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My favourite female fronted symphonic/opera/gothic metal
OceanbornOceanborn by Nightwish
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Tarja has to be my Goddess in this genre, her operatic voice makes this album work wonders! I love the songs, Passion of the Opera, Gethsemane and Sleeping Sun. A must for opera metal fans!
OnceOnce by Nightwish
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Again, great operatic vocals from Tarja. I fell in love with the whole genre of opera/epic metal when I heard Ghost Love Score and Planet Hell - they my favourite tracks on this album.
Century ChildCentury Child by Nightwish
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End of all Hope, Phantom of the Opera and Ever Dream are great tracks - again opera/metal kind of thing, brilliant!
WishmasterWishmaster by Nightwish
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Tarja is certainly the Wishmaster of my opera metal needs! She is My Sin, Two For Tragedy and Wishmaster are simply great!
Angels Fall FirstAngels Fall First by Nightwish
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Nightwish's first album, good stuff, not as good as their more recent things. Still operatic - Beauty and the Beast, Angels Fall First - great tracks!
My Winter Storm (Special UK Edition)My Winter Storm (Special UK Edition) by Tarja
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Tarja's career has gone from strength to strength! This solo album is a must for operatic (metalish) needs, Minor Heaven and I Walk Alone are great tracks!
Dark Passion Play: Special EditionDark Passion Play: Special Edition by Nightwish
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Although this Nightwish album is not really opera metal, Anette still makes the Nightwish symphonic spirit live on - Amaranth and Sahara are good.
Lux NoctisLux Noctis by Coronatus
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This Cd is worth getting to sate opera metal needs. This band need more recognition - they're great!
The Divine ConspiracyThe Divine Conspiracy by Epica
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Not quite as operatic as others I've listed but worth getting anyway if you like female fronted symphonic metal.
Consign to OblivionConsign to Oblivion by Epica
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Another Epica album worth getting.
The Phantom AgonyThe Phantom Agony by Epica
Very worth getting, I love Run For A Fall despite the grunts.
Mea CulpaMea Culpa by After Forever
This is a bargain compilation! Forlorn Hope, Beyond Me, Come and Life's Vortex sate all my opera metal needs! A worthy investment!
After ForeverAfter Forever by After Forever
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Sweet, more opera metal! Withering Time, Energize Me and Envision are brilliant tracks. Opera metal forever!
Invisible CirclesInvisible Circles by After Forever
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Beautiful Emptiness and Blind Pain are so worth getting this CD for. Opera/symphonic metal at its best.
The Silent ForceThe Silent Force by Within Temptation
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More soprano than opera is Sharon's voice. Still worth getting, Angels, Jillian and Aquarius are haunting but brilliant tracks!
Mother EarthMother Earth by Within Temptation
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Another masterpiece by WT. Ice Queen and Mother Earth do it for for symphonic metal!
The Heart of EverythingThe Heart of Everything by Within Temptation
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A spine chilling collection of songs by WT, The Howling, Forgiven and Our Solemn Hour stand out for me the most.
The Edge of InfinityThe Edge of Infinity by Lunatica
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An album worth getting. Not really soprano or operatic vocals but symphonic metal, baby! Edge of Infinity, Who You Are and Together are tracks to reach you on a personal level.
FABLES & DREAMSFABLES & DREAMS by Lunatica
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A similar collection of symphonic/dramatic metal kind of thing. Avalon, Neverending Story and Hymn are worth listening to.
Here Lies One Whose Name Was WHere Lies One Whose Name Was W by Aesma Daeva
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Operatic symphonic metal done justice by this band. Disdain and Darkness are the best tracks. The album, Dawn Of New Athens is worth finding somewhere - their best!