Nightwish fan?

Question

I am a nightwish fan and was wondering if there are any similer bands out there which i may be interested in

Answer 1

Other bands in the symphonic metal genre you might like include After Forever, Epica, Leaves' Eyes, Elis, Within Temptation, and Therion.
All of these incorporate female vocals.

Without knowing what it is you like about NW, though, it's hard to give specific recommendations.

If you mainly like stuff off of the Wishmaster or Over the Hills and Far Away albums, then you might also like some power metal bands, like Sonata Arctica or Rhapsody of Fire.

If you prefer the songs on Once, then I'd be inclined to recommend you something more commercialised, like Lacuna Coil, or something that relies heavily on orchestral sounds, like Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Lacuna Coil, however, is really more rock than metal and Nightwish fans tend to either love them or hate them- maybe listen to them before you buy. (Therion is most similar to this album, but more bombastic.)

If you like Angels Fall First the best, then you might be interested in some folk metal, like Agalloch. (Within Temptation is somewhat similar to AFF.)

If Oceanborn is your favourite, then I might suggest early Sirenia or early Tristania, which, while very different from NW, still conveys a very powerful and raw sounds and utilises some interesting styles of songwriting. Be aware that these bands include a fair amount of harsh, growling vocals. (After Forever and Epica are most similar to this album.)

If Century Child is your thing, then bands like Without Face (or the singer's new band, To-Mera) or Ambeon might appeal to you. Ambeon is not strictly metal... it is sort of atmospheric pop-rock, for lack of a better classification, but it is still very good. (Leaves' Eyes and Elis are most similar to this album.)


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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The answerer above missed Lacuna Coil. One of my top favourite bands. It's not quite as operatic, but they're very very good.