Sounds like an auto tune track without the auto tune. And some hetfield sprinkled about. Would have been better treated by malmsteen instead of video game humbucker tones.
What a master and magician of a guitar player! Romeo is such an awesome songwriter and shredder! Sounds a lot like the last SymphonyX album Nevermore \m/ \m/
All the tracks have sounded sick so far, best chorus so far too. Shred and riff heaven and an awesome solo here yet again. Can't wait for the full album to drop! 2:02 - 3:08 \m/
Always loved Romeos sound and this release is looking like it's a buy =). But you know Mr. Romeo, with all the great prog metal coming out lately, its about time Symphony X got together again to show the world who's who! V:TNMS is in my opinion one of the best albums of all time no matter what genre.
Creative genius, stop critiquing and listen! Thank you for the release Mr. Romeo, love Russell, but your music needs to be released! Cheers and look forward to the next Symphony X release:). This will help me through as I await the next Symphony X album.
I really appreciate Mike's skills compositionally and as an instrumentalist and I was expecting this new cd to be instrumental.?? . I have to say I am a tad disappointed with what I have heard of this new work...It's not really floating my boat. Mike is the best out there in his chosen field by a country mile and for a guy that could also write killer film scores...well I guess I was hoping for something along those lines. Fingers crossed!
Music: Romeo Lyrics: Romeo, Castellano Maelstrom of fury, riding on the wind Make your move and let the games begin Eyes consumed with avarice, chaos on their breath Descending like a bird of prey, that wears the mask of death The blade of greed cuts oh so deep Conquer, divide and delete Wordless tongues conspire beyond what we see Fear of the unknown You can't take away the things we call our own Make your presence known You can't cast away this fragile heart of stone, alone ooooh! Poisoned and infected, counting down the days Savage envy in their souless gaze Towers of creation, pulverized with rage Arena of the malcontents, now set their final stage A merciless vile machine Leviathan killer of dreams Malicious intentions, such viscious inventions unseen Fear of the unknown You can't take away the things we call our own Make your presence known You can't cast away this fragile heart of stone, alone ooooh! Fear of the unknown You can't take away the things we call our own Make your presence known You can't cast away this fragile heart of stone, alone ooh!
Michael James Romeo was born on March 06, 1968 and he is from New York, United States. He has been a Musician & Songwriter and he is one of the best guitar players in the world, also he is a multi-instrumentalist- playing the Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Clarinet and can do the programming in the computer engineering of recording. The genres of \m/ Romeo has played since he started in 1994 are Progressive Metal/ Power Metal/ Symphonic Metal & Neoclassical Metal. He is one of the founding members of Symphony X. In 2018, Romeo announced the release of his full-length solo album called "War Of The Worlds/ Pt 1." Also featuring Vocalist Rick Castellano, Bassist John "JD" DeServio and Drummer John Macaluso as the backing band. Released 27 July 2018 via Music Theories Recordings/ Mascot Label Group. "Fear Of The Unknown" is Track #2 on Michael Romeo's Rockin' Solo Album "War Of The Worlds/ Pt 1." Rock On Michael Romeo! 🖤🎸😎🤘🏻
silver -By the way, I am a Moderator for a Metal Listening Group on Facebook and Some People Do Not Know the Facts On Michael Romeo. So I give all his Great accomplishments because some listeners do not know them. Oops, I said all. If I gave them all this list would go on much too long and people like you would not have the patience to hear Great things about true Metal Masters!
Mike kills it as he always does ... but I’m not following closely enough to understand why this (solo album) was necessary and how this is really any different than the Symphony X stuff?
It seems like more of an outlet to play with other musicians and explore writing, riffing styles, and orchestral themes that would be outliers on a normal Symphony X record.
Michael Romeo said Russell was so upset over the wreck with Adrenaline Mob that he needed some time away, but he did say that they would all get back together when the time is right!
Yeah, they just posted about it on the crash's anniversary. More power to Russell and the rest of Adrenaline Mob. Also more power to Michael Romeo, dude's clearly on the top of his game and musicians need to eat too so why the heck not? Cool beans!
He AND Symphony X belong in the Metal Hall of Fame, Rock whichever you want to call it, they are by far one of the best talented bands out there, and guitarist, just incredible music! Michael is greatly underrated. If you listen to his song structure and leads, just wow! Check out "Nevermore" Live and you can see this, or JINN \m/!
The song is great! Unfortunately if you had done it under Symphony X it would be greater! It is not about a naive fan-comment - I just think that your music has one voice and that is Mr. Allen's. That is the music of the what-was-used to be the new SX album, I am sure. Too bad things gone that way! I hope you will soon be together and you will make the epic-symphonic-melancholy-prog album that we all wish for - songs to cry your eyes and voice out! Good luck! You are great, Sir!
Is there no more ideas on the comments that to put "vocals ands lyrics are generic", or "is a mistake if you dont make an instrumental album" ?????......Come on guys, YOU´re really so boring with the same shit on every video. If you are able to make more tan 10 albums with a BIG band as Symphony X, collaborate with great musicians, as Arjen Lucansen, make a solo debut album, tour during years and years in different countries and continents, and overall….TO PLAY THE FUCKING GUITAR AS MICHAEL ROMEO, ...THEN....you have the permision to claim about that shit. Hugs bro, and thanks for another awesome album!!!.
Yeah must say I was hoping he'd return for part 2 Dino did a decent job but he's too close to Russell's style and you may as well just have Russell sing as nobody can get close to him the great thing about Rick was he was drastically different to Russell so you didn't constantly compare them.
Love the song, but I just gotta say: When we look for a lyric video we actually want to be able to read the lyrics with ease (wouldn't you guess?). What's with all the jumping and dancing around of the lyrics on the screen? Keep the lyrics (at least somewhat) static. You can have all the bells and whistles in the background. Believe me, that's plenty already.
Romeo is untouchable with both rhythm and leads
Master!!
1,000% G.O.A.T.
The final vocals are something out of this world
So honored to have had the chance to bring these videos to life :D
Your work is exceptional.
you did a great job
bruh this shit is inspiring as hell :)
Man, that chorus is so damn catchy. I can’t wait for this to drop next week
Yeah it is and the singer is fantastic, I don't understand all the hate on this guy, Russell is the man but this guy is really good to
Sounds like an auto tune track without the auto tune. And some hetfield sprinkled about. Would have been better treated by malmsteen instead of video game humbucker tones.
This has to be guitar solo of the year WINNER!
When I hear this I believe in metal again, its too damm fresh and powerful at the same time!
This is the best song so far released and that solo is just stupid good.
Seriously that chorus had me singing the second time it came around. Amazing 👌
This is how GREAT prog metal should be: suitably swinging, recklessly ripping riffs, massive melodies, cool choruses and soaring vocals!
GOD LEVEL ?
Just a Michael Romeo song, fuckin' nice !!
Long life to the king Michael!!\m/
Cada um gosta e se manifesta de acordo como mais lhe apetece e não disse nada sobre "deidades apenas sobre reis"!! kkkkkkkk...fica suave bro ;)
You gotta love it when OGs/legends make a comeback. MR is so 🔥
All these tiny notes and moves here and there all over riffs are SO SATISFYING OH GOD DAMN
HEADPHONES ... is a must to know this material ...at a whole different level
Reminds me of DGM....sooooo eager to hear the whole album
What a master and magician of a guitar player! Romeo is such an awesome songwriter and shredder! Sounds a lot like the last SymphonyX album Nevermore \m/ \m/
All the tracks have sounded sick so far, best chorus so far too. Shred and riff heaven and an awesome solo here yet again. Can't wait for the full album to drop! 2:02 - 3:08 \m/
How melodic! Everything is on the float!
Um guitarrista fora de base... Monstro de maiiss!!!
this solo was just perfectly delicious.
That solo was the more symphony X than symphony x itself
The guitars sounds so neoclassical
Like the vocals!
Always loved Romeos sound and this release is looking like it's a buy =).
But you know Mr. Romeo, with all the great prog metal coming out lately, its about time Symphony X got together again to show the world who's who! V:TNMS is in my opinion one of the best albums of all time no matter what genre.
One under rated guitar player!!
This is Gucci, bringing back my favorite symphony x memories.
Great CGI. And great sound, very balanced and compressed and clear.
Waiting so impatiently for my limited edition LP!!
Creative genius, stop critiquing and listen! Thank you for the release Mr. Romeo, love Russell, but your music needs to be released! Cheers and look forward to the next Symphony X release:). This will help me through as I await the next Symphony X album.
Keeps getting better and better!!!! Awesome job Wayne!
Thanks so much man. These videos were a dream project :)
solo is actually really good
Romeo is colosal
Yes. This. MORE OF THIS. Best single yet.
Romeo is a machine
Romeo, here you are!!!
Best one yet!
Awesome tune!!
Perfect riff and voices!!!
catchy riff and catchy chorus. I love it
My lord that guitar solo is nut worthy 🔥
I want this song to be longer.
I really appreciate Mike's skills compositionally and as an instrumentalist and I was expecting this new cd to be instrumental.?? . I have to say I am a tad disappointed with what I have heard of this new work...It's not really floating my boat. Mike is the best out there in his chosen field by a country mile and for a guy that could also write killer film scores...well I guess I was hoping for something along those lines. Fingers crossed!
Music: Romeo
Lyrics: Romeo, Castellano
Maelstrom of fury, riding on the wind
Make your move and let the games begin
Eyes consumed with avarice, chaos on their breath
Descending like a bird of prey, that wears the mask of death
The blade of greed cuts oh so deep
Conquer, divide and delete
Wordless tongues conspire beyond what we see
Fear of the unknown
You can't take away the things we call our own
Make your presence known
You can't cast away this fragile heart of stone, alone
ooooh!
Poisoned and infected, counting down the days
Savage envy in their souless gaze
Towers of creation, pulverized with rage
Arena of the malcontents, now set their final stage
A merciless vile machine
Leviathan killer of dreams
Malicious intentions, such viscious inventions unseen
Fear of the unknown
You can't take away the things we call our own
Make your presence known
You can't cast away this fragile heart of stone, alone
ooooh!
Fear of the unknown
You can't take away the things we call our own
Make your presence known
You can't cast away this fragile heart of stone, alone
ooh!
Michael James Romeo was born on March 06, 1968 and he is from New York, United States. He has been a Musician & Songwriter and he is one of the best guitar players in the world, also he is a multi-instrumentalist- playing the Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Clarinet and can do the programming in the computer engineering of recording. The genres of \m/ Romeo has played since he started in 1994 are Progressive Metal/ Power Metal/ Symphonic Metal & Neoclassical Metal. He is one of the founding members of Symphony X. In 2018, Romeo announced the release of his full-length solo album called "War Of The Worlds/ Pt 1." Also featuring Vocalist Rick Castellano, Bassist John "JD" DeServio and Drummer John Macaluso as the backing band. Released 27 July 2018 via Music Theories Recordings/ Mascot Label Group. "Fear Of The Unknown" is Track #2 on Michael Romeo's Rockin' Solo Album "War Of The Worlds/ Pt 1." Rock On Michael Romeo! 🖤🎸😎🤘🏻
Susan Waddle everyone can search in Wikipedia, no need for writing a stupid essay
silver Everyone can comment whatever they want to.
silver -By the way, I am a Moderator for a Metal Listening Group on Facebook and Some People Do Not Know the Facts On Michael Romeo. So I give all his Great accomplishments because some listeners do not know them. Oops, I said all. If I gave them all this list would go on much too long and people like you would not have the patience to hear Great things about true Metal Masters!
Michal Romeo is back and it's fucking EPIC!!!
MASTER !
You p great Anda the best guitar player mike
Bravo!!!
Kickass !
Ну что ж, Майкл Ромео в своем стиле, Symphony X, как всегда !
Solos aside, Romeo's rhythm work might be the tightest in the business.
Mike kills it as he always does ... but I’m not following closely enough to understand why this (solo album) was necessary and how this is really any different than the Symphony X stuff?
It seems like more of an outlet to play with other musicians and explore writing, riffing styles, and orchestral themes that would be outliers on a normal Symphony X record.
Michael Romeo said Russell was so upset over the wreck with Adrenaline Mob that he needed some time away, but he did say that they would all get back together when the time is right!
Kamikaze Krush thank you for shedding light on this my friend! Much appreciated 🙏🏼
Yeah, they just posted about it on the crash's anniversary. More power to Russell and the rest of Adrenaline Mob. Also more power to Michael Romeo, dude's clearly on the top of his game and musicians need to eat too so why the heck not? Cool beans!
Solitary Pilgrim agree, this sounds like a Iconoclast continuation.
Insane!!!
that is a damn good hook
He AND Symphony X belong in the Metal Hall of Fame, Rock whichever you want to call it, they are by far one of the best talented bands out there, and guitarist, just incredible music! Michael is greatly underrated. If you listen to his song structure and leads, just wow! Check out "Nevermore" Live and you can see this, or JINN \m/!
02:28 simple wow.. actually everything here in this song is .. but this section is something
u're music is atcually good why is it only 2.7k likes bro
Is out!!!
Living Legend
Waiting for pt 2
Production quality is really fucking top.
Damn my head already headbanging before i realize
The solooo, Dammm
wow incredible!
Incrível ❤
Sâmia Escórcio Você curte Symphony X também? É muito raro encontrar garotas que curtem esse estilo!
Soooooo good! 🤘
Is Blessthefall in "hollow bodies", is the same mechanism of the song in the chorous.
Fucking outstanding Mr Romeo.
Muy buen tema.
2:28 best part
Guitar Angel! N1 tank you!
awesome
Best o my god.... 🎼🎼🎼
Cristiddio che roba...Level god
Michael Romeo esta por encima de Yngwie Malsmteen...100 años luz
Como vine a escuchar esta maravilla recien en 2020 xddddd
Y yo en 2021 jajaj
MAKEE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWNNNN
any one know if rick is going to get another band???? them vocals need to be heard more,
Hermoso!
holy crap
The song is great! Unfortunately if you had done it under Symphony X it would be greater! It is not about a naive fan-comment - I just think that your music has one voice and that is Mr. Allen's. That is the music of the what-was-used to be the new SX album, I am sure. Too bad things gone that way! I hope you will soon be together and you will make the epic-symphonic-melancholy-prog album that we all wish for - songs to cry your eyes and voice out! Good luck! You are great, Sir!
Good
Porque não um novo album do Symphony X!!!????
Esse solo ficou muito bom! Aquela sensaçao de epa! Eita poha?! 😀 2:28
bro...your voice so amazing...who are yo ?
Does anyone know who made the lyric video?
🎸🎸🎸
I have feeling that most of songs on the album will be related somehow to Prometheus/Alien Covenant related. Love it!
2:28
i like this singer, whats his name
Wow! Symphony X meets Dokken!!
Ben Asaro
... what?
Who's the singer? He's the same in Djinn but very different in Black.
Is there no more ideas on the comments that to put "vocals ands lyrics are generic", or "is a mistake if you dont make an instrumental album" ?????......Come on guys, YOU´re really so boring with the same shit on every video. If you are able to make more tan 10 albums with a BIG band as Symphony X, collaborate with great musicians, as Arjen Lucansen, make a solo debut album, tour during years and years in different countries and continents, and overall….TO PLAY THE FUCKING GUITAR AS MICHAEL ROMEO, ...THEN....you have the permision to claim about that shit.
Hugs bro, and thanks for another awesome album!!!.
O solo dessa música, esse maldito solo, isso é desumano kkkk
I will listen watching the movie Alien the eighth passenger.
#SXBrasil Rules! \m/
Demetrius Ricon #ChuuupaJulio 🤘🏾
Hauahauahauahauahaua
🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
This is why we need Russell
I thought it would be an instrumental solo album
It’s sounds like SX of the «after Odyssey» period..
Part 2 is good, but not as good as Part 1. I really like the vocals even though I can't find anything else with this vocalist.
Yeah must say I was hoping he'd return for part 2 Dino did a decent job but he's too close to Russell's style and you may as well just have Russell sing as nobody can get close to him the great thing about Rick was he was drastically different to Russell so you didn't constantly compare them.
Love the song, but I just gotta say: When we look for a lyric video we actually want to be able to read the lyrics with ease (wouldn't you guess?). What's with all the jumping and dancing around of the lyrics on the screen? Keep the lyrics (at least somewhat) static. You can have all the bells and whistles in the background. Believe me, that's plenty already.
XDDD, 18 semi-skilled guitarist have visited here