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For years, Symphony X were victims of the cruel fate which befalls many an American act, the "Big in Europe/Japan Syndrome." Since signing to InsideOut Music, the situation has improved greatly. The New Jersey outfit is gearing up to release their new album, "Paradise Lost" in June. Each of their albums unites the Symphony X hallmarks: top notch musicianship and sharp melodic vocals, with some new, heavier guitar tones and gritty production values. Symphony X is often 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 the band members.
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New Jersey’s own Symphony X has been touring endlessly to promote their newest release, the vibrant, thought-provoking Inside Out Music America debut The Odyssey. The band has toured the world for many years, and now they are making their return to American soil. Having headlined the first evening of 2004’s March Metal Meltdown in New Jersey, the band has been announced as the main support for Queensrÿche’s 2004 tour. The two band’s styles perfectly complement each other in vicious harmony; Queensrÿche’s sophisticated elegance melding with Symphony X’s savage grace.
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New Jersey prog-metal stalwarts Symphony X return with their first outing since 2002's THE ODYSSEY. Their literary aspirations remain intact--the album is inspired by the John Milton epic of the same name--and per usual Michael Romeo's Byzantine tablature and Russell Allen's vocals are the main attractions. Throughout PARADISE LOST the band fantasizes that Metallica and all thrash- and doom-inspired metal that followed did not even happen, and that they are picking up right where Randy Rhodes and Yngwie Malmsteem left off in the early 1980s. In their vision, technical dexterity and neo-classicism--note the inclusion of a string section and piano balladry --trump mathy angst, satanic sludge, and stoner riffage.
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It’s been a long time since the last Symphony X album, nigh on five years in fact when the band released their “Odyssey” opus. Now the waiting is finally over with a new album unleashed on the world in the shape of “Paradise Lost”. It’s not a concept album but is based loosely on John Milton’s novel of the same name about the fall of man. The tracks cover subjects like deceit, revenge, corruption and all bases in-between.
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The first line-up of Symphony X was founded in New Jersey, USA. Michael Romeo's solo debut "The Dark Chapter" can be seen as an introduction to the band. One big difference from those old days and today was that Russell Allen hadn't stepped into the band yet. Instead, the first album featured Rod Tyler on vocals. You can read in the booklet that it was written, rehearsed and recorded in 3 months(!). In the beginning of 1995 Rod had to leave the band and Russell became the new singer and front man. Russell was originally introduced to the band thru Rod.
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For those who are not yet familiar with this band....Symphony X, a five member band from New Jersey, USA, has been around for about 10 years. Their music is a esoteric blend of guitar driven progressive metal, symphonic prog, and melodic rock. InsideOut America has recently signed them to their roster, and are aggressively attempting to optimize their exposure through good professional management, as well as releasing the band's back catalog of music. The new CD's diverse selection of songs is the perfect vehicle to present to the world the "Symphony X Experience". I believe this release, along with their first real American tour (with Germany's Blind Guardian), and a European tour (with Stratovarius), will quickly boost their reputation and pull in many new fans....a long time coming. Personally, I have never found a band that has excited me more than Symphony X. My admiration and respect for these musicians is unprecedented.
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