What is simphonic black metal?

Symphonic black metal is a subgenre of black metal that incorporates elements of symphonic orchestration, classical music, and ambient textures into its sound. The music typically features dramatic and grandiose compositions with symphonic arrangements, keyboards, and operatic vocals, giving it a more atmospheric and epic feel compared to traditional black metal.

Bands like Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, and Cradle of Filth are some of the most well-known acts within the symphonic black metal genre. These bands often use symphonic elements to create a sense of darkness, mystique, and theatricality in their music.

Symphonic black metal has been criticized by some purists of the black metal genre for being too commercial or too polished, but it has also gained a large following among fans of melodic and atmospheric music. Overall, symphonic black metal remains a popular and evolving subgenre within the broader metal scene.