A Cup of Tea & Biscuits

I have a habit of stumbling upon the nicest of songs/artist while on Pandora! My latest trip was over a German metal band called  Agathodaimon , sub-genred in gothic and black metal. I heard them on an instrumental metal radio channel on Pandora and am now very please that I did! I expected them to be an instrumental metal band, but was pleasantly surprised to their songs hovering between gothic and black metal (I'm not big on black metal), with harsh and soothing vocals. Yesterday's Reprise  from  Chapter III  (the instrumental song) Alone In The Dark  from  Phoenix To Our Ashes  from  Phoenix  (one of my favorites)

Our Solemn Hour by Within Temptation from Black Symphony (2008) The only song of Within Temptation that I've heard on the radio is ' The Howling ', even that I heard almost 3 years ago. Sharon den Adel 's voice is beautiful - she does make it on my list of 'favorite female metal singers' and along with the rest of the band, produces amazing music. Strong vocals, lyrics with deep meaning and beautiful symphonies. This song, Our Solemn Hour, begins with part of Winston Churchill's speech to the people of England. Sanctus espiritus ... yes, I would like to hear this on the radio, live, everywhere! Written by: Robert Westerholt; Martinus J.E.; Martijn Spierenburg; Sharon den Adel Sanctus Espiritus, redeem us from our solemn hour Sanctus Espiritus, insanity is all around us Santus Espiritus, Santus Espiritus, Santus Espiritus In my darkest hours, I could not forsee That the tide could turn so fast to this degree Can't believe my eyes...