The violin has always been intriguing when it's used in metal, and it's been utilized in some many different ways. So what's your favorite use of violin? This is for bands, not specific songs, if you choose a band which is not listed they should have a dedicated violinist or have had one at some some point in time.

It's My Dying Bride for me. The violins of Ne Obliviscaris are pretty good too but they sound badly out of place. The violinist should've been in a different band. My Dying Bride, on the other hand know how to use the violins perfectly. always in tempo with the mood of the songs and/or albums

A Forest Of Stars wins hands down.

I'd say Paysage d'Hiver.

Wratc or Marcel , had we such pool in old days ? cant find it

anyway other
From list - My Dying Bride, but you forgot Dis Pater, Ashes You Leave, Paramaecium , some Whispering Forest had it if I remember, Dormnereich IMO has it
A Forest Of Stars

Skyclad, obviously.

(then, A Forest Of Stars)

Forgot about Skyclad, tough choice now...

Devil Doll, hands down. Even though it's more rock than metal. That violin solo in "The Girl Who Was... Death" is the best solo of all time. My Dying Bride and Ne Obliviscaris are also pretty bad ass when it comes to the instrument.

A Forest Of Stars or Skyclad probably

Dornenreich ... the band which uses the violin more diversely than the others mentioned

Can I include a band with a dedicated Celloist instead?

I probably should have listed Skyclad rather than Mago of Oz, didn't realize they had a dedicated violinist until now.

Going with SubRosa, but I'm a bit surprised that A Forest Of Stars wasn't on the list.

Written by M C Vice on 31.08.2015 at 09:55

Going with SubRosa, but I'm a bit surprised that A Forest Of Stars wasn't on the list.

Well aside from the fact I haven't heard of the band before (well, the name sounds slightly familiar, psychedelic black metal sounds interesting though), I made sure to only go with bands that were notable enough to have a wikipedia page as I could go on for every looking for every obscure or not so obscure band that utilizes violin.

Written by Ganondox on 31.08.2015 at 10:12

Written by M C Vice on 31.08.2015 at 09:55

Going with SubRosa, but I'm a bit surprised that A Forest Of Stars wasn't on the list.

Well aside from the fact I haven't heard of the band before

Well, I suppose that's a good excuse.

Written by Warman on 22.08.2015 at 10:10

Devil Doll, hands down. Even though it's more rock than metal. That violin solo in "The Girl Who Was... Death" is the best solo of all time. My Dying Bride and Ne Obliviscaris are also pretty bad ass when it comes to the instrument.

Devil Doll is awesome! Didn´t know this gem yet. Thx alot

A Forest of Stars - God

Are you kidding me? Grayceon obviously

SubRosa's electric violins. Blends in the bleak atmosphere effortlessly.

Early Tristania, Sirenia or Sins Of Thy Beloved. Basically everything Pete Johansen took part in.

SubRosa has TWO violins! And they're each a mindblowing, stunning addition to the band. SubRosa has revolutionized the greater doom genre with their amazing past 2 albums and outside-the-box instrumentation. There are few more passionate musicians in the metal scene today, and their records show it so clearly.

Upon seeing the title of this poll I already knew who'd get my vote There are many excellent violins (and cellos, per the above conversation) in metal today but SubRosa just soars above all.

SubRosa is also amazing, that is true, and I love them. But Grayceon just is so innovative with the use of violin and they hold a special place in my heart. They are very different bands and excellent examples of violin goodness.

Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2015 at 13:10

SubRosa is also amazing, that is true, and I love them. But Grayceon just is so innovative with the use of violin and they hold a special place in my heart. They are very different bands and excellent examples of violin goodness.

Isn't Grayceon a cello, not violin? That's what it says here, anyway.

Yep, no violin whatsoever in Grayceon.

Written by M C Vice on 22.11.2015 at 06:25

Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2015 at 13:10

SubRosa is also amazing, that is true, and I love them. But Grayceon just is so innovative with the use of violin and they hold a special place in my heart. They are very different bands and excellent examples of violin goodness.

Isn't Grayceon a cello, not violin? That's what it says here, anyway.

Guys, it's not all part of the violin family? I thought that was included.

Written by BloodTears on 22.11.2015 at 12:50



Guys, it's not all part of the violin family? I thought that was included.

If I would say this Mike Hotel would say I am biggets idiuot in the universe , he does say so often when I disagree whit him.
No offense, about this post , I didn't mean anything bad

Written by BloodTears on 22.11.2015 at 12:50

Written by M C Vice on 22.11.2015 at 06:25

Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2015 at 13:10

SubRosa is also amazing, that is true, and I love them. But Grayceon just is so innovative with the use of violin and they hold a special place in my heart. They are very different bands and excellent examples of violin goodness.

Isn't Grayceon a cello, not violin? That's what it says here, anyway.

Guys, it's not all part of the violin family? I thought that was included.

That's like naming a bass player when someone asks for the best guitar player. Both are related instruments but are very different. Same for violin and cello. According to your reasoning I could have named Hooded Priester here for their use of a double bass since that is also part of the family violin and cello belongs to.

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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 22.11.2015 at 15:12

Guys, it's not all part of the violin family? I thought that was included.

That's like naming a bass player when someone asks for the best guitar player. Both are related instruments but are very different. Same for violin and cello. According to your reasoning I could have named Hooded Priester here for their use of a double bass since that is also part of the family violin and cello belongs to.

Yes, obviously I was confusing cello with violin. I thought they were very similar instruments simply because of their shape and how they are played (out of ignorance). So, disregard Grayceon then! lol

So, what about Apocalyptica? They play cellos right?

Written by BloodTears on 22.11.2015 at 17:34

They play cellos right?

affirmative

Written by BloodTears on 22.11.2015 at 17:34


I thought they were very similar instruments simply because of their shape and how they are played

I wonder if anyone could actually play a cello like a violin? Long arms and neck might me required, though.