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Category: Symphonic

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Daedric Tales – Cult of Ashes

December 12, 2016December 13, 2016 Vinterd

 I’m as much a fan of tales of fantasy and wizards and dragons and things as much as the next guy. It’s gotta be presented pretty well, though, it can’t just be all mashed together without and then tada! a … Continue reading Daedric Tales – Cult of Ashes

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Enemy of Reality – Arakhne

November 20, 2016November 21, 2016 Vinterd

 There are many styles of metal that can easily be labeled as epic such as some might consider death metal to be epic and others claim that folk is more worthy of such a description. But I’m more… selective with … Continue reading Enemy of Reality – Arakhne

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Diabulus in Musica – Dirge for the Archons

November 9, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 It’s difficult enough to make any sort of music, that much I feel is obvious to anyone who knows about the tedious process. There’re so many moving parts and intricacies that go on, and the world of metal is clearly … Continue reading Diabulus in Musica – Dirge for the Archons

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Sirenia – Dim Days of Dolor

November 3, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 Whoever said that symphonies were boring? Who dared to say that they were dull, boring, and could put any bastard poor enough to experience it into slumber instantly? People who don’t know about symphonic metal, that’s who! Combining the swift … Continue reading Sirenia – Dim Days of Dolor

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Candiria – While They Were Sleeping

October 1, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 I want you to imagine a band that is the reason the term “genre-bending” is a thing. I’m sure we’ve all got at least one we can think of. Got it? Magnificent. Now, I want to you get ready to … Continue reading Candiria – While They Were Sleeping

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Delain – Moonbathers

August 17, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 Whenever a new symphonic metal band comes across my radar I’m always a little hesitant because the style has always been a legitimate toss up in every sense for me. So even though I’d never listen to the veterans of … Continue reading Delain – Moonbathers

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Siegelord – Ascent of the Fallen

June 21, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 There are absolutely throngs of bands out there who are continuously trying to come up with something new and fresh that no one has ever heard of yet. One such combination is mixing melodic death metal, folk metal (or epic, … Continue reading Siegelord – Ascent of the Fallen

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Darkend – The Canticle of Shadows

April 20, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 When you’re like me and listen to enough black metal to keep the crosses upside down and everything to be fast and raw (heh) all the fucking time. But sometimes, you just want a little bit more amongst all the … Continue reading Darkend – The Canticle of Shadows

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Diabolus Arcanium – Path of Ascension

February 23, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 Do me a favor, imagine Fleshgod Apocalypse. Pretty good image, yes? Mixing together the two very different styles of symphonic and death metal they do a pretty good fucking job at what they do. Now, imagine that but with a … Continue reading Diabolus Arcanium – Path of Ascension

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Protean – The Burning Centuries

February 3, 2016November 16, 2016 Vinterd

 Of all the sub-genres of metal that are probably the most unique, diverse, and interesting out there, black metal has got the be the best for all three if I had to guess. So many subcategories to a subcategory, it … Continue reading Protean – The Burning Centuries

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