http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeUFU5wihmc - Sharon den Adel (Lead Singer of Within Temptation), Faster
Yes, surprising but true I listen to Symphonic Metal. No, I am not covered in tattoos and black leather. Her voice would make angels fall.
Think this wasn't metal? You may be right as it is the acoustic version. Try this instead for a little more speed and crank up the volume:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyy0fT4Jus0 - Within Temptation, The Howling
The Metropolitan Orchestra is playing too, how many bands do you know that hire an Orchestra? Give it a listen, you might just like it. I too had prejudices against metal but Within Temptation is a different kind of metal!
You were talking about getting dressed? Yes, I do get dressed to this.
A last one for the road? A beautiful yet very sad song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_7N2ko10vs - Within Temptation, Jane Doe
Also for something a little less depressing when I need to be cheerful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJkvaIWBrKc - Lacuna Coil, The Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWcmpCRiZ80 - Lacuna Coil, The Prophet Said...