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Symphony X

Country: USA
Label: Nuclear Blast
Website: www.symphonyx.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/symphonyx
Formed in: 1994



Symphony X is often compared to other progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Shadow Gallery. Their music includes complex timings and odd meters while incorporating elements of symphonic metal and more traditional heavy metal. It also contains strong neo-classical elements reminiscent of Yngwie Malmsteen, Cacophony, Randy Rhoads, and other neo-classical metal artists.

I fear no death, no foe can ever match me, yet you could break me leaving only confusion

Discography

2004 Winter In June [EP]
2005 The Spirit Of Ukko
2006 Reformation
2008 War Anthems [EP]
2008 The New Dark Age
2009 Sailing Ships
2010 Lustdriven



Line-up

Current members:
2000- Mikko "Ilmarinen" Salovaara - guitars
2000- Teemu Tuominen - bass
2011- Jari Pailamo - keyboards
2011- Rainer "Raikku" Tuomikanto - drums
2011- Asim Searah - vocals, guitars

Former musicians:
2000-2010 Ilja Jalkanen - vocals
2000-2011 Markku Näreneva - drums
2000-2011 Atte Tanskanen - keyboards

Tour musicians:
2010- Asim Searah - vocals

Fuel your wrath with the misery you've had

Kiuas

Country: Finland
Label: Spinefarm Records
Website: www.kiuas.net
Formed in: 2000

The name 'Kiuas' in Finnish translates to 'sauna stove', while the name of the band is derived from the word 'hiidenkiuas'.



The band is currently undergoing some drastic lineup changes, you can read everything about it on their official website.