Is there a difference betweenSymphonic metalmelodic metalmelodic death metalsymphonic death metalIf so, what is the difference?
They were with their first albums, up until Damnation and a Day. Then they became a little more goth-metal/rock. Especially Thornography; that is not black metal at all. But yes, Midian and before are the best albums for black metal by them.
Sure, in the sense that they suck.
Calling them black metal is just like saying ACDC is a rap band and Jesus was from Russia, seriously, get a clue...