Epic Metal

Epic metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that combines symphonic and power metal elements to create grandiose and theatrical soundscapes. This music genre is characterized by its sweeping orchestral arrangements, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar work. Often inspired by mythology, fantasy, and adventure, epic metal creates an immersive and cinematic experience, drawing listeners into tales of heroism and otherworldly realms. The powerful instrumentation, often featuring pounding drums and lush synthesizers, supports dramatic narratives and embodies anthems of triumph and bravery. Artists like Within Temptation and Grand Magus contribute to its allure with their dynamic compositions and evocative storytelling, making epic metal a captivating genre for those seeking musical transcendence.

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Armageddon
Album - 14 Tracks - Released July 4, 2025

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AURAL
Adrienne Cowan
Aethyrien
Anfauglir
Bjorth
Black & Damned
Call of the Awakened
Dantesco
Daridel
Dracovallis
Dragonknight
Dungeon Masters of Metal
Eihwar
Ereb Altor
Etrusgrave
Foresaga
Forsaken Age
Gods Of Fire
Grand Magus
Heldom
Herkunft
Hesperia
Hurakan
Iron Valkyrie
Liberad al Kraken
MIDGARD
Majesty
Medieval Steel
Metal Tribute to Tolkien
Mjølnir
Mysthical
Niviane
Odin
Paragon
Pirate Queen
Powerwolf
Rampart
Sagometal
Shield Of Wings
Symphodia
The Dragonfather
The Ferrymen
The Pagan Minstrel
The Tiberian Sons
Tore Fagerheim
VARUS
Venator
Volfgang Twins
Vultures Vengeance
Warkings
Warleggion
Within Temptation
Zeke Sky
gjallarhornit
Тролль гнёт ель
Within Temptation
Powerwolf
Heldom
Bjorth
Warkings
VARUS
Eihwar
Grand Magus
Aethyrien
Venator
Foresaga
The Tiberian Sons
Adrienne Cowan
Volfgang Twins
gjallarhornit
The Dragonfather
The Ferrymen
Tore Fagerheim
Mjølnir
Daridel
Ereb Altor
Medieval Steel
Hurakan
Dracovallis
AURAL
Black & Damned
Vultures Vengeance
Dragonknight
Shield Of Wings
Herkunft
Pirate Queen
The Pagan Minstrel
Dungeon Masters of Metal
Zeke Sky
Hesperia
Тролль гнёт ель
Paragon
Niviane
Liberad al Kraken
Gods Of Fire
Symphodia
Majesty
Anfauglir
Odin
Call of the Awakened
Iron Valkyrie
Sagometal
MIDGARD
Mysthical
Forsaken Age
Metal Tribute to Tolkien
Dantesco
Etrusgrave
Rampart
Warleggion