[rarestia]

ANY rock/metal band that uses classical instrumentation gets at least a one-time listen by me.

I LOVE Apocalyptica. Reminds me of a heavy metal TSO (Trans-Siberian Orchestra).

I think alternative instrumentation (brass, strings) takes hard rock/metal to the next level! I’m also a HUGE fan of female metal vocalists like Morgan Lander with Kittie. Something about a woman’s voice gives me goosebumps.

And then there’s Amy Lee from Evanescence *drools*

[mnehring]

I take it then a big Epica fan too. :->

[Grizzled Bear]

Try this...

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/547465/megadeth_cristina_scabbia_a_tout_le_monde_2007/

[wastedyears]

Definite neo-classical influence. Great band and great music.

http://youtu.be/lvkOwhLONGE