Opera Metal

Opera metal is a subgenre of symphonic metal that combines the dramatic intensity of opera with the heavy instrumentation of metal. Characterized by soaring vocal melodies, orchestral elements, and complex song structures, opera metal often features classically trained vocalists, choirs, and orchestras alongside metal's typical guitar-driven sound. Emerging in the 1990s, the genre gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in Europe, as bands sought to push the boundaries of metal's expressive capabilities. Opera metal's cultural significance lies in its blending of high art and heavy music, appealing to fans of both classical and metal. The genre's grandiose sound and epic storytelling have drawn comparisons to power metal and progressive rock, but its unique emphasis on operatic vocals and orchestration sets it apart. With its dramatic flair and technical complexity, opera metal has become a beloved niche within the metal community.

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Circus Life
Album - 18 Tracks - Released May 16, 2025
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  1. May 16, 2025
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    Aspiral
    11 tracks
  5. April 4
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    D20
    4 tracks
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    Arcana
    2 tracks
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  1. May 16, 2025
  2. May 9
  3. April 11
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    Aspiral
    11 tracks
  4. February 28
  5. January 17
  6. December 6, 2024
  7. November 15
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    D20
    4 tracks
  8. September 20
  9. March 22
  10. January 12
  11. December 15, 2023
  12. November 10
  13. October 6
  14. August 31
  15. August 11
  16. June 23
  17. November 18, 2022
  18. November 11
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  20. October 28
  1. May 9, 2025
  2. April 4
  3. April 1
  4. March 12
  5. February 28
  6. February 13
  7. January 30
  8. January 17
  9. December 5, 2024
  10. November 13
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    Arcana
    2 tracks
  11. October 25
  12. September 27
  13. September 13
  14. September 10
  15. August 29
  16. August 8
  17. June 7
  18. May 21
  19. March 29
  20. March 13