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	Symphonic metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Symphonic metal is a term used to describe metal music that has "symphonic" elements; that is, elements that sound similar to a classical symphony.
		Symphonic metal is not a subgenre of metal; symphonic metal bands can belong to any metal subgenre, though most are found in power metal and fl metal (the latter including borderline fl metal and "faggoth").
		Symphonic death metal and thrash metal is almost unheard of.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Symphonic_metal (144 words)

	Black metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Black metal is a musical genre which emerged in the early 1980s predating the great expansion of heavy metal 'extreme' genres.
		A distinct feature of the fl metal is the use of corpse paint, a special kind of fl and white make-up which was used to make the wearer look like a decomposing corpse or plague victim.
		Black metal enthusiasts also started to terrorize other notable "death metal" bands that were touring their country or in neighboring countries, on the basis of their lack of apparent "evilness".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Symphonic_death_metal (1618 words)

	Symphonic black metal -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Symphonic fl metal has the same components as (additional info and facts about melodic fl metal) melodic fl metal but a lot more orchestral pieces, mostly during the entire length of the song, mixed with the fl metal element.
		This sub-genre of (additional info and facts about fl metal) fl metal has gained much criticism from fl metal (Someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)) purists who argue that it is a watered down version of the real thing.
		Symphonic fl metal often can be confused with Norwegian (additional info and facts about Gothic Metal) Gothic Metal and there are some bands who are classified as both ((additional info and facts about Cradle of Filth) Cradle of Filth or (Calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations) Summoning for instance).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sy/symphonic_black_metal.htm (147 words)

	Symphonic black metal - Wikipedia
		Per l'elenco completo degli stub di musica metal, vedi la relativa categoria.
		Il Symphonic Black metal è un sottogenere del Black metal, avendo in comune con quest'ultimo le tematiche trattate (anticristianesimo, satanismo, leggende pagane nordeuropee), il cantato in growl o scream e l'uso "estremizzato" della batteria.
		Il gruppo Symphonic Black metal per eccellenza sono gli Emperor (1991), che aggunsero al fl metal "classico" di Mayhem e Darkthrone inserti tastieristici, aumentando al contempo l'aspetto tecnico.
	it.wikipedia.org /wiki/Symphonic_black_metal (202 words)

	Symphonic metal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Nemesea - gothic symphonic metal Nemesea is the new gothic symphonic metal sensation from Groningen, The Netherlands.
		Tristania Official homepage for the Norwegian symphonic metal band.
		Edgerunner Records Metal label from Norway, bands ranging from 80s heavy to symphonic fl metal.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Symphonic_metal.html (318 words)

	Types of Metal - FileFront Gaming Forums
		Death Metal is a form of music evolved from thrash metal in the 1980s.
		Death Metal is catergorized by its gutteral growling vocals, thickened guitar tones with sometimes heavy distortion properties, and blast beats which can range from a normal to very fast speed.
		The vocals and drumming are the pure tell-all of a death metal band, the gutteral bellows are began in the stomach yet shaped with the throat to raise and lower the pitch of the music in general, while the drumming is blast beat and dependant (mainly) upon the bass drums.
	forums.filefront.com /showthread.php?t=147467 (927 words)

	Vader - Atmospheric Death Metal
		As death metal promulgated through previously communist countries a new wave of second-generation bands, technically- and aesthetically-refined, emerged and took to the forefront with people like Vader leading the way with their 1993 release The Ultimate Incantation.
		Buy it because what it has is critical evolution of death metal, an advanced artform coming perhaps past a logical time and past the real innovations of this style, but nonetheless a unique and evocative perspective of the genre.
		Aggressive piledriver rhythms in the style of later speed metal bands and fast fl metal like Sodom provide the basis for songs that alternate between the smoothly-flowing and often melodic speed rhythms which carry the weight of verses with power and the counterpoints of percussion breakwater that throw the song into a self-recursed expectant momentum.
	www.anus.com /metal/vader.html (2287 words)

	4Reference \|\| Symphonic death metal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Rather than the trademark brutality and speed of traditional death metal, melodic death incorporates varying tempos, from the "blast beats" associated with death metal, to slower, dreamy passages and everything in between.
		Also of note are the presence of numerous acoustic passages, particularly in the early work of Dark Tranquillity and In Flames, often complete instrumental acoustic tracks influenced by traditional Norse folk music are recorded.
		Symphonic death metal initially developed in Gothenburg, Sweden in the early 1990s; pioneering bands included At the Gates, Dark Tranquillity, and In Flames.
	www.4reference.net /encyclopedias/wikipedia/Symphonic_death_metal.html (186 words)

	BNR Metal Pages -- Neglected Fields (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It's hard to argue with this, since yes, they are from Latvia, they do indeed play technical death metal, and frankly there aren't a lot of other Latvian death metal bands at the moment to contend for the title of "finest".
		Anytime the phrase "technical death metal" is mentioned bands such as Cynic and Atheist are invariably mentioned, and sure enough those two bands are good reference points when describing Synthinity, though arguably the arrangements here aren't quite as mature as those by the aformentioned influences.
		They are still rooted in technical death metal, but the addition of keyboards have helped to fill out their sound (and, at times, give a slight fl metal flavor to the proceedings).
	www.bnrmetal.com /groups/nefl.htm (281 words)

	symphonic poem - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about symphonic poem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In music, a term originated by Franz Liszt for his 13 one-movement orchestral works that interpret a story from literature or history, also used by many other composers.
		Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /symphonic%20poem (107 words)

	MetalYou.com :: View topic - & wht about BLACK METAL?
		The drifting melodies and symphonic compositions of harmony that marked "In the Nightside Eclipse" as an epic of complex metal are replaced by rippingly fast, two or three note riffs in the style of later Enslaved thrown in a mixture of melting keyboards and sliding tempo changes.
		Where there is beauty and the romanticism that embraces death and demons as part of the adventure and epic potential for disaster or triumph at any second of life, there is a heartsurge with the thoughtfulness and emotional lucidity of this band.
		Vocals are a fl metal rasp and invidual playing is distinctive and for the most part, very impressive; from the tight riffing of the guitars to the protean drumming, an adept and alert voice keeping up conversation behind the complexity of guitar communication, all the way to melodic shadowing through expertly synchronized bass playing.
	www.metalyou.com /forum/-amp-wht-about-black-metal-vt25.php (12126 words)

	LOPforums.com - Death Metal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Napalm Death, Sepultura (circa 1993, "Arise" album and earlier), and Carcass (circa 1993, anything before the "Heartwork" album) were at the top of their class.
		All three are viking metal and are, to varying degrees, offsets of the death genre with viking themes.
		Death Metal bands are Suffocation, Vital Remains, Circle of Dead Children, Gorgoth, Bloodgasm, Dying Fetus, Morbid Angel, and some others.
	www.lopforums.com /printthread.php?t=2945 (1072 words)

	No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Holy Blood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Holy Blood, despite having a band name that sounds like something out of the early 80's Christian metal movement, is a Ukranian band that blends elements of symphonic death metal, fl metal, progressive metal and folk music.
		At one point the vocals are of the high, shrill, fl metal variety then switching instantly to a deep, dark death metal growl.
		While I can appreciate the musicianship that goes into the music, I have a hard time indentifying with metal that uses keys to gain it's melody and harmony, while the rest of the instruments are used mostly to generate sheer speed and noise.
	www.nolifetilmetal.com /holyblood.htm (387 words)

	Immortal - Black Metal
		Combining the syncopated elements of early death metal, the vastly differentiated structures and themes of the previous era's hobbit rock, and the simple rhythmic insurgency of hardcore music and simple fl metal, these Norwegians create a massive depth of intricacy with a matching mythology.
		This style affirms the ultimate nihilism of death metal, which is a seeming disregard for all order to the point of negating communication, but does it through a method of showing potential and not kinetic connection, illustrating what could be rather than the confinements of boundary.
		Like most fl metal, this starts inscrutably and then develops a harmonic voice which then progresses onward to construct each song, a process Immortal have refined an art while hiding heavy and fast death metal among the fl metal arias.
	www.anus.com /metal/immortal.html (1931 words)

	dweeb metal review - Love History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Whereas GFM has a mostly gothic feel with the warm, lush and beautiful arrangements and the long acoustic interludes, (though there is no shortage of heavy riffs either), Anasazi is symphonic death metal to my ears, and superbly done.
		First is the death metal — it’s very fast, crunchy, heavy and aggressive with extremely harsh death vocals, with intricate riffing and drumming, though at times a bit repetitive.
		This is very symphonic doom / death metal, with frequent and beautiful symphonic acoustic interludes and an occasional Oriental vibe.
	home.carolina.rr.com /dweeb/LoveHistory.html (236 words)

	A Guide to the Progressive Rock Genres
		Symphonic rock is characterized, usually, by extended song structures or suites; instrumental, symphonic orchestration (whether actually utilized or approximated); and a tendency to draw in romantic period classical motifs as well as smaller portions of jazz, rock, and folk.
		While metal has evolved from its late 60s origins into a wide variety of forms, the genre known as "stoner" rock, one term for a riff worship inspired closely by Black Sabbath, goes back to the 70s and recreates the vibes, often with long droning jams based on heavy guitar/bass riffs and psychedelic moods.
		Gothic metal generally comes in various strains, but the music tends to the romantic and symphonic, often with a lead female vocalist or a combination of melodic female vocals and male death vocals.
	www.gepr.net /genre2.html (10521 words)

	Elenium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The idea was, hey we're fans of metal, why don't we make some metal too.
		The first demo was recorded in 1996 with the goal of creating melodic death metal.
		The best classification of the style of music would probably be "Progressive Death Metal." The album has some slower songs and also upbeat songs as well, but regardless of the tempo, their progressive structure and technical melodies can be heard through every song.
	www.trolleve.com /Elenium.htm (292 words)

	Black death metal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Black metal enthusiasts also started to terrorize other notable "death metal"bands that were touring their country or in neighboring countries,...
		The band I speak of is a punishing death metal cabal boasting a human drummer,...
		Death metal and its bastard offspring Grindcore, has become the pariah of the...
	www.learnbagpipes.com /black+death+metal.html (859 words)

	ipedia.com: Goth metal Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Goth metal (also called Gothic metal) is a crossover between doom metal, heavy metal music and goth music itself.
		Originally, Gothic metal evolved from doom metal, where bands like Celtic Frost (Switzerland) and some years later Paradise Lost (U.K.) and Theatre of Tragedy (Norway) added female vocals and melodic keyboards to heavy doom riffs and death grunts.
		In general, Gothic metal lyrics focus on a variety of subjects: religion and God, heaven and hell, romance, horror, depression, bereavement, emptyness, and death.
	www.ipedia.com /goth_metal.html (553 words)

	Untitled Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		To me, NOVEMBERS DOOM can’t be compared with another doom metal acts, the band’s music has a lot of personality and creativity, and the morbid deep riffs created by Larry Roberts and Vito Marchese are singular in the metal’s history, it’s unique and very intense, as the emotive vocals of the legendary Paul Kuhr.
		With rampaging riffs and symphonic keyboards that supplement the clean vocals on the chorus quite nicely, the band also throws in some gentle acoustic moments, which add some interesting variety here that reminded me of some of the more progressive moments on the most recent releases from Dark Tranquility, Opeth, and Bjorknagar.
		On "Dark World Burden", the band mixes intense death metal with the melodic gothic style, as the symphonic keyboards swirl around the relentless riffs and powerful rhythms while Kuhr's vocals go from evil growls to mysterious and chilling clean passages effortlessly.
	www.novembersdoom.com /ndpresspalehaunt.html (7208 words)

	UNRESTRAINED! Magazine - Issue 27 OUT NOW!!
		Toxic melodies and funereal atmospheres collide headlong into the seething mass of relentless Swedish death metal that is Dead Silent Slumber's full-length debut, Entombed in the Midnight Hour (Hammerheart Records).
		Other tracks permit a traditional power metal appreciation for melodic guitar soloing to slip into the mix, while the moody title track, located midway through the album, boasts softly strummed acoustic guitars, a cello, beautifully ominous female vocals, and sinister whispered incantations that build the mood while offering a temporary intermission in the musical aggression.
		One aspect of Dead Silent Slumber that may offend metal purists is its use of keyboards, which intertwine hauntingly grandiose melodies with buzzsaw guitar riffs in order to create a sound that would not be out of place in a funeral parlor occupied by a particularly rowdy assortment of your favourite musically inclined demonic characters.
	www.unrestrainedmag.com /u11dead.html (844 words)

	In Music We Trust - Into Eternity: Buried In Oblivion
		The virtuoso metal outfit known as Into Eternity is back with another dose of Canadian cacophony on BURIED IN OBLIVION, the band's latest 10-track metal opus.
		The quintet's stark metal sound is symphonic as death metal can be, with a huge chunk of guitar hero-doom thrown in for a mind boggling listening experience.
		Tracks such as the death growled "Embraced By Desolation" and the adrenaline draining "Beginning of the End" embody the perfect meeting of progressive and death metal, keeping the overall sound ultra-heavy and extremely grandiose without losing any ground.
	www.inmusicwetrust.com /articles/65k17.html (174 words)

	purevolume™ \| The Fixx
		Some of our inspiration comes from symphonic death metal with accordions and spooning.
		The death metal is as important to us as getting The Fixx.
		It's about people dying from metal objects sticking in their eyes, like ninja stars and bowling trophies.
	www.purevolume.com /thefixx/bio (158 words)

	Nile : In Their Darkened Shrines - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
		Call it Discovery Channel metal if you must, but Nile runs circles around the majority of death metal acts that churn out cookie-cutter records crammed with juvenile gore-splattered lyrics and incomprehensible blastbeats.
		Plus, like Black Seeds, the CD booklet details the weight of mastermind/guitarist, and unofficial Egyptologist Karl Sanders, which means the band's work captures the nastiness and pitch-fl themes of death metal, while at the same time being a work of blood-soaked historical fiction inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and ancient hieroglyphic texts.
		Quite frankly, Nile is the death metal band of the '00s, and Shrines is, for all intents and purposes, a masterpiece.
	www.artistdirect.com /store/artist/album/0,,1726220,00.html (323 words)

	victoryzine.com // reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		So far 2004 has been a splendid year for metal, and it seems to continue that way as new bands are throwing out good quality metal albums for us fans to catch up!
		To be honest I didn't even know about Renascent until a couple of weeks ago when I was introduced to their death metal.
		Their growler(singer) has very impressive voice, aggressive and furious, as it should be when we're talking about death metal.
	www.victoryzine.com /review.php?id=274 (270 words)

	PROGRESSIVEWORLD.NET: REVIEWS BY STEPHANIE SOLLOW
		If you listen closely to what's happening instrumentally, lo and behold, I do think we can say progressive metal, given some of the symphonic touches: the wild and furtive guitar leads, the keyboard parts, and the underlying feel of the release.
		It's heavy to be sure, but it's aggressively heavy symphonic progressive death metal.
		It wouldn't be death metal if she were prancing and romping through the green meadows while spring flowers bloomed, now would it?
	www.progressiveworld.net /kalmah.html (858 words)

	Bal-Sagoth Biography/Discography
		An idea to form a sublimely symphonic fl/death metal band swathed in a concept of dark fantasy/science-fiction and ancient myth & legendary.
		The second chapter in the trilogy was the universally acclaimed opus "Starfire Burning Upon The ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule", a true epic of imperial orchestral darkness!
		The mammoth BAL-SAGOTH engine Is fed with the manna of genius epic sagas of fantasy and science-fiction set against a stirring orchestral metal soundtrack; multi-faceted and exciting stories and characters given the Spark of thespian life and existing within this grandiose musical soundscape...
	www.angelfire.com /zine2/cosmicmetal/balsagoth.html (501 words)

	MusicReviewsNov03Page2
		The vocals are done in a high pitched Black Metal type scream along with a lower Death Metal growl.
		They do add in some touches of Thrash Metal in the guitar structures and some Black Metal elements in the atmosphere of their sound.
		The vocals were a good blend of Hardcore and Death Metal as well.
	www.beowolfproductions.com /MusicReviewsNov03Page2.html (1350 words)

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