Symphony X was founded in New Jersey in 1994 after Michael Romeo, the guitarist, had garnered some attention after his self
produced solo, "The Dark Chapter"
The first album was praised by progressive metal fans everywhere and recieved rave reviews in Japan. Only eight months after the
release of the first album the band released their second entitled "The Damnation Game." The Damnation Game was well recieved in
prog metal circles for its unique blend of power, progressive, and neoclassical metal stylings. The intense guitar work of Michael Romeo
coupled with the power of vocalist Russell Allen, the album broke them out of the unknown. However, they would follow it up with what
many consider to be their crowning achievement, The Divine Wings Of Tragedy. Featuring, among other things, a 20 minute title track
complete with choir, the album would withstand the test of time as a terrific album. Other albums the band has released include
Twilight In Olympus, (which many find a step down from the band), V: The New Mytho...more
