Symphony X
Formed: 1994
From:
Middletown,
NJ,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Symphony X News
Below is our complete Symphony X news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Haken To Support Symphony X On Tour
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters, Symphony X, will kick off their 25th Anniversary North American tour 2022 on May 10 at Irving Plaza in New York City. The 27-date trek will make stops in Montreal, Chicago, and Portland before concluding in Montclair, NJ on June 12. Today, the band is proud to welcome Haken as direct support and Trope as the openers.
Symphony X's Michael Romeo comments: "After the past year and a half of tours and festivals being canceled, it looks like things are finally moving along and getting back rolling. We are SO looking forward to the upcoming tour and getting back out there playing again! We can't wait and we'll see you all soon!"
Symphony X's Russell Allen states: "The wait is over! We are really looking forward to getting back on the road and sharing the live music experience with all of you. See you on the road my friends!"
General admission tickets for the tour will be available for purchase this Friday, October 15 at 10 AM local time at your preferred ticket outlet.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Symphony X Announces European Tour
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters Symphony X are delighted to announce some UK tour dates, as part of a wider European tour which will take place throughout May and the beginning of June this year. The run will see the five piece hit eleven countries in one month – with the tour kicking off on May 7th in Lyon, France, culminating in Gelsenkirchen, Germany at the Rock Hard Festival.
"We are really excited about the upcoming tour! Can't wait to get back on the road and look forward to seeing everyone again very soon!", stated the band.
Tickets are on sale now!
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Symphony X’s Michael Romeo Premieres New Song
Symphony X’s Michael Romeo premieres a new song entitled "Black", taken from his upcoming first solo album "War of the Worlds Pt. 1", which is due out July 27th on Music Theories Recording.
Check out now "Black" below.
Them Signs to SPV/Steamhammer
The German-American band Them has signed to Steamhammer/SPV. The band features vocalist KK Fossor (ex-Coldsteel), guitarist Markus Ullrich (Lanfear, Septagon, A Cosmic Trail), guitarist Markus Johansson (Sylencer, 4ARM), bassist Mike Lepond (Symphony X, Ross The Boss), drummer Angel Cotte (Demolition Hammer) and keyboardist Richie Seibel (Lanfear, Ivanhoe). The release of their second album, "Manor Of The Se7en Gables," has been announced for October 2018.
Head of Steamhammer Olly Hahn has great confidence in the new SPV signing: "Thanks to their charismatic frontman KK Fossor and their extremely interesting concept it shouldn't take long for Them to establish themselves at the very top of the metal scene. We're delighted to support them in achieving their goal."
Markus Ullrich is also thoroughly optimistic: "We're convinced that SPV is the perfect label to take the next steps with and turn Them into an internationally acclaimed act."
THEM has a couple of live shows planned as of now:
10.05.18 DE-Bad Friedrichshall - Lemmy's
11.05.18 DE-Oberndorf - Metalheads Open Air
Russell Allen Announces "Metal For Autism" Tour
Giancarlo Trotta Entertainment and Rock On Agency are proud to announce the second part of the "Metal For Autism" tour with Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob, TSO) for the project Magni Animi Viri. The organizers comment:
"In the first tour edition we could buy a bus to the medical centre in Salerno. Now we want to do more, because the situation in the south of Italy is difficult and medical treatments are too expensive for the families or it's too hard to reach a big hospital. Heroes Temporis association provides medical assistance (analysis, therapies and so on) for free for all these kids.
"Russell Allen will be keeping a workshop and after that, he will be performing a live show with support band De La Muerte. The guests will be Kobi Farhi from Orphaned Land on March 3, 4, 5, Marco Basile from DGM on February 23 and March 11, and Eldritch on March 3 and 5." More...
Symphony X Preparing For "Underworld" Tour
Symphony X's "Underworld Europe" tour will feature support from Tunisia’s fantastic prog rockers Myrath as well as French outfit Melted Space.
This touring package will kick off in Wolverhampton's Robin 2 on February 12th and comes to an end on March 20th in Tilburg's 013.
Symphony X states: "Together we are excited to offer what we feel will be a great night of live music for the fans and hope to see all of you at these shows."
In support of this upcoming European tour, the band just launched a new track video for "In My Darkest Hour," which also features full tour info. Check it out below. More...
Melted Space To Support Symphony X On Tour
Following a successful autumn tour of Europe with Leaves' Eyes and Diabulus In Musica, the metal opera Melted Space will now take debut album "The Great Lie" to Europe supporting Symphony X this winter.
The "Underworld Europe" tour 2016 will see Melted Space and Tunisian prog rock act Myrath supporting headliners Symphony X, the tour confirmed to run from February 12th through March 20th, with twenty-eight concerts confirmed at press time. More...
Symphony X Announces Support Bands For New Tour
World Management and Symphony X are pleased to announce the complete lineup for the "Underworld Europe Tour 2016."
Support will be coming from Tunisia’s fantastic progressive rockers Myrath and from France the incredible Melted Space.
Symphony X states: “Together we are excited to offer what we feel will be a great night of live music for the fans and hope to see all of you at these shows.“
Catch Symphony X live on these upcoming dates:
February 12th – Wolverhampton, Robin 2
February 13th – Manchester, Club Academy
February 15th – Sheffield, Corporation
February 16th – Glasgow, Garage
February 18th – Bristol, Bierkeller
February 19th – London, Islington Assembly Hall More...
Symphony X Announces Headlining Shows
The New Jersey-based progressive metal masters from Symphony X are very pleased to announce they will be coming to U.K. shores in February 2016 for a run of headline shows.
Guitar virtuoso and founding member Michael Romeo said of the announcement: “We are excited about getting back out on the road with the Underworld Tour and we look forward to playing the new material for all our fans and friends in Europe.”
Earlier in the summer, Symphony X released ninth studio album "Underworld" via Nuclear Blast Records. See the band supporting "Underworld" on these tour dates:
February 12th – Wolverhampton, Robin 2
February 13th – Manchester, Club Academy
February 15th – Sheffield, Corporation
February 16th – Glasgow, Garage
February 18th – Bristol, Bierkeller
February 19th – London, Islington Assembly Hall More...
Symphony X Posts "Kiss Of Fire" Clip
Symphony X has released a new lyric video for "Kiss Of Fire" (available below) and also revealed chart positions for new album "Underworld." Michael Romeo comments:
"'Underworld,' our ninth studio album which is out now on Nuclear Blast Records, reached great chart results worldwide! The band are excited to see that people are enjoying the record, and can’t wait to get on the road this fall."
Don't forget to check out our recent look back at the band's entire history in the Sunday Old school column as well. "Underworld" nabbed these chart positions:
Switzerland: #10
Finland: #12
Netherlands: #20
Germany: #23
Sweden: #31 (Hard Rock #2)
USA: #36 (current Chart, Top Hard Rock #6, Billboard 200, #89)
France: #39
Japan: #46 (International #7)
Austria: #59
Belgium: #71
UK: #80 (Rock #7)
Canada: #103 (Hard Charts #14) More...
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Sunday Old School: Symphony X
For all the stereotypes that exist about heavy metal fans being mindless head bangers, who just want music that’s loud, fast and full of shouting, there is also a full awareness that heavy metal has a long history of complex arrangements and a penchant for storytelling. Many bands over the years have become highly skilled at this, many of which in the progressive metal genre, which is an area we’ll be looking at today as we examine American prog metallers, Symphony X.
The seeds of Symphony X were sown in 1994 when guitarist, Michael Romeo released his instrumental solo album, "The Dark Chapter," on which he was joined by keyboard player, Michael Pinnella. The album was something of a success in Japan and the two decided to expand their partnership by bringing in vocalist, Rod Tyler, drummer Jason Rullo and bass player, Thomas Miller and christened their new outfit, Symphony X, which was also the name of their first album released later the same year. It was another well received release in Japan, leading to a sophomore full length only six months later, though in this short time, the group had parted company with Rod Tyler and recruited singer, Russell Allen. More...
Symphony X Cannot Live "Without You"
New Jersey power/progressive act Symphony X released a lyric video for the new track "Without You." The song appears on the upcoming new release "Underworld," which is set to drop on July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track listing for "Underworld" is:
1. Overture
2. Nevermore (see lyric video here)
3. Underworld
4. Without You
5. Kiss Of Fire
6. Charon
7. Hell And Back
8. In My Darkest Hour
9. Run With The Devil
10. Swansong
11. Legend
Check out "Without You" here: More...
Symphony X Posts Lyric Video
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters from Symphony X are set to release their brand new, ninth studio album called "Underworld" this coming July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Symphony X reveals a lyric video for the track "Nevermore."
“This new one is about the song, really crafting each one on its own, to be as strong as it could be” says Michael Romeo, chief writer in the band, and proprietor of The Dungeon, the tricked-out studio in which the album was crafted, newly equipped with the latest in technology required to execute the band’s famous symphonic and orchestrated touches. The track listing is:
01. Overture
02. Nevermore
03. Underworld
04. Without You
05. Kiss Of Fire
06. Charon
07. Hell And Back
08. In My Darkest Hour
09. Run With The Devil
10. Swansong
11. Legend More...
Symphony X Announces New Album "Underworld"
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters Symphony X are set to release the brand new, ninth studio album called "Underworld" on July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Symphony X have triumphed, creating a panoramic “album rock” experience in an era cursed with diminishing attention spans. “This new one is about the song, really crafting each one on its own, to be as strong as it could be” says Michael Romeo, chief writer in the band, and proprietor of The Dungeon, the tricked-out studio in which the album was crafted, newly equipped with the latest in technology required to execute the band’s famous symphonic and orchestrated touches.
“Musically, 'Underworld' has things reminiscent of the bands previous albums but this one definitely has its own individuality,” stated Michael. “Every element added was in service of the song, so the album flows and becomes a total listening experience from start to finish. Every song is to-the-point and fine-tuned, with us paying a lot of attention to the hooks, voices, riffs, and keeping the interest and the energy high for the entire record. It is heavy and aggressive as fuck when it needs to be, yet soaring and emotional at other times. I think the balance is just right. It had to have all the elements of what we normally would do, just tweaked up a notch and really fine-tuned. You know, industry people have talked about how we’ll never see a complete album again, and that idea. I wanted to defend the reputation of the album, and really try to make Underworld worth listening to as a whole record. It’s what I love about great individual songs, but still an album experience. I don’t want to sound like I’m preaching, but it was a point we wanted to make. It was about the progression of the whole record. It speeds up here and then it dips down here. It all makes sense together, it all works together and it all flows together.” More...
Ralf Scheepers To Star In Horror Movie
Primal Fear’s powerhouse vocalist Ralf Scheepers will be starring in his first leading role as an actor in the supernatural horror film "Devil’s Five."
Benedictum’s sultry vocalist Veronica Freeman will bring her deadly good looks to the production as well. Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo is scoring the movie, so heavy metal fans have good reason to get behind the flick.
If you want to take part in helping "Devil's Five" see official release, you can contribute to the crowd funding campaign through IndieGogo here. More...
Symphony X Finishing Work On Album
Looking forward to a new Symphony X album? The band just checked in with the following update about wrapping up work on the release:
"Symphony X is happy to report that the mixing and mastering of our new CD is complete! The process was handled by Jens Bogren, who also did our last two cds, and who did an amazing job as always.
"As for the artwork, we turned once again to Warren Flanagan. Warren has worked on our last two CDs as well, and can also be relied upon for amazing work.
"We will be wrapping up the booklet layout and finalizing things over the next couple of weeks. The band is really excited about this one, and we anxiously look forward to getting it out there to everyone.
"In also-long-awaited fan club news, SXW will be having it’s LONG-waited relaunch on May 1st, 2015 with pre-orders for our second fan club CD to follow. Previous CotM members should contact Jax to ensure that your contact info is current, particularly those awaiting CDs. To kick off the relaunch of the fan club, we’ll be offering some limited edition/one of a kind Sym X merch bundles to members; we’ll post a special announcement at the end of the month with more info and instructions on how new members can join. Thanks for your patience!"
Symphony X Issues Album Update
In true “no update until there's something to say” form, New Jersey’s progressive metal masters from Symphony X have been quiet as of late.
Don't let the silence fool you, though; they've been busy. So busy, in fact, that a new CD is almost done! Recording of the drums, lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and bass – a.k.a. the bulk of the as-yet-untitled new album - is complete.
In the next few weeks, the keyboards, guitar solos, background vocals, and some miscellaneous odds and ends will be done, with the goal to have everything recorded by the end of the month.
Symphony X guitarist & songwriter Michael Romeo comments: "The plan was to have everything tracked by Christmas, and we're pretty much on schedule. Things are moving at a good pace, and the songs are starting to come to life. More on that down the road a bit."
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70,000 Tons Of Metal: Day Four
I woke up with a four alarm hangover….it was my birthday! For the second year in a row, I just couldn’t believe that I would spend it in such “majesty on the seas” with bands I admire and musicians I worship. I rose after just 4 ½ hours and reached for the knife that felt buried in my left temple. A quick look out the porthole of the room revealed a cloudy, foggy and rainy day. I stumbled to the shower and managed to get ready for the first show – Atrocity on the pool deck. I took the elevator to floor 11 to get some breakfast and I peaked through the back stage door (just out the elevator) and the rain was torrential. Ok…how is this going to work? More...
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70,000 Tons Of Metal: Day One
It seemed like one year had passed in a blink of an eye. No sooner had I experienced my first 70,000 Tons of Metal, which included a birthday that saw Helloween, Rage (w/Lingua Mortis Orchestra) and Metal Church play, than I was plotting my next adventure on the high seas. The floating festival is not only the most unique and phenomenal metal sojourns in the world, its boasts a diverse genre spanning 40+ bands. Though the 2013 installment represented an array of bands more geared towards my personal favorite tastes, a “Barge to Hell” like fog is built up around this year with Carcass, Obituary, Massacre, Death: DTA Tours, Satyricon, Terrorizer among a few which has swung the pendulum towards a harsher environment. For the traditional and power styles there is return act and “athletic rock” legends Raven, German euro power and proclaimed “happy metal” act Freedom Call, German symphonic metallers Xandria, Israeli symphonic ambassadors of peace Orphaned Land and the 700 piece traveling city Haggard, which single handedly make this 71,000 Tons of Metal. More...
70,000 Tons Of Metal Finalizes Lineup
UMC, the promoters for 70,000 Tons of Metal, announced the final band just as the floating festival sets sail today. It was no surprise as Germany's Atrocity was named. The band makes up the majority of Leaves' Eyes, who are also on the cruise, and both acts will set out on a North American Tour with Moonspell this weekend right after the cruise returns to Miami on Friday morning (see tour dates here).
The sold out event will set sail at 4:00pm today from Miami with a stop at Costa Maya, Mexico on Wednesday before heading back to Miami on Friday morning. Metal Underground.com will also be onboard to provide daily reports on all of the festival activities.
The final lineup is as follows:
Atrocity
Bonfire (playing "Fire Works" in its entirety)
Carcass
Cripper
Cynic
Dark Tranquility
Death: DTA Tours
Death Angel
D.R.I.
Fear Factory
Finntroll
Freedom Call
Gloryhammer
Haggard
Hatesphere
Izegrim
Keep of Kalessin
Leaves' Eyes
Massacre (playing selections from the upcoming new album "Back From Beyond") More...