Neo-Classical Heavy metal with weighty influences from the works of classical composers. Arpeggios and classical guitar scales are employed to create a unique sound. Yngwie Malmsteen is credited with creating this type of metal. Often Neo-Classical is combined with Power metal, for a high-energy, usually uplifting, form of metal. There is no set lyrical content for this genre, as it applies only to the style of music. Luca Turilli of Rhapsody has heavy Neo-Classical influences on his musical syle. NIGHTWISH Neo-classical power metal with a female singer. Her name is Tarja and she's pretty hot and a trained opera singer. Magestic, Meduza, Blacksmith, Virtuocity, Kenziner, Yngwie Malmsteen |