Recommend some European metal (no English bands)

[Dis]

nothing against the English. But I already know about all them. As they are essentually part of the U.S. anyways . There's so much cross-culture between our nations. At least with regards to music. But we don't hear enough european stuff.

I have this one song on my hard drive by a band called Samael. Anyone ever hear of them? I'm not sure who they are, I just downloaded a song randomly. The song is called Baphomet's throne. I like the violens and I think horns I hear in the background.

What I'm really looking for is metal with classical instruments along with the usual distorted electric guitars. As I like classical music as well. But you don't find americans brave enough to be different. All these asswipes sound the same. I hate nu metal in the U.S. I want to hear stuff from bands willing to take a chance and sound different.

[Az]

Scandinavian metal

[Minute Mirage]

Since you already know all about American and English bands, I assume you're familiar with Symphony X and Skyclad, as an example.

As for European bands, I suppose you could give Adagio a try.

[Dis]

I've heard of symphony X. not sure about skyclad.

[Chemical Ollie]

Rammstein

They have understood that German is the best language for agressive music

They don't exactly play symphonic metal though, even if they used a symphony orchestra on the "Mutter" album

[Dis]

they are pretty good. But everyone who's anybody has already heard of them by now. They are one european band that has had some moderate success in the U.S.

Does anyone know who Vintersorg is? I have this song by them on my hard drive. I have no idea how it got there. They don't appear to sing in english (that's fine by me). And I can't even begin to spell or pronounce the song name. They are alright, nothing special.

[Minute Mirage]

Ayreon might be worth checking out as well, if you haven't heard their music yet.

[Minute Mirage]

Oh, and if you like Beethoven, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's album Beethoven's Last Night might be of interest to you. They're American though, so you probably know them already.

[Shogun]

Heard:
* Opeth (Swedish) (everything, they simply own),
* I mother earth (Quick Silver meat dream album) (Canadian),
* Brand new (latest album) (American).

[Meticulous Man]

Opeth

[Chemical Ollie]

My buddies, who are more into metal than I am, all listen to Nightwish (from Finland)

[Last Conformist]

Nightwish and Sonata Arctica are Finnish gems for those who like the more symphonic end of the metal spectrum.

Within Temptation (Dutch) is similarish, if more pop-like.

Blind Guardian (German) is more heavy metal.

Hammerfall (Swedish) has turned being a stereotypical heavy metal band into an art form. Their first album is the best, the later ones get rather samey-samey.

[Saras]

Originally posted by Aivo½so
Opeth

[trickey]

Anyone who likes Opeth should check out a band from Israel called Orphaned Land. They sound similar to Opeth, but incorporate some middle eastern instruments and melodies into their music. Very iteresting stuff. Their latest album, Mabool is by far the best, check it out first.

Some more info: http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=2309

What I like to do is go onto metal archives and search by country, then just go clicking on random bands. Alot of it is crap, but sometimes you come across a band that will spark you interest. I've "discovered" alot of the bands I listen to that way.

[Drogue]

Re: Recommend some European metal (no English bands)

Originally posted by Dis
What I'm really looking for is metal with classical instruments along with the usual distorted electric guitars. As I like classical music as well. But you don't find americans brave enough to be different. All these asswipes sound the same. I hate nu metal in the U.S. I want to hear stuff from bands willing to take a chance and sound different.

Opeth, Nightwish and Rammstein are the only ones that come to mind. But as neither a huge metal fan nor someone *that* interested in modern non-English-language music, I'm not exactly an expert on the subject