Who else enjoys this band????

I'm a massive thrash fan, but Symphony X are my favourite band around!!!!

If you've never heard them, DO check them out, it's just soooo incredible!!!

www.myspace.com/officialsymphonyx

Yes, they are in my top 20 favourite bands. Romeo is one of my favourite guitarists.

Roll on the release of the new album.

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HELL YES!!!

It's taken sooooooooo long to come out, but it will be unbelievably worth the wait I'm sure!!!!

Im not too keen on the vocals, but great musicians.

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What's your favourite album? Mine is a tough choice between V and Divine Wings.

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Fuck...

I don't think I can pick a favourite!!!

My favourite 3 songs are on 'Twilight..', the first 2 albums aren't so great (especially because of the singer on the first one )
Divine Wings, V, The Odyssey are just fantastic albums, too close to call for me!!!

Like the vocals or not, they do fit the music well.


Their best song = The Odyssey

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That's not just a song, it's an EPIC piece of music!!! With full orchestral arrangement too, Romeo is god. End of!!

I've heard of them, but never heard any of their stuff. anyone recommend anything?

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Insane band, I saw them 2 years ago in NYC, Romeo was unbelievable!!

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All of it!

Tracks - In The Dragon's Den, The Relic, Smoke and Mirrors, and any songs from the albums Divine Wings of Tragedy, V, The Odyssey should just about cover it

They are ok.

yeah they are really good. i saw them live 2 years ago at gigantour i was blown away

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I've seen them live twice, and they're great there and in studio.

While "The Odyssey" is my favorite album, I didn't love the title track. The beginning and end are really good.

As for recommendations:

Church of the Machine
Smoke and Mirrors
Accolade I and II
Inferno (Unleash the Fire)
Of Sins and Shadows
Incantations of the Apprentice (WAY Underrated)

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Romeo is just incredible...well, sort of. amazing to listen to, bitch to play too. hes a lil too random and stuff

but yeah, only have their V album, and love it to bits! its a pitty that the band is not as popular as they SHOULD be. i mean, everytime anyone says 'yo, you heard of Symphony X?' everyone automatically says 'oh, you mean Dream Theater wanna be?'

or atleas the people ive aproached. but fuck them. dream theater, to me, sounds too similar. all their stuff is similar. symphony x isnt....

though, i think Symphony X should work on their vocals when recording. i like the vocals, and they fit perfectly to the song, but perhaps the vocals should be a lil higher coz all the distortion eats away on the vocals. and at times, its really hard to hear him

^ You're basing your opinions on only one album. From what little i've heard of DT, i'd say their stuff contains more variety than Symphony X who haven't changed that much between albums. Also, the vocals are crystal clear.

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i have heard majority of their albums from intro to outro. i just own V. the others are either too expensive, or hard to find. and i dont really like burning stuff...

but dream theater stuff i find more boring. after a while thei stuff just starts getting...idk. dont get me wrong, DT is amazing. but perhaps i over played em or soemthing. but i still see symphony x as a bit more superior than DT

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Symphony x kicks ass. I can't wait until their new album comes out.

====== 12.FEB.07 ======
TWO SHOWS CONFIRMED
25 May, 2007 - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY
03 June, 2007 - Gods of Metal Festival - Milano, Italia


Pretty certain the album will be out before those dates.

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That's good shit!! It's been too long.

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====== 26.MAR.07 ======
PARADISE LOST: OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
World Management is proud to announce that Symphony X will be heading back on the road for extensive touring in support of their 4 years in the making, upcoming masterpiece "PARADISE LOST" soon to be released world wide June 26, 2007 (date may be subject to change). This will be a full world wide tour lasting 14 months, in an effort for fans anywhere in the world to finally get to see the masters in action. Territories will include a major soon to be announced tour in all of Europe fall 2007. The band will also play Japan, Australia and other south East Asia territories as well as the first ever jaunt to Russia, India and the Middle East.

Early tour dates listed here, more dates to follow.

For more up to date info: www.symphonyx.com, www.myspace.com/officialsymphonyx, www.worldentertainmentinc.com

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====== 09.MAY.07 ======
PARADISE LOST COMING JUNE 26
Paradise Lost has an anticipated release date of June 26, 2007.

The tracklisting is:

1. Oculus ex Inferni
2. Set the World on Fire (The Lie of Lies)
3. Domination
4. The Serpent’s Kiss
5. Paradise Lost
6. Eve of Seduction
7. The Walls of Babylon
8. Seven
9. The Sacrifice
10. Revelation (Divus Pennae ex Tragoedia)

The cover art will be available shortly at symphonyx.com.





====== 25.APR.07 ======
SYMX TO TOUR EUROPE WITH DREAM THEATER
As part of Symphony X's world wide tour for "Paradise Lost", Symphony X and World Management would like to announce the following early dates of a European tour opening for Dream Theater. The band is looking forward to seeing their European fans this fall!

Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion World Tour 2007/2008
European Tour - Fall 2007
All shows are Dream Theater headlining shows with Special Guests: Symphony X and one more act TBA

Wed Sept 26th - Ice Hall - Helsinki, Finland
Fri Sept 28th - Hovet - Stockholm, Sweden
Sat Sept 29th - Spectrum - Oslo, Norway
Thurs Oct 4th - Lotto Arena - Antwerp, Belgium
Fri Oct 5th - Zenith - Paris, France

More dates to be announced...

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A sample of each song can be found here;
http://www.spv.de/scripts/ktrack_e....er=79252&label=

Sounds like good ol' Symphony X to me. One of those samples sounds like some of the fastest stuff they've recorded and you can tell it's produced by the same guy that produced Opeth's Ghost Reveries; listen to those drums.

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my brother got a promo copy of it. he says its almost as good as V, maybe better, and better than The Odyssey. ive yet to hear it, hes pumped me up for it.

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Heard good things about this, got it, yet to listen to it...



MY GOD THIS IS GOOD.

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yah man, i saw what u said and i downloaded some of their shit, they're pretty damn sweet. Any songs that stick out that i shuld get? or albums? thanx man.

The new album is great.

I've almost finished downloading it but I'm gonna wait 'til next week to listen to it.

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THIS IS A VERY GOOD CD!

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What do you all think of his tone with the new guitar?

its frickin sweet dude!!!

I pre-ordered it so it dont mind downloading it and listening now!

the first few listens i coudn't help[ but feel slightly dissappointed to be honest.. but after the 3rd listen i totally got it!!! what a fucking amazing album!!! (tracks 1,2,3,6,7,8,9 are just awesome!) well done and roll on the fucking tour!!!!!!

SYMPHONY X!!!!!!!

ps- what did you guys think of the new production (ie - more constant vocal FX, different synth sounds, new guitar, etc)???

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I've listened to it twice now and about to start again for the third time.

The vocals I find are a bit irritating at times (specifically in the first few tracks). I think it's the more aggressive approach that causes it, but it's not a major problem. The guitar tone of course is brilliant and I like the use of the occasional choir sounds. Also, there are some parts that are really heavy for Symphony X.

My favourite tracks so far are The Serpent's Kiss and Eve of Seduction.

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What about Domination?? I think that's one of my faves so far.. man it's just so damn good!!! Kicks the shit out of anything else released so far this year.. really kills it all, and the heavy parts are fuckign immense!!!

I've started tabbing Domination already too hehe

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As with the whole album, it's a good song. The opening riff is the best part of it. The only thing I think this album is missing is one of their trademark epic songs, but there are plenty of other epic sounding shorter songs and sections.

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I'm really starting to get into these guys. Can't wait til they come to San Antonio.

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Come pick me up and we can see them together.

Only if you blow me the entire way and cut out your tounge once we get to the concert so I don't have to hear you babble. Plus, you gotta buy me some booze and, of course, pay for all the gas.

If you agree to the terms, I will need your signature in the space provided and your initals next to your signature.


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(official document. june 15th, 2007, 12:04 AM Central Time)

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