Symphonic Black Metal has the same components as
Melodic Black Metal but a lot more orchestral pieces, mostly during the entire length of the song, mixed with the Black Metal element. This sub-genre of
Black Metal has gained much criticism from Black Metal
purists[?] who argue that it is a watered down version of the real thing. The two albums which defined the sub-genre are generally agreed upon to be
Cradle of Filth's
Cruelty And The Beast and
Emperor's
In The Nightside Eclipse.