prefferably European gothic/symphonic metal? thanks in advance These aren't new bands and you've probably heard them but some popular ones are:
Amorphis
Apocalyptica
Battlelore
ChthoniC
Cradle of Filth
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Dimmu Borgir
Dragonland
Dreams of Sanity
Edenbridge
Emperor
Epica
Estatic Fear
Galloglass
Galvorn
The Gathering
Haggard
HolyHell
Kamelot
Krypteria
Leaves' Eyes
Nightwish
Paradise Lost
Rhapsody of Fire
Sentenced
Skyclad
Star One
Symphony X
Versailles
Visions of Atlantis
Within Temptation
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