Here's a list of mostly Gothic Metal albums, exclusively of the "Beauty and the Beast" type (which refers to clean "angelic" female vocals contrasted with male growls/screams). I made this list because it's one of my all-time favourite subgenres of which I own "a lot" of great albums. Since there are several lists of the best Gothic Metal albums on MS, I didn't feel like creating a similar one, but rather an exclusive list solely comprised of this subgenre. It could be useful as a guide for people who are searching for these kinds of albums, though I'm very open to suggestions since I obviously haven't heard all great albums yet. Lastly, everything on this list is at least worth a 7.5/10 rating and I only add a maximum of 3 albums per band.

1. Tristania - Widow's Weeds

2. The Sins Of Thy Beloved - Lake Of Sorrow

3. Draconian - Where Lovers Mourn

4. Epica - The Phantom Agony

5. Theatre Of Tragedy - Velvet Darkness They Fear

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My top 50 favourite albums of all time (initially it was a top 20 list). I restricted every band by a maximum of 2 albums. The list is in alphabetical order, so it doesn't represent explicitly which album is my absolute favourite (I don't have one). All albums on this list have earned at least a 9/10 rating. I've added genres and my favourite songs.

1. After Forever - Decipher

2. Agalloch - Ashes Against The Grain

3. Anathema - The Silent Enigma

4. Aquilus - Griseus

5. Arcturus - Aspera Hiems Symfonia

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1. Tristania - Beyond The Veil

2. Estatic Fear - A Sombre Dance

3. Anathema - Judgement

4. Lake Of Tears - Forever Autumn

5. Agalloch - Pale Folklore

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The most beautiful and awesome vocal duets (within bands or guest appearances) I ever heard in my life...
Any Suggestions are welcomed!

1. Kamelot - The Black Halo

2. Anathema - A Natural Disaster

3. Theatre Of Tragedy - Velvet Darkness They Fear

4. Within Temptation - Black Symphony

5. Ayreon - The Universal Migrator Part I: The Dream Sequencer

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A little list of albums that have been kicking my ass as of late. Some albums on this list may appear to be "odd" choices, but "crushing" in this context does not necessarily mean heavy. It could be referring to the emotional intensity of the release or the literal heavy pounding sound. Hope you enjoy.

1. Esoteric - The Pernicious Enigma

2. Ahab - The Divinity Of Oceans

3. Agalloch - The Mantle

4. Warning - Watching From A Distance

5. Ulcerate - The Destroyers Of All

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This is not Avantgarde style, is vanguard music literally.... in metal of course

1. Acid Bath - When The Kite String Pops

2. Amesoeurs - Amesoeurs

3. Animals As Leaders - Animals As Leaders

4. Apocalyptica - Cult

5. Arcana - Le Serpent Rouge

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This list is half-assed. So half-assed that I do not care to update it.

1. Agalloch - Ashes Against The Grain

2. Ahab - The Call Of The Wretched Sea

3. Alchemist - Spiritech

4. Alcest - Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde

5. Alestorm - Black Sails At Midnight

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My Top Symphonic/Atmospheric/Female Fronted(whatever you wanna call it...) Albums of all time with its subgenres: gothic, power, folk, prog...
Still, The order may change from time to time....!!

1. Within Temptation - The Silent Force

2. Nightwish - Century Child

3. Epica - Consign To Oblivion

4. Therion - Vovin

5. Within Temptation - The Heart Of Everything

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These albums are my favorite since I started listen to Metal.

1. Kamelot - The Black Halo

2. Epica - Consign To Oblivion

3. Within Temptation - The Heart Of Everything

4. After Forever - After Forever

5. Blackfield - Blackfield

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1. 40 Watt Sun - The Inside Room

2. Ahab - The Call Of The Wretched Sea

3. Anathema - The Silent Enigma

4. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

5. Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus

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1. Tristania - Widow's Weeds

2. Lacrimosa - Elodia

3. Theatre Of Tragedy - Velvet Darkness They Fear

4. Lake Of Tears - Headstones

5. Estatic Fear - A Sombre Dance

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These are all my infatuated fetish for eternity.
And other masterpieces will be scheduled for addition by the lapse of time.
This list also symbolizes my memoirs in my 8 years or more of metal.

1. Therion - Vovin

2. Estatic Fear - A Sombre Dance

3. Forest Of Shadows - Departure

4. Empyrium - A Wintersunset...

5. Lacrimosa - Elodia

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1. Agalloch - Ashes Against The Grain

2. Amon Amarth - Once Sent From The Golden Hall

3. Amorphis - Skyforger

4. Angizia - Das Schachbrett Des Trommelbuben Zacharias

5. Atheist - Unquestionable Presence

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- only 1 album per band
- only studio albums

1. After Forever - Decipher

2. Agalloch - Ashes Against The Grain

3. Ahab - The Call Of The Wretched Sea

4. Alcest - Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde

5. Amon Amarth - With Oden On Our Side

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1. Amorphis - Tales From The Thousand Lakes

2. Metallica - Ride The Lightning

3. Paradise Lost - Draconian Times

4. Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark

5. Sepultura - Chaos A.D.

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