Hailing from the county of Merseyside, Cathar, a folk metal band who combine dual male-female vocals with a strong melodic presence and story-driven lyrics, have been announced as the final band for this year's Northern Symphony Festival. They will be ing their fellow countymen Ethereal on the Infernal Orchestra Stage, alongside the likes of gothic … Continue reading Northern Symphony Festival – final bands/stage times

Since the initial announcement, Northern Symphony Festival has sparked great interest on both the British and European symphonic metal scenes among fans and bands alike. With headliners Winter in Eden announced, the festival saw another surge in interest. Now, with a second stage added, which will be hosted at The Riverside (conveniently next door to … Continue reading Northern Symphony Festival – second stage and more bands

Northern Symphony Festival has become one of the most talked about festivals in the UK's symphonic metal scene in the recent weeks and it's no wonder why as it's the UK's first ever symphonic metal festival. Boasting a line-up that already includes headliners Winter in Eden as well as Gothic doomsters Scandelion and Midlandic symphonic metallers … Continue reading Northern Symphony Festival – 2 more bands announced

Northern Symphony Festival is the UK's first ever symphonic metal festival. The event aims to celebrate the UK's symphonic metal scene and give symphonic metal fans a chance to discover new bands within the genre. One thing is for sure - fans can expect a wide range of symphonic inspired metal on the day! The … Continue reading Northern Symphony Festival headliner announced

Northern Symphony Festival, the UK's first ever symphonic metal festival, is set to take place on 4th April at The Venue in Selby. Already confirmed for the bill are doomsters Scandelion and cybernetic metal duo Quietus. Recently announced to them at the UK's first ever symphonic metal festival are southern power metallers and lovers … Continue reading Powercake added to Northern Symphony Festival bill

Northern Symphony Festival - The UK's first ever symphonic metal festival - has announced the first two bands to be added to the bill. The festival is set to take place on Saturday 4th April 2015 at The Venue in Selby, North Yorkshire. Cambridge-based cyber metal duo Quietus are the first of the two bands … Continue reading First two bands announced for Northern Symphony Festival