Few genres do grandiose like symphonic metal. As the name suggests, it marries the scope and ambition of classical music to the power of metal. The result is orchestral, opulent and sometimes OTT, but ...

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In particular, many black metal outfits have, whether at one point or throughout their careers, made exceptionally fun use of symphonic elements: Obtained Enslavement, Wallachia, Limbonic Art, ...