Introducing: Bestiarium
Gather round our virtual campfire and let German band Bestiarium scare the bejeesus out of you by delving deep into the realms of mythology, tales of monsters and eerie beings of the night.
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Gather round our virtual campfire and let German band Bestiarium scare the bejeesus out of you by delving deep into the realms of mythology, tales of monsters and eerie beings of the night.
Spain-based project Pick Up Goliath aims to push the boundaries of heavy, cinematic music with an engaging metal symphony sound that they describe as “epic, unpredictable, and narrative.”
French band Oïkoumen have honed a fascinating sound that marries metal with progressive, orchestral and symphonic elements, which they describe as “powerful, breathless and moving.”
Metal solo project Rise Above Instinct draws on symphonic metal inspiration and seamlessly merges orchestra and metal to craft a powerful sound that they describe as “epic, insightful and uplifting.”
German solo artist Bells and Ravens fuses big riffs and anthemic choruses in a metal sound that leans on classical influences and they describe as “powerful, melodic and unapologetic.”
Belgian solo artist Emanuel Arzumanyan has crafted a thrilling metal sound that harnesses progressive, symphonic and cinematic elements and he describes as “epic, intricate and cinematic.”
If you’ve dreamt about fusing djent and prog riffs, anthemic symphonic metal and orchestral sections, then we’re pretty sure you’ll be hooked on the sound of Birmingham’s Vanitas.
We’ve gone through new music released in the last month to compile a 40-track playlist update from bands in Australia, Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the US. And that comprises a mix of everything from rock, post-hardcore and punk to metalcore, symphonic metal, technical death metal and cyberpunk.
International symphonic blackened death metal project Exist In Ruin beautifully combine powerful metal and metalcore with dramatic orchestral elements in a sound they describe as “epic, brutal and symphonic.”
French collective USQUAM offer up intoxicating, vicious blackened death metal melodies that will penetrate your soul in a sound that they describe as “dark, melodic and powerful.”
There’s something special about symphonic metal that has me instantly hooked and fascinated. And brand new Swedish band Vengeant achieve exactly that with their epic, intensely intriguing brand of cinematic, symphonic metal.
Belarussian band Belle Morte have honed a beautiful blend of dark symphonic metal with haunting gothic and progressive elements laced with a melancholic and “romantic” vibe.