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Symphony X


Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey. Formed in 1994, the band consists of guitarist Michael Romeo, keyboardist Michael Pinnella, drummer Jason Rullo, vocalist Russell Allen, and bassist Michael LePond. The group is known for combining progressive metal with elements of classical music, symphonic arrangements, and power metal. The band achieved commercial success with albums such as Paradise Lost (2007) and Iconoclast (2011). Iconoclast reached number 76 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the highest chart position of the band's career at that time. Several Symphony X albums were recorded in The Dungeon, Michael Romeo's home studio. The Divine Wings of Tragedy and V: The New Mythology Suite were partially recorded there, while The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, Iconoclast, and Underworld were recorded entirely in the studio and produced by Romeo. In 1992, Michael Romeo recorded a demo album titled The Dark Chapter, which attracted the attention of the Japanese record label Zero Corporation. A revised version was released in April 1994 and featured Romeo alongside keyboardist Michael Pinnella. When the label inquired about a full band project, Romeo recruited bassist Thomas Miller, drummer Jason Rullo, and vocalist Rod Tyler. The group recorded the demo Danse Macabre before releasing its self-titled debut album, Symphony X, in December 1994 through Zero Corporation. Following the release of the debut album, Rod Tyler departed due to creati...

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