Symphony X - Wicked (REACTION!!!)

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[@IceReef]

Good choice guys - Symphony X are one of the most underrated bands in the World period...

[@KoTerrors]

GOod choice checking out SymX. Horrible song choice.

[@memebot6490]

@@BrunoidGames Well, they certainly don't get the recognition one would expect from a band as talented as they are. They usually just get dismissed as a 2nd rate DT clone.

[@brandonholmes8655]

Damn right they are, Ice! I have met a lot of Dream Theater fans who said that they've listened to Symphony X but they don't think they are as good because they aren't "prog enough". Michael Romeo has stated in interviews that he doesn't understand why they are compared to Dream Theater so often because they have more of a power metal sound with classical elements than prog elements. That's a fair description. Then again, a lot DT fans I've met love SX. Personally, I can listen to SX more often and longer than DT. Love both bands, but SX wins out for me.

[@RiverNihil]

It's PROG! hahahahahahahaha, i'm dyin

[@LostInVegas]

lol!

[@husker6395]

Haha 🤘🏻

[@jamesr550]

Bruh that killed me. 😂

[@walkingcontradictiongarype4290]

They're learning.

[@CaseyFraysier]

that shit was funny as hell

[@joebrooks3638]

Michael Romeo is amazing. SX is like if Yngwie played in Dream Theater lol but with Dimebag riffs

[@glenntipton6226]

holy shit, that is the most spot on description i have ever seen of symphony x lol

[@NebMunb]

I never thought of them that way. Guess it explains why I like them so much

[@brandonholmes8655]

Whoa! I never thought of it that way, Joe! But what you said makes absolute and perfect sense!

[@jeffjr590]

hahahahahah.... muito bom

[@RRLRM]

Their album "V" is a work of art. Amazing conceptual album.

[@InfinityDz]

Yup! They wouldn't get into it but we understand each other lol.

[@ShadowedMage]

Symphony X's vocalist Russell Allen is one of the best in the rock/metal industry. I probably wouldn't had picked this song to start you off with this band, but it isn't a bad choice per se. I would've picked Set the World on Fire (The Lie of Lies), Serpent's Kiss, The End of Innocence, or Kiss of Fire.

[@robertsupers1150]

I was thinking Serpents Kiss would be perfect for them to ease them into Symphony X

[@patriciomendez644]

All these choices would be amazing.

[@garlicfries85]

I think domination is the best first symphony x song to listen to. Your picks are really good too!

[@SoapSoapCrayon]

I would have picked something off V, though that's my fav SX album so I might be biased (Fallen or Egypt probably)

[@chriss.8582]

I've been pulling for "Of Sins and Shadows" for a few months personally. "Smoke and Mirrors" and "Egypt" would be great choices as well. I agree, "Wicked" probably isn't the best introduction song for these guys. It would be pretty sick to see these guys react to all 24 minutes of "The Odyssey" though.

[@byprinciple4681]

So glad you were convinced to listen to Symphony X, of course there will be people that wished you did another song from them, because there are songs that y'all'd 100% love. That being said, I can't think of a solution, maybe a user poll? Either way, maybe you guys would like more groove-centric prog, I think you guys would like The Ocean - Bathypelagic I,II,III

[@v.marcos.v]

You should revisit them! Symphony X is one of the best bands ever!

[@VZed]

Symphony X is definitely a prog band that keeps the technicality high but still values accessibility, a sub-genre people often call Classic Prog Metal, clean singing with a large focus on melodies and nice groovy riffs. For a reference you will remember, these guys are in the same school as Dream Theater and a few steps away from Blind Guardian. I often suggest these guys to new listeners without a second thought as by and large they have a lot of flow in their tracks, though that's not always the case, as you found in this track.

[@lowstryder1022]

YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!!

[@silasrodrigues4838]

Sorry, what song is it again?

[@lespaulgothstud]

YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!!

[@lowstryder1022]

Silas Rodrigues YEAH! What he said ⬆️ 😆

[@shawndworkin]

Yesssss - Roundabout

[@CrayzMark]

I agree this song needs NEEDS to be reacted to

[@patogonzalezsalinas]

Sea of Lies should be the first song for Symphony X !!! I'm a big fan from Chile !!!

[@bladvacer_]

wena xoro

[@juanignaciosotorojas3450]

Había mil canciones mejores que esta para escuchar, partiendo por la que mencionas

[@bladvacer_]

opino lo mismo, yo hubiera elegido algo mas tipico pero dinamico, como "set the world on fire" o "of sins and shadows"

[@TioAceite]

jajajaja wena wena

[@augustolepe2739]

Inferno (Unleash the Fire) era la mejor elección ctm!

[@BrandonGrieve]

I love watching Ryan & George trying to nod their head to prog tunes. You can see the confusion on their faces trying to figure out where the rhythm is going. It makes me smile. Anyway, I love this channel. Tons of fun.

[@EdemilsonFernandesVieira]

Please try "Sea of Lies" by Symphony X

[@ultrainferno.]

YES- roundabout

[@Modnar621]

please do symphonic metal! A lot of people from Europe love this genre. I'd love to see you react to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score live at Wacken; Epica - Unleased; Within Temptation - A Demon's Fate! These are some good Symphonic metal songs to start with

[@mrpzak]

Could go for some Enslavement of Beauty.

[@fredygarcia2733]

Kamelot too

[@maneatingpie2338]

Epica - Second Stone would be a good choice

[@ohacade408]

Nightwish - Ghost Love Score and Epica - Unleashed are two amazing options. The Unleashed music video is bad though - they should just listen to the audio.

[@Entropize1]

Best metal guitarist in history, and getting better.

[@carolvegas]

I was searching for Symphony X videos and found you guys, I love this hahah :)

[@duanepratt6835]

Spheres of Madness - Decapitated

[@Varlwyll]

That would be AMAZING

[@gerrybegnoche1561]

Helll yes! Some of the most hype riffs ever on that track

[@Freddespelarspel]

I think these guys will talking about these vocals that Decapitated use, I love the old school of Decapitated, when they was technical and not groove, album Winds of Creation is my favorite. These guys will not like these vocals, so its a bad choice. I dont care about lost in Vegas thoughts about talent bands that doing a amazing work.

[@taylormalloy8413]

Yes i can see them fighting the head bang .

[@Nealdrox325]

The Negation

[@rushzil2112]

About time y'all did Symphony X, one of the best prog metal bands in existence. Michael Romeo is a riff master. I would've started with Evolution or Fallen personally. Symphony X definitely deserves multiple listens. You need to do Soilwork next already!!! You won't be disappointed. I think they have the perfect balance of everything y'all like in metal. Father and Son Watching the World go Down.

[@thebluriam]

Truth! Soilwork is needed!

[@ordinaryJ03]

Soilwork is so tight, Stabbing the Drama is still my jam!

[@rethbloodhand]

Just listened to Fallen because of this, and holy shit. Definitely agree that would be a much better choice!

[@rushzil2112]

@@rethbloodhand I just did too and I decided that's my favorite song from them besides the last song on that album. V will always be my favorite album from them, it's a true masterpiece!!!

[@rhaast3162]

@@rethbloodhand Listen to the entirety of their album V:The New Mythology Suite, it's incredible stuff

[@voodster]

There's no best way. If a song has a groove that you can bob your head to on a first listen and keep it that way the entire time you might dig it, but it could also get boring really quick. When you hear a prog band and you know they'll mix riff grooves and then take the song to a different direction don't complain that you couldn't maintain the head bob, try to appreciate the change in the tune. If you were at a Dream Theater or Sym X show you would see a mass of fans grooving to each part of the song and switch along with the band everywhere they go - it's a good mix of common parts and adventurous detours.

[@j800r]

but there's a reason different genres exist. Different strokes for different folks. These guys come from a hip hop background, so prog is not gonna do it for them.

[@KiizumGT]

I think for headbanging at prog you have to know the music, it's just not the kind of music to do it at first time you listen to it.. period. Groove and headbanging it's good, but not all that matters on a composition..

[@Cityz3nn]

@@KiizumGT I don't know... To give an exemple the ending riff of set the world on fire by symphony x is 100% headbangable

[@an_38kitkashyap]

There's always different taste for different people. They didn't even say the song was bad. It's just that they don't like it. And yes, I'm a huge Symphony X band

[@dimoraes0902]

The description is fantastic... The thing is just taste. But the way you guys are interpretation is very good. We like what we like, the fact you guys are acctualy listenig to all to have an opinion is great. love it

[@doctor_mav8]

Symphony X - Walls of Babylon, full of nasty groovy riffs

[@krisdaschwab912]

Seconded.

[@aj4342]

Devin Townsend - Deadhead (live at Royal Albert Hall) !

[@Michael_Dolences.]

Aren't there enough reactions of that song already?

[@jamesbarron7568]

Yeah, if they do another Devin song it should be something else like supercrush or deep peace.

[@Sumper0]

No there isnt enough reactions to that

[@aptsman]

Please God

[@WorldOfPain666]

G'day guys. Watching you guys from Australia. Love the show, keep up the good work mate.

[@JimiMitchell]

Good to see you guys checking out so many different kinds of metal. Keep em coming \m/

[@jacobjosefsberg7824]

Also, to anyone paying attention, the chorus tempo is very close to the original tempo in double time and the backing riffs sound similar to the ones in the verse if not being entirely the same thing. It seems they had cohesion in mind, and although adding a breakdown in an odd time signature, kept the underlying riffs the same and just used a different facet of the same groove for the chorus. This is why musicians love this stuff

[@stuartjennings9923]

So glad you finally got to Symphony X! I love this song, but I would have suggested one of their more riff heavy and less proggy songs for you haha. They are extremely underrated, but have some of the sickest riffs and best vocals in metal! Give them another shot when you can!

[@jonathansosa2380]

Greatings from Uruguay! Love you guys!

[@gh3slashguitar]

I love how you guys try to understand each genre and what is appealing about it, even though you may not like it. Really sets you apart from other reaction channels

[@mcassill]

I salute you guys for giving Prog Rock/Metal a fair shake. You are 100% correct that prog music is a bit jarring and disorienting compared to traditional pop music. I would say prog is more widely geared towards, and largely more appreciated by musicians. It's created by musicians for musicians. I look at prog like a puzzle... At first, it's so hard to figure out what is happening (especially with the rhythm or the groove). But the fun part of it is when you start to study and unlock the secrets of the song. Understanding the construction behind the time signatures, the keys or modes of the composition, which often times are meticulously tweaked to fit the themes of the song or album. Once you start to figure out not only how the song is composed, but why it was composed that way, you start to solve the puzzle behind it. At that point you almost get a feeling of "I know something you don't know". This level of craftsmanship in music composition is what makes the legendary prog bands legendary. They have mastered the art of not just making a catchy tune or writing catchy lyrics; but instead, how to create a musical journey that has many secrets to unlock. Everyone's musical journey is different, especially with prog. I really hope you guys continue to do more songs from this genre. My best advise is to really pick every piece of it apart. With good prog bands, every aspect of the song is deliberate. Cheers as always, and happy reacting!

[@Wargasm1978]

This is exactly what i think, but with one song they only catch part of the journey! Keep rocking dude \m/ \m/ PS: Check those Bands/Albums, Majestic - Trinity Overture, and Time Requiem - The Inner Circle Of Reality

[@fidacuca]

Hey, greetings from Brazil. Best reaction channel on youtube. I'm on the wait for one more from Mercyful Fate or King Diamond.

[@crazytrain639]

Symphony X is such a technical masterpiece. Not only are the Riffs very complex, but the timing changes are crazy. The feeling of the music is almost to a level that you can almost feel what's going on in the story. Not too many bands do this, but when you can feel the tide of battle change or the hero has fear wash over him, then its a special kind of music. I love this. One of my all time favorite bands for sure, watched them do all 24 min of the Odyssey live and played it perfect. Almost everything they write is a story or a classic novel. To me its like a movie in the form of music

[@rmwilt]

Ah so glad you guys checked out a Symphony X track! Great unique band with plenty of great songs in their catalog. This is one of the most underrated bands in the metal world in my opinion.

[@nebojsaradivojevic6447]

This is like with DT, it's the wrong song for you at this moment. :) Try Of Sins and Shadows or Sea of Lies

[@mikaelhauk]

Or Serpent's Kiss.

[@mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417]

Maybe give them something slower and groovier like “Lady of the Snow” or “Candlelight Fantasia”

[@TheXr4tz]

How about Damnation Game?

[@cauacobuci]

I love the guessing of the genre! PROG! hahahaha Spot on guys!! Please do Angra - Hunters and Prey! 🇧🇷

[@bestplayerwii]

They should do the version in portuguese Caça e Caçador

[@cauacobuci]

@@bestplayerwii i thought about it, but they always care a lot about the lyrics, I don't know. Maybe the English version first, and the Portuguese after :D I'm trying to suggest this song for a whole year now.. Hahaha it's not even close to the big requests.

[@Black_metal87]

Shout out from the Netherlands. You guys rock

[@kerylorbsmultidimensional4214]

This band.😍 Singer/monster front man Russell Allen, Every one of them are extraordinary musicians (understated). I'm a lifelong pro musician/singer songwriter. This band changed my life. Simple but not plain

[@blackened247]

I think it's time you guys did some modern hardcore. Heavy that's all about the groove. Code Orange - Forever Knocked Loose - Dead Ringer Kublai Khan - 8 Years

[@captainbalderdash5412]

Iced Earth - Stormrider

[@CompendiumVril]

I think they should do I Walk Alone or Sacrificial Kingdoms

[@rainerdietwerner5048]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS STORMRIDER!!!!!! ATHENS!

[@gingerhammer8485]

Dante's Inferno

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

I've been begging these guys to do ICED EARTH! I like Pure Evil myself

[@sethtankersley3677]

Iced Earth or some Ashes of Ares. There new album Well of Souls is 👍

[@Danalmagrodrumsnbass]

Angra - Nova Era Por favor!

[@thegreatandterribleeveryma1544]

YES!!!

[@stockcomsprite]

UP!

[@lecosg]

U GUYS GOTTA DO ANGRA - THERES LIKE A TON OF AWESOME TRACKS BY THEM

[@DanielRochareal]

Tamujunto, conterrâneo! ;)

[@FellipeBambino]

Spread your fire maybe

[@buddhamind4622]

Rivers of Nihil - "Where Owls Know my Name!

[@yaolin3040]

Great song

[@Grotlo94]

Yes! But I'd rather them react to A Home

[@InteractionImplants]

Please don't react to this. I love this song but it's a bit off the deep end for you guys right now.

[@dwayneg99]

@@InteractionImplants Highly doubtful as they did Mayhem a few days back.

[@adammotter7430]

I would say the silent life

[@Louey7]

Excited for this one. Never got much into Symphony X, but didn't dislike them when I initially heard some of their songs. Their vocalist also sings in Ayreon who I love - which you all should totally check out. Hard to pick a specific request from them since their whole catalog is a story-based concept, and each album is basically a concept album. But Age of Shadows would probably be a decent place to start... Or Everybody Dies would be good (it is more "radio friendly"). Also Nightwish - Ghost Love Score

[@labiancami]

Agree with Everybody dies!

[@Laihoistheman]

yes to all of this, personally i would start them out on like Loser or Everybody Dies over age of shadows, i love that song but it's long and a little too much to get every singer on the album (mostly) in one song.

[@hrvojekrsnik6572]

Age of Shadows is approachable. Best overview of what Ayreon is about would probably be The Day That the World Breaks Down - it has everything Ayreon has to offer but it might be too much for newcomers, given the length and all. Everybody dies is great and catchy, but it's not really representative.

[@jkbaca41]

"Dawn of a Million Souls" would be a great choice as well.

[@gabrielredwine9955]

Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia to Mia in Split. Thank you for this sugesstion. I've been waiting for months them to do reaction on Sypmhony X.

[@joshdeau3806]

I love how you guys are picking up on metal as a whole genre it’s so cool

[@langadubazana]

For me the fun thing about prog is figuring out the weird time changes and by when I know them and can sing along to them I really feel a sense of accomplishment. I know that's not the point of music for a lot of people, they just wanna jam. But for me that's the fun of prog. When I can sing along with the changes in a Dream Theater song I feel so cool. I like the challenge, and that's why I like prog. It's gotten to the point when I hear song without odd times it feels kind of odd. Love the video.

[@sohello123]

Yea I agree. I actually started learning about what makes prog music prog after already having listening to the genre a lot. So I've just become accustomed to the style without really thinking about it. Now that these guys point it out to me, I get why most people would find it odd. But definitely like the complexity and I avoid the mainstream like the plague.

[@langadubazana]

sohello123 yeah totally. I'm sure you've realised it too. Odd times have they're own 'groove' to them as well. I can't go back to anything else now either. 😅

[@henat0]

I feel this way as well. And usually I get sick and tired of a song when it gets to the point where I internalized/memorized all the details, lyrics, and intricacies of it. With prog, there's always something new to discover within a song.

[@linusfotograf]

You should react to classic prog rock from the 70’s for more melody and orchestration. Try King Crimson, Yes or Camel!

[@ogreactual2790]

Knifes Edge or 21st Century Schizoid man!!!

[@erikberg5363]

Yeah try One More Red Nightmare by King Crimson, Roundabout by Yes, or Another Night by Camel!

[@zoomoo318]

they can't really do KC unfortunately, every video with their music gets blocked worldwide

[@Shir1508]

Loved when you both said "PROG!" 😂

[@zachbee9492]

Haken - 1985

[@killerspin19]

The endless knot

[@TheDondoran]

@@killerspin19 Yeah, The Endless Knot for sure.

[@aminorkey1]

The entire Haken Affinity album is gold. Yes, try Endless Knot for sure.

[@klinkklankradio]

PORCUPINE TREE: "Deadwing" PLEASE!!!!!!

[@fiction0711]

They should do Trains or Way Out of Here!

[@tsho6131]

I love how you guys can objectively appreciate music, even if you don’t personally like it. I think it would be good to acknowledge that your format isn’t really ideal for progressive metal in some ways. One of the best things about the genre is you hear so many new things with each listen of a given song. Also, when you know the transitions are coming, it’s much less jarring. Have you ever noticed that some 3-4 minute songs with an amazing groove or beat that you absolutely loved the first few times you heard them kind of get old fast? It’s like candy. “It’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good...ugh, I’m sick of it.” Prog gives you more flavor and more to chew on with each song.

[@raulmoraes4102]

Hey guys! New follower from Brazil here! I really liked the way you feel the song and make sincere comments of your point of view. Keep the good work! And play a Brazilian song! Waiting Silence by Angra. Hope you enjoy!

[@guitearist]

"Those riffs are sinister... Wicked" 😂

[@michaelrichards2524]

Scar Symmetry. The Illusionist.

[@djclaudeus]

Symphony X is pretty awesome! Paradise Lost, iconoclast, the newest album as well.... lots of great material.

[@danbuckley7128]

great review guys ...great band

[@EdwardFlores]

guys, you both are great!

[@carafitch1442]

Would by Alice In Chains. Pretty pretty please.

[@carolynnalvarez7032]

Yesssssssss

[@FluffyMcFluffavicMeowskiOFluff]

Here here! 🤘

[@ryanpritt4849]

This is a must.

[@mikei5104]

They'll dig it for sure

[@steverobertson3980]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes WOULD?! If I would could you?

[@canuck5896]

*Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion* Make sure to filter by HD and watch in HD. PLEASE and thank you. As well, let me just say that people are recommending a lot of metal songs that are technically not bad but still not the best choice for this channel / format, and a lot of these recommendations are being chosen for reactions. I wish that people would have more discretion.

[@Naruto735]

Great winter sounds

[@frasler1]

Good choice!

[@canuck5896]

@@frasler1 Thank you! George, Ryan, you hear?

[@rationalityfirst]

Come on guys, the time signatures changes are the best part about progressive metal, think of it like a musical adventure with ups and downs, not everything has to be predictible. Besides, this is a conceptual album and the best way to experience it is to listen the songs in the order on the album.

[@MrXideous]

Great reaction ! You are ready for Symphnony X: iconoclast now!

[@Axerty]

queens of the stone age - song for the dead OR the mars volta - viscera eyes. In fact most Mars Volta will blow your god damn mind.

[@HollowGolem]

I really can't wait to see how they react to TMV. Challenging stuff. Viscera Eyes, Veil Cerpin Taxt, Eriatarka, Day of Baphomets, Cygnus... One of those should be good.

[@Ssj2590]

Dude viscera eyes!!! Hell yeah

[@endlessorbaggins8223]

Prog is not the thing you get right on the first listen due to complexity. However, that complexity lower a littele bit when you get use to the style. I also think that the ones who like prog, like it because each listen uncover something else. The more you assimilate the whole thing, the more your perspective of the song/band change. This is a rewarding discovery. The entertainment value last longer than an easy listening song that you can assimilate on the first listen. Even some pop song are so formulaic that even on first listen you can apprehend without surprise how and when the bridges and chorus will happen. So low complexity enables instant catching and appreciation but sometimes it doesn't last. On the other hand complex stuff you can't get into in the first listen but further listening session uncover new perspective and make the appreciation have a lasting effect.

[@atrfan11]

They've joked in the past that if you have listen to a song 100 times in order to appreciate it (obviously exaggeration), then it's not a good song. They missed the point, and didn't understand what people were trying to say. You said it really well here. Prog isn't easy to get into. But once that door is opened, it's so tough to come back out. It's such a rewarding experience, I've heard songs so many times but still find myself finding new things to appreciate about them. I love it.

[@ianvangemeren8636]

Also the joy it gives you when you can correctly tap along with one of these songs is something you never get when tapping to a 4/4 popsong

[@jeremey89jl]

That’s an eloquently put comment👍🏻

[@henat0]

insert "THANK YOU!" Michael Scott's gif here

[@Retrorevelations]

In December 2002, I rode with (annoying) relative strangers hundreds of miles and several hours, to get down to SF to see Blind Guardian live. I was super stoked to see them, so much so that I put up with all the BS of the trip itself. When we FINALLY found the dive bar out on the warf where the show was, we got in line, and I was still stoked. Until someone in line pointed out that BG's bus broke down in Portland, and they had to cancel. I was heartbroken, and super bummed. Symphony X, who I hadn't really listened to, wound up being the headliner, and even though I didn't enjoy the show much because I wanted to see BG, they still impressed me enough that I bought this album. The singer really reminds me of the singer of Kansas. I wound up seeing them one more time live at the first ever Gigantour, and they killed it again. This is a great song, glad you guys gave them a listen.

[@HonkyBonky]

Great vid guys. If u listen to it multiple times though, you’ll realize that all those dirty licks are perfectly placed. And you’ll be back when the cravings hit.

[@dobro_sam]

This is 10th time for suggesting this: Symphony x - Accolade I & Accolade II I'm glad that you finally react to this great band :))))

[@chriss.8582]

Man, both of those songs are absolute masterpieces in my opinion (I just listened to The Divine Wings album today for the millionth time), but I don't think these guys would vibe with either of those songs. I feel like those two songs are best suited to hardcore prog metal fans like us. I've been suggesting "Of Sins and Shadows" for a few months myself. Hopefully they give Symphony-X another chance like they did with Dream Theater.

[@dobro_sam]

​@@chriss.8582 I think you're right. They just don't get it. Yet :)

[@ThePope15]

Melodic death metal Insomnium - While We Sleep

[@summonliiva5673]

In Flames - Artifacts of The Black Rain

[@sxuad]

Hey you guys do a great job commentating, you're a lot of fun for sure! I think it would have helped you to know that this song and the rest of them in the album tell a story. I like to imagine the change ups in riffs like the ups and downs of an awesome and suspenseful story. I imagine odesseus going on his journey in every song

[@noiseannoys_]

I have this video a thumbs up only because George was spot on with his reaction. Everything he said about this song is so true. Overpowering guitars to cracking up during the key-tar solo. But seriously every point he made was exactly how I was feeling. Every time they stopped the video both of them made great points but I just felt exactly the same way George did. Free thinking on the same level. Usually I feel that George is on point about 75% of the time, basing it off of my opinion, but with song I agreed 100% appreciate you guys!!! Keep it going.

[@adrimantovani]

Next Symphony X song you should react to: Sea of Lies

[@jeffs8673]

I just want to take a moment to point out that in your "year of second chances" that you have yet to return to Sepultura...(Arise, Dead embryonic cells, Nomad, Propaganda, inner self)

[@Howard_the_Duck]

Hell yeah. Embryonic Cells!

[@stevekozlowski5963]

They have a poll up on their Patreon channel right now for which Sepultura song they are going to react to. You should sign up and vote!

[@763lamp]

I'm begging for Dead Embryonic Cells

[@benedictdonald4338]

Sepultura - desperate cry

[@WilliamAzevedo]

Refuse/resist or Territory would be a better beginning for sepultura, I think.

[@bunchamp85]

SMOKE AND MIRRORS!!!! It was the first SX song I heard and it blew my mind back in the day

[@MarioSpeedWagon]

hahah this intro! love it

[@cstenzy9167]

Classic band, one of the first prog metal bands I ever got into alongside Dream Theater and Opeth. Would be cool if you guys did a video for the entire Odyssey song from this album someday!

[@Rain593]

That video would be close to 40 minutes long. I'd be down

[@puresyclone5163]

You are doing prog right if you started with dream theater and symphony x

[@alvaropita3487]

Symphony X are one of the best bands in the world. And Russell Allen is maybe the best singer in rock today.

[@spchetan11]

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[@Deetroiter]

Long time listener....been subbed since 81k I'd love to see a video of The Jeff Healey Band, primarily "All Along the Watchtower (from See the Light: Live from London)" You might remember him from that movie, Roadhouse. He was the blind Canadian guitarist just killing it with some mean licks and blues. Played the guitar flat on his lap and one amazing voice. He was taken from this world far too soon, but his music still lives on.

[@careym3901]

When, oh when, are you guys going to do La Villa Strangiato by Rush. Probably their most complex piece,the work by all 3 are way above most! The story goes they tried for weeks to do it in one take in the studio and finally relented to 3 parts but there are several live versions which will leave you jaw on the floor! Been a while since you've done Rush!

[@zigureru824]

TESSERACT - Of Matter (Live at Sphere Studios). This needs to be heard! ASAP!

[@763lamp]

Great song

[@kevinheckeler]

I'm sure they're in queue. One of the few commercially successful metal/djent/prog metal bands out there.

[@jdozer96]

Saw them open for Gojira a couple years ago and they were frickin great!

[@christianryle6062]

They're gonna hate it

[@zigureru824]

@@christianryle6062 They might!

[@michaelbarry9038]

Dantes inferno by iced earth it's a massive journey

[@patriksvensson2360]

Great song, though not the easiest to get down with. A Question of Heaven might be an easier listen, and it's solid gold as well.

[@TJKlownTJKlown]

Hard to find Iced Earth I don't like :-)

[@joseenriqueof]

Dracula would be a great start

[@bear6693]

There is to much awesome iced earth to suggests. I guess it depends on which journey you want the boys to take. My stand out album is dystopia. And that comes from hours and hours or listing to Schaffer, Barlow, Owens and Block. God dammit iced earth is amazing!!

[@jamiethomas3122]

Hands down my alltime favorite guitarist and, Allens range is just spectacular

[@AshleyChist]

Symphony X - Evolution -------> You won't regret it guys!

[@user-jc2vn8pq7l]

Katatonia - My Twin

[@amazingronaldo9656]

Love Katatonia ... but Prog .... so will they like it? ;)

[@fiction0711]

@@amazingronaldo9656 I think they'll like My Twin. It's not really filled with odd time signatures that's throwing them off.

[@Angwysh]

100% agree Katatonia - Lethean though...

[@swamdono]

I'm so surprised to not only see you reacting to Symphony X, but the fact you like them too. I figured they'd be one of those bands like Opeth that you'd see the talent in but just isn't your cup of tea. Brilliant channel. Edit: Think of prog music as more of a movie soundtrack. Give it mental context. Haken - Shapeshifter

[@artnada]

Wohw, i have to buy this album, thanks for getting it known to me. Prog rules.

[@blakfloyd]

Symphony X has WAY better stuff than this. I'd go with Of Sins and Shadows or Evolution. Both are relentless bangers that are rife with heavy riffs and much smoother transitions than this song.

[@craighauser9482]

Word good choice s

[@incultus89]

Yeah this was an odd choice. Let’s get some “The Relic” off of Twilight in Olympus on the channel!!

[@llongone2]

Of Sins and Shadows...Indeed!

[@ryanroubert2483]

These guys would fry their circuits listening evolution or Walls of Babylon

[@CosmicG777]

Paradise Lost was my favorite for a long while.

[@igor8757]

Yes, Thank you for introducing Symphony X to the roster. but its not the best song of symphony X imo , next time check out Smoke and Mirrors, its more likely to be friendlier to you :D

[@MetalRob81]

These bands have so many songs. This one is a very good representation of what Symphony X are. People shouldn't recommend a less proggy song because they might like it more. That's not what this band is about.

[@MisterLongShot_Official]

I would love to see you guys react to Nightwish, I don't believe you have before. Or an older industrial metal band would be awesome. I suggest Fear Factory- Body Hammer

[@redchic]

Nightwish is one of the few truly awesome symphonic metal bands! But it Imho... It has to be nightwish when they had Tarja or their current front woman (I can't think of her name) the two in between we're not a good fit.

[@MisterLongShot_Official]

@@redchic Tarja, Annette, and Floor. The 4th you might be thinking of was Floor when she temporarily joined to finish Annette's last tour, then ended up staying. I personally prefer Floor, because she can depart from the operatic singing and sing in many styles, whereas Tarja rarely does. Annette doesn't do anything for me. Ghost Love Score with Floor from Wacken really showcases what she can do. An older song written for Tarja, and she really aces it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrNep9-jKd0jNE

[@arcanusindole4765]

Pen and the Pendulum!!!!

[@jedrekbielawiec3153]

You guys make some awesome videos. I feel like everything you say is very honest and straight forward which gives me a vibe of seeing of what each song really feels like to someone who is not a Metalhead. Although you both are Metalheads at this point lol. Would love to see you guys react to Eyes Of Meduse by Symphony X and a Galneryus song. Galneryus is a power metal band from Japan. My recommendation would be song Soul Of The Field

[@geo5291]

Opened for em 3 times, big nyc shows. Very good shit... they are welcome for the good $ support we brought.

[@calumsteven7070]

Savatage - Gutter Ballet

[@LordBaktor]

Oh yes!

[@vosman86]

Yes

[@ayon3527]

or He craves his stone

[@yippeethreeeight]

Yes. Savatage - Gutter Ballet

[@toddy732]

Inferno (Unleashed The Fire) would've been a much better first listen for Symphony X in my opinion.

[@ryry423]

They would have loved the verse riff. Would've brought the house down

[@Lerock2013]

some day man!!!!

[@saosinfan29]

Agreed. Or masquerade.

[@My0wnSavi0r]

Agree, that was the first Symphony x song i heard.

[@saosinfan29]

Edin Kreso me too!

[@thecheif00]

I wouldn't have started with this one. I'd of started with Out of The Ashes, Sea of Lies , or Set the World on Fire. Even Inferno off this album. But yeah. I still like this song allot but not as much as other ones. SX are one of metal's most underrated bands .

[@exscape]

Yep, I agree. The riff is completely amesome, but the song as a whole is pretty mediocre IMO.

[@Kylora2112]

Incantations of the Apprentice would have been awesome, as would Eve of Seduction (my favorite Symphony X song).

[@surfeit5910]

Accolade II would be the best choice off this album. Obviously the title track steals the show, but Accolade is a much smaller pill to swallow in one shot!

[@Ubi9Gaming]

@@exscape I wouldn't say mediocre, but the way it's produced it loses energy in the chorus. This sounds a lot better live without the weird vocal effect on the "on forever"

[@talfin]

Hi Guys, have been a fan of your channel great job. I really enjoy having the opportunity to experience how you've sharpened your taste for Rock in all it's variants. Best Wishes. My recommendation for you guys is a classic from my favorite band and its an odd song. But I believe you will like it is more your style than other Maiden Song you've listened so far, Maiden is one of those bands you should keep coming back to like Sabbath and Priest, they have plenty of material. The song is: No Prayer for the Dying - Iron Maiden.

[@jambi666]

It's been like half a year since you guys did TOOL..I'm just waiting for it ..so if u consider doing tool ,do vicarious

[@Implosionstechnologie]

Fates Warning - Fata Morgana

[@JuanKGM]

From Symphony X, I would choose "Sea of lies" or "Kiss of fire". Please give it a shot!

[@FIRE-LOTUS]

My picks would have been Damnation Game, Out of the Ashes, Iconoclast or Kiss of Fire.

[@GOD999MODE]

Thanks guys! The song I've been waiting for ya'll to react to. *It is definitely prog metal. Symphony X has a lot of masterpieces. A band worth checking out.

[@Kurtdark1]

Hello from Brazil!!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

You guys definitely need to react to Deftones "My Own Summer" or "Around The Fur". That album was so good. Both those songs have incredible grooves.

[@harrybalzack4451]

The sword - dying earth

[@Varlwyll]

Honestly I wish they'd check out ANYTHING by The Sword at this point.

[@harrybalzack4451]

@@Varlwyll Saw them and clutch play once, the sword was amazing live. Equaling clutch live isn't easy.

[@ianflanagan209]

I want them to do hammer of heaven or lament for the aurochs by the sword.

[@wawawawawiwa]

Iron Swan

[@omarcruz8774]

Michael Romeo pretty much wrote most of this phenomenal album, his guitar lead is astounding in Odyssey and don't even get me started on the vocals. This album is timeless and nothing but beneficial to the power metal community.

[@jacktraveller8290]

Yesss. I've been waiting for you guys to do Symphony X. I'm so glad you picked something off this album, it's their best one for my money. One thing I really like about Symphony X is that quite often they write in weird time sigs, but they often do it so artfully you don't even notice. The main riff in this song (the heavy one) is in alternating bars of 5/4 and 4/4 and its super groovy. See what you think of their song Paradise Lost. Or the first track off of this album, Inferno.