5 Juli: Waldrock 2008

 

SYMPHONY X

 

Symphony X

 

For lovers of ‚real’ progressive rock and metal Wâldrock is not every time the best solution. What to think of the heavy rains in1998 while waiting for Dream Theatre? Or the cancellation of Dragon Force?

This year the lovers actually are going to acquire their taste, with Queensryche and Symphony X. Last called is an exponent from the new generation of bands and is blessed with several technical comprehensions. Also the quality of their compositions is really good.

 Next to the prime compositions the band holds another iron trump in their hands, which is the channel of Russel Allen. It is forceful and flexible as Ronnie James Dio´s one in his best days.

His qualities didn’t stay unrecognized and he is one of many guest-singers for Arjan (Ayreon) Lucassen at ‘Space Metal’. In 2005 his solo album ‘Atomic Soul’ has been released.

Last year the band released their most recent concept- ‘Paradise Lost’. After a break of nearly 5 years it seemed to be worth it to wait that long for this new album. The band already played some shows with the new album as support act of Dream Theatre.