Therion, obviously. I simply love "Deggial" album... and the choruses are awesome.

hmm hard choice for me between rhapsody and d&w.. in the name of those fantastic musicians jon and hansi, the vote goes to d&w

I voted for Haggard cause it is in my circle of few bands I can listen in any ocasion, I love Haggard, all of their albums are real masterpieces (except maybe Progressive album), and I can't even compare Haggard with Sirenia or Tristania, only band I like from this list beside Haggard is mighty Demons & Wizards, they kick ass.

Tristania for me. Looks like I'm the only one who voted for them. All guest performers will be doing vocals I think for now. Einar Moen is so talented with Synths IMO. Other bands are good also but I have liked this band since 97 when they formed.

As if the bands mentioned above are the only symphonic bands.... there is no other option!

Written by Paganblood on 22.02.2007 at 17:00

As if the bands mentioned above are the only symphonic bands.... there is no other option!

Agree.. lack of Other in such a poll is blasphemy

Written by [user id=5394] on 22.02.2007 at 23:54

Written by Paganblood on 22.02.2007 at 17:00

As if the bands mentioned above are the only symphonic bands.... there is no other option!

Agree.. lack of Other in such a poll is blasphemy

yes, blasphemy to other bands.

Written by ~Starchild~ on 23.02.2007 at 13:58

i think the choice of the bands is quite weird, because it's not possible to compare for example tristania to rhapsody of fire^^ by the way i only got the demons and wizards album and i really wonder what makes them symphonic...
and as i cannot vote for nightwish i chose haggard, because they're such a big band and they use a lot of different instruments. Their songs are really complex and have a lot of classical parts, i really like that!

I agree its not posible tell because there are to many shymphinic styles, its easyer tale from one shympho style witch bands are better but not thsi time, and about Demons n Wizrads 100% agree

Written by ~Starchild~ on 23.02.2007 at 13:58

because it's not possible to compare for example tristania to rhapsody of fire

i can explain that one

the thing is that "symphonic" isn't actually a style but just an adjective, you usually don't have only "symphonic metal" (Therion and Haggard being the only exceptions) but you have "symphonic power metal" and "symphonic gothic metal" and "symphonic black metal" etc.
it's the same as "technical" for example. you have "technical death metal" and "technical power metal" etc. but not just "technical metal". or also "oldschool" there is "oldschool heavy metal" and "oldschool thrash metal" and "oldschool death metal" but not "oldschool metal".
these words are only adjectives and not genres

i hope you understand what i mean

Think I'll vote Sirenia, cause I like their songs and lyrics^^ Especially the album "At Sixes And Sevens" ^^

Therion because i find their work more dynamic and complex and i also like them alot

Written by ~Starchild~ on 24.02.2007 at 19:28

Written by Bas on 23.02.2007 at 14:19

Written by ~Starchild~ on 23.02.2007 at 13:58

because it's not possible to compare for example tristania to rhapsody of fire

i can explain that one

the thing is that "symphonic" isn't actually a style but just an adjective, you usually don't have only "symphonic metal" (Therion and Haggard being the only exceptions) but you have "symphonic power metal" and "symphonic gothic metal" and "symphonic black metal" etc.
it's the same as "technical" for example. you have "technical death metal" and "technical power metal" etc. but not just "technical metal". or also "oldschool" there is "oldschool heavy metal" and "oldschool thrash metal" and "oldschool death metal" but not "oldschool metal".
these words are only adjectives and not genres

i hope you understand what i mean

yes i absolutely understand and that's exactly the reason why i think you cannot compare those bands! because they play a totaly different style of metal the only thing they have in common is that they are "symphonic".
but normally you compare gothic bands to gothic bands an power metal bands to power metal bands...
go and compare sirenia to tristania or the sins of thy beloved, after forever to epica, or nightwish to edenbridge! but comparing tristania to rhapsody of fire sounds absolutely ridiculous to me!

i can compare them if i want to. there are threads about the best band from the 90ies or the best band from italy or the best band that turned into sellouts and whatever other crap you can come up with. i really fail to see why i'm not allowed to compare symphonic bands, because frankly i think being symphonic is quite a meaningful attribute. i usually like bands that are symphonic, it doesnt matter if their main genre is folk, power, gothic, jazz, country, asdf, whatever. as long as it's symphonic chances are high that i like them, that alone is enough reason for me to be able to compare them

if you have any problems with it give me a reason

Hollenthon... their both albums are close to perfection especially "With Vilest Of Worms To Dwell"... they are a MUST for fans of Therion, they're symphonic bombast is really well done, and the folk/ethnic elements included are awesome... stunning music.

Hard to choose between Sirenia, Haggard and Rhapsody...but I went for Rhapsody

i prefer DaW, just cause they are the best. Hansi has an great voice.

I choose Sirenia, because I prefer them most and their music sound really good, especially first album...music is so various to me, which is great...

Therion, they demonstrated to be the first band in being imposed in the Symphonic Metal, with albums like Theli, Vovin, Deggial and Sirius B.

I'm voting Tristania because, in short, they're my favourite band in the poll.

Honestly though I almost feel I should be voting for Therion, because they're one of only 2-3 bands that actually demand the tag 'symphonic metal', on that list. The others are hybrids and while some features are comparable, they are primarily rooted in other genres. I won't bother arguing with the poll options though.

If I was to pick one band as a whole - Tristania
Or the band with the best symphonics/operatics - Therion
...or for the epic choirs - Sirenia

well... i think i'll vote for Rhapsody Of Fire
cos its one ass kicker band but my paradox began when i saw Therion and Haggard
'cos those are some very good bands!

eventhough Adagio and Demons And wizards are ass kickers too

Written by [user id=5080] on 25.02.2007 at 00:22

Hollenthon... their both albums are close to perfection especially "With Vilest Of Worms To Dwell"... they are a MUST for fans of Therion, they're symphonic bombast is really well done, and the folk/ethnic elements included are awesome... stunning music.

Hehhe when I saw album cover I thought its some kind death metal or Mayhem style music but I was suprised hear hear it

Geez...Hard one..

Tristania and Therion were the first 2 bands that got me into this sub genre. I chose Therion for their consistency and for Lamuria/Sirius B.

But Rhepsody of Fire come very close second...Very very close.

Then either Haggard or Tristania.

For me, it's between Haggard, Therion and Rhapsody Of Fire. I guess my vote will go to Haggard, because I like them the most, cause of their classical approach.

1. Haggard - OK, this is album that has produced so far 3 albums that are simply all masterpieces, they have an immense lineup of very skilled musicians fronted by the musical genius Asis Nasseri, and one of the things that separates them from the rest of the bands of this kind is that there is no cheap synth sound, and all sounds recorded on real instruments... Do you need more?

2. Therion - I know them few years before Ive known Haggard, so Ive had enough time to listen and like this band, their music is IMO one of the most original, and it kinda gets under your skin, and it gets me almost hypnotised... great band anyway.

3. Rhapsody (fuck the damn fire) - this is one of my favorite power metal bands, and definitely favorite symphonic power metal band. It will never be clear for me, why Rhapsody is for some people synonym of "cheesy" band, ok, lyrics may be ridiculous sometimes, but with the amazing voice of Fabio, and the great composing of Luca Turilli, it makes some great music.

no band from this list is better than Rhapsody

Written by Ellrohir on 07.12.2007 at 00:05

no band from this list is better than Rhapsody

BTW when I first time saw band video in Očko I belive band was from Cz or Svk... but I doscovere it here in S its fropm Italy

What a suprise

well for some period of time i thought Within Temptation are from USA...i even wrote it in one discussion - and got the reaction i deserve for such a nonsense

Written by Ellrohir on 07.12.2007 at 01:32

well for some period of time i thought Within Temptation are from USA...i even wrote it in one discussion - and got the reaction i deserve for such a nonsense

I thought CoF and MDB are from Norway in early age

But about Rhapsody of fire ppl who know lil bit Moravia and Bohemia and had seen in ČSSR fary tell movies or Brother grimm will understand why I thought so

it has to be Rhapsody it is the most epic band ever by the way i think adagio is more Progressive Power than symphonic

Here i've voted for Haggard but generally i enjoy Morgul.. this band has a better music... using classic in metal. which no other band can do it ... (if you see Haggard is using classical instruments in it's music it doesnt mean that their are using classic music in metal. but morgul is mixing metal and classic. did you understand???? ) i think i couldn't explain well