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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Adyta
Aesma Daeva
Aevum
After Forever
Akoma
Atargatis
Avantasia
Candlemass
Coronatus
Dark Horse White Horse
Diabulus in Musica
Epica
Exit Eden
Hamferð
Kliodna
Nightwish
Nox Eterna
Tarja
Therion
Nightwish
Epica
Avantasia
Therion
Tarja
Candlemass
Exit Eden
After Forever
Diabulus in Musica
Coronatus
Hamferð
Akoma
Dark Horse White Horse
Aesma Daeva
Atargatis
Aevum
Kliodna
Adyta
Nox Eterna