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@@shannonmitchell8515 Exactly. Romeo bridges the neo-classical and progressive paths of Petrucci and Malmsteen, while also having extremely tasteful playing and a BADASS use of groove metal elements as well. An ultimate guitar player and musician for sure.
Michael Romeo brings in elements of Shawn Lane into his playing. There is even a nod to Holdsworth in this track during one of the interlude solos. He to me is what I wished Yngwie had become musically. So many times, a great guitarist comes on the scene, then stops developing. Check out his work on his two War of the Worlds solo albums. He is an amazing composer as well.
This album is one of the best albums ever, with a lot of varied and fun tracks. This is actually one of the least accessible ones. 'Out of the ashes' is my favorite one. Super fun and almost like classical music in parts.
I seriously cringed at the thought of mentioning Metallica in the same musical realm or sound as Symphony X. Eeeek!! Alas, I am extremely happy you're checking Symphony X out, finally! Echoing the comments, you must listen to The Odyssey. It's not an outdated sound, you're just discovering new music. Cheers.
I felt the same way haha. I understand making the comparison as a learning listener of the genre. But yeah, Metallica are children compared to Symphony X. Musically, lyrically, in terms of skill; they pale in comparison to Symphony X in every measurable regard. Metallica are a Thrash band. Symphony X are top level musicians.
Sounds to me that you need to diversify a bit more outside the scope of Metallica or Dream Theater. The comparison to DT is a bit more understandable in terms of sheer chops, but musically, they are quite different. Other bands you might want to explore are Fates Warning, Pain of Salvation, Circus Maximus, Haken. Metallica couldn't carry water for this band. And while I love Dream Theater, James LaBrie has been their weak spot for years now. Russell Allen is a pure beast of a vocalist with many colors to his voice.
You started off with one of their oldest epics which is a really good move on your part. As others have suggested, I'd recommend "The Odyssey" and then "Revelation" or anything from the PARADISE LOST album which is darker sounding and more new age sounding. You're definitely in for a treat with this band.
idk if I'd call symphony x underground. symphony x are damn amazing and did some stuff which was their time ahead back in the 90s truly a progressive band and Russel allen is an amazing Vocalist. other fantastic songs by them: -The Acolade -The Damnation Game -Eve of Seduction -The Edge of Forever -Out of the Ashes and many more really good stuff
@Drew Fortune, I own all Symphony X album, when you listen to a song from them you must think of it like an adventure, like watching a movie. You we're right when you said it's like a cut scene lol
Saying James Labrie and Russell Allen sound the same is absolutely hilarious. The Odyssey is a true masterpiece, as many have already posted. Another gorgeous and shorter song is Paradise Lost.
Thanks for doing Symphony X! They are criminally underrated and Michael Romeo is one of the greatest guitar players and composers to walk this planet. They write several masterpieces! If you want a face melter then listen to Iconoclast, but I think their greatest work is the album V: Communion and the Oracle is a musical gem.
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YEEEEES finally! Symphony X is one of the most underrated metal bands and i don't get why, I mean, they're fucking thecnically amazing, but they fill music with passion, emotion and some of the best orchestral compositions i've ever heard in my life. I suggest you to check out more of the latest stuff like the albums Paradise lost or Iconoclast, just because you're more for the modern metal sound. Although the best Symphony X are the ones of this album, Tawilight in Olympus and V the new mitology suite! Keep an eye on this band man!
Comparing Russell Allen to Hetfield and LaBrie is like comparing Michael Romeo to Kirk Hammet. I mean, Russells' vocal abilities are not from this world. Both Hetfield and LaBrie are good vocalists, but not even close to Russell.
So glad to see you finally do this one. My favorite band, truly next level musicianship and composition. Of course, everyone will recommend The Odyssey, and rightfully so, it's stunningly beautiful.
As for the comparisons, it's easy to hear Symphony X as Metallica meets Dream Theater. DT and SX came about around the same time so they were contemporaries of each other. Symphony X was about 4 years later. Not to say they weren't influenced by DT but I think there's more inspiration drawn from bands like Rush, Kansas, Black Sabbath, and Dio. I know Michael Romeo and Russell Allen are heavily influenced by classical composers so there's that as well.
Symphony X is classic! You'll probably like their newer stuff a lot more. OT: Would love to see you collaborate (more) with METALBIRB. Since you both love prog metal, maybe react to Ayreon - 'The Day That The World Breaks Down' together? You will be pleasantly surprised! Hint: Russell Allen (Symphony X) and James LaBrie (Dream Theater) are both featured on it, next to 9 (!) other singers.
Symphony X guitarrist has a recording studio in his house... The albums The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, Iconoclast and Underworld were fully recorded in that studio and are (arguably) a lot better produced than the previous ones...
Even putting Symphony X and Metallica in the same sentence is an insult to Symphony X. There isn't a single member of Metallica that could even play this.
James LaBrie is my favorite singer, but Sir Russell Allen is a beast! I'd say the band's sound is heavily influenced by classics like Kansas and Queen, but hey, it's been more than 20 years since this was recorded, 90's Prog Metal was just building its own sound. Maybe the latest Symphony X material it will be a better aproach to you. if you're gonna give SX another chance, try Serpent's Kiss - just 5.00 minutes long song - before going with another epic 20 minute piece. If you feel that sound it's more for you, only then go with The Odyssey.
Agree... But only because Labrie's voice died a long time ago. Which is a huge shame. In the early 90s Labrie held his own. Find some early footage. Top class. But yeah, Allen has just maintained a high level of performance this whole time. Only seen them live once. It was about 4 years ago. Was awesome!
@@wilko6679 I mean, it was one thing hearing Bruce Dickinson slip a notch, but the only thing his singing lost was long phrases shortening, whereas if you listen to some of LaBrie's performances - I mean, take the live video for Octavarium (the one everyone's reacting to): Jordan's intro is majestic, then Petrucci and Myoung come in and it all sounds incredible. Then LaBrie sings in his middle range, which there's totally nothing wrong with - but then he goes into the "as far as I can say" part and it just kills the mood as if I got stabbed in my ear with a screwdriver. He's a brilliant writer, that's for sure, but he had to either put DT's sound first or his own. I know which he picked.
Symphony x is one of those bands like dream theater that you can listen a 20 minute song without getting bored, cause it's never the same it always changes, these bands are way too complex to listen for someone that doesn't understand music very well, lots of sounds but in a beautiful armony, now i'm 34 and i've been listening metal since i was 13, i found DT and symphony x when i was 15 and i can say that are the 2 most beautiful bands for me, 15:48 in your video...the most lethal part of the song
Symphony X is amazing!! I hate how they always get compared to DT but similar genres!! They have a lot of great songs you should check out!! Two of my favorites are “Inferno ( Unleash the Fire)” and “Of sins and Shadows”
@I Can't Think Of A Good Name So This Must Suffice ahh really!! That’s what makes music unique. Not everyone has the same taste.. those were the first two songs I heard from X. 🤘🏻
This is a very old and - kind of - experimental song from early in their career (1997 !! More than 23 years ago. At this point, none of Avenged Sevenfold or Dream Theater's "Metropolis part II" album existed). Back in the time they didn't have made any concert yet and they were considered like a nerdy "studio band". I think they became more mature between "The new mythology suite" and "The Odyssey" albums (in other words between 2000-2002). The eponymous song "The Odyssey" is a must listen, and it is (at least at a production level) two levels above the Divine Wings epic song that you listened here. Also they made a couple of way more "modern sounding" and testosteronous albums between 2007 and 2011. I don't consider their last 2015 album as good as the two previous ones. Happy Christmas to you too ;) (Sorry for my English I'm French)
When I accidentally illegally downloaded this album on live wire my 12 year old mind couldn't understand how such a band could exist and I had never heard of them. They were everything I loved in music and more. This album straight up changed my life. I've been listening to them for well 18 years now lol. I used to play this album on repeat playing diablo 2 on pc. And look at that with d2r releasing time to spam this album again except this time I have their entire discography. :) Cheers to the best thing to come out of New Jersey.
@DrewFortune97 Thank you very much for your review of this great band. The fun thing about this band is that it is actually not Trash Metal, neither is Folk or Power Metal. It is progressive metal, and like a good progressive metal band, they try to tell a story in every song. So you will see different elements in every song they wrote: different drums, different guitars, bass, and even vocal style. This song is about (I believe) the Exodus; however, the story is told from Lucifer's perspective. It tells his rise and fall. That is why they sing so aggressively at times. These different guitar riff sections are part of the story, like a fight between good and evil, which eventually good prevails - hence the end of the music being a little slower. Well, hope you like it =)
Symphony X went more guitar driven from The Odyssey onward. As you will have seen already, the title track from the aforementioned album is a must, then definitely check out The Accolades 1&2, The Bird/Serpent War leading into Egypt from V: The New Mythology album, Eve of Seduction, When All Is Lost and many more... Sir Russell Allen is a beast of a vocalist! I would also recommend checking out Dawn of a Million Souls from the Ayreon album Flight of the Migrator album where Russell and Michael Romeo both feature. Romeo plays an insane solo which made Ayreon head honcho Arjen Lucassen jealous, lol!
The Odyssey by these guys is amazing also. Basically the same type of song, but more epic and not so "all over the place". The production is also a lot better and not outdated as you called it :) Everything from the Paradise Lost album is also gold and a lot more accessible
Symphony X is pretty much heavier DT with some epic and neoclassical stuff mixed in. They have different albums and styles, some more prog, some heavier. Michael Romeo is always considered a top tier guitar player but people don't often talk about how good a composer he is. He basically writes everything himself, including orchestrations. Russell Allen is a vocal beast, extremely diverse and very consistent in live performances. If you like more the prog stuff than the heavy, I'd recommend Egypt next. If you wanna hear how heavy they can get, go for Domination
Yeah, you're right! It is my first time listening to this song as well, and I cannot help but think it's really some kind of Metallica and Dream Theater mashup) And some Ayreon as well - due to this singer participating in Ayreon occasionally, I guess) So yeah, this is a masterpiece, greatly done, but after DT and Metallica it sounds kinda secondary, frankly speaking. Great, but I heard it all somewhere already)
The main guitarist is influenced by Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Rush, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, as well as neo classical shredders like Uli Jon Roth and Yngwie Malmsteem. While Symphony X and Dream Theater were formed around the same time, just a couple years difference.
Symphony X like Metallica Really, thats like saying every time you listen to Guthrie Govan or Andy james or Ron Thal play guitar you here Kirk Hammett.
I think russel allen has a really more grasper voice than labrie. But i can relate to your reaction. Thats outdated, but brilliant. For me, its nostalgia. I've been listening to symphony x since im 12. Before ive even knew what Dream Theater is. So im a lot biased. Great reaction. Subscribing.
Iconoclast is one of my favorites from them. Devin Townsend and Symphony X are my two all time favorite bands. ❤ Sir Russ is ✨divine✨ at the end of this one.
If you listen to a bit more Symphony X, you'll find that the vocalist (Russell Allen) is quite different from Dream Theater's vocalist (James LaBrie.) He has a lower voice with a lot more grit and power than James.
Mate, it's time for Protest the Hero! Punishingly progressive with moments that are pleasantly pop. Guttural groovy guitars. Virtuosic vocals. Dizzyingly demonstrative and destructive drums. Dude. Tricky tempos and time signature changes. Some people struggle with the vocals but you've already shown taste for vocalists he's compared to. Start from their new album and work backwards. All Hands or From the Sky. I think you'll love it. By the end of the year you'll be listening to their hit album Kezia front to back.
@@jamiethomas3122 "insufferable" lol, what? Unlike Allen's generic, sterile vocal style (who stubbornly tries to sound like Dio), LaBrie has a recognizable timbre and knows how to convey emotions
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This is straight up prog metal 🤘🏽 you're Makin me feel old young man!🤣🤣🤣
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Michael Romeo is a SINFULLY underrated guitarist...
He's honestly my favorite guitarist. Has everything in his playing that I love from Petrucci and Malmsteen
He's not underrated...
@@shannonmitchell8515 Exactly. Romeo bridges the neo-classical and progressive paths of Petrucci and Malmsteen, while also having extremely tasteful playing and a BADASS use of groove metal elements as well. An ultimate guitar player and musician for sure.
Michael Romeo brings in elements of Shawn Lane into his playing. There is even a nod to Holdsworth in this track during one of the interlude solos. He to me is what I wished Yngwie had become musically. So many times, a great guitarist comes on the scene, then stops developing. Check out his work on his two War of the Worlds solo albums. He is an amazing composer as well.
They have shit marketing!
If you want a Symphony X masterpiece, you have to do The Odyssey
Wicked or damnation game great as well
All songs are Masterpiece
100
Definitely.
Though I suggest Accolade II as well
Sorry for ruining your 69 likes man
Finally Symphony X! The best is yet to come, though - THE ODYSSEY is their best song imo, and one of my top 3 songs of all time 😍
THE ENTIRE V ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE FROM START TO FINISH !!
Sir, all their albums are what you see when you look up masterpeice and perfection in a dictionary..
I love Symphony X, old and new. A criminally underrated and overlooked band in the metal scene.
The vocals in the end must be one of the best of all metal
This album is one of the best albums ever, with a lot of varied and fun tracks. This is actually one of the least accessible ones. 'Out of the ashes' is my favorite one. Super fun and almost like classical music in parts.
Amusingly, the original popular description of Dream Theater's music was "Metallica meets Rush."
I call them Pantera meets Queen ;)
@@amjanI feel like that better describes Blind Guardian, lol
If you love this one, you gonna lose your mind with The Odissey
Jason Rullo is one of my biggest inspirations as a drummer
I was going to say that Jason is never referred but he's a freaking force of nature
Russell Allen eats both James LaBrie and James Hetfield for breakfast
Yeah right
Absolutly
After Dio death, Russel Allen is the best metal vocalist.
Its not even close, Allen is a beast.
I seriously cringed at the thought of mentioning Metallica in the same musical realm or sound as Symphony X. Eeeek!!
Alas, I am extremely happy you're checking Symphony X out, finally! Echoing the comments, you must listen to The Odyssey. It's not an outdated sound, you're just discovering new music. Cheers.
I felt the same way haha. I understand making the comparison as a learning listener of the genre. But yeah, Metallica are children compared to Symphony X. Musically, lyrically, in terms of skill; they pale in comparison to Symphony X in every measurable regard. Metallica are a Thrash band. Symphony X are top level musicians.
Sounds to me that you need to diversify a bit more outside the scope of Metallica or Dream Theater. The comparison to DT is a bit more understandable in terms of sheer chops, but musically, they are quite different. Other bands you might want to explore are Fates Warning, Pain of Salvation, Circus Maximus, Haken. Metallica couldn't carry water for this band. And while I love Dream Theater, James LaBrie has been their weak spot for years now. Russell Allen is a pure beast of a vocalist with many colors to his voice.
My guy saying Russell Allen sounds literally like James LaBrie had me seething.
Straight up blasphemy, right JC?
Please, keep going with Symphony X... it takes a while to get what they're doing but it only gets better!
Glad you are doing Symphony X. This one is an older one. For an Epic, I love The Odyssey. The singer Russell Allen is considered one of the best.
You started off with one of their oldest epics which is a really good move on your part. As others have suggested, I'd recommend "The Odyssey" and then "Revelation" or anything from the PARADISE LOST album which is darker sounding and more new age sounding. You're definitely in for a treat with this band.
Check out Egypt by Symphony X.
idk if I'd call symphony x underground.
symphony x are damn amazing and did some stuff which was their time ahead back in the 90s
truly a progressive band and Russel allen is an amazing Vocalist.
other fantastic songs by them:
-The Acolade
-The Damnation Game
-Eve of Seduction
-The Edge of Forever
-Out of the Ashes
and many more
really good stuff
well, they were underground at that time...
@@thanksthe5505 not an argument for calling them underground now
@@aranox of course not! but the video is called The underground masterpiece
@@thanksthe5505 okay fair point if they didn't break through with the divine tragedy yet at that time and idk when exactly they did.
@@aranox their outbreak was The Odyssey album.. And after that album people have realised that the V was even better
Loved the reaction, tnx Drew. A perfect song from a pretty much perfect album.
@Drew Fortune, I own all Symphony X album, when you listen to a song from them you must think of it like an adventure, like watching a movie. You we're right when you said it's like a cut scene lol
Yesss
The Odyssey!!
Listen to this followed by Candlelight Fantasia, The Oddysey and Paradise Lost in that order and you won't be disappointed
Saying James Labrie and Russell Allen sound the same is absolutely hilarious. The Odyssey is a true masterpiece, as many have already posted. Another gorgeous and shorter song is Paradise Lost.
You are absolutly right!!!
Compare Symphony x with Dream Theather is a mess. Id never heard ANYTHING LIKE Symphony x never
I sing the last bit in the shower and choose to ignore the cops knocking on my door.
Symphony X - Walls Of Babylon
The Odyssey... specially if you liked the last part of this one. The entire book in a song.
You’re welcome ;)
Thanks for doing Symphony X! They are criminally underrated and Michael Romeo is one of the greatest guitar players and composers to walk this planet. They write several masterpieces! If you want a face melter then listen to Iconoclast, but I think their greatest work is the album V: Communion and the Oracle is a musical gem.
Communion and the Oracle is one of my favourites. I'm glad there's someone else out there that resonates with me to that song 💜
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Ayreon if you haven't already. The Day that the World Breaks Down.
YEEEEES finally! Symphony X is one of the most underrated metal bands and i don't get why, I mean, they're fucking thecnically amazing, but they fill music with passion, emotion and some of the best orchestral compositions i've ever heard in my life. I suggest you to check out more of the latest stuff like the albums Paradise lost or Iconoclast, just because you're more for the modern metal sound. Although the best Symphony X are the ones of this album, Tawilight in Olympus and V the new mitology suite! Keep an eye on this band man!
that reaction at @24:33 is exactly why i love watching reaction videos. also the best guitar work in that whole song if you ask me.
Just two words - The Odyssey!
Loved this reaction, mate. Take care.
I've been waiting for this too much!!
Personally my favorite SX track is The Edge of Forever.
Uff. A really underrated SX piece! Love it!
One of my prefer song of SX.
I always tell people that SX has incredible unrivaled shreds songs and fast songs, however, their REAL gems are the ballads
It's so great seeing someone enjoying this for the first time! Im jealous
Comparing Russell Allen to Hetfield and LaBrie is like comparing Michael Romeo to Kirk Hammet. I mean, Russells' vocal abilities are not from this world. Both Hetfield and LaBrie are good vocalists, but not even close to Russell.
Hetfield doesn't go off key nearly as much as LaBrie though
Russell surpassed Hetfield a long time ago
happy to know you have stumbled upon symphony x, cheers!
This is the band that got me out of "numetal" and into actual music in the early 2000's. Awesome band with so many amazing songs!
96 was there first album.
I can't believe. Me too. I was stuck with korn until some friends showed me Inferno and it blew my mind.
@@yvonbissonette3685 Sure, but I am just sharing my own discovery with a band. Not all of us find everything as soon as it comes out.
So glad to see you finally do this one. My favorite band, truly next level musicianship and composition. Of course, everyone will recommend The Odyssey, and rightfully so, it's stunningly beautiful.
My subscription was really a good choice, i suggest that to everyone who's watching, Drew has some of the best reactions i've ever seen.
As for the comparisons, it's easy to hear Symphony X as Metallica meets Dream Theater. DT and SX came about around the same time so they were contemporaries of each other. Symphony X was about 4 years later. Not to say they weren't influenced by DT but I think there's more inspiration drawn from bands like Rush, Kansas, Black Sabbath, and Dio. I know Michael Romeo and Russell Allen are heavily influenced by classical composers so there's that as well.
The part right after the chorale is actually an excerpt from Mars by Guatav Holst
Wow you got to Symphony X! I think that’s the first reaction to them I’ve seen.
Symphiny x - The odessea is epic
Subscribed. VERY proper reaction. Symphony X just need one thing : lot of time to be assimilated. But when it's done...oh boy....
Symphony X is classic! You'll probably like their newer stuff a lot more. OT: Would love to see you collaborate (more) with METALBIRB. Since you both love prog metal, maybe react to Ayreon - 'The Day That The World Breaks Down' together? You will be pleasantly surprised! Hint: Russell Allen (Symphony X) and James LaBrie (Dream Theater) are both featured on it, next to 9 (!) other singers.
so many memories, this is the first prog metal that i heard.. is amazing!!
First rule of metal is that none of it ages out. Hope your journey through metal is going well.
I feel like Brandon could've mentioned this song came out in 1997. I mean, of course it's outdated for 2020 standards. It came out 23 years ago haha.
Exactly, a masterpiece!
I agree with the outdated sound.. I like it, but is true.. The Odyssey, as you should have seen in the comments, sounds a lot better, and is amazing
Symphony X guitarrist has a recording studio in his house... The albums The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, Iconoclast and Underworld were fully recorded in that studio and are (arguably) a lot better produced than the previous ones...
hard to believe Dream Theater had already been together for nearly a decade before Symphony X formed.
Both are good in their own right.
Even putting Symphony X and Metallica in the same sentence is an insult to Symphony X. There isn't a single member of Metallica that could even play this.
Can’t argue with that honestly even though I love Metallica… Symphony X are just on another level of songwriting, technicality and musicality.
James LaBrie is my favorite singer, but Sir Russell Allen is a beast!
I'd say the band's sound is heavily influenced by classics like Kansas and Queen, but hey, it's been more than 20 years since this was recorded, 90's Prog Metal was just building its own sound.
Maybe the latest Symphony X material it will be a better aproach to you.
if you're gonna give SX another chance, try Serpent's Kiss - just 5.00 minutes long song - before going with another epic 20 minute piece.
If you feel that sound it's more for you, only then go with The Odyssey.
Lol. LaBrie? Really?
Favorite reactor!!! Been waiting for this one.
Russell Allen is 10x better than james labrie
and that's a fact
Agree... But only because Labrie's voice died a long time ago. Which is a huge shame. In the early 90s Labrie held his own. Find some early footage. Top class. But yeah, Allen has just maintained a high level of performance this whole time. Only seen them live once. It was about 4 years ago. Was awesome!
@@wilko6679 I mean, it was one thing hearing Bruce Dickinson slip a notch, but the only thing his singing lost was long phrases shortening, whereas if you listen to some of LaBrie's performances - I mean, take the live video for Octavarium (the one everyone's reacting to): Jordan's intro is majestic, then Petrucci and Myoung come in and it all sounds incredible. Then LaBrie sings in his middle range, which there's totally nothing wrong with - but then he goes into the "as far as I can say" part and it just kills the mood as if I got stabbed in my ear with a screwdriver.
He's a brilliant writer, that's for sure, but he had to either put DT's sound first or his own. I know which he picked.
@@gregdjentyguy9986dude that's a bunch of crap hes a great singer and your know it 😐
@@gregdjentyguy9986no its a opinion 😐
Symphony x is one of those bands like dream theater that you can listen a 20 minute song without getting bored, cause it's never the same it always changes, these bands are way too complex to listen for someone that doesn't understand music very well, lots of sounds but in a beautiful armony, now i'm 34 and i've been listening metal since i was 13, i found DT and symphony x when i was 15 and i can say that are the 2 most beautiful bands for me, 15:48 in your video...the most lethal part of the song
Symphony X is amazing!! I hate how they always get compared to DT but similar genres!! They have a lot of great songs you should check out!! Two of my favorites are “Inferno ( Unleash the Fire)” and “Of sins and Shadows”
@I Can't Think Of A Good Name So This Must Suffice ahh really!! That’s what makes music unique. Not everyone has the same taste.. those were the first two songs I heard from X. 🤘🏻
This is a very old and - kind of - experimental song from early in their career (1997 !! More than 23 years ago. At this point, none of Avenged Sevenfold or Dream Theater's "Metropolis part II" album existed). Back in the time they didn't have made any concert yet and they were considered like a nerdy "studio band".
I think they became more mature between "The new mythology suite" and "The Odyssey" albums (in other words between 2000-2002).
The eponymous song "The Odyssey" is a must listen, and it is (at least at a production level) two levels above the Divine Wings epic song that you listened here.
Also they made a couple of way more "modern sounding" and testosteronous albums between 2007 and 2011. I don't consider their last 2015 album as good as the two previous ones.
Happy Christmas to you too ;)
(Sorry for my English I'm French)
YOOOOOO LETS GOOOOOO!!!! THIS SONG IS SO GOOD. SYMPHONY X SLAPS. YOU GOTTA CHECK OUT MORE
When I accidentally illegally downloaded this album on live wire my 12 year old mind couldn't understand how such a band could exist and I had never heard of them. They were everything I loved in music and more. This album straight up changed my life. I've been listening to them for well 18 years now lol. I used to play this album on repeat playing diablo 2 on pc. And look at that with d2r releasing time to spam this album again except this time I have their entire discography. :) Cheers to the best thing to come out of New Jersey.
@DrewFortune97
Thank you very much for your review of this great band.
The fun thing about this band is that it is actually not Trash Metal, neither is Folk or Power Metal. It is progressive metal, and like a good progressive metal band, they try to tell a story in every song. So you will see different elements in every song they wrote: different drums, different guitars, bass, and even vocal style.
This song is about (I believe) the Exodus; however, the story is told from Lucifer's perspective. It tells his rise and fall. That is why they sing so aggressively at times.
These different guitar riff sections are part of the story, like a fight between good and evil, which eventually good prevails - hence the end of the music being a little slower.
Well, hope you like it =)
Fan of A7X for 15 years and for SX 6 years ago. Those bands are my favorites for all time
+ Porcupine tree
7:02 what did he said?
Symphony X went more guitar driven from The Odyssey onward. As you will have seen already, the title track from the aforementioned album is a must, then definitely check out The Accolades 1&2, The Bird/Serpent War leading into Egypt from V: The New Mythology album, Eve of Seduction, When All Is Lost and many more...
Sir Russell Allen is a beast of a vocalist! I would also recommend checking out Dawn of a Million Souls from the Ayreon album Flight of the Migrator album where Russell and Michael Romeo both feature. Romeo plays an insane solo which made Ayreon head honcho Arjen Lucassen jealous, lol!
Great band i love so much
The Odyssey by these guys is amazing also. Basically the same type of song, but more epic and not so "all over the place". The production is also a lot better and not outdated as you called it :)
Everything from the Paradise Lost album is also gold and a lot more accessible
Symphony X is a fantastic band! And Russell Allen is a Phenomenal singer!
The intro is from Gustav Holst's planets composition
If you want to hear a more modern sound, check their album Underworld. It's quite recent, and it delivers.
The full album is a masterpiece!
interviewer: so you're a metal band, right?
symphony x: yes
interviewer: what sub-genre do you fall into
symphony x: yes
Symphony X is pretty much heavier DT with some epic and neoclassical stuff mixed in. They have different albums and styles, some more prog, some heavier. Michael Romeo is always considered a top tier guitar player but people don't often talk about how good a composer he is. He basically writes everything himself, including orchestrations. Russell Allen is a vocal beast, extremely diverse and very consistent in live performances. If you like more the prog stuff than the heavy, I'd recommend Egypt next. If you wanna hear how heavy they can get, go for Domination
if you liked this song, you should check out The Odyssey by Symphony x. i think you would like it
Symphony X - Iconoclast. 👌
Drew wants MODERN metal, give him MODERN sounding Symphony X, like "Serpent's Rise"
It's not "trash" metal, it's "Thrash" Metal. But, very cool video! Symphony X is one of the best in the business. Thanks for reviewing.
The Odyssey next please, one of the best prog songs ever written.
This is not one of their better songs imo.
Based a bit on Gustav Holst's "The Planets"
Yeah, you're right! It is my first time listening to this song as well, and I cannot help but think it's really some kind of Metallica and Dream Theater mashup) And some Ayreon as well - due to this singer participating in Ayreon occasionally, I guess)
So yeah, this is a masterpiece, greatly done, but after DT and Metallica it sounds kinda secondary, frankly speaking. Great, but I heard it all somewhere already)
React to the Oddysey, another masterpiece and, the accolade 1 and 2
The main guitarist is influenced by Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Rush, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, as well as neo classical shredders like Uli Jon Roth and Yngwie Malmsteem. While Symphony X and Dream Theater were formed around the same time, just a couple years difference.
Jeez... dude sees no difference between Labrie's and Allen's vocals! Such a sacrilege!
pls listen to more !
Symphony X like Metallica Really, thats like saying every time you listen to Guthrie Govan or Andy james or Ron Thal play guitar you here Kirk Hammett.
Your right never i said NEVER compare SX with Comerciallica.
James Labrie and Russell Allen sound like the same guy? Yikes.
How does the keyboard solo sound like Metallica??
Evolution
Rediscovery parts I-II
Now that you say it, it kinda sounds like a collab, but I have that voice and guitar sound so deep in my head that for me is just Symphony X
I think russel allen has a really more grasper voice than labrie. But i can relate to your reaction. Thats outdated, but brilliant. For me, its nostalgia. I've been listening to symphony x since im 12. Before ive even knew what Dream Theater is. So im a lot biased. Great reaction. Subscribing.
Iconoclast is one of my favorites from them. Devin Townsend and Symphony X are my two all time favorite bands. ❤ Sir Russ is ✨divine✨ at the end of this one.
The TDWOT álbum is a fully masterpiece
Yesss
You should listen to "To Hell and Back" from them
If you listen to a bit more Symphony X, you'll find that the vocalist (Russell Allen) is quite different from Dream Theater's vocalist (James LaBrie.) He has a lower voice with a lot more grit and power than James.
Mate, it's time for Protest the Hero!
Punishingly progressive with moments that are pleasantly pop.
Guttural groovy guitars.
Virtuosic vocals.
Dizzyingly demonstrative and destructive drums. Dude.
Tricky tempos and time signature changes.
Some people struggle with the vocals but you've already shown taste for vocalists he's compared to.
Start from their new album and work backwards.
All Hands or From the Sky.
I think you'll love it. By the end of the year you'll be listening to their hit album Kezia front to back.
15:49... La misma reacción que tengo yo cuando llego a esa parte jaja
Shoutout to based brandon
It truly is a master piece surpassing anything DT has made imo.
one A change of seasons destroys all the tasteless shit Symphony X
@@chegevara8896 Nah, La Bries' voice is just insufferable in the long run
@@jamiethomas3122 "insufferable" lol, what?
Unlike Allen's generic, sterile vocal style (who stubbornly tries to sound like Dio), LaBrie has a recognizable timbre and knows how to convey emotions
@@chegevara8896 Allen is levels above Dio and Labrie, with a far bigger range than the monotone whiney Labrie
Symphony X the best band in the world 🇬🇧🤘