New Jersey's progressive metal juggernauts Symphony X will be returning to North America for a co-headlining tour with heavy metal stalwarts Iced Earth. Opening each night will be L.A. thrashers Warbringer.

The 32-show trek will launch in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31st, weave through the Great White North, then blow out the lights in Clifton Park, New York on March 11th.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Symphony X
Event:	Symphony X + Iced Earth: North American Tour 2012

Symphony X would like to announce the first dates of the upcoming European Tour in support of Iconoclast, which has been released two weeks ago world wide. The first dates are listed below. More dates will follow.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Symphony X
Event:	Symphony X: Iconoclast European Tour

Original news, published on 23.04.2011

"The End Of Innocence", a brand new song from US metallers Symphony X, is available for streaming on the band's Facebook page.

"The End Of Innocence" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Iconoclast, which will be released in Europe on June 17 and in North America on June 21 via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Iconoclast were previously reported over here.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

Iconoclast, the new album from US progressive metal band Symphony X, will be released on June 17th in Europe and June 21th in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.

The cover artwork was created by illustrator and film concept artist Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012). He stated: "The idea was to create imagery that was a little darker in tone to previous Symphony X albums and to represent the overall theme of Iconoclast into the artwork. The whole concept came from Mike Romeo, who had a strong idea of what the cover should represent based off the music. I just ran with it. When the album's title was decided on, I focused the image based on the meaning of it. I also wanted to use the band's signature 'masks' but present them in a way that connected to the new album."

Symphony X founder and lead guitarist Michael Romeo has the following to say about Flanagan's art: "We worked with Warren on the last CD, Paradise Lost, and have a good relationship with him. When I talk to Warren about artwork ideas, a lot of times we end up making comparisons to films and movies. With the new CD, Iconoclast, the music and lyrics have a darker mechanical/technological theme, and I remember us talking about scenes from films like The Matrix and Terminator. From there, we sent him some songtitles and lyrics (songs like "Dehumanized", "Bastards Of The Machine", "Electric Messiah") and just let Warren run with the ball. He has a great imagination and style, and he totally gets what we are trying to convey with the music."

Russell Allen also talks about the new album in this new interview.

Iconoclast tracklist:

01. Iconoclast
02. The End Of Innocence
03. Dehumanized
04. Bastards Of The Machine
05. Heretic
06. Children Of A Faceless God
07. Electric Messiah
08. Prometheus (I Am Alive)
09. When All Is Lost

Iconoclast Special Edition digi-pak cover art] tracklist:

CD1:
01. Iconoclast
02. The End Of Innocence
03. Dehumanized
04. Bastards Of The Machine
05. Heretic
06. Children Of A Faceless God
07. When All Is Lost

CD 2:
01. Electric Messiah
02. Prometheus (I Am Alive)
03. Light Up The Night
04. The Lords Of Chaos
05. Reign In Madness

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Symphony X

Haven't heard from former Avenged Sevenfold drummer Mike Portnoy in at least three weeks... time for an update!

In a Twitter message a few hours ago, Portnoy reveals he is currently working on a new project with Symphony X frontman Russell Allen (also known from Allen/Lande and Star One).

In Portnoy's own words: "VERY excited about a new project I'm working on one my singers in the world: my bro, Sir Russell Allen. Wait till you hear this shit!"

The debut album of his other project - featuring Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine) - is tentatively due later in the year.

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Source:	mikeportnoy.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

As you might have heard, cult progressive metal band Psychotic Waltz recently reunited. But now the band issued the news on their Facebook Page that also original guitarist Dan Rock has re-joined the fold, meaning Psychotic Waltz are back in their original setting.

Said the band: "Original guitar player Dan Rock returns. The circle is now complete. Huge thanks to Steve Cox for helping us get this thing back off the ground. We really appreciate everything you have done over the last year. Thank you Brother. We wouldn't be where we are now without your help."

Vocalist Devon Graves (also in Deadsoul Tribe) released the following statement in mid-September: "I am blown away by the response over Psychotic Waltz. I am really looking forward! In the meantime, please don't overlook my other band, The Shadow Theory. We have a new album out this November (October for the US) 2010. This album could be the highpoint of my career (so far). My intention is to be in both bands for the... future. Enjoy The Shadow Theory while Psychotic Waltz writes the new album. You have time."

And it seems like their support slot on the upcoming Power of Metal Tour is now official too! All five original members will embark on said European tour early next year as support of Nevermore and Symphony X on the following dates:

Feb. 25 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA Longhorn
Feb. 26 - Oberhausen, Germany - Turbinenhalle
Feb. 27 - Antwerp, Belgium - Hof Ter Loo
Feb. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Mar. 01 - Toulouse, France - Phare
Mar. 03 - Barcelona, Spain - Apollo
Mar. 04 - Lyon, France - Transbordeur
Mar. 05 - Florence, Italy - Viper
Mar. 06 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Mar. 07 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Mar. 08 - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg - Kulturfabrik
Mar. 10 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Cvetlicarna
Mar. 11 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Mar. 12 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Mar. 13 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
Mar. 14 - Bad Arolsen, Germany - Outback
Mar. 16 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Mar. 17 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
Mar. 18 - Geiselwind, Germany - Music Hall
Mar. 19 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - O13
Mar. 20 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Melkweg

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Psychotic Waltz
Event:	The Power Of Metal Tour

Official press release

Nuclear Blast is extremely proud to announce the signing of metal / prog gods Symphony X!

Symphony X exemplifies the technical sophistication of progressive metal while transcending the genre by writing amazing songs with masterful musicality and great hooks!

This New York based super group effortlessly creates a balancing act between solid, accessible arrangements and song structures with highly technical, challenging instrumental work and unbelievable melodic vocal harmonies. This embrace of polyphonic lead vocals, combined with their classical-sometimes even Queen-like choruses create a powerful, in-your-face mixture.

With elements of thundering metal, rock, solos with unstoppable guitar shredding and intense keyboards - this potent group has grown with every release and is poised to compete with the commercial success of top groups in all genres!

Symphony X is currently creating their next masterpiece, anticipated in the spring of 2010!

"We are happy to be the part of the Nuclear Blast Family and look forward to working with them for many years to come," says guitarist Michael Romeo.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Symphony X

Posted on Symphony X's Website:

"The new video by Symphony X, "Set the World on Fire", has been accepted by MTV 2 and will be available for preview from January 11th, 2008 courtesy of MTV's Headbangers Blog"

For copyright reasons the above link only works for people living in the US. Other nationalities can watch the video on YouTube.

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Source:	symphonyx.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

Progressive metallers Circus Maximus have announced on their website that they will be the main support act for Symphony X's European tour.

The following is the list of dates:

13 Feb Hamburg, Germany at Markthalle
14 Feb Cologne, Germany at Live Music Hall
15 Feb Hellendoorn, Netherlands at Lantaarn
16 Feb Zoetermeer, Netherlands at Boerderij
17 Feb Stuttgart, Germany at Die Röhre
19 Feb Berlin, Germany at Columbia Club
20 Feb Frankfurt, Germany at Batschkapp
21 Feb Nurnberg, Germany at Hirsch
22 Feb Pratteln, Switzerland at Z7
23 Feb Munich, Germany at Backstage Werk
25 Feb Florence, Italy at Viper Club
26 Feb Piacenza, Italy at Fillmore
28 Feb Barcelona, Spain at Razzmatazz 2
29 Feb Madrid, Spain at Sala Heineken
01 Mar Bergara, Spain at Sala Jam
02 Mar Bordeaux, France at Krakatoa
04 Mar Lyon, France at Transbordeur
05 Mar Paris, France at Bataclan

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Source:	circusmaximussite.com
Band profile:	Circus Maximus
Event:	Symphony X: European Tour 2008

Power/Progressive metallers Symphony X have posted a new video online at their official myspace site. The video is for the song Serpent's Kiss, which comes from the band's new album Paradise Lost. As stated, this is the first official Symphony X video clip ever made. The video can't be downloaded, but it can be streamed from the aforementioned location.

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

Symphony X will be joining Dream Theater later in the year for the European leg of their Chaos In Motion World Tour 2007/2008. The tour schedule has been updated to include shows in Great Britain.

Here is the full list of dates:

26 September, 2007 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall
28 September, 2007 - Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet
29 September, 2007 - Oslo, Norway - Spectrum
04 October, 2007 - Antwerp, Belgium - Lotto Arena
05 October, 2007 - Paris, France - Zenith
11 October, 2007 - Glasgow, Scotland - TBA
12 October, 2007 - Manchester, England - Apollo
13 October, 2007 - London, England - Wembley Arena
09 November, 2007 - Newport, Wales - Newport Centre
10 November, 2007 - Wolverhampton, England - Civic Hall
11 November, 2007 - Blackburn, England - King George's Hall

Source:	symphonyx.com
Band profile:	Symphony X
Event:	Chaos In Motion World Tour

Samples for all ten tracks featured on the new Symphony X album "Paradise Lost" can now be downloaded at this location.
The band are scheduled to release their new album on June 26th via Inside Out Music. A picture of the cover art can be found here.

"Paradise Lost" tracklist:

01. Oculus Ex Inferni
02. Set The World On Fire (The Lie Of Lies)
03. Domination
04. The Serpent's Kiss
05. Paradise Lost
06. Eve Of Seduction
07. The Walls Of Babylon
08. Seven
09. The Sacrifice
10. Revelation (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia)

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Source:	spv.de
Band profile:	Symphony X

Symphony X's webmaster has posted another studio update online. The band are still working on their upcoming album 'Paradise Lost' which is supposed to be released some time in the first half of 2007.

Here is the posting, taken from symphonyx.com:

"Spoke to MJR for a while this afternoon, and here's what he had to say...

They had planned to start the mix on the CD this week, but were delayed a bit overall by the holiday earlier this week, so mixing has been rescheduled for January. Russ has 3 songs to finish (and was on his way to The Dungeon as Mike & I spoke) & hopes to be done with his recording by the weekend, and MJR has a couple more solos that he wants to record, as well as getting some loose ends tied up and polishing things up overall. They are still aiming for a Spring '07 release, & Mike had some pretty exciting things to say about the material, saying that it has something for old fans and new fans alike, so I'm confident more than ever in saying that the CD will be well worth the wait.

So there IS light at the end of the tunnel, & the band appreciates your patience greatly; stay tuned for more info soon!"

Source:	symphonyx.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

Well here it goes as it is said I didn't change a thing:

'It seems that this is doomed to be the 'Murphy's law' cd, where anything that could go wrong, will/has gone wrong. Due to technical problems, first with the studio computers, and then with the failure and subsequent replacement/installation of somewhat-hard-to-find parts in MJR's amps, the band's about 2 weeks behind where they'd hoped to be progress-wise at this point. This has thrown off the projected date for getting the cd out and mixed, so they've had to push back the date for that by about a month in accordance with what dates were available to them.

Currently MJR is getting his guitar parts finished, & after that Mike LePond will finish up his bass parts, and then Russ will enter the studio to work on recording the vocals. Mike asked me to extend the band's appreciation to the fans for their patience, & at this point, is anticipating a release date after the new year; I have no doubt that it will be well worth the wait.'
Jax

Source:	symphonyx.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

Progressive metal outfit, Symphony X is continuing work on 'Paradise Lost', set to be released before the end of the year. The following statement has been posted via the group's website:

"It would appear that one of the early drafts of the cd cover has been leaked to at least one website; the band hasn't had a chance to okay any final artwork, so what you see floating around out there is NOT the final cd cover art.

Jason is done recording his parts, and the rhythm tracks and other guitar parts should be done by next week. The band's aiming to have the music ready for mixing by mid September; MJR says that things are moving right along, and kept our conversation short so that he could get back to it.

More news when there's more to share..."

In other news, Symphony X was obliged to cancel many European festival appearances suit of their bassist's health.

Source:	symphonyx.com
Band profile:	Symphony X