Good dark, epic metal?

[BreakfastMan]

So... I am looking for good, dark, epic metal. You know, like Agalloch, Type 0 Negative, Ulver (mainly just Bergtatt Ulver), Pallbearer, Reverend Bizarre, viking-era Bathory, Immortal, and such. Preferably with vocals on the cleaner side, or at the very least some clean vocals interspersed with death-growls/shrieks. Tendencies towards melody is also a plus.

And please, because I know someone is going to post them, no Emperor. Thanks.

 

[Vicarious Reality]

How about Isahn! Hueuhuhuh
I ah, am not sure what you mean exactly
Try this

 

[TekMoney]

Conan is a really good band, way heavy. Ahab, Solstice, Electric Wizard, Atlantean Kodex. My buddy's band Cromlech just put out this awesome album that fits with what you're looking for too. http://cromlechdoom.bandcamp.com/

 

[ScrabbitRabbit]

How about Ahab? They're a pretty awesome doom metal band that err on the side of the melodic. Huge sounding production and a mix of clean and harsh vocals.


S'good shit.

Could also try Arch Nemesis (not to be confused with Arch Enemy) who are often labelled as "dark power metal."

Spoiler: Two examples here.

 

[Lil devils x_v1legacy]

Not sure if this would be your style but:
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Although I am not sure if that is as melodic as you might like.
I lean towards speed moreso than melody though so you probably don't want to hear my favorites

 

[David_G]

I think that Bal-Sagoth is definitely what you're looking for.

 

[Esotera]

Not exactly dark metal but it's pretty awesome instrumental work:


Also there's a load of really good undiscovered metal on jamendo.com that is legally free to download. About half my metal comes from there these days..

 

[Winterbird]

One of the most underrated bands. I love that they're epic without being fantasy/mythology themed (not that I dislike those themes, I'm just saying it's refreshing). The vocals are a mix of clean and harsh, with a bit of Sean Connery "sh" thrown in. Seriously.

 

[PrimitiveJudge]

If the song does not have clean vocals, it is usually replaced with a harmonic guitar rifts