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Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from New Jersey founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Romeo. Their 1997 album The Divine Wings of Tragedy and their 2000 release V: The New Mythology Suite have gained the band considerable attention within the progressive metal community. Musically, Symphony X is similar to other progressive metal bands to which they are commonly compared such as Dream Theater and Fates Warning. They play in a very syncopated, progressive fashion, also incorporating elements of symphonic metal and power metal into their sound. Their music contains strong neo-classical elements in line with the music of Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and other influential neo-classical metal artists.

In early 1994 Michael Romeo (ex-Phantom's Opera, ex-Gemini) recorded a demo tape entitled The Dark Chapter, which featured himself and keyboard player Michael Pinnella. The tape attracted a fair share of attention. He then recruited bassist Thomas Miller, drummer Jason Rullo...

Created by dipity on Jan 31, 2008

Last updated: 03/04/10 at 05:07 PM

• Rarities and Demos
  Jun 2005

  Track listing: Inferno (demo version)The Odyssey (Overture demo)Eyes of Medusa (Gates of Misery demo)A Winter's Dream, Part II (original recording)Disillusioned (demo)Star Wars Suite
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• The Odyssey
  Nov 3, 2002

  Track listing: Inferno (Unleash the Fire)WickedIncantations of the ApprenticeAccolade IIKing of TerrorsThe TurningAwakeningsThe OdysseyMasquerade
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• Live on the Edge of Forever (disc 1)
  Oct 21, 2001

  Track listing: PreludeEvolution (The Grand Design)Fallen / TranscendenceCommunion and the OracleThe Bird-Serpent WarOn the Breath of PoseidonEgyptThe Death of Balance / Candlelight FantasiaThe Eyes of Medusa
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• Live on the Edge of Forever
  Oct 21, 2001

  Track listing: Smoke and MirrorsChurch of the MachineThrough the Looking GlassOf Sins and ShadowsSea of LiesThe Divine Wings of Tragedy
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• V: The New Mythology Suite
  1999

  Track listing: PreludeEvolution (The Grand Design)FallenTranscendence (Segue)Communion and the OracleThe Bird-Serpent War / CataclysmOn the Breath of Poseidon (Segue)EgyptThe Death of Balance / LacrymosaAbsence of LightA Fool's ParadiseRediscovery (Segue)Rediscovery, Part II: The New MythologyMasquerade '98
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• Twilight in Olympus
  Mar 12, 1998

  Track listing: Smoke and MirrorsChurch of the MachineSonataIn the Dragon's DenThrough the Looking Glass, Parts I-IIIThe RelicOrion - The HunterLady of the Snow
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• Prelude to the Millennium
  1997

  Track listing: Masquerade '98A Winter's Dream, Part I: PreludeThe Damnation GameDressed to KillOf Sins and ShadowsSea of LiesOut of the AshesThe Divine Wings of TragedyCandlelight FantasiaSmoke and MirrorsThrough the Looking Glass, Parts I-III
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• The Divine Wings of Tragedy
  Mar 23, 1997

  Track listing: The AccoladePharaohThe Eyes of MedusaThe Witching HourOut of the AshesCandlelight FantasiaThe Divine Wings of TragedyOf Sins and ShadowsSea of Lies
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• The Damnation Game
  Oct 31, 1995

  Track listing: The Damnation GameThe Edge of ForeverSavage CurtainWhispersThe HauntingSecretsA Winter's Dream, Part II: The AscensionDressed to KillA Winter's Dream, Part I: Prelude
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• Symphony X
  1993

  Track listing: Into the DementiaThe Raging SeasonPremonitionMasqueradeAbsinthe and RueShades of GreyTaunting the NotoriousRapture or PainThorns of SorrowA Lesson Before Dying
  http://www.symphonyx.com/

• Dance Macabre
  1993

  Track listing: Taunting the NotoriusRapture or PainDance MacabreGuitar SoloGuitar Solo II
  http://www.symphonyx.com/