Symphony X will be a support act for forthcoming stratovarius tour

[Lapazeus]

Here is a quote from www.stratovarius.com

[30.08.2002]

Stratovarius has decided to take 2 bands as their support acts to their forthcoming world-tour. Those bands are Symphony X and Thunderstone. With these 3 bands it is guaranteed to make a metal evening to remember for all Stratovarius fans.

 

[SirJuzzi]

What the HELL?! Symphony X as an opening act for STRATOVARIUS?? Ok, I like Strato very much, but still I think SX should be the main act there...

 

[Lapazeus]

Yes, I was a bit when I read the article.

BUT, could this mean that Symphony X is coming to Finland at some point?

 

[Heidi]

I was surprised too. But... I'm very satisfied, especially if they come to Finland too.

 

[Aussie_Outlaw]

[color=#AOEOOA]World Tour. Hopefully including OZ.[/color]

 

[ThePKH]

In Finland they should put SyX as the main act (just to give them more play time). We've seen Strato too many times already.

 

[Orlock]

Strange,but not bad.

 

[ProgMetalFan]

Horrible line-up. Stratovarius is one of the worst power metal bands in existance.

 

[Lady Of The Snow]

Well, I have heard, that Stratovarius always wanted Symphony X as support for their tours or at least on tour with them.
Personally, I think that a world tour with a well-known band such as Stratovarius could be good and would open a lot of doors for them, let alone introduce them to a wider and bigger audience, yet Symphony X as "warm-up" for Stratovarius? Come on. The other way around would be better
Symphony X deserve to be headliners. Okay, other factors come in there too, yet please: NOT Stratovarius. Please! I'd leave the gig after SX anyway, IF...

I do not hate Stratovarius, yet I don't like them.

 

[Bix]

Symphony X should headline... they're waaaaaaaay better than Strato... but I'm happy to see Symphony X anyway - hope they'll come to Sweden!

 

[Skull_Punk]

So what does this mean for the rumored Blind Guardian/Hammerfall/Symphony X tour?

 

[Demonspell]

Damn...didn't think of that until now. Symphony X will blow Stratovarius off the stage every night...

 

[DaysOfPurgutory2]

Just to see Symphony X and Stratovarius the same night would be a major treat....speaking of treat, i need some candy.

 

[Thorns of Sorrow]

Symphony X should stop playing with power metal bands. Although I never thought id see the day Stratovarius play in the USA, this should interesting.

 

[Yngvai X]

I believe this is for a european tour, so no Strato in the US yet (dammit!). And whats wrong with Symphony X playing with power metal bands? A HUGE part of their sound is power metal, in fact I'd say they have more power in them than prog metal, and besides, they're touring with some of the most world renown metal bands out there (that is, world renown outside the US, hehe).

 

[Harvester]

Hello? Reality check time.

Stratovarius not only play to much larger crowds, but *more* places on their European tour. This is a fantastic opportunity for the band to get more recognition as they would not be able to afford to tour this extensive on their own. Furthemore, they do appeal to the power metal market and that is where the numbers are at in a live setting. Unless your name is Dream Theater, you will not see a large progressive metal audience regardless of where you play or who you are. Ask Fates Warning.

I agree that SX is a better band. However, you have to be realistic in your business opportunities. Would the band prefer to play in front of 300 at a pub in Belgium or 3,000 at Stratovarius show at "insert any major city."

Glenn H.

 

[ChrisM.]

I think it's great! I like both Stratovarius and Symphony X. Symphony X are for sure better IMO, but Strato is more popular, so it's natural that they play main act. But it's amazing to see two bands that talented on one show, and it's cool of the Strato guys to give bands like Symphony X a chance to get bigger! I'd only love to see that they swap Thunderstone for Children of Bodom, and I'll be in heaven, haha.

 

[Metaldrumz]

Holy crap! Nobody hear likes THUNDERSTONE?!?

Thunderstone rocks big time! They are not just another power metal band IMO. They have awesome chops and time changes periodically, and the music flat out kicks my ass.

 

[Dtrule]

shit!

I hate Stratovarius

will I ever see an headlining concert of my Gods?

 

[ThePKH]

Originally posted by DrumRman
Holy crap! Nobody hear likes THUNDERSTONE?!?

Thunderstone rocks big time! They are not just another power metal band IMO. They have awesome chops and time changes periodically, and the music flat out kicks my ass.

The singer sounds very much like Timo Kotipelto, and no wonder: He's been singing backs on some Strato album. Anyway, I would call them just another power metal band. But they're not bad (not that great either). They just need few albums, though all the guys are not new in the metal business..