive metal stalwarts Dream Theater present a very exciting work called A Dramatic Turn of Events
Dream Theater

2011

Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Symphonic Metal

Sabaton, Carolus RexCarolus RexSabaton

2012

Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Epica, Requiem For The IndifferentRequiem For The IndifferentEpica

2012

Gothic Metal, Gothic Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Apocalyptica, Worlds CollideWorlds CollideApocalyptica

2007

Alternative Metal, Chamber, Classical Crossover, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Within Temptation, The UnforgivingThe UnforgivingWithin Temptation

2011

Pop/Rock, Symphonic Metal

Apocalyptica, 7th Symphony7th SymphonyApocalyptica

2010

Alternative Metal, Symphonic Metal

Within Temptation, The Heart of EverythingThe Heart of EverythingWithin Temptation

2007

Symphonic Metal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Lost Christmas EveThe Lost Christmas EveTrans-Siberian Orchestra

2004

Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Prog, Symphonic Rock

Metallica, S&MS&MMetallica

1999

Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Christmas Eve and Other StoriesChristmas Eve and Other StoriesTrans-Siberian Orchestra

1996

Rock Opera, Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Rock

Within Temptation, The Silent ForceThe Silent ForceWithin Temptation

2004

Symphonic Metal

Primal Fear, UnbreakableUnbreakablePrimal Fear

2012

Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Royal Hunt, Show Me How To LiveShow Me How To LiveRoyal Hunt

2011

Neo-Classical Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal, Hard Rock

Judas Priest, NostradamusNostradamus
The 16th album of a legendary heavy metal act Judas Priest is a pretty uncharacteristic record for this band. For the most part Nostradamus consists of slow and extremely epic songs, which actually sound more like good background music
Judas Priest

2008

Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal

Lyriel, LeverageLeverageLyriel

2012

Folk Metal, Symphonic Metal, Folk Rock

Nightwish, End of an EraEnd of an EraNightwish

2006

Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Within Temptation, Mother EarthMother EarthWithin Temptation

2000

Gothic Metal, Gothic Metal, Symphonic Metal

Apocalyptica, Amplified: A Decade of Reinventing the CelloAmplified: A Decade of Reinventing the CelloApocalyptica

2006

Alternative Metal, Chamber, Modern Classical, Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Rock

Haken, VisionsVisionsHaken

2011

Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog, Symphonic Metal

Nightwish, Highest Hopes: The Best of NightwishHighest Hopes: The Best of NightwishNightwish

2005

Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Nightwish, OnceOnceNightwish

2004

Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Nightwish, BestwishesBestwishesNightwish

2005

Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Symphony X, Paradise LostParadise LostSymphony X

2007

Neo-Classical Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Apocalyptica, ApocalypticaApocalypticaApocalyptica

2005

Alternative Metal, Chamber, Symphonic Metal

Within Temptation, Black SymphonyBlack SymphonyWithin Temptation

2008

Symphonic Metal

Helloween, 7 Sinners7 SinnersHelloween

2010

Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Tarja, My Winter StormMy Winter StormTarja

2007

Classical Crossover, Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Rock

Symphony X, IconoclastIconoclastSymphony X

2011

Progressive Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Progressive Metal

Tarja, What Lies BeneathWhat Lies BeneathTarja

2010

Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Rock, Classical Crossover

Nightwish, Century ChildCentury ChildNightwish

2002

Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Sirenia, The Enigma of LifeThe Enigma of LifeSirenia

2011

Gothic Metal, Gothic Metal, Symphonic Metal

Sigh, In SomniphobiaIn SomniphobiaSigh

2012

Symphonic Black Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Nightwish, StorytimeStorytimeNightwish

2011

Symphonic Metal

Pythia, The Serpent's CurseThe Serpent's CursePythia

2012

Gothic Metal, Gothic Metal, Symphonic Metal

Epica, Design Your UniverseDesign Your UniverseEpica

2009

Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Manowar, Gods of WarGods of War
A new album from an extra steadfast heavy metal band Manowar Gods Of War became the first one from the series of conceptual albums dedicated to the legends of pagan gods. Just like before the musicians stayed devoted to their famous musical tradition
Manowar

2007

Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

Epica, The Divine ConspiracyThe Divine ConspiracyEpica

2007

Power Metal, Symphonic Metal

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