Symphony X?

What do you all think of this band? I recently saw them at Gigantour this year and thought they were pretty awesome. Their guitarist is simply amazing.

I've heard of them, and probably their songs too. I don't recognize them out of the blue though. What genre are they?

Power metal/ Progressive

They're pretty good, but I really haven't listened to that much of their music.

I think Dream Theater and Shadow Gallery are better prog metal bands, though.

Those guys are great. And yeah, Michael Romeo has tremendous chops.

"The Odyssey" has been one of my favorite pieces recently.

I've heard a lot about them, but I've never really listened to them. I probably should check them out.

Originally Posted by SearanoX

I've heard a lot about them, but I've never really listened to them. I probably should check them out.

Not sure if they're your cup of tea. They're very power metal-ish and I think I remember you saying Power Metal is a little too fruity for you. (If I'm wrong, sorry.)

But yeah, it's a great band.

They are actually a talented band but they can get quite boring at times. I can not say they are a fvaorite, though The Odyssey (song) has to be one of my favorite prog/power songs of all time.

Anyone else see them at Gigantour?

Originally Posted by Hoopy Frood

Not sure if they're your cup of tea. They're very power metal-ish and I think I remember you saying Power Metal is a little too fruity for you. (If I'm wrong, sorry.)

But yeah, it's a great band.

So long as it's not uber-corny stuff like Freedom Call then I'm fine with it.

Ha, its not the corny stuff. Just listen to it. They really are incredible.