How to get into symphonic metal
symphonic metal: music genre that blends heavy metal with classical music northsound.fm covers 267 symphonic metal artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into symphonic metal?
Start with Nightwish's "Yesterwynde". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into symphonic metal.
Who are the best symphonic metal artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for symphonic metal include Nightwish, Epica and Within Temptation. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is symphonic metal?
music genre that blends heavy metal with classical music