Powerful female figure in black armor holding a glowing sword, standing in a futuristic apocalyptic battlefield with icy mountains.

Now Playing: Follow the Cipher

There’s a storm brewing in the metal universe, and it’s called Follow the Cipher. A band that doesn’t just ride the coattails of the symphonic metal genre but grabs it

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Symphonic metal band performing on a cosmic stage with glowing planets, vibrant lights, and dramatic mist, representing Temperance's epic sound.

Now Playing: Temperance

Let’s talk about Temperance, a band that's been quietly setting fire to the melodic metal scene while most of the world sleeps through the monotony of mainstream music. If you're

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Epic portrayal of a female symphonic metal vocalist inspired by Visions of Atlantis, standing on a stormy coastline with crashing waves.

Now Playing: Visions of Atlantis

It’s a gray day in Helsingborg, and nothing suits the vibe more than diving into the tumultuous soundscapes of Visions of Atlantis. This Austrian symphonic metal powerhouse has been crafting

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Dwarves playing power metal on a fiery stage, clad in armor with hammers and axes, in a glowing forge-like cavern setting.

Now Playing: Windrose

Imagine, if you will, a band that fuses the might of Tolkien’s dwarves with the hammer-swinging ferocity of power metal. Enter Windrose, the Italian quintet that refuses to take metal

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Gothic female vocalist with long dark hair performing on a dimly lit stage, surrounded by shadowy band members in a haunting, atmospheric setting, inspired by the symphonic metal band Beyond the Black.

Now Playing: Beyond the Black

Beyond the Black isn’t just another symphonic metal band. They’re a sonic weapon, wielding melody, power, and dark emotion to slice through the monotony of generic rock. Hailing from Germany,

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A dark, futuristic scene inspired by Beast in Black, featuring a dystopian city with neon lights and a lone armored figure holding a glowing sword against a stormy, cyberpunk backdrop.

Now Playing: Beast in Black

If you haven’t heard of Beast in Black, it's either because you’ve been living under a rock or you’ve somehow managed to evade some of the most addictive and bombastic

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Metal Isn’t Just Screaming

Metal. The very word conjures up images of thundering guitars, pounding drums, and yes, intense vocal deliveries that many dismiss as mere screaming. But to reduce metal to just "screaming

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