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Symphony X's new album on the way

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Topic: Symphony X's new album on the way

Posted By: Andyman1125
Subject: Symphony X's new album on the way
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2011 at 1:06pm

I noticed there are no threads on this... it's old news, but I'll post a little update anyway.

SYMPHONY X, well known and acclaimed progressive metal band from New Jersey are back after their fantastic 7th studio album Paradise Lost with their 8th studio record, to be called Iconoclast. Almost a year ago the band posted an update on their website stating that things were moving along on the new album, and last October an update said the band was almost done. The album will be the band's debut on the well known metal label Nuclear Blast, and is sure to be a great release! The album will be a loose concept album, and will have its lyrics centered around "machines taking over everything and all this technology we put our society into pretty much being our demise." (Russel Allen, lead singer)

Allen has stated it should be released in the first quarter of 2011.

Allen also commented that "Sonically, it's in the realm of Paridise Lost in a way, in terms of the sound of things; the guitar sound is a little different. Basically, the album is pretty intense, probably the most intense record we've ever done... "This album will contain a good body of work that harkens back to a lot of early metal, some early metal, and a lot of Symphony X standards that you guys know already, and a little bit of a newer sound too, here and there, just a newer direction."

New tour dates announced:

EUROPEAN POWER OF METAL 2011
(Also featuring: Nevermore (co-headline), Psychotic Waltz (reunion tour), Thaurorod, Special Guest)

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
25 February, 2011	Stuttgart, DE	LKA Longhorn
26 February, 2011	Oberhausen, DE	Turbinenhalle
27 February, 2011	Antwerpen, BE	Trix
28 February, 2011	Paris, FR	Elysee Montmartre
01 March, 2011	Toulouse, FR	Phare
03 March, 2011	Barcelona, ES	Apollo
04 March, 2011	Lyon, FR	Transbordeur
05 March, 2011	Florence, IT	Viper
06 March, 2011	Pratteln, CH	Z7
07 March, 2011	Milan, IT	Alcatraz
08 March, 2011	Esch zur Alzette, LU	Kulturfabrik
10 March, 2011	Ljubljana, SI	Cvetlicarna
11 March, 2011	Munich, DE	Backstage
12 March, 2011	Wien, AT	Gasometer
13 March, 2011	W�rgl, AT	Komma
14 March, 2011	Budapest, HU	Petofi Hall
16 March, 2011	Frankfurt, DE	Batschkapp
17 March, 2011	Hamburg, DE	Markthalle
18 March, 2011	Amsterdam, NL	Melkweg
19 March, 2011	Geiselwind, DE	Music Hall
20 March, 2011	Tilburg, NL	013
22 March, 2011	London, UK	Scala
23 March, 2011	Wolverhampton, UK	The Robin 2
24 March, 2011	Sheffield, UK	Corporation
26 March, 2011	Tunis, TU	La Cupole (Festival M�diterran�en de la Guitare)

NORTH AMERICA 2011
(Also featuring: Nevermore, Soilwork, Powerglove, Blackguard)

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
21 April, 2011	Philadelphia, PA	The Trocadero
22 April, 2011	New York, NY	Best Buy Theatre
23 April, 2011	Worcester, MA	The Palladium
25 April, 2011	Motreal, QC (Canada)	Metropolis
26 April, 2011	Quebec City, QC (Canada)	Salle Albert Rosseau
27 April, 2011	Toronto, ON (Canada)	The Opera House
29 April, 2011	Cleveland, OH	Peabody's
30 April, 2011	Detroit, MI	Blondie's
01 May, 2011	Chicago, IL	Bottom Lounge
02 May, 2011	St. Paul, MN	The Station
04 May, 2011	Denver, CO	Ogden Theater
06 May, 2011	Seattle, WA	Showbox
07 May, 2011	Portland, OR	Hawthorne Theatre
08 May, 2011	San Francisco, CA	The Grand Ballroom
10 May, 2011	Los Angeles, CA	The Wiltern
11 May, 2011	Tempe, AZ	Marquee Theatre
13 May, 2011	Dallas, TX	Trees
14 May, 2011	Houston, TX	Scout Bar
15 May, 2011	San Antonio, TX	Backstage Live
17 May, 2011	Orlando, FL	The Club at Firestone
18 May, 2011	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Culture Room
19 May, 2011	Atlanta, GA	The Masquerade
20 May, 2011	Raleigh, NC	Volume 11
21 May, 2011	Charlotte, NC	Tremont Music Hall
22 May, 2011	Springfield, VA	Jaxx

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Replies:

Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2011 at 1:34pm

I really liked them until Paradise Lost, which I really didn't care for. I'll probably be a bit cautious about getting this new one.

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Posted By: Metal 4 the Main
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2011 at 9:45am

I heard through a few of the bands I help that Symphony X is pushing to be more METAL and less progressive as result the last 2 releases. As far as I'm concerned I don't really care as long as the songs are good.

Posted By: The Block
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2011 at 7:40pm

Great News, definitely going to pick this one up.

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Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2011 at 1:47am

My brother just mentioned this me.

It is well known I am a huge Symphony X fan, so I'm naturally stoked about this.
My bro said they played a few songs live, and they sounded heavier than Paradise Lost.
Not a surprise, they've been moving in a heavier direction. i hope they can keep up the pace after 2 masterpieces in a row!

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Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 2:55am

I know this is an old thread announcing their 2011 album Iconoclast but I guess it's a good idea to remind people that Symphony X is releasing their new album "Underworld" at the end of July.

Here is a lyric video for one of the new songs called "Nevermore" and it's a pretty good one.

Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 9:32am

Can't wait for this one! Iconoclast was my album of the year.