Three requests.

[General Zaroff]

Symphonic Black Metal-Some more recent stuff, I love Emperor.

Symphonic/Gothic Metal with female vocals-I already know of Nightwish.

and

Somthing unique but not really known.

EDIT: Don't give me a huge list, give me only the best ones.

 

[J.]

1. Abigor - Nachthymnen

2. 3rd and the Mortal - Tears Laid in Earth

3. Scald - Headworm

 

[Burkhard]

Somthing unique but not really known.

Atrox - "Terrestrials" (You can download two songs - unfortunately not the best ones on this album - from this page.)

2. 3rd and the Mortal - Tears Laid in Earth

Seconded, though it might be more appropriate to classify the music on this album as atmospheric doom metal. However, if you like this album, also get their debut EP "Sorrow".

As for symphonic/gothic metal with female vocals, I recommend

Nemesea - "Mana" (Avoid their current album, because they have changed their musical direction entirely!)

 

[tagradh]

1. Stormlord

2. Darkwell (gothic/doom with female singer). I can't really think of much like Nightwish tbh as I can't stand it.

3. Direwolf, Hidden In The Fog, Ne Obliviscaris. These 3 bands are all great progressive/melodic black metal kinda stuff.

 

[Zephyrus]

Symphonic Black Metal-Some more recent stuff, I love Emperor.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/band-recommendations-forum/303241-symphonic-black-metal.html

For personal recommendations, check out Kataxu, Limbonic Art and Crionics.

 

[nissan]

Symphonic Black Metal - Obtained Enslavement.

 

[666Pounder!!!]

for the female-goth band try Within Temptation. try the album Mother Earth

for symphonic black, id love to say Dimmu Borgir, but if you are here chances are you already heard them.

try Kadennza. one man sympho black metal outfit from Japan. either try the albums Into The Oriental Phantasma or the Second Renaissance

 

[DigToChina]

Alghazanth = symphonic black metal

 

[Krilons Resa]

For symphonic black metal that actually kicks fucking ass, go listen to Lucifugum - On The Sortilage of Christianity