One band I'd really recommend is Lacrimosa. Classical music mostly with metal tinges - about half their songs are actually structured like genuine classical (Baroque) instead of just an orchestra/synths replacing guitars found in bands like Therion. I think their album "Echoes" is done entirely in a classical style. Definitely worth checking out.
And now for something completely different - try Impaled Northern Moon Forest." This band is Seth Putnam from Anal Cunt's take on tr00 norwegian black metal. Recorded in a tr00 fashion, this was recorded in a bedroom with a acoustic guitar and someone slapping their knees for the drums. As usual, Putnam continues the tradition for Best. Song. Titles. Ever. Here's a few:
- GRIM AND FROSTBITTEN MOONGOATS OF THE NORTH
- GAZING AT THE BLASPHEMOUS MOON WHILE PERCHED ATOP A VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY FORSAKEN CREST OF THE / NORTHERN MOUNTIAN
-AWAITING THE BLASPHEMOUS ABOMINATION OF THE NECROYETI WHILE SAILING ON THE NORTHERNMOST FJORD OF XZFGIIIZMTSATH
- LUSTFULLY WORSHIPPING THE INVERTED MOONGOAT WHILE SKIING DOWN THE INVERTED NECROMOUNTAIN OF NECRODEATHMORTUM
- GRIM AND FROSTBITTEN GAY BAR
It might be hard to find, but should be a quick download - the album's only 11 megs (the longest song's about a minute long)
