post similar bands please - also, I don't consider Nightwish to be "similar" - I see a lot of people claiming that but the male vocals aren't quite there...

thx \m/ aha

12/5/2005 10:29:54 AM

if you're looking for the "beauty and the beast" style vocals here are a few to check out:

theatre of tragedy
trail of tears
after forever
leaves' eyes

12/5/2005 12:04:26 PM

Theatre Of Tragedy (minus the albums Assembly and Musique)
Sirenia
Trail of Tears
Leaves' Eyes
After Forever
Epica
Green Carnation (on the album Journey To The End Of The Night)
In The Woods... (albums Omnio and Strange In Stereo)

12/5/2005 12:05:14 PM

thx yall rock!

12/5/2005 12:39:15 PM

i'll add:
beseech
within temptation
the gathering
lacuna coil (not so much, but good female vocals)

12/5/2005 2:10:06 PM

I left out those last three on TheLoveTool's list because they don't have male vocals, and it seemed like you were looking for the tandem male and female vocals, since you specifically said Nightwish wasn't what you were looking for. All three of them are quality groups, though.

12/5/2005 2:40:35 PM

Wonder where Therion would fall... altho its a combination of vocals.

[Edited on December 5, 2005 at 2:43 PM. Reason : ed]

12/5/2005 2:43:20 PM

Hmm... they really have a pretty unique sound, and only have the operatic vocals on a smattering of tracks from later albums. But I guess they could be included if I listed a few groups that only apply to one or two albums.

12/5/2005 3:03:08 PM