hehe, been a fan of Nightwish from Angels fall first, but Once was already uninspired, and Annette ... well
Epica I like only from Design your Universe
Therion (except last 2), After Forever, Lyriel, Dawn Of Destiny, Theatre Of Tragedy, Beseech

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1 - Within Temptation
2 - Epica - Delain (They share this position)
3 - Evanescence (not completely sure what is their genre but i count them as gothic)
4 - Xandria
5 - Sirenia
6 - Unsun
7 - Leaves' Eyes
8 - After Forever
9 - Diabulus In Musica
10 - ReVamp
11 - Nightwish
12 - Katra

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