The Symphony X on-line "community" seems to be overrun by "politics" these days. It is sad to see Symphony X fans bickering so much. I've been a Symphony X fan since 1996. It's been a fantastic 11 years of musical greatness! Symphony X is by far the best progressive metal band to ever hit the "scene". They consistently deliver amazing music album after album.
The only bad thing about a new Symphony X album is the long WAIT until the NEXT one!
Some people have raised concerns about "Paradise Lost".
Is it like their previous works?
Is it heavy?
Is it melodic?
Is there enough Michael Pinella in there?
Guys.... we're talking about SYMPHONY X here!
DO NOT WORRY.
The new album kicks a truckload of ASS... and we will all BUY it when it hits the store shelves!
( And most of us will try and see them on the road when they start touring again. )
I LOVE Romeo's guitar sound on the new album.
Someone said his new guitar sound is too "Marshall-esque".
Yeah, and that might not be such a bad thing.
The Marshall sound is known for it's mid-range BITE.
I'm not sure what Romeo used to record his guitar tracks on the new album, but his sound has certainly improved!
His guitars have more clarity, and they are way more prominent in the mix this time around.
Some people say it might be the Casparison guitar he is using now.
That might be a part of it, but I think there is more to it.
It's a terrible SHAME there is a "gag-order" on this forum.
The new album has already "leaked", as they ALL DO.... and it would be kinda nice to be able to discuss the songs in greater detail.
There is never anything wrong with POSITIVE promotion, and that is why bands release "PROMO" copies of their new albums in the first place!
They want to get the "energy" rolling for the new release!
I'll refrain from discussing anything in detail.... for now.... but I will say that as a lifelong devoted fan of Symphony X, I am totally blown away by the new album!
Very soon it will be released, and we will all be CELEBRATING!!!
~Mr. Mantis~