"Originally recorded in 1992 as a demo tape which Romeo had sent out to various guitar publications, the album that would eventually become The Dark Chapter garnered the attention of a Japanese record label named Zero Corporation, who expressed an interest in further material.[2] Romeo then joined up with keyboardist Michael Pinnella to re-record the album for a CD release through Zero in 1994, after which both musicians went on to form Symphony X.[3] An entirely instrumental album, it bears many similarities to the progressive metal stylings of Symphony X, and could be considered a direct precursor to their self-titled debut album which was released later in 1994."
Oh, wow; didn't realize this album was instrumentals - I guess I should have guessed as who'd he get for a vocalist at this point. Kind of reminds me of the first Tolkki solo album in that way.
What an iconic album from my favorite guitarist ever! Here's a FUN FACT for y'all that is mostly unknown to people: - The title tracks "Sevil Alucard" and "Noit Al Ever" are backronyms or reversgrams, they spell different words backwards! Thus reading "Dracula Lives" and "Revelation" ! Awesome right ? Romeo is a nerd and a genius! That's why I love this dude, plus he's talented AF obviously! You're welcome ;)
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one of the greatest shred albums
"Originally recorded in 1992 as a demo tape which Romeo had sent out to various guitar publications, the album that would eventually become The Dark Chapter garnered the attention of a Japanese record label named Zero Corporation, who expressed an interest in further material.[2] Romeo then joined up with keyboardist Michael Pinnella to re-record the album for a CD release through Zero in 1994, after which both musicians went on to form Symphony X.[3] An entirely instrumental album, it bears many similarities to the progressive metal stylings of Symphony X, and could be considered a direct precursor to their self-titled debut album which was released later in 1994."
Wow! I had no idea he released a solo album in the 90s. Such a fantastic musician
Oh, wow; didn't realize this album was instrumentals - I guess I should have guessed as who'd he get for a vocalist at this point. Kind of reminds me of the first Tolkki solo album in that way.
Most Underrated Magnum Opus of Romeo..
What an iconic album from my favorite guitarist ever! Here's a FUN FACT for y'all that is mostly unknown to people:
- The title tracks "Sevil Alucard" and "Noit Al Ever" are backronyms or reversgrams, they spell different words backwards! Thus reading "Dracula Lives" and "Revelation" !
Awesome right ? Romeo is a nerd and a genius! That's why I love this dude, plus he's talented AF obviously!
You're welcome ;)
Wooow 😮😮😮
AÑOS ESCUCHANDO ESTE ÁLBUM Y RECIÉN ME VENGO A ENTERAR DE EL NOMBRE DE ESTAS CANCIONES!!! FANTÁSTICO FUN FACT!!!!!
This deserves a re-recording
Please
Thanks for posting I'm a big fan of his solo albums & symphony x but I hadn't heard this before 👍🤘
enjoy this masterpiece !
Wonderful!
Thank you
Спасибо!🙂
2024 anyone ?
Aaaaaa Zmajuuuuu ......
When I first heard this album, the drum tones were so realistic and the drum programming was so well done, I didn't realize it was a drum machine.
yeah it's actually pretty amazing to know that he actually programmed and composed all the elements
8:44!!!
21:09 and Chopin Etude appears
interesting wich one?
@@YsAbTones op10 no4 in c# minor