Symphony X is often compared to other progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Shadow Gallery. Their music includes complex timings and odd meters while incorporating elements of heavy metal and progressive rock. Their early albums in particular contain strong neo-classical elements reminiscent of Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and others. The band have been categorized as progressive metal, power metal, and neoclassical metal, though the band themselves dislike genre labels with Romeo stating they can be "misleading sometimes ... at the core of it all we're a metal band".
Romeo explained the band's name in a 2008 interview; "So, you know, the music we were coming up with had the keyboard thing and the guitar, and some classical elements, so the word 'Symphony' came up and, so the dramatic thing, you know? So then, somebody said 'Symphony X' and we were like, 'yeah, that's cool' it is that kinda thing, and the 'X' is the unknown and all the other stuff we do."
The albums The Divine Wings of Tragedy and V: The New Mythology Suite were partially recorded in The Dungeon, Romeo's home studio. The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, Iconoclast and Underworld were fully recorded there and produced by Romeo himself.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_X
Studio albums
Symphony X (1994)
The Damnation Game (1995)
The Divine Wings of Tragedy (1996)
Twilight in Olympus (1998)
V: The New Mythology Suite (2000)
The Odyssey (2002)
Paradise Lost (2007)
Iconoclast (2011)
Underworld (2015)
Inferno
Symphony X Lyrics
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Enigmatic entity
The grand illusion - destitution
Infecting one and all
Forces they're oppressing me
Lords of mediocrity
An iron will shall break the still
Oh... yes, we ride through stormy skies of Fire
Evil lies that mesmerize
From the dragons' tongue they slide
A fury lashes from the ashes
Never losing sight
Pounding down the wicked ones
Tyrants now are overcome
A final yell from hounds of Hell
Rising we unite
Yes we ride through stormy skies
The endless nights
In the moonlight, we do gather
We curse uncertainty and false desires
We lift the mask
And stand together - one and all
And when the flames grow dim, look within
Unleash the Fire...
A time will come
When all will see In the end - its just a game
Time will tell
When all these things that have come to pass - still remain
The endless nights
In the moonlight, we do gather
We curse uncertainty and false desires
We lift the mask
And stand together - one and all
And when the flames grow dim, look within
Unleash the Fire...
The lyrics of Symphony X's song Inferno are a powerful critique of modern society and its many flaws. The song begins by welcoming the listener to the anarchy, an enigmatic entity that has infected everyone and brought them to destitution. The forces of mediocrity are oppressing the singer, but he is determined to break the stillness and rise above it all. The chorus of the song emphasizes this determination, as he declares that he will ride through the stormy skies of Fire, facing down the evil lies that mesmerize us all.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the actions he takes to overcome the tyranny and wickedness that surrounds him. He pounds down the wicked ones and overcomes the tyrants, finally unleashing the fire that has been burning within him all along. The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of standing together, of lifting the masks that hide our false desires and uncertainties, and of unleashing the fire that lies within. The final stanza emphasizes that while time will pass and things will change, the flames within us will continue to burn brightly, inspiring us to stand up against the forces that would try to oppress us.
Overall, Symphony X's Inferno is a powerful song about the importance of standing up against the injustices of the world and remaining true to oneself in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the Anarchy
Introducing a world of chaos and disorder that awaits the listener.
Enigmatic entity
A mysterious force that has overtaken and captured the minds of many.
The grand illusion - destitution
The idea that the larger society has been deceived into a state of poverty and despair.
Infecting one and all
A contagion that has spread throughout all levels of society, corrupting all in its path.
Forces they're oppressing me
The feeling of helplessness in the face of an oppressive power.
Lords of mediocrity
Those who are happy to maintain a status quo of average and never strive for excellence.
An iron will shall break the still
Determination and strength of will can overcome even the most stationary of oppressions.
Some will rise and some will fall
Not everyone has the strength or ability to break free of the chains of the status quo.
Oh... yes, we ride through stormy skies of Fire
Despite the struggles and turmoil, the people will rise up and persevere through the toughest of times.
Evil lies that mesmerize
The seductive power of evil that enslaves the minds of the masses.
From the dragons' tongue they slide
The source of the mesmerizing power comes from the ancient, mythical beast known as the dragon.
A fury lashes from the ashes
An explosive anger and passion born from the remnants of a destroyed society.
Never losing sight
Despite the chaos and destruction, the people remain focused on their mission to overthrow the oppressive forces.
Pounding down the wicked ones
The revolutionaries begin to take down the corrupt and oppressive ruling class.
Tyrants now are overcome
The oppressive forces are finally defeated and overthrown by the revolutionaries.
A final yell from hounds of Hell
The victorious revolutionaries let out a battle cry and celebrate their hard-fought victory.
Rising we unite
The people who were once divided by the oppressive regime have now come together as one to stand for a better future.
The endless nights
The long, dark nights of struggle and suffering that the revolutionaries went through to achieve their victory.
In the moonlight, we do gather
The revolutionaries gather in the cover of darkness to plan and coordinate their attacks.
We curse uncertainty and false desires
The revolutionaries reject societal norms that propagate uncertainty and false hopes and instead focus on their true desires for a just society.
We lift the mask
The revolutionaries cast off their subdued personas and reveal their true selves to each other.
And stand together - one and all
The revolutionaries stand in solidarity with each other, with no one excluded or left behind.
And when the flames grow dim, look within
Even when the world seems to return to normal, the seeds of revolution still lie within.
Unleash the Fire...
The call to action to unleash the passion and determination that remains within oneself, ready for the next revolution.
A time will come
A prophetic statement that the cycle of revolution and oppressions will repeat itself again.
When all will see In the end - its just a game
A realization that the struggles and revolutions are simply part of the larger game of life, and that the cycle will continue.
Time will tell
A reminder that change takes time and may not happen immediately, so patience is necessary.
When all these things that have come to pass - still remain
Even after generations have passed, the same struggles and revolutions will continue to persist.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUSSELL ALLEN, MICHAEL ROMEO
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xac a
Buen intro, coros epicos, buenos solos, excelente vocal y demás instrumentos muy chingón, todo lo que necesita para ser un clásico de metal. México los saluda.
Christian1m1 PaztRolleArte
one of the greatest vocalist ever
WingDiamond
It's like Joe Lynn Turner and Ronnie James Dio fused their sperm to produce a child that would listen to Kansas ™ records and later hook up with a guitarist fresh out of a YJMRF tribute band.
Álvaro
he is absolutely amazing
satchsatch33
Agree
SiNon Lee
haha
TheMusical Works
Good joke man
Den-Tin Palevo
Dat riff, dat solo, dat everything!
nilloc satgab
that comment
MassYak85
+dntinpalevo Dat riff, dat solo, dat song, dat album, dat band, dat genre