epic metal
sub-genre of heavy metal music
11 artists in the catalog.
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Nightmares
Omen · 1987
Top epic metal albums
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All epic metal artists
Omen
speed metal, traditional heavy metal
Dark Quarterer
heavy metal, progressive metal
Battleroar
Holy Shire
symphonic power metal
Eternal Champion
heavy metal, traditional heavy metal
Gatekeeper
doom metal, heavy metal
Exoristoi
hard rock, progressive metal
Dark Forest
pagan metal, viking metal
Visigoth
heavy metal, traditional heavy metal
Lordian Guard
Black Knight Symfonia
gothic metal, symphonic metal
About epic metal
What is epic metal?
sub-genre of heavy metal music
Where should I start with epic metal?
Start with "Nightmares" by Omen. It captures what makes epic metal worth exploring.
What are the best epic metal albums?
The epic metal albums worth hearing first: "Nightmares" by Omen, "Battle Cry" by Omen and "Warning of Danger" by Omen.
How many epic metal artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 11 epic metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.