V: The New Mythology Suite and The Odyssey (1999−2002)Jason Rullo returned to the drums for the band's fifth album, V: The New Mythology Suite, released in 2000. As an extra, it featured a second version of the song "Masquerade" from the first album, with Russell Allen on vocals.
Bassist Thomas Miller left the band and was replaced by Michael Lepond in that year.Ī compilation album, Prelude to the Millennium, was released by the end of 1998. Their first official show happened in 1998, in Japan. That year also saw the first live performances from the band, which by then had already gathered many fans from around the globe. Even with a temporary drummer, the band recorded Twilight in Olympus, released in early 1998. He was temporarily replaced by Thomas Walling. The positive feedback from the specialized press served to establish Symphony X in Europe their success in Japan only continued to grow.Īt the end of 1997 and for part of the next year, Jason Rullo, their drummer, had to stay away from the band in order to solve personal issues. It took a considerable time to record the album, with the recording sessions beginning in 1996 and concluding in 1997.
The Divine Wings of Tragedy and Twilight in Olympus (1996−1998) The Divine Wings of Tragedy was the album that first gave Symphony X exposure in metal circles. Singer Rod Tyler had left the band by then and was replaced by current singer Russell Allen. The band's second studio album, The Damnation Game, followed six months later. Their self-titled debut album was recorded in the same year, and released to a positive reception in Japan by the now-extinct record company Zero Corporation Label. He then recruited bassist Thomas Miller, drummer Jason Rullo, and vocalist Rod Tyler. The tape attracted a fair share of attention, particularly in Japan. They also have achieved more commercial success with the 2007 album Paradise Lost the band's 2011 album Iconoclast is the highest chart position and the most first-week sales in the band's history.īiography The Dark Chapter, Symphony X and The Damnation Game (1994−1995)In early 1994 Michael Romeo (ex-Phantom's Opera, ex-Gemini) recorded a studio album entitled The Dark Chapter, which featured himself and keyboard player Michael Pinnella. Founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Romeo, their albums The Divine Wings of Tragedy and V: The New Mythology Suite have given the band considerable attention within the progressive metal community. Symphony X ( English pronunciation: /ˌsɪmfəni ˈɛks/) is an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey.
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