New Symphony X album Underworld in July!!!!
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Oblivion Ocean
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I like aggressive russ vocals, I just think they let the pendulum swing too far in that direction. I think Symphony X got as heavy as they could get, hopefully now they are subtly exploring different sounds
Oh, I think they have room to get even heavier and more aggressive, and that wouldn't bother me at all. Bring it on Romeo!
Palabra de Dios
Heavy Metal Weatherman
I'd like to see what happens to those King Crimson shirts if Russ went full on death growl on a song. I'm sure he has it in him.
I generally prefer a 50/50 mix of clean and aggressive - I listen to Paradise Lost more than anything else in their catalog, with the occasional shot of The Odyssey.
And I realize I'm saying this about Symphony X, but oh my god the lyrics make me wish I didn't understand English.
And I realize I'm saying this about Symphony X, but oh my god the lyrics make me wish I didn't understand English.
labrekk
Member
Come on indeed, you really compare the level of aggressivity of the vocals in that particular track with the "general" vocal style on Iconoclast? No Angry Russ found in Smoke And Mirrors in my book. I just played the track to be sure. And then played Bastards of The Machine from Iconoclast. We don't talk the same level of aggression in the vox IMO.
BTW, I enjoyed every SymX album, including the last 2 ones. I can enjoy Angry Russ, I'd just like the angriness to be toned down a bit.
Bryant
Mr. Sleepy
Me too, but I really hope for more melodic Russ (a la When All Is Lost) than angry Russ on Underworld...
But I know it most likely won't be the case and that I should play some Allen/Lande or Level 10 for my melodic Russ fix...
I agree 100%. I am fine with some "angry Russ" because he does that well, but he has such a beautiful voice, it seems like a waste to hear only the rough stuff. Russ actually reminds me quite a bit of Paul Rogers when he sings melodically. Some may raise eyebrows or what not, but Rogers is a living legend. That is a compliment in the highest.
Bryant
I agree get rid of the KC shirts but I must say that some of you who think the aggressive singing is best for the band really need to take their ear plugs out...
Palabra de Dios
Heavy Metal Weatherman
labrekk
Member
I will respectfully disagree with you, friend. Angry Russ for President!
So you won't remove your ear plugs????
Palabra de Dios
Heavy Metal Weatherman
Purveyor Of Evil
Heavy Metal, INC.
Fuck yes!
I will respectfully disagree with you, friend. Angry Russ for President!
Mardoch
Defender of the Universe
I am always entertained when "prog" fans are offended by a band NOT doing the same shit over and over again.
Actually, I am tired of Russ' lack of variety of vocals on the last two albums, so it isn't about not doing the same shit over again for me.
J-Dubya 777
It NEVER ends
LOL me too... and having been a Sy-X fan since TDWoT came out (but Impulse was out and I had to "settle" for Damnation Game
) I think this band has the most finicky fans of any prog/prog metal band. IMHFO, this band has NEVER put out a bad cd, and everything in their catalog has plenty of merit, even the debut. If this makes me a Sy-X mark, so be it, they are one of a few bands who have never disappointed me over the years, and unless they put out a cd of Emo Dubstep Polka tunes, (that might even be cool!LOL) I don't see this changing anytime soon. Looking forward to the new cd, and being able to base any opinions on hearing the WHOLE thing....
J-Dubya 777
It NEVER ends
And yeah, put me into that preference of 50/50 mix of angry/melodic vox....
But I'm ok either way. He does have one of the best voices, and I'd sure like to hear more of that...Lets wait to hear all of it before dismissing it....
Purveyor Of Evil
Heavy Metal, INC.
Oblivion Ocean
Member
Have you heard of this little band called Dream Theater?
But seriously, I really like Iconoclast, so we are really splitting hairs here. But then again Symphony X and Dream Theater should be flattered that they have fans that are passionate enough to be this obsessed and petty. The alternative is other bands that would beg for a substantial number of fans to overanalyze the minutia of anything they would do.
Purveyor Of Evil
Heavy Metal, INC.
The Angry Russ albums are the ones that really put them in the big time. No disputing that.
