Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB) & Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR FEAR, SINNER)
Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR FEAR, SINNER) recently announced an as-yet-unnamed project with vocalist Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB). He has checked in with the following update:
“We’ve chosen eleven great tracks and these guys will record with me and Russel in the studio:
Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN/guitars, lead guitar), Randy Black (Primal Fear/drums), Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards, vocals) and Alexander Beyrodt (Pimal Fear, VOODOO CIRCLE/additional lead guitars). Produced by Mat Sinner and mixed by Achim Koehler, with a release on Frontiers Rec early 2013. Watch out, this will be a huge album!”
Randy Black has also checked in with the following:
“Off to a great start recording the drum tracks for the forthcoming Russell Allen and Mat Sinner project. Killer tracks on this one, keep an eye out for it to be released on Frontiers Records. At the helm in the studio engineering the drum recordings is Nikolai Wurk (DUSKMACHINE). First recording session with the new custom Pearl Masters Premium Legend kit… and it’s sounding spectacular!”
As previously reported, Black has been confirmed as the man behind the kit for the upcoming ROCK MEETS CLASSIC 2013 tour, which will run through Europe in February/March next year. Black joins his Primal Fear bandmates Mat Sinner (bass/master of ceremonies), Alex Beyrodt (guitars) and Ralf Scheepers (backing vocals) as part of THE MAT SINNER BAND.
In a recent interview with the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, SYMPHONY X’s founding member & guitar virtuoso Michael Romeo shared his background about playing clarinet as a child, taking piano lessons at age 10, and discovering this passion for electric guitar while in his teens which led him to a career in music.
“You write something one day and then you come back a couple months later after you’re done touring and you listen to it and you’re like, `Man, oh no, it’s not as good as I remember,’” shares Romeo, modestly. After eighteen years of SYMPHONY X’s longevity, he admits: “I love music and I still love doing it, the whole creative thing.”
SYMPHONY X’s innovative mixture of heavy metal and progressive rock have made them a favored staple among prog metal fans for almost 20 years. Iconoclast, the band’s eighth studio album, debuted at #76 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in the U.S. and at #105 on the Canadian Soundscan Top 200 chart last June.
View the official fan-created video for the SYMPHONY X track “Electric Messiah” – off the band’s latest album Iconoclast.
Since the early 90’s, many a progressive metal band has tried to repeat the success of Dream Theater. There is no doubt as to who have been the most successful: Symphony X. The band was formed by guitarist Michael Romeo in 1994, released their debut the following year and got their break in 1997 with their third album ”Divine wings of tragedy”. As it turned out, this was only the beginning. Today, Symphony X are actually bigger than ever. Their two most recent albums, ”Paradise lost” (2007) and the most recent release ”Iconoclast” (2011) in particular, have broadened the band’s fanbase most impressively. Then again, these are two of the very strongest progressive metal releases in recent years – imagine a darker, rougher Dream Theater with classical influences and Russell Allen’s brilliant vocals as the icing on the cake.
Tickets are available at our website: www.swedenrock.com. There you can also find more information about tickets, prices and accommodation.
Around 70 bands will perform on our 5 stages next summer. The following ten have been confirmed so far:
MÖTLEY CRÜE
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT
DIMMU BORGIR SYMPHONY X EDGUY GAMMA RAY DANKO JONES PENTAGRAM
BONAFIDE
HELL
More info about the bands can be found on our website: www.swedenrock.com
What do you get when you mix equal parts Dystopia and Iconoclast?
One of the most eagerly anticipated metal tours of 2012.
“I’m excited to tour with SYMPHONY X,” ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer said. “They’re phenomenal musicians and very cool guys. This co-headliner tour will be a great experience for the fans. It is also way overdue for us to play a proper tour of North America. Get ready!”
SYMPHONY X guitarist Michael Romeo echoes Schaffer’s enthusiasm.
“We are very excited about the upcoming North American Tour with Iced Earth,” Romeo said. “We first met Jon & the guys a few years back and they were really cool. When the idea of a Co-Headline tour surfaced, we thought it would be awesome. The fans can expect a night of great music from both bands. We look forward to seeing you all real soon!”
The three-month, 30+-date, co-headliner tour begins January 31st in Hartford, Connecticut, and concludes March 10th in Clifton Park, New York.
At that point, ICED EARTH will continue another week – without SYMPHONY X – for five more dates.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale exclusively on Oct 31st via these websites:
VIP tickets for ICED EARTH are available through the Artist Arena link.
Schaffer formed ICED EARTH in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. Since then, he has released 10 studio albums, the newest being the highly-acclaimed Dystopia (October, 2011) – which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Top 200 chart – one live album, two compilations, three boxed sets, and several DVDs. Thanks to massive worldwide sales — and rabidly loyal fans – ICED EARTH has earned a seat in the pantheon of America’s most successful heavy metal bands.
With their innovative mixture of heavy metal and progressive rock, New Jersey juggernauts SYMPHONY X continue to be a favored staple among fans of prog metal around the world. Iconoclast, the band’s eighth studio album, debuted at #76 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in the U.S. and at #105 on the Canadian Soundscan Top 200 chart in June.
Support for ICED EARTH and SYMPHONY X will be provided by the powerhouse quintet WARBRINGER.
The dates are as follows:
Jan. 31 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
Feb. 01 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
Feb. 03 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Feb. 04 – Quebec City, QC @ Albert Rousseau
Feb. 05 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
Feb. 06 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix
Feb. 09 – Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick
Feb. 10 – Saskatoon, SK @ Louis Pub
Feb. 11 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
Feb. 12 – Calgary, AB @ Flames Central
Feb. 14 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
Feb. 15 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Market
Feb. 16 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
Feb. 17 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Feb. 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
Feb. 20 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Feb. 21 – Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Feb. 22 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Feb. 24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Feb. 25 – Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
Feb. 26 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theater
Feb. 27 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
Feb. 28 – Austin, TX @ Emos East
Feb. 29 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
Mar. 02 – Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Mar. 03 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
Mar. 05 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater
Mar. 06 – Charlotte, NC @ The Filmore Charlotte
Mar. 07 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Mar. 09 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Mar. 10 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
Mar. 11 – Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
New Jersey’s prog metal juggernauts SYMPHONY X would like to invite their fans from around the world to express their creativity by making their own video for the track “Electric Messiah” off the band’s recent Billboard-charting Iconoclast album.
Read more information on the contest’s landing page here.
FIRST PLACE PRIZE
Video will be uploaded to the SYMPHONY X YouTube channel and branded as an official video for the track.
Jewel-case & digi-pak version of Iconoclast, plus a promotional poster
Autographed photo
Two tickets to a SYMPHONY X show near you (winners provide own transportation)
Band Meet & Greet
Band t-shirt
SECOND PLACE PRIZE
Video will be uploaded to the SYMPHONY X YouTube channel and branded as an official video for the track.
Jewel-case & digi-pak version of Iconoclast, plus a promotional poster
Autographed photo
Two tickets to a SYMPHONY X show near you (winners provide own transportation)
Band t-shirt
THIRD PLACE PRIZE
Video will be uploaded to the SYMPHONY X YouTube channel and branded as an official video for the track.
Jewel-case & digi-pak version of Iconoclast, plus a promotional poster
Autographed photo
Band t-shirt
CONTEST ENDS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31st. SYMPHONY X will choose three winners on September 1st.
Iconoclast sold over 7,300 copies the week of release and debuted on the following six Billboard charts: #76 – Top 200 Albums, #69 – Top Current Albums, #13 – Independent Current Albums, #19 – Top Current Rock Albums, #9 – Top Hard Music Albums, and #7 – Current Hard Music Albums. In Canada, the album debuted at #105 on the Canadian Soundscan Top 200 and is also #14 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart.
In Europe, Iconoclast’s first-week chart positions include: Japan (overseas chart) – #19; Germany – #25; Switzerland – #29; Austria – #42; Japan – #76; U.K. – #167.
Iconoclast, the latest album by New Jersey’s progressive juggernauts SYMPHONY X, has sold over 7,300 copies in the week since its release and has debuted on the following six Billboard charts: #76 – Top 200 Albums, #69 – Top Current Albums, #13 – Independent Current Albums, #19 – Top Current Rock Albums, #9 – Top Hard Music Albums, and #7 – Current Hard Music Albums.
In Canada, Iconoclast debuted at #105 on the Canadian Soundscan Top 200 and is also #14 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart.
Guitarist & founding member Michael Romeo checks in from home about the good news:
“We’re really happy and excited about the chartings and how the sales have been going, but the truth is, we owe it all to the fans for being there for us. A BIG THANKS to all our fans!!!”
SYMPHONY X completed a successful headlining tour of North America in May and recently returned from South America.
Taking a break from their current headlining North American tour, New Jersey’s progsters SYMPHONY X checked in from the House of Blues in Hollywood via a live chat yesterday to answer fan-submitted questions.
View the 38-minute footage – where the band discusses their most memorable show, the merits of Taco Bell, the significance of Ozzy Osbourne’s Blizzard Of Oz album, “sha-nahnah” rock and other musical labels here.
Remaining SYMPHONY X tour dates are as follows:
05/11/11 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
05/13/11 Trees – Dallas, TX
05/14/11 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
05/15/11 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
05/17/11 The Club at Firestone – Orlando, FL
05/18/11 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05/19/11 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
05/20/11 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
05/21/11 Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
05/22/11 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
Iconoclast, SYMPHONY X’s eighth studio album, will be available in Europe on June 17th and in North America on June 21st. It is the follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
The digital single “The End Of Innocence” is now available for purchase on Amazon.com & on iTunes and includes an instrumental version of the track.
“The End Of Innocence,” a track off SYMPHONY X’s upcoming album Iconoclast, is now available for purchase as a digital single on Amazon.com & on iTunes. The single also includes an instrumental version of the track.
Iconoclast is SYMPHONY X’s eighth studio album and will be available in Europe on June 17th and in North America on June 21st. It is the follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
Illustrator and film concept artist Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012) created the artwork for the digital single and the album.
SYMPHONY X are currently on their North American headlining tour with Boston‘s Powerglove and Montreal’s Blackguard. The band is playing an extended set for their American and Canadian fans and including material from new album. Remaining tour dates for are as follows:
“Dehumanized,” a new track off of the upcoming SYMPHONY X album Iconoclast, is now available for streaming on the band’s Facebook page.
SYMPHONY X’s digital single will go on sale on May 3rd; details will soon be announced. Iconoclast is SYMPHONY X’s eighth studio album and will be available in Europe on June 17th and in North America on June 21st.
Illustrator and film concept artist Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012) is the talent behind the artwork for the digital single and the album. Iconoclast is the follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
SYMPHONY X are six shows into their North American headlining tour with Boston‘s Powerglove and Montreal’s Blackguard. The band have performed several songs from the new album in Europe and are playing an extended set for their American and Canadian fans. They play Peabody’s in Cleveland tonight. Remaining tour dates for are as follows:
04/29/11 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
04/30/11 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
05/01/11 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
05/02/11 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
05/04/11 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
05/06/11 Showbox – Seattle, WA
05/07/11 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
05/08/11 The Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
05/10/11 House of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
05/11/11 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
05/13/11 Trees – Dallas, TX
05/14/11 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
05/15/11 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
05/17/11 The Club at Firestone – Orlando, FL
05/18/11 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05/19/11 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
05/20/11 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
05/21/11 Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
05/22/11 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
The track listing for the jewel-cased version of Iconoclast is:
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
The track listing for the 2-CD Special Edition digi-pak version of Iconoclast – which is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com – is:
“The End Of Innocence,” a track off the new SYMPHONY X album Iconoclast, is now available for streaming on the band’s Facebook page.
Iconoclast is SYMPHONY X’s eighth studio album and will be available in Europe on June 17th and in North America on June 21st. Illustrator and film concept artist Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012) is the talent behind the album artwork. The new album is alsothe band’s Nuclear Blast debut and the follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
SYMPHONY X just launched their North American headlining tour yesterday in Philadelphia with Boston‘s Powerglove and Montreal’s Blackguard. SYMPHONY X performed several songs from the new album in Europe and will be playing an extended set for their American and Canadian fans. Tour dates for are as follows:
04/21/11 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
04/22/11 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
04/23/11 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
04/25/11 Metropolis – Montreal, QC – CANADA
04/26/11 Salle Albert Rosseau – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
04/27/11 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
04/29/11 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
04/30/11 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
05/01/11 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
05/02/11 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
05/04/11 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
05/06/11 Showbox – Seattle, WA
05/07/11 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
05/08/11 The Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
05/10/11 House of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
05/11/11 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
05/13/11 Trees – Dallas, TX
05/14/11 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
05/15/11 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
North America’s progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X would like to assure everyone that their upcoming North American headlining tour will still go on as planned. In fact, SYMPHONY X will now be playing a longer set for their fans who have been eagerly waiting to see the band perform live again since 2008. Still joining SYMPHONY X on the road beginning on April 21st in Philadelphia and through May 22nd in West Springfield, Virginia are Boston‘s Powerglove and Montreal’s Blackguard.
SYMPHONY X guitarist & founding member Michael Romeo checks in about the tour:
“Some of you may be disappointed that Soilwork, and just recently Nevermore, left the tour; we share your frustration. We were looking forward to taking such a great line-up out on the road, but shit happens; best of luck to those bands in the future.
That being said, we’re still psyched about getting back on the road and giving the fans a full-on, killer show every night. We plan on doing some tracks from our upcoming CD, Iconoclast, and are really excited to be playing them for our North American fans for the first time ever. It’s going to be awesome!”
Confirmed tour dates for SYMPHONY X, Powerglove, and Blackguard are:
04/21/11 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
04/22/11 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
04/23/11 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
04/25/11 Metropolis – Montreal, QC – CANADA
04/26/11 Salle Albert Rosseau – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
04/27/11 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
04/29/11 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
04/30/11 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
05/01/11 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
05/02/11 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
05/04/11 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
05/06/11 Showbox – Seattle, WA
05/07/11 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
05/08/11 The Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
05/10/11 House of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
05/11/11 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
05/13/11 Trees – Dallas, TX
05/14/11 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
05/15/11 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
05/17/11 The Club at Firestone – Orlando, FL
05/18/11 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05/19/11 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
05/20/11 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
05/21/11 Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
05/22/11 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
SYMPHONY X’s eighth studio album Iconoclast will be available in Europe on June 17th and in North America on June 21st. Illustrator and film concept artist Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012) is the talent behind the album artwork. Iconoclast is the band’s Nuclear Blast debut and the follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
The artwork & track listing for the jewel-cased version of Iconoclast is:
SYMPHONY X - Iconoclast
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
The artwork & track listing for the 2-CD Special Edition digi-pak version of Iconoclast is:
SYMPHONY X are currently recording their Nuclear Blast debut and follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
SYMPHONY X will kick-off a headlining North American tour featuring Seattle’s Nevermore, Soilwork from Sweden, Boston‘s Powerglove, and Blackguard from Montreal on April 21st in Philadelphia. The tour ends in West Springfield, Virginia on May 22nd.
Exclusive pre-sale tickets are available now at EnterTheVault.com. V.I.P. tickets/packages are available for select shows and will include early entry and a Meet & Greet.
Confirmed SYMPHONY X tour dates are:
04/21/11 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
04/22/11 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
04/23/11 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
04/25/11 Metropolis – Montreal, QC – CANADA
04/26/11 Salle Albert Rosseau – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
04/27/11 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
04/29/11 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
04/30/11 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
05/01/11 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
05/02/11 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
05/04/11 Ogden Theater – Denver, CO
05/06/11 Showbox – Seattle, WA
05/07/11 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
05/08/11 The Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
05/10/11 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
05/11/11 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
05/13/11 Trees – Dallas, TX
05/14/11 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
05/15/11 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters SYMPHONY X are pleased to announce their headlining North American tour featuring Seattle’s Nevermore, Soilwork from Sweden, Boston‘s Powerglove, and Blackguard from Montreal. The trek will launch on April 21st in Philadelphia and wrap-up on West Springfield, Virginia on May 22nd.
Exclusive pre-sale tickets are available now at EnterTheVault.com. V.I.P. tickets/packages are available for select shows and will include early entry and a Meet & Greet. After December 1st, tickets can be purchased via regular ticketing outlets.
Confirmed dates for SYMPHONY X’s headlining tour are as follows:
04/21/11 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
04/22/11 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
04/23/11 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
04/25/11 Metropolis – Montreal, QC – CANADA
04/26/11 Salle Albert Rosseau – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
04/27/11 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
04/29/11 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
04/30/11 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
05/01/11 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
05/02/11 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
05/04/11 Ogden Theater – Denver, CO
05/06/11 Showbox – Seattle, WA
05/07/11 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
05/08/11 The Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
05/10/11 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
05/11/11 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
05/13/11 Trees – Dallas, TX
05/14/11 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
05/15/11 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
05/17/11 The Club at Firestone – Orlando, FL
05/18/11 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05/19/11 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
05/20/11 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
05/21/11 Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
05/22/11 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
SYMPHONY X are currently recording their Nuclear Blast debut and follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, which has sold over 60,000 copies in North America.
Symphony X has added April 25 at the Metropolis in Montreal to their growing schedule. Special VIP tickets will be available for Montreal. You gain access 1 hour early to the venue, get a meet/greet with Symphony X and a signed customized poster.
Now officially on sale:
April
22 NYC Best Buy Theater
25 Montreal Metropolis
May
10 Los Angeles Wiltern
Special pre show meet and greet VIP tickets are onsale now as well , and with this you get a preshow meet and greet , a t-shirt and a customized poster made for the show to be signed by the band and as an ADDED BONUS FOR LOS ANGELES ……….. a VIP ticket will also guarantee you a spot in the pit at the Wiltern show.
