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Posted by Endoftherainbow, 17.05.2006 - 05:23

One of my favorite Progressive Metal bands Symphony X has released nothing but great albums their entire career my favorite being the Divine Wings of Tragedy. Michael Romeo is a great neo-classical guitar player and can sweep extremely well. Michael LePond is also a very talented bass player with a great style and often uses techniques in their songs such as tapping. Michael Pinella the keyboard player is also amazing and sometimes samples great classical pieces in their songs. The drumming by Jason Rullo is also very unique and I find it easy to tell a Symphony X song from other bands similar to them by his drumming alone. Then there's Russell Allen who is my favorite Prog singer he has such a great voice and it really suites the music. In my opinion Symphony X is one of the top Progressive Metal bands around today and are far superior to Dream Theater.

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Robstar Posts: 230	Permalink 14.03.2012 - 00:21 Robstar Posts: 230 What a great band! I really like how these guys sound... My favorite album is Divine Wings of Destiny... Great album indeed... Their latest album is not that bad, I love track ''Madness Reign'' ---- Nothing is unreacheable Loading...
BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835	Permalink 14.03.2012 - 20:18 BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835 Who said the last SX is bad? It deserves spanking. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084	Permalink 15.03.2012 - 09:26 Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084 Written by Storchillarn on 13.03.2012 at 21:13 Written by Valentin B on 13.03.2012 at 13:33 Does anyone here know any Symphony X songs on guitar? I know Romeo is one of the most technical guitarists out there but I'm currently trying to expand my musical abilities and so I decided to try to learn the song "Iconoclast" on rhythm guitar, should be quite interesting as I've been struggling just with the intro riff for about 1 hour now haha. I can play it now as it's a lot easier than it sounds (half picking, half tapping) but I can't get it to sound as clear as on the album I tried learning the riffs in Inferno but there's always some lick or part of a riff that's just too crazy. Of Sins And Shadows works fairly well.. until the soloing begins. After looking through some of their guitar tabs from their latest 2 albums, it seems that by far the easiest is (surprise surprise) Set The World On Fire (The Lie of Lies). Imo that's no surprise because it's very close to sounding like a flower metal song (aside from the verse riff). It's actually so easy I think it's the only SX song that can actually be played on guitar and vocals at the same time without significant effort. Loading...
Infernal Eternal Posts: 647	Permalink 15.03.2012 - 20:23 Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 The Odyssey is a masterpiece. ---- {}::::::[]:::::::::::::::::> ONLY DEATH IS REAL <:::::::::::::::::[]::::::{} Rest In Peace: Bon Scott, Dave G. Halliday, Michael "Destructor" Wulf, Jerry Fogle, Quorthon, Witchhunter Loading...
NyarlathoTim Posts: 45	Permalink 16.03.2012 - 04:32 NyarlathoTim Posts: 45 Has anyone seem them live? Their sound man is worthless. Every time I've seen them recently, the guitars and keys and stomping on eachother and completely muddy. At the NJ show, Russ Allen overdrove the mic input and the sound guy didn't fix it until halfway through the first song. The bass was subsonic so you couldn't even hear him. Ugh. It's a shame because they're playing such amazing things and you can't hear a single thing. ---- Burning Shadows - US Power Metal Recently Vacated Graves - Zombie Metal Isenmor - Folk Metal Loading...
?Vrhovni? Posts: 2	Permalink 25.03.2012 - 23:51 ?Vrhovni? Posts: 2 The Divine Wings of Tragedy is the greatest album in history of progressive metal in my opinion. I listen to full album once every few weeks and it never gets old. Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 26.03.2012 - 19:27 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 Written by NyarlathoTim on 16.03.2012 at 04:32 Has anyone seem them live? Their sound man is worthless. Every time I've seen them recently, the guitars and keys and stomping on eachother and completely muddy. At the NJ show, Russ Allen overdrove the mic input and the sound guy didn't fix it until halfway through the first song. The bass was subsonic so you couldn't even hear him. Ugh. It's a shame because they're playing such amazing things and you can't hear a single thing. I saw them last year and they sounded really good, maybe it was a problem with the venue? Anyway, now I remember they came to play on 2009 also and I was told it sounded horrible also. Maybe they fixed it by now. Loading...
BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835	Permalink 26.03.2012 - 20:49 BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835 I saw them last year as well and the sound was fine, actually it sounded pretty good, but that's usually the case in that venue, which is awesome. So, yes, it was probably the venue. Happens a lot. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 26.03.2012 - 21:11 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Are there any news about the possible DVD? They always sound very eager to make it when they're asked in interviews, but are there any concrete dates or other possibilities mentioned? ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
NyarlathoTim Posts: 45	Permalink 26.03.2012 - 21:28 NyarlathoTim Posts: 45 Written by Unhealer on 26.03.2012 at 19:27 I saw them last year and they sounded really good, maybe it was a problem with the venue? Anyway, now I remember they came to play on 2009 also and I was told it sounded horrible also. Maybe they fixed it by now. Written by BloodTears on 26.03.2012 at 20:49 I saw them last year as well and the sound was fine, actually it sounded pretty good, but that's usually the case in that venue, which is awesome. So, yes, it was probably the venue. Happens a lot. I wonder if they take the same sound guy everywhere they go. Maybe it's just the US sound guy who sucks. ---- Burning Shadows - US Power Metal Recently Vacated Graves - Zombie Metal Isenmor - Folk Metal Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 26.03.2012 - 21:33 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 Written by Milena on 26.03.2012 at 21:11 Are there any news about the possible DVD? They always sound very eager to make it when they're asked in interviews, but are there any concrete dates or other possibilities mentioned? I didn't hear anything about this. If they are doing it, they better play The Divine Wings Of Tragedy and not The Odyssey >.> Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 26.03.2012 - 21:35 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by Unhealer on 26.03.2012 at 21:33 They better play The Divine Wings Of Tragedy and not The Odyssey >.> Yayayayay, you're in MY team ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835	Permalink 28.03.2012 - 16:45 BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835 Written by Milena on 26.03.2012 at 21:35 Written by Unhealer on 26.03.2012 at 21:33 They better play The Divine Wings Of Tragedy and not The Odyssey >.> Yayayayay, you're in MY team A DVD would be sweet, who knows. What's wrong with The Odyssey? I hate you lol ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 28.03.2012 - 17:27 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 Written by BloodTears on 28.03.2012 at 16:45 A DVD would be sweet, who knows. What's wrong with The Odyssey? I hate you lol There is nothing wrong with it. But based on their latest shows, the ending song is either TDWOT or The Odyssey. And nobody messes with TDWOT. Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 28.03.2012 - 21:14 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Quote: Written by Unhealer on 28.03.2012 at 17:27 What's wrong with The Odyssey? I hate you lol And nobody messes with TDWOT. Precisely. ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084	Permalink 29.03.2012 - 02:06 Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084 Written by Milena on 26.03.2012 at 21:35 Written by Unhealer on 26.03.2012 at 21:33 They better play The Divine Wings Of Tragedy and not The Odyssey >.> Yayayayay, you're in MY team Traaaaaiummmfaaaant! champion of eethacaa! The Odyssey is longer and more proggy, so it's better Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 29.03.2012 - 10:10 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by Valentin B on 29.03.2012 at 02:06 Traaaaaiummmfaaaant! champion of eethacaa! The Odyssey is longer and more proggy, so it's better Butbutbutbut The Divine Wings. ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
Daniell _爱情_ elite Posts: 6061	Permalink 29.03.2012 - 11:04 Daniell _爱情_ elite Posts: 6061 Written by Milena on 29.03.2012 at 10:10 Written by Valentin B on 29.03.2012 at 02:06 Traaaaaiummmfaaaant! champion of eethacaa! The Odyssey is longer and more proggy, so it's better Butbutbutbut The Divine Wings. No buts, "The Odyssey" is better Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 29.03.2012 - 11:44 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by Daniell on 29.03.2012 at 11:04 No buts, "The Odyssey" is better Oh well, it's not like I'll have a chance to hear either of them live any time soon. ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675	Permalink 29.03.2012 - 12:23 Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 Divine Wings is awesome, but still.... The Odyssey is better. The Odyssey is Symphony X's best song, and I think it will probably end up being the song they are most known for once they're no longer around. Loading...
BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835	Permalink 29.03.2012 - 22:10 BloodTears ANA-thema elite Posts: 11835 I'm glad to hear more people are backing my The Odyssey stance. Very smart people, now all of you "The Divine Wings" peeps need to get real ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 05:05 Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 "The Odyssey" is more than just a song, it takes you on a journey, and listening to it is like watching a epic movie playing in my head. The first time I heard it, my jaw hit the floor. And whenever I hear it now, it still has a very powerful impact on me. I love most of Symphony X's songs, but that one is simply a cut above the rest. It's the sonic equivelant to a cinematic masterpiece. I love their last 2 albums, but individual song wise, I don't think they'll ever top or even match "The Odyssey". Loading...
R'Vannith ghedengi elite Posts: 3099	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 08:35 R'Vannith ghedengi elite Posts: 3099 Written by BloodTears on 29.03.2012 at 22:10 I'm glad to hear more people are backing my The Odyssey stance. Very smart people, now all of you "The Divine Wings" peeps need to get real No way! >:[ 'Divine Wings' is their magnum opus! Which reminds me I haven't listened to that in a while.. Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:25 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by R'Vannith on 30.03.2012 at 08:35 No way! >:[ 'Divine Wings' is their magnum opus! Which reminds me I haven't listened to that in a while.. It's 3v4 now, we're still outnumbered but the battle is on baby! Maybe we should make a poll topic? ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck elite Posts: 40071	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:48 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck elite Posts: 40071 You're all wrong V: The New Mythology Suite is their magnum opus, followed at a little distance by The Odyssey and only then at a little further Divine Wings ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:51 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2012 at 14:48 You're all wrong V: The New Mythology Suite is their magnum opus, followed at a little distance by The Odyssey and only then at a little further Divine Wings Talking about the two songs here, not albums ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck elite Posts: 40071	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:52 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck elite Posts: 40071 Written by Milena on 30.03.2012 at 14:51 Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2012 at 14:48 You're all wrong V: The New Mythology Suite is their magnum opus, followed at a little distance by The Odyssey and only then at a little further Divine Wings Talking about the two songs here, not albums ooooh hahahaha I thought it was about the albums. Stand alone songs suck, albums rule ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:55 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2012 at 14:52 ooooh hahahaha I thought it was about the albums. Stand alone songs suck, albums rule Hmm, we're actually discussing which song we'd prefer as a closer if/when they make a DVD. ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck elite Posts: 40071	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:57 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck elite Posts: 40071 Written by Milena on 30.03.2012 at 14:55 Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2012 at 14:52 ooooh hahahaha I thought it was about the albums. Stand alone songs suck, albums rule Hmm, we're actually discussing which song we'd prefer as a closer if/when they make a DVD. Please no DVD or such. I found them quite horrible live. But not as bad as Nevermore when they toured with them. ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603	Permalink 30.03.2012 - 14:59 Milena gloom cookie staff Posts: 4603 Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2012 at 14:57 Please no DVD or such. Step away from the thread slowly, because we want one ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...