About the Genre
Symphonic Black Metal is a subgenre of Black Metal that incorporates elements of classical music, such as orchestral arrangements and choirs, into the traditional harsh and aggressive sound of Black Metal. The genre emerged in the mid-1990s and has since gained a dedicated following among fans of extreme metal.
Symphonic Black Metal bands often employ a grandiose and theatrical approach to their music, with epic compositions and elaborate stage shows. Despite the use of classical elements, the music remains dark and heavy, with lyrics often focusing on themes of darkness, occultism, and anti-religion. Some of the most notable bands in the genre include Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth
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Gjallarhorn's Wrath – The Silver Key (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Canada / Poland / Spain / UK | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Medieval Demon – All Powers of Darkness (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Greece | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Yog-Sothoth – Under a Twinkle of a Fading Star (Full Album)
Country: Poland | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Raventale – CDXXXII Thousand Years of Crime and Murders (Full Album)
Country: Ukraine | Year: 2025 | Genre: Atmospheric/Symphonic Black Metal
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Aeon Winds – An Ode to the Mountains (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Slovakia | Year: 2025 | Genre: Atmospheric/Symphonic Black Metal
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Belnejoum – Dark Tales of Zarathustra (Full Album Premiere)
Country: United States / Egypt | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Mjolne – Through Veils of Time (Full Album)
Country: Norway | Year: 2025 | Genre: Atmospheric/Symphonic Black Metal
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Morcolac – Sanguinaria (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Italy | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Zahrimar – Symphony of Winter (Full EP Premiere)
Country: Germany | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Morcolac – Dragonbanners Draw the Horizon (Track Premiere)
Country: Italy | Year: 2025 | Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
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Links
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