The Netherlands has a rock-solid international reputation in the metal world, especially in symphonic metal, death metal and progressive rock operas. Which Dutch metal band deserves the crown? Vote for your favorite!
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Within Temptation
Scored worldwide hits with Ice Queen and Mother Earth and, led by Sharon den Adel, grew into a global festival headliner.
Epica
Famous for Simone Simons' stunning mezzo-soprano, Mark Jansen's heavy growls and lush cinematic orchestrations.
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Floor Jansen / After Forever
The cradle for Floor Jansen, who later became the ultimate frontwoman of the Finnish mega-band Nightwish.
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Ayreon (Arjen Lucassen)
Creates monumental progressive rock and metal operas that bring together the very biggest international singers and musicians.
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Pestilence
Groundbreaking death metal pioneers who made an international mark in the early 1990s with albums like Consuming Impulse and Spheres.
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Heidevolk
Brings the mythology and history of Gelderland to life with stomping folk metal and characteristic two-part male vocals.
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Gorefest
Led by Jan-Chris de Koeyer, one of the most important and innovative death 'n' roll bands in Europe in the 1990s.
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Delain
Founded by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt and loved for their catchy, melodic symphonic metal songs.
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Textures
Pioneers of polyrhythmic metal and djent, praised for their technically stunning compositions and energetic performances.
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Asphyx
An institution in death-doom metal, led by Martin van Drunen's distinctive, raw vocals.
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