Anyone else into Folk Metal or Symphonic Metal? (a Headbangers Paradise)

[Mike41793]

alright aaron, I wasn't going to throw my two cents in, but since it appears this thread is gaining steam, I figured some real metal ought to be represented (not that I don't adore dream theater).

the below clip is a short film entitled 'the separation' that someone used to feature 'jambi' by tool. although the film is unrelated to the song or band, it works quite well, even if it is a little too on the nose. the song is more of a metaphor, but it makes for a moving piece nonetheless.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LNGPAMbpp10

I know the concept is rather dark, but it's nothing offensive or obscene.

<----- LOVELOVELOVELOVE TOOL!!! As you can tell from my profile pic lol. I also loved alex grey's work. (hes their album artist). I think hes done all their album artwork but im not positive. I know its not metal, but check out some of his work:http://www.alexgrey.com/

There supposed to start recording a new album in june. I thought it was supposed to be realeased in May but i was misinformed. First album since '06, im super stoked.

Besides tool and the other bands ive seen on this thread heres a few other bands i like that i havent seen on here so far! (im not really a musically inclined person so i cant really categorize exactly what they fall under or whatever). The first two ive seen live in concert which was pretty sweet.

The Acacia Strain:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyMPLiizIzg

Hatebreed ( from New Haven, CT my hometown!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2i2_MABXNA

Anthrax:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQmte...feature=relmfu

Slayer. (shoutout to Kerry King who i found out breeds carpet pythons and shoutout to Kevin from NERD for naming a bp morph after this song!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6_zsJ8KPP0

Dream Evil. (ive only heard their album, The Book of Heavy Metal, and really like most of it!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_WMHg8c_4I&ob=av3n


Well i could keep going but these 5 are enough for now. I also like and havent seen mentioned: Pantera, Slipknot, Ozzy/Sabbath, Motley Crue if im in the right mood, and Megadeath.

Id also like to add that this is one of my favorite threads, second only to the female keepers thread