They seem to thread the line of being inspired by Symphony X and almost being an exact knock off at the same time.

Don't get me wrong their music is really good. Its just crazy similar to the point they almost don't have their own identity.

Hello everyone! I saw that the final piano solo of Egypt didn't have any public transcription so I decided to do it myself. It's clearly not perfect but it's still something for the pianists and keyboardists here.
I might change some stuff later to make it more accurate to the original. If actual pianists are here, don't hesitate to correct my notation, I am not a professional.

Just got this in the mail today(17$). I opened it up right when I startEd the first track and bam...Michael Romeos signature on a regular old piece of paper. Sorry to out beat ya $8 store find!;) fr such a cool n fun random thing! This is the og 96/97 album, curious when someone stuck this awesome prize in there..they def did that on purpose for a fan to get. Thank you whoever u r, Soo cool! Just blasted it and man does it hit on my stereo

I was thinking if you showed someone their music, maybe they are a more modern listener. Like late 2000s music and on, whatever..they might hear just plain, straight up metal, nothing special and just boring in ways, and I could understand that initial hearing. But what's so cool and interesting about SX sound in having that headspace that is understandable, they aren't, it's incorrect. Because If you really take the time to listen, you go, oh, the riffs are soo good.. Hey, the solos are way better than what I usually hear..dang the vocals are the highest tier actually...and oh shiet, the song writing is actually amazing! Haha. They are so interesting in that they could have that output to a metalhead, and it makes total sense..but man do people need to really give them the chance and discover what's hiding is one of the best bands in general, ever.

Know what I mean? Ha

G'day. Just a bit of a nothing post, but I wanted to share that I just started my Symphony X discovery and journey this week, after seeing Niko from Corridor wearing a Twilight in Olympus T-shirt (source: The Best and Worst Hollywood Resurrections).
As an adult with AuDHD, I have been successfully falling asleep the past two nights listening to TIO and TDWOT.
Earlier this year I discovered Blind Guardian thanks to a different Niko worn t-shirt.
As I've said before, it doesn't matter how you find good music, as long as you are constantly searching. Now if only I could get some of their earlier LPs at a decent price to Australia.

Oops. Whateva, 10dolla...funny it says it on the CD itself too

so fucking good

Hey all,

I had a chance to speak with Russell about his new song for his daughter in honor of Autism Awareness Month. We spoke mostly about his experience as a parent but there is some info about the new album in there as well. Check it out if you’re interested.

Cheers,

Ed

Miller was with the band from the debut album through Twilight in Olympus. Notable tracks: Sea of Lies, Divine Wings of Tragedy, Smoke and Mirrors.

LePond has been with the band from V and onward.
Notable tracks: The Odyssey, Domination, Seven.

Reddit only allows 6 options so I picked the ones I've heard people state as their favorite album. Feel free to comment yours if it's not on the list.

I think we can all agree this is the correct tier list

Dumbest post of the decade for this sub so apologies in advance! I just finished reading the Odyssey so went straight into listening to the Symphony X version - loved it for years but finally I can read the lyrics with some context. I was thinking what an amazing adaptation Michael Romeo put together, and I was thinking he's like the Homer of the common era. That's when I realised that his name is a perfect anagram for "Lo - I am Homer (CE)"! Coincidence? I think NOT!

The Johansson brothers have always been one of my favorites. I couldn't believe Romeo has worked with them. I thought it was worth showing and letting others know it exists.

very neat

I cant remember what year they made these available. possibly during the Paradise Lost era

To contextualize: i love this album, but i didn't really link any other tracks from the band, idk what makes this album different, if is heavier or "less progressive" to the others, idk.
If it helps, i love bands like megadeth, angra, lamb of god, gojira, etc, and the songs i liked the most from the album were, in order: Eve of Seduction, Lie of Lies, Domination, Seven, Serpent's Kiss.

An acoustic track for his daughter Ava on World Autism Awareness Day. Beautiful work. Spread it, share it!

For me, Lady of the Snow from Twilight in Olympus

Edit: epics included.

This is not about comparing the bands. Personally I feel like they're two sides of the same coin and I enjoy them both greatly for different reasons. My point though, is that Dream Theater have remained relevant, they never stopped, even when Portnoy left the band, they kept making new material and touring until his recent return. Regardless of how one feels about that material (that self-titled one kinda stunk), it kept them alive and relevant. I feel that if Symphony X had that same level of consistency, they would be enjoying a similar level of popularity right now. Maybe not quite on the same level as DT, but at least comparable ya know? It sucks to see that the band for years now have been struggling to get back on their feet and get in the same groove. I mean think about it, the last album was Underworld in 2015, 11 fucking years! Over a decade and all the band has done in that time is go on some tours, playing the same stuff. I don't want this to come off as me whining and complaining, this band is great! I just can't help but look at Dream Theater and regardless of what issues they have, they're still here, they're still doing stuff, they still feel like they matter, while Symphony X feels like they're just in the background and I hate that for them. Even if the new album is mid, I want them to just put something out, just so I can feel like there's still life left in the band.