Symphonic metal
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Symphonic metal is a cross-genre style designation for the symphonic subsets of heavy metal music subgenres. It is used to denote any metal band that makes use of symphonic or orchestral elements. The
Therion's Lori Lewis and Christofer Johnsson with symphonic orchestra and choir during the live classical show at the Miskolc Opera Festival, Hungary, 2007.
Twilight Force
Kamelot
Rhapsody of Fire
Nightwish
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Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead vocalist Tarja Turunen. The lineup grew
Nightwish after a performance in Toronto in May 2022; (L–R): Jukka Koskinen, Tuomas Holopainen, Floor Jansen, Troy Donockley, Kai Hahto, and Emppu Vuorinen.
Tuomas Holopainen (left) and Emppu Vuorinen (right), two of the band's founding members, and the only founding members still left in the band
Tarja Turunen was the band's first lead vocalist from 1996 to 2005.
Nightwish live at Ruisrock on 7 July 2001