+1 to J-Dubs. Razoredge was a cool dude, he was very opinionated...But than again, so is 95% of the people on the forums. So either hate everyone or no one!
Paradise Lost is an amazing album, and I am with you as well J-Dubs that the band has never disappointed me musically. I wont lie though, I did expect more from Paradise Lost considering it was 5 year wait. But raising the expectation bar myself, is my own problem, and not the bands.
The only song that I dislike just a little, is 'Witching Hour'. And its not so much dislike as it is, totally freaking random.
I'm hyped for Iconoclast, but i'm trying not to get over excited for various reasons. I got out of control for 'Paradise Lost', and was getting frustrated at the lack of updates and such. It was my first symphony x release I was around for, and I thought it would be this awesome progress, with updates for fans every month or so, photos, what ever it may be. And for the record, we where told we would receive said updates and didn't. I have since than, vented my frustration, and understand that wont happen. Does it still irritate me? Of course, a band of such high caliber as Symphony X deserves the world, the money, the fame. And I just feel that us being left in the dark, is no different than the band being left in the dark. Which is basically what happens. Most of the updates where "we will let you know when we know where aloud to let you know..." which isn't the moderators fault. Or the bands fault, but the labels fault. They should be aloud to say, or do what ever they want.
The bitching should not commence before the album is out, based on the album material. However I still believe its perfectly normal for someone to be uptight about the lack of information. I mean the release of a new album is coming so very close. We can smell/taste it. However the only proof of this is an interview with Russell Allen from an internet radio station. The website, myspace, facebook, just about everything official has posted nothing. Hell Nuclear Blast who are apparent fans of the band, arn't posting shit. The only updates they have is the tours, and welcoming them to the nuclear blast family.
Its understandable that certain members find the constant bitching for updates annoying as well. But I still say 80% of the people don't want to know every detail, but come on, acknowledging the fans, and letting them know its near completion, or is done. Either here or, on the Nuclear Blast website is kind of like a no brainer as far as updates go. But oh well. I was personally hopping Nuclear Blast would help bring the band to new heights, without altering the sound of their music. But with proper management and face time. Sure the tour with Nevermore is a huge/great opportunity, and its about time they headline for some well known bands. But thats just one small step, which i'm hoping will turn into many more. Time will tell!
Too the future * Raises glass*
