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symphonic metal

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Trans‐Siberian Orchestra

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Hecate Enthroned

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3 articles Aug 26

Nightwish Tuomas Holopainen Floor Jansen Paragon ReVamp Auri

Blabbermouth, Louder Sound, MetalZone

Tuonela Magazine Aug 26

(2016) Delain – Moonbathers: Anniversary Special

2 articles Aug 25

Floor Jansen Nightwish After Forever

Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

2 articles Aug 25

Floor Jansen Nightwish Wintersun

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

HardForce Aug 24

Anette Olzon (+ ORKHYS) @ Paris (Nouveau Casino)

Anette Olzon Orkhys Nightwish Tuomas Holopainen Floor Jansen Marko Hietala Laurene TelennAria

Louder Sound Aug 24

"We avoided being seen together at the airport." The messy story behind Nightwish's Bye Bye Beautiful - the most controversial song of their career

Nightwish Anette Olzon Tuomas Holopainen

Rock'n Force Aug 24

Kamelot : a cold madness [Interview]

Kamelot Thomas Youngblood Tobias Sammet Avantasia

Blabbermouth Aug 23

KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK Admits It Was A 'Challenge' To Replace ROY KHAN, But Says 'Now It Feels Like My Band'

Kamelot Tommy Karevik Roy Khan

Louder Sound Aug 23

“The label said, ‘That’s never selling!’ and made us translate a song into English. I said, ‘You’ll get a villa in Spain out of this!’”: Clannad’s brushes with prog stars Peter Gabriel, Marillion, Nightwish, King Crimson, Genesis and more

Clannad Peter Gabriel Marillion Nightwish King Crimson Genesis U2 Steve Perry Phil Lynott Rory Gallagher Jethro Tull Pentangle

7 articles Aug 23

Nightwish Floor Jansen ReVamp Sabaton After Forever Paragon

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Long Live Metal +4

Metalorgie Aug 23

Crystal Ball

Crystal Ball Metallica

2 articles Aug 22

Amy Lee Evanescence Portishead Beth Gibbons Massive Attack Spiritbox Nova Twins Nathan Fielder Nine Inch Nails Manic Street Preachers

Louder Sound, The Guardian Music

Blabbermouth Aug 22

SYMPHONY X Plans To Start Recording Long-Awaited New Studio Album In September

Symphony X Russell Allen Trans‐Siberian Orchestra Adrenaline Mob Jørn Lande Mike Portnoy David Z.

2 articles Aug 21

Symphony X Thomas Miller Michael Romeo Michael Pinnella Eric Rachel Dream Theater Circus Maximus Kamelot

Blabbermouth, Progressive Rock Journal

Louder Sound Aug 21

"I would hope that whoever told you that you are ugly is not anyone you would call a friend." Evanescence's Amy Lee shares some beautiful advice with a fan - and explains why "being an Instagram star" is not the important part of making art

Evanescence Amy Lee

MetalZone Aug 21

“Une partie apocalyptique” : Jari Mäenpää dévoile de nouveaux extraits du prochain album de Wintersun

Blabbermouth Aug 20

NITA STRAUSS Returns For Seventh Season Performing With LOS ANGELES RAMS; To Be Joined By Husband JOSH VILLALTA On Drums

Nita Strauss Josh Villalta Demi Lovato WWEMusic David Draiman John Moyer Krokus Tommy Henriksen

Tuonela Magazine Aug 20

Interview with Kamelot — “I see colors, I see shapes, I feel feelings.”

Kamelot Tommy Karevik

Billboard Aug 20

‘This Is Definitely An Up’: Evanescence’s Amy Lee Reflects on Latest Album ‘Sanctuary’ And World Tour

Evanescence Amy Lee Courtney LaPlante Spiritbox

Blabbermouth Aug 19

KORN, EVANESCENCE, DEFTONES And RUSH Producer NICK RASKULINECZ Launches HISS RECORDINGS

Korn Evanescence Deftones Rush Nick Raskulinecz Foo Fighters

3 articles Aug 26

Nightwish Tuomas Holopainen Floor Jansen Paragon ReVamp Auri

Blabbermouth, Louder Sound, MetalZone

2 articles Aug 25

Floor Jansen Nightwish After Forever

Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

HardForce Aug 24

Anette Olzon (+ ORKHYS) @ Paris (Nouveau Casino)

Anette Olzon Orkhys Nightwish Tuomas Holopainen Floor Jansen Marko Hietala Laurene TelennAria

Rock'n Force Aug 24

Kamelot : a cold madness [Interview]

Kamelot Thomas Youngblood Tobias Sammet Avantasia

Louder Sound Aug 23

“The label said, ‘That’s never selling!’ and made us translate a song into English. I said, ‘You’ll get a villa in Spain out of this!’”: Clannad’s brushes with prog stars Peter Gabriel, Marillion, Nightwish, King Crimson, Genesis and more

Clannad Peter Gabriel Marillion Nightwish King Crimson Genesis U2 Steve Perry Phil Lynott Rory Gallagher Jethro Tull Pentangle

Metalorgie Aug 23

Crystal Ball

Crystal Ball Metallica

Blabbermouth Aug 22

SYMPHONY X Plans To Start Recording Long-Awaited New Studio Album In September

Symphony X Russell Allen Trans‐Siberian Orchestra Adrenaline Mob Jørn Lande Mike Portnoy David Z.

Louder Sound Aug 21

"I would hope that whoever told you that you are ugly is not anyone you would call a friend." Evanescence's Amy Lee shares some beautiful advice with a fan - and explains why "being an Instagram star" is not the important part of making art

Evanescence Amy Lee

Blabbermouth Aug 20

NITA STRAUSS Returns For Seventh Season Performing With LOS ANGELES RAMS; To Be Joined By Husband JOSH VILLALTA On Drums

Nita Strauss Josh Villalta Demi Lovato WWEMusic David Draiman John Moyer Krokus Tommy Henriksen

Billboard Aug 20

‘This Is Definitely An Up’: Evanescence’s Amy Lee Reflects on Latest Album ‘Sanctuary’ And World Tour

Evanescence Amy Lee Courtney LaPlante Spiritbox

Tuonela Magazine Aug 26

(2016) Delain – Moonbathers: Anniversary Special

2 articles Aug 25

Floor Jansen Nightwish Wintersun

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

Louder Sound Aug 24

"We avoided being seen together at the airport." The messy story behind Nightwish's Bye Bye Beautiful - the most controversial song of their career

Nightwish Anette Olzon Tuomas Holopainen

Blabbermouth Aug 23

KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK Admits It Was A 'Challenge' To Replace ROY KHAN, But Says 'Now It Feels Like My Band'

Kamelot Tommy Karevik Roy Khan

7 articles Aug 23

Nightwish Floor Jansen ReVamp Sabaton After Forever Paragon

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Long Live Metal +4

2 articles Aug 22

Amy Lee Evanescence Portishead Beth Gibbons Massive Attack Spiritbox Nova Twins Nathan Fielder Nine Inch Nails Manic Street Preachers

Louder Sound, The Guardian Music

2 articles Aug 21

Symphony X Thomas Miller Michael Romeo Michael Pinnella Eric Rachel Dream Theater Circus Maximus Kamelot

Blabbermouth, Progressive Rock Journal

MetalZone Aug 21

“Une partie apocalyptique” : Jari Mäenpää dévoile de nouveaux extraits du prochain album de Wintersun

Tuonela Magazine Aug 20

Interview with Kamelot — “I see colors, I see shapes, I feel feelings.”

Kamelot Tommy Karevik

Blabbermouth Aug 19

KORN, EVANESCENCE, DEFTONES And RUSH Producer NICK RASKULINECZ Launches HISS RECORDINGS

Korn Evanescence Deftones Rush Nick Raskulinecz Foo Fighters

Overview

Several symphonic metal acts are making notable releases and announcements, including Amaseffer's return after 18 years with their new album and single, Nightwish celebrating their 30th anniversary with a new release and Floor Jansen launching a solo album and tour. Xandria is set to perform in France in September 2026, while Amorphis and Insomnium have announced a co-headlining North American tour for fall 2026.

Seen in 97 outlets, tracked since August 2023

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