Symphony X is an American progressive/power metal band from founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Romeo. Their 1997 album The Divine Wings of Tragedyand their 2000 release V: The New Mythology Suitehave gained the band considerable attention within the progressive metal community. Musically Symphony X is similar although heavier than most other progressive metal bands to which they are commonly compared: Dream Theater, Fates Warningand Pain of Salvation. They play in a very syncopated, progressive fashion, also incorporating elements of symphonic metal into their sound. Their music contains strong neo-classical elements in line with the music of Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoadsand other influential neo-classical metal artists.
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