symphonic metal
37 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making symphonic metal. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole symphonic metal guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making symphonic metal?
Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, Beyond the Black, and Tarja are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/symphonic-metal/girls lists 37, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making symphonic metal?
Further out, try Beyond the Black, Visions of Atlantis, Ad Infinitum, and Eleine.
Where should I start with symphonic metal?
Start with Nightwish and Within Temptation, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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