Underestimated is a far more appropriate term, especially if hes writing all the other stuff behind the music. Pretty sure he uses virtual instruments and keys as well, programming drums--- Dudes a leviathon musicially.
i was really hoping for more of the Neo Classical stuff. All the albums after the Odyssey haven't really done anything for me. Cant blame a guy for being done with that stuff after writing so many album chalked full of that style. i'll still probably end up buying this album. Michael Romeo is such a beast.
25+ years of songwriting experience in this song are tangible. The album will certainly turn out to be a masterpiece for many. Who could seriously despise this anyway?
This song came randomly in Spotify without me knowing who was playing. The first thing I thought: "Wow, this sounds a bit like Symphony X and I'm loving it!". I really love that you can really tell its Michael Romeo's behind the song. Kick ass riffs and awesome orchestration! Cant wait for the album!
Dark Chapter would be a lot better I think with some tighter mixing. I like dark chapter but might prefer the more metal edge of the new stuff. That said, mid-period symphony X was my favorite. When there was still a lot of the "Symphony" part, and a good chunk of "X" to go with it. Now it's mostly X.
Tarks Gauntlet ,he definitely has improved over the years he truly has become a phenomenal guitarist in his own right and because he has truly achieved greatness in the guitar world....hail Michael Romeo a legend in the making....😎
Michael Romeo never ceases to amaze me. But I know you young guys are out there soaking this up. Use this to inspire you and become your own masters. The fucking talent out here is amazing!
for the people saying this is Symphony X with different vocal , we absolutely gonna see technical aspect of his playing in this album but remember as michael mentioned before they as a Symphony X band always create album accessible and also kept their dna which playing more technical stuff , and ofcourse this is michael romeo album so we can expect much more , guy know how to innovate don't worry.
Michael, this is awesome, honestly. I was waiting another solo album since years ago! Please continue doing music, you're outstanding. Your killing fast riffs in D are definitely a legend in metal (all of your tunings always have been in D) is like your brand. That's riffs mixed with melodic chorus, the orchestral things above plus that progressive metrics, are a real unique for me. Please continue doing this! You deserve more attention man! No more words, thanks for your music. Following you always since the dark chapter and ALL single song of SX.
Thanks, Mr. Romeo for sharing your new music with us, looking forward to hearing the whole album! Still, I hope to see Symphony X together in the future.
Romeo said there will be a lot of different stuff on the album so I'll wait and see. Last time I tried to judge a project based on one song (Nevermore, from SX's Underworld) I ended up burning my tongue after the full release. (also ended up blocked from Russell Allen's Facebook page, lol).
haha, awesome! I too am not a huge fan of the heavy metal style in the verses and choruses, but the orchestral stuff and the interlude were amazing! Let's hope there is more to this album.
This particular song sounds exactly like something Annihilator would do with some SymX proggy/orchestra bits thrown in to appease technical speed nerds. Of course it's gonna have elements of SymX, he writes all their music, duh, but it's not a clone. Much thrashier with the big chorus hooks just like Annihilator does. Great singer...wish the drums were real... guitar playing is top notch as always from Michael. Stoked to hear more!!
As always I love the power in his tracks (and ofcourse the solos), yet like many stated, I'd have loved to hear a more varied track. This indeed screams modern-day Symphony X and while that's not a bad thing at all, I was hoping for a return to the calmer neoclassical approach. Ofcourse this is the only song we heard so far (and I literally JUST found out MJR is releasing a solo album), so I'm sure this song was chosen for commercial reasons... On a sidenote; I know how a lot of bands keep going on about evolving and the fans have to deal with it, but while I agree with this to a certain extend, I can't help but wondering why you should evolve 'beyond' what made you great in the first place, and again, 'evolves' you into something that sounds like pretty much any other band (composition-wise). Feels a bit like we reached an age where power and simplicity (again, in songstructure alone) reign over creativity and ingenuity... But like I said, this is a general thought/concern of mine that doesn't necessarily reflects on this album as I'm in no position to judge the full album yet.
Loved it. The guitar tone is that of SX but nothing else is similar because they're diferent musicians and there's a lot more focus on guitars, leads and long solo, can' t wait for the remaining songs
Michael James Romeo is from New York, USA and he is one of the most awesome Metal Guitarists in the world. He is also a Musician, Songwriter, and multi-🤘🏻😎🎸instrumentalist: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Clarinet and programming. He has been active in the music scene all his life, but professionally the early 1990’s is when he began. The song “Black” is a premiere of his new album: “War Of The Worlds/ Pt. 1,” It’s a solo album and it released on 27 July 2018 by Mascot Label Group. Romeo collaborated with Castellano, John Macaluso and J DeServio in the recording of this album. Great song and it will definitely Rock! Romeo really knows what the \m/ community wants! Wooohooo!🎸😎🤘🏻
Sounds like Paradise Lost or Iconoclast. Hardly a surprise though, because MJR writes most SX stuff anyway. This isn't a problem for me. I'll listen to MJR's playing any time. That solo... Hang on guys, gonna go practice for about 15 more years.
Definitely not what I expected from the long awaited solo material. Sounds exactly like an Iconoclast track, but with less keyboards! Well, I'm looking forward to the more experimental stuff he talked about.
Amazing! But I'm not surprised considering that Romeo is an excellent musician, composer, guitarist and lyricist (etc). The band also did a very good job 👌
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Yes t shirts!!!
OK....this DEFINITELY NEEDS to be in a movie.
... this is AWESOME!
indeed brother.
we will see your , playthrough video shortly right? ;)
agreed.. simply awesome!
BURP!
Ola has spoken! And he is right.
Michael Romeo is one of the best guitarists in history of metal at least between the top 20
Top five.
I love Michael's stuff!! Hey, I am a player check out Paul Wardingham and Andy James.. They are awesome man just like Michael
This dude is an underrated guitarist!
Yeah he is, but not to guitar players, he makes me just wanna give up even trying
Dudeatrix agree
Underestimated is a far more appropriate term, especially if hes writing all the other stuff behind the music. Pretty sure he uses virtual instruments and keys as well, programming drums--- Dudes a leviathon musicially.
hardly
hes the best in the world
up there with Guthrie and Marco
Dumb comment.
I really like the singer. He's no Russell Allen, but he's definitely working for me.
Yeah, Russell's voice can raise the dead....
Michael Romeo and Jeff loonies need a collaboration project!!!
And Andy James to join them.
loonies 😄😄
I can't believe that is done in 2018, I'm sure this album is one of the best I've ever heard, timeless, great MR, you're killing
wtf, a Michael Romeo solo album? I didn't expect that, but hell YEAH!
It is his second one
i was really hoping for more of the Neo Classical stuff. All the albums after the Odyssey haven't really done anything for me. Cant blame a guy for being done with that stuff after writing so many album chalked full of that style. i'll still probably end up buying this album. Michael Romeo is such a beast.
yeah its sad
but we still have the first 3 masterpieces
damnation game, divine wings, and V
but i also think odyssey is perfect...............
@@Utubesuxmycock I like all their stuff myself
Yep they fell off a bit after Odyssey but they had 5 amazing albums thats more than most bands
OMG THE GUITAR SOLO!!! That Caparison Guitar of yours went beyond the limit when you shredded that solo 😱😱😱
That's SICK
Johnny Mac is sounding insanely good on those drums. And the production is super crisp too.
25+ years of songwriting experience in this song are tangible. The album will certainly turn out to be a masterpiece for many. Who could seriously despise this anyway?
Michael Romeo has always been awesome, but he just keeps getting better and better.
This song came randomly in Spotify without me knowing who was playing. The first thing I thought: "Wow, this sounds a bit like Symphony X and I'm loving it!". I really love that you can really tell its Michael Romeo's behind the song. Kick ass riffs and awesome orchestration! Cant wait for the album!
Sounds like a song that didn’t make it onto Iconoclast... still like it though.
The master Romeo!!! Master piece...full energy...full power.... full speed.... Thanks for the music MR
Great work, riffs, arrangements, lead guitar...Michael is killing it!
He is just a god from Olympus, he has magic in his hands, love every single álbum. Romeo is the best!
Misto de Thrash metal, com metal progressivo, orquestração...esse cara é um gênio do metal a muitos anos!
James Labrie album. Muy parecido.
First solo album in 24 years and his writing has evolved so much since the dark chapter.
Damn am I ever ready for this.
Tarks Gauntlet I still like more the neoclassical influences from Dark Chapter than this kind of modern metal
Dark Chapter would be a lot better I think with some tighter mixing. I like dark chapter but might prefer the more metal edge of the new stuff. That said, mid-period symphony X was my favorite. When there was still a lot of the "Symphony" part, and a good chunk of "X" to go with it. Now it's mostly X.
This is not modern AT ALL LUL
Comparatively the mix is at least modernized haha
Tarks Gauntlet ,he definitely has improved over the years he truly has become a phenomenal guitarist in his own right and because he has truly achieved greatness in the guitar world....hail Michael Romeo a legend in the making....😎
This song is unbelievably astonishing! Both progressive and full of power. Absolute 10/10.
I love it. Another masterpiece from Michael Romeo.
Was hoping for a no vocals release, but it's still good to just get some new material from him.
Yeah, my thoughts exactly
its like periphery on crack
You can hear the bass!!!!!! What sorcery is this?!?!?!?!?
This sorcery is called Simone Mularoni! :D
Mike Patrick Especially since it's RUclips quality
Remember when you could hear the bass in Symphony X? The band never recovered from losing Thomas Miller, an essential writer on their best albums.
LMAO
Mike Patrick I laughed my ass off in the middle of the bus when I read this
This unassuming album is brilliant! Can't get enough of it!
Oh damn! Hell ya :D Can't wait for the rest
This is such a great song, so underrated. The way the guitar, drums and vocals sync together is incredible.
SERIOUSLY MR. MICHAEL ROMEO, THIS IS SOMETHING EPIC, JUST MINDBLOWING...
Romeo's rhythms are always the tightest
I'm blown away Michael Romeo surprised the hell out of me today!!!The whole Album is good each song hits me w raw Power.. Hail MR
Romeo is the all-time riff master, IMO.
James hetfield is the riff-god
Michael Romeo
Gary Holt
Chuck Schuldiner
Mille Petrozza
John Gallagher
David Davidson
I suppose it’s polytheism.
Exceptional song. I love Romeo. Greatest of all time !!!!
Fantastic composition and solo work!!Bravo MJR!!!
the ending of the solo feels like the ending of iconoclast's solo. Awesome. Michael Romeo is a musical genius.
the level of talent is unreal
We need more of that....Insanely a lot more!
Michael Romeo never ceases to amaze me. But I know you young guys are out there soaking this up. Use this to inspire you and become your own masters. The fucking talent out here is amazing!
To me, Michael Romeo and Symphony x are the best!! Amazing music!! Symphony x its like wine with the year its bether!!
lyric vid reminds me of Ayreon's The Source videos, awesome!
Well spotted! Wayne Joyner made this one exactly because we loved the work he did on the Ayreon videos..
aah thanks, thought so ^^
Glad I wasnt the only one who noticed the editing style
yeah
very robotic future apocolyptic lol
OMGee! Michael Effin’ Romeo is back! ❤️
for the people saying this is Symphony X with different vocal , we absolutely gonna see technical aspect of his playing in this album but remember as michael mentioned before they as a Symphony X band always create album accessible and also kept their dna which playing more technical stuff , and ofcourse this is michael romeo album so we can expect much more , guy know how to innovate don't worry.
Rick Sanchez am glad to see someone with a brain in the comment section, well said bro
For once i agree
Que animal que es MR por favor! Un grande de verdad
Nothing like some good old Romeo riffage 😎
So looking forward to the album 🤘
wow! what a song,killer riffing and fantastic solo! also great vocal lines 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
good lord that solo is insane...
Callum Fisher I don't know what to me it sounds similar to a lot of things he's already done
I know what ya mean but he covers pretty much the whole spectrum of progressive metal guitarwork so I think its kinda inevitable
many will say it sounds like symphony x. well, MIKE IS SYMPHONY X ;)
Michael, this is awesome, honestly. I was waiting another solo album since years ago! Please continue doing music, you're outstanding. Your killing fast riffs in D are definitely a legend in metal (all of your tunings always have been in D) is like your brand. That's riffs mixed with melodic chorus, the orchestral things above plus that progressive metrics, are a real unique for me. Please continue doing this! You deserve more attention man! No more words, thanks for your music. Following you always since the dark chapter and ALL single song of SX.
for me album of the year so far, amazing work!!!!
Great song. Good vocals.
Thanks, Mr. Romeo for sharing your new music with us, looking forward to hearing the whole album!
Still, I hope to see Symphony X together in the future.
This just makes me love Russel Allens' vocals that much more .
Benjamin McCullough So go listen to SX
Silly comment.
@@yesnice2757 lol holy shit
John Strika YES TELL HIM
Tony Powell YOU ARE RIGHT
Sorprendente! muy impredesible e inovador!!! Michael Romeo
As usual Michael romeo is the best there is.
THE MASTER IS BACK....and is BLACK...!!!!!
Romeo said there will be a lot of different stuff on the album so I'll wait and see. Last time I tried to judge a project based on one song (Nevermore, from SX's Underworld) I ended up burning my tongue after the full release. (also ended up blocked from Russell Allen's Facebook page, lol).
eu lembro disso ai
Hahahaha
lmao blocked for sharing an opinion
haha, awesome! I too am not a huge fan of the heavy metal style in the verses and choruses, but the orchestral stuff and the interlude were amazing! Let's hope there is more to this album.
Chorus is KILLER
A great year for music just became instantly better!
Me ha gustado mucho el disco. Tan bueno como los dos últimos trabajos de Symphony X
P E R F E T T O ! Looking forward to the album!
A MASTERPIECE FROM THE MASTER OF MASTERS, TIMELESS...
Absolutely amazing!
Pantera....with Orchestra....Love it!
So...So...So...SOOOOOO Good To Hear some new music from Michael Romeo. This is Great.....Still love SX but Love this too.
This is incredibly awesome!!! Looking forward to this album release!!!
Love the Christmas bells! Perfect time of the year for them!
Hey ...Michael ...I will always listen to your Music ! band or no band !
This is how GREAT prog metal should be: suitably swinging, recklessly ripping riffs, massive melodies, cool choruses and soaring vocals!
the whammy love at the end of the most badass guitar solo is a nice added flavor
This particular song sounds exactly like something Annihilator would do with some SymX proggy/orchestra bits thrown in to appease technical speed nerds. Of course it's gonna have elements of SymX, he writes all their music, duh, but it's not a clone. Much thrashier with the big chorus hooks just like Annihilator does.
Great singer...wish the drums were real... guitar playing is top notch as always from Michael. Stoked to hear more!!
The drums are real: JOHN MACALUSO (ex ARK) He is an "Animal" Machine ;-)
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Wonderful to hear new music from Michael Romeo!!
Incredibly awesome new music from Michael Romeo! Wow, shockingly good.
Awesome song,awesome playing,awesome singing,awesome sound By Simone.
Fucking amazing. Can't wait for the whole album!
Gus Drax Me too!
Michael Romeo is a beast!!! This is great 🤘
LOVE M.ROMEO! Can't wait for it!!! :D
Très grand guitariste, un vrai génie. J'ai hâte d'entendre ce nouvel album, "The Dark Chapter" était super ! Et vive Symphony X bien sur !!!
Romeo=Best of the Beast👽
As always I love the power in his tracks (and ofcourse the solos), yet like many stated, I'd have loved to hear a more varied track. This indeed screams modern-day Symphony X and while that's not a bad thing at all, I was hoping for a return to the calmer neoclassical approach. Ofcourse this is the only song we heard so far (and I literally JUST found out MJR is releasing a solo album), so I'm sure this song was chosen for commercial reasons... On a sidenote; I know how a lot of bands keep going on about evolving and the fans have to deal with it, but while I agree with this to a certain extend, I can't help but wondering why you should evolve 'beyond' what made you great in the first place, and again, 'evolves' you into something that sounds like pretty much any other band (composition-wise). Feels a bit like we reached an age where power and simplicity (again, in songstructure alone) reign over creativity and ingenuity... But like I said, this is a general thought/concern of mine that doesn't necessarily reflects on this album as I'm in no position to judge the full album yet.
Sounds like the best SX cover band in the world.
Loved it. The guitar tone is that of SX but nothing else is similar because they're diferent musicians and there's a lot more focus on guitars, leads and long solo, can' t wait for the remaining songs
Best metal artist in the world!
Mike is a awesome musician, guitarist and songwriter awesome!!!!!!
amazing orchestration , song is strong .. guitars are legendary.. thank mike..
Michael Romeo is Insane!!! Great Song!!
And again a great Romeo masterpiece! Awesome! \m/ \m/
Michael James Romeo is from New York, USA and he is one of the most awesome Metal Guitarists in the world. He is also a Musician, Songwriter, and multi-🤘🏻😎🎸instrumentalist: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Clarinet and programming. He has been active in the music scene all his life, but professionally the early 1990’s is when he began. The song “Black” is a premiere of his new album: “War Of The Worlds/ Pt. 1,” It’s a solo album and it released on 27 July 2018 by Mascot Label Group. Romeo collaborated with Castellano, John Macaluso and J DeServio in the recording of this album. Great song and it will definitely Rock! Romeo really knows what the \m/ community wants! Wooohooo!🎸😎🤘🏻
EXCELENTE LYRIC VIDEO. EXCELENT SONG. PURE GOLD!
OK....this DEFINITELY NEEDS to be in a movie.
I love this too Much!!! It's like a new SX Album. It would Be awesome to have had Jorn Lande to sing this.
Me: Michael how many solos are on this album?
Michael: Yes
Boooooo.
Sounds like Paradise Lost or Iconoclast. Hardly a surprise though, because MJR writes most SX stuff anyway. This isn't a problem for me. I'll listen to MJR's playing any time. That solo... Hang on guys, gonna go practice for about 15 more years.
Sounds like newer Symphony X without Russell
Of course..
Agreed which is why I wish he was signing this particular track. XD
Ya 😯
Same feel
Rick Castellano
Absolute album!
Definitely not what I expected from the long awaited solo material. Sounds exactly like an Iconoclast track, but with less keyboards! Well, I'm looking forward to the more experimental stuff he talked about.
Looking forward for the entire album.. will sound awesome!!
This album is fully great!
It´s fuckin` awesome... For me he is one of the most underrated guitarists and composers
Amazing! But I'm not surprised considering that Romeo is an excellent musician, composer, guitarist and lyricist (etc). The band also did a very good job 👌
Awesome , long time no hear such a Good Music
Holy shit oooooo omfg Michael Romeo is back !!! Yeah!!!!
Holy s**t! I’m so happy he is back. Legend
Aquele like brazuca 🇧🇷