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SYMPHONY X BIOGRAPHY
Symphony X is an American progressive/power 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 although heavier than most other progressive metal bands to which they are commonly compared: Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Pain of Salvation. They play in a very syncopated, progressive fashion, also incorporating elements of symphonic 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.
The band currently consists of the following musicians: Michael Romeo (Guitar), Russell Allen (Vocals), Michael Pinnella (Keyboard), Jason Rullo (Drums), Michael Lepond (Bass).
Former members:
Rod Tyler (Vocals), Thomas Miller (Bass), Thomas Walling (Drums)
To date, the band has recorded 7 studio albums and also released one Live-CD, Live on the Edge of Forever. Symphony X latest album was released June 2007, entitled Paradise Lost.
SYMPHONY X GENRES Progressive Power Metal
SYMPHONY X LYRICAL THEMES Mythology/Fantasy, Religion
SYMPHONY X ORIGIN United States of America (Middletown, New Jersey), formed in 1994
SYMPHONY X CURRENT RECORD LABEL Inside Out
SYMPHONY X STATUS Active
SYMPHONY X CURRENT LINE-UP Sir Russell Allen - Vocals (Star One, Ayreon, Russell Allen's Atomic Soul, guest in Genius, Allen / Lande)
Michael Romeo - Guitars (Redemption, Kotipelto, Johansson, Phantom's Opera)
Michael Pinnella - Keyboards (Michael Romeo)
Mike LePond - Bass (Distant Thunder, ex-Sleepy Hollow, Heathen's Rage, ex-Painmuseum, ex-Malakis Reign)
Jason Rullo - Drums (ex-Redemption)
SYMPHONY X PREVIOUS LINE-UP Thomas Walling - Drums
Thomas Miller - Bass
Andy DeLuca - Touring Bass (ex-Mullmuzzler)
Rod Tyler - Vocals (ex-Overlorde)
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