Symphony X.

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[Shreddy Mercury]

Michael Romeo is a bona fide badass.

 

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[thegame]

I’ve liked what very very little I’ve heard from these guys over the years but just never got around to explore a deep dive into their discography. Which albums are considered to be their classics and a good place to start?

 

[Dave L]

When Twilight in Olympus came out I was in high school and it just blew my mind, and I still think that´s the best of their older material. They took a turn for the heavier in the back half of the 00s, and both of the clips above are from that more recent stuff, and of those I like Paradise lost the best.

 

[espquade]

I’ve liked what very very little I’ve heard from these guys over the years but just never got around to explore a deep dive into their discography. Which albums are considered to be their classics and a good place to start?

The earlier stuff was more prog and more recently with the past 4 albums and Michaels solo albums it keeps getting heavier .

Underworld and Iconoclast are both really excellent so for me personally I would start there and work my way back in their catalog.

 

[espquade]

War of the Worlds part 2 is excellent as well.

 

[Monkey Man]

Love 'em.

Symphony X for neoclassical metal.
Planet X for what I call fusion metal.

Can't go wrong.

 

[boogieman1187]

I’ve liked what very very little I’ve heard from these guys over the years but just never got around to explore a deep dive into their discography. Which albums are considered to be their classics and a good place to start?

I'd start with Divine Wings of tragedy and V, I'd say they're a good measure of the band. Paradise lost is my personal favorite as well.