I haven't seen very much symphonic metal on this forum lately. Let's start by putting your favorite symphonic metal band with your favorite song by them.
I'm not sure who here likes it, I for one am not a huge fan. Obviously I don't speak for the community though.
Damn it, I refused to post any Nightwish songs at first because they are too endorsed in the symphonic circles.
But I couldn't help myself, this is just so beautiful.
Limbonic Art is amazing, if you do not mind the traditional Black Metal influence
This is my favorite song from them: http://youtu.be/7vwZZQwnUlw
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is pretty good, they generally play Beethoven and Paganini stuffs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANPhcjt0-v8&list=PLF9A1224650418CD8
Year of no Light - Persephone (23 min Epic)
Adagio (French Symphonic/Power/Prog Metal)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s1ReVvbqKc
You have reached a large fan of Symphonic power Metal. Please hold while I collect a selection of good bands and songs.
Symphony X - Into the fire and Flames
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG8orlq6_yE
Blind Guardian - Sacred Worlds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MLmdm3nKIs
Blind Guardian - Battlefield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c98gIxCe1zo
Rhapsody of Fire - Power of the Dragonflame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4niQJLa_Klg
Ill stop there as I will get carried away.
Unrelated to Power metal, Im sure we have all heard Metallica, S & M?
Dimmu Borgir, Thats all you need. Cant even go into favorites, every song is almost a masterpiece.
Who can forget Animals as Leaders? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmfzWpp0hMc They're more progressive/technical, but you can sort of classify them as symphonic.