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 Symphony X - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from New Jersey founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Romeo.
Musically Symphony X is similar although heavier than most other progressive metal bands to which they are commonly compared to: Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Pain of Salvation.
Two Symphony X songs from the tour are featured on the Gigantour DVD and CD-set, released in September 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Symphony_X   (739 words)

  
 InsideOut Music America
Symphony X relates the Greeks’ episode with a Cyclops (‘The Eye’), the temptations of the Sirens' song (´Sirens`), their conquest of Circe (´Circe – Daughter Of The Sun`), a perilous sea journey (´Scylla And Charybdis`) and finally the hero’s return home, with all its bloody consequences (´The Fate Of The Suitors / Champion Of Ithaka`).
In the Fall of ‘96 their third installment, The Divine Wings Of Tragedy, Symphony X became an international sensation, garnering top marks with the European press and lofty positions in the annual Readers’ Polls in the most important metal mags throughout Germany, France and Italy.
Symphony X is mentioned in the same mesmerizing, technically proficient breath as contemporaries like Dream Theater, Savatage and Transatlantic because of the superior quality of their music, as well as the superlative talents of band members Michael Romeo, singer Russell Allen, drummer Jason Rullo, keyboardist Michael Pinella and bass player Michael Lepond.
www.insideoutmusic.com /bands/band-symphonyx.php   (1124 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Odyssey: Music: Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The good news is that although _The Odyssey_ does recall past Symphony X works, the band also pushes their boundaries and expands their musical palette.
Symphony X is America's most consistently interesting and magical progressive metal band.
This is Symphony X after a Pantera binge, and while it may be heavier than this kind of music usually gets, it's nice to see Symphony X emphasizing the "metal" in progressive metal.
www.amazon.com /Odyssey-Symphony-X/dp/B00006L83N   (2615 words)

  
 Symphony x lyrics, Symphony x guitar tabs, Symphony x bass tabs, Symphony x pictures, Symphony x fonts, discography, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Symphony x browse lyrics and guitar tablature, read biography of Symphony x and find out how was written.
Band fonts section Symphony x is another category that deserves some attention, especially for those who are big fans of the band Symphony x and like to collect or create band logos and such.
Members will be able to submit and rate Symphony x tablature and lyrics, add pictures and other information about Symphony x such as reviews, comments, interesting facts in the history of the band Symphony x.
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 Amazon.ca: The Odyssey: Books: Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
They were known as Symphony X. Comprised of vocalist Russ Allen, guitarist Michael Romeo, bassist Michael Lepond, drummer Jason Rullo, and keyboardist Michael Pinnella, Symphony X is armed with exceptional songwriting capabilities and they are very talented as well.
The thing I like best about Symphony X is while they generally don't stray very far from Awake-era Dream Theater's general style, they do fuse it with their own unique energy, creating very memorable music.
Symphony X, though bearing similarities to Dream Theater, is clearly not just another DT clone, and I can see them continuing to make great music in the future.
www.amazon.ca /Odyssey-Symphony-X/dp/B00006L83N   (1720 words)

  
 Music | Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
For the better part of the past decade, New Jersey’s Symphony X have been wowing international audiences with their modern take on neo-classical metal.
On their sixth album (and first for the US division of the venerable Eurometal label Inside Out), the band continue to wed Dream Theater’s harmonic and conceptual rigor to Pantera’s primal stomp.
(Symphony X perform this Saturday, March 15, at the Palladium in Worcester, MA.
www.bostonphoenix.com /boston/music/otr/documents/02750014.htm   (191 words)

  
 Symphony X interview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
That's why I see the "X" variable tag can constitute a quite appropriate definition for describing the intentions of this band: there's per se no need to be accurate describing what lies behind Symphony X music.
As it usually happens, trying to be a mean to express all his creative potential, Symphony X commenced its run: together with Jason Rullo on the drums, Michael Pinella at the keyboards, Thomas Miller at the bass guitar, and Rod Tyler at the vocals.
All members in Symphony X might be considered by separate like masters of their respective instruments I suppose.
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 Symphony X (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Symphony X is the first album by the band of the same name.
Many Progressive Metal and Symphony X fans consider this to be their least appreciated album, due to relatively poor production and the lack of Russell Allen, whom with Michael Romeo would define the "Symphony X" sound.
Because the Symphony X album is not entirely what it was supposed to be, rumours of a re-recording emerged in 2002.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Symphony_X_(album)   (213 words)

  
 Symphony X Page
I much prefer Eternity X over Symphony X, as I'm just not an enthusiast of the Yngwie Malmsteen-spawned neo-classical shredding, "look how may septuplets I'm going to cram into this measure" type of prog-metal.
I have heard a lot about Symphony X before and all the rumors told me that they were among the best in their genre.
Symphony X - V : A New Mythology Suite Symphony X's music is probably best described as having neoclassical heavy metal (a darker, brooding version of Yngwie Malmsteen) as a basic ingredient served with a strong progressive twist.
www.e-prog.net /bands/symphonyx.htm   (1007 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Symphony X: Special Edition: Music: Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Romeo's solos are some of the of best of Symphony X's ouvre on this album, though perhaps fall a little short of the next album, "The Damnation Game".
Symphony X seem to have achieved the impossible in releasing a masterpiece with every single album they have released, (with the possible exception of their 2002 "The Odyssey").
Another couple of classic tracks from Symphony X are 'Absynth and Rue' and 'The Raging Season'.
www.amazon.co.uk /Symphony-X-Special/dp/B00012BD08   (362 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Odyssey: Music: Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Symphony X are superbly talented musicians and while they won't compete with the sort of commercial vulgar dross be it metal, pop or whatever you see on MTV, these guys can really play and present a decent side of metal that is sadly overlooked these days.
Symphony X are truely an inspirational band, wether you play drums, bass, keyboards, guitar or sing, the guys of Symphony X are in my mind the most talented band ever.
Barring vocalist Russell Allen, each member of Symphony X is a talented musician but an absolute useless songwriter.
www.amazon.co.uk /Odyssey-Symphony-X/dp/B00006L83M   (1315 words)

  
 Symphony X
I realize that I'm making some bold statements about the band Symphony X, and their "V" album, and in order to know why I feel as strongly as I do, I think it's useful to know a little bit about my personal experiences in music.
All collectors of Symphony X material know that what they are listening to is labeled as Metal music.
The composers in Symphony X require a medium in which they can freely express their Art, which is the equivalent of their emotional states.
www.heavyreign.com /RamsRock/Bands/Symphony_X   (1483 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: V: the New Mythology Suite: Music: Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This was the first Symphony X piece I listened to and is still the finest.
This was the first Symphony X album that I ever listened to, and although I was initially disappointed by the fairly uninspirational chorus of Evolution, (the first track on the album), I heard a lot of amazing music in that three score and ten minutes or so.
If Symphony X are to be remembered for anything in the distant future it will probably be for V, though some individual songs form ALL of the albums before V should warrant being remembered long into the future.
www.amazon.co.uk /V-Mythology-Suite-Symphony-X/dp/B00004YS2J   (1148 words)

  
 Rough Edge: Symphony X CD Reviews
"The Odyssey" by Symphony X is more progressive brilliance from a band that's not afraid to give it all they've got.
Symphony X is a progressive metal band with a musical sound harder than that of Dream Theater combined with vocals that are sometimes very reminiscent of Ronnie James Dio.
Fans who like their metal big and complex will love Symphony X and this collection of live performances is a document of the band's talent, ability and charisma.
www.roughedge.com /cdreviews/s/symphonyx.htm   (452 words)

  
 SYMPHONY X discography, MP3 and reviews
SYMPHONY X is one of the more interesting progressive metal bands.
Founded by ex-GEMINI guitarist Michael Romeo, the band has come a long way from their beginnings in 1994.
Year after year, SYMPHONY X created the reputation of a sure bet.
www.progarchives.com /Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=325   (221 words)

  
 KNAC.COM - News - Symphony X Pulls From Metal Gods Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
New Jersey's symphonic metal specialists SYMPHONY X have issued a statement regarding their involvement with the upcoming Metal Gods tour.
Upon completion of the re-recording of 'Symphony X', the band is looking to embark on a full North American tour to take them through Autumn.
Mass of Virtue, Symphony X and Devin Townsend performing live at the Mason Jar Nov 30th.
www.knac.com /article.asp?ArticleID=1871&StartTime=3/20/20035:19:08PM   (770 words)

  
 Guitar Music 9 - Symphony X "V"
is regarded by many fans as one of Symphony X's greatest albums, a classically inspired, musically loaded, majestic tour-de-force, featuring Michael Romeo on guitar.
For those uninitiated to Symphony X's music, combine elements of Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Kansas, and a couple of other '70s progressive bands and shake with dashes of 1800's classical composers and you'll get a frame of reference - for openers.
Symphony X "Live On The Edge Of Forever" 2CD ('01)
www.guitar9.com /guitarmusic9/symphonyxv.html   (211 words)

  
 Symphony X : The Divine Wings of Tragedy - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Symphony X : The Divine Wings of Tragedy
Symphony X had already established a devoted following prior to the release of The Divine Wings of Tragedy, but it was this release that propelled them to the forefront of progressive metal bands.
While often compared to Dream Theater and Yngwie Malmsteen there is enough creative writing and playing to distinguish them from other imitators.
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 Symphony X - Shopping.com
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 Symphony X: V: The New Mythology Suite/The Odyssey
Symphony X: V: The New Mythology Suite/The Odyssey
For the relatively young life of Symphony X, first time visitors to this mythological realm, was there a considerable challenge based upon structuring an album of such magnitude…
The overture to track 8 (The Odyssey) is superbly executed, combining synth orchestrations and the precision of the X rhythm section in a seamless fashion, with Elfman-esque savvy (far better than Malmsteen's "noodlefest" with the Prague Symphony a couple of years ago).
www.stormbringerwebzine.co.uk /Reviews/S/SymphonyX.htm   (1718 words)

  
 SYMPHONY X — The Odyssey  - METAL DREAMS REVIEW
While I will listen to this type of metal over death metal and today’s angry metal, the lack of hooks leads me to lose interest.
Symphony X is a group of talented U.S. musicians, whose music will certainly appeal to fans that wish Stratovarius and Rhapsody were a bit heavier.
Clearly, I went into writing this review with my indifference to prog/symphonic metal, so I’m not the best guy to promote Symphony X. With that said, if you like the genre or like the band’s past work, The Odyssey will be right up your alley.
hometown.aol.com /mtldreams/symphonyx-theodyssey.htm   (316 words)

  
 Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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 Apostate Café: Music Reviews - Symphony X - V   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
On another level, it is something more, coming closer to a full opera, with orchestration and chorus, than either of these predecesors did.
Symphony X balances Dream Theatre's technical precision and excellent vocals with an immediate approachability that in no way diminishes the staying power of their music.
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 Symphony X MP3 Downloads - Symphony X Music Downloads - Symphony X Music Videos
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 YouTube - Symphony X - King Of Terrors
Mind-blowing compositions, a profound literary background, the greatest rock singer in history, the matchless genius of Romeo, poetry, horror, intensity...
Symphony X achieves what the rest aspire to.
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 eBay - symphony ..., CDs, Records items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
SYMPHONY X Divine Wings of Tragedy '97 brand new sealed
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 Amazon.com: Damnation Game: Music: Symphony X   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Live on the Edge of Forever ~ Symphony X
I'm not going to go into attempts to sell potential new fans on Symphony X. Its your loss if you dont check them out.
Symphony X put themselves on the progressive scence with this album.
www.amazon.com /Damnation-Game-Symphony-X/dp/B00012BD0I   (695 words)

  
 VH1.com : Symphony X : Biography - Urge Music Downloads
Newcomer Walling and bassman Thomas Miller both decided that they were not up to touring for the album.
The recently departed Rullo rethought his exodus and came back into the Symphony X fold.
Andy DeLuca was brought in on bass for the duration of the tour.
www.vh1.com /artists/az/symphony_x/bio.jhtml   (272 words)

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