483 - Symphony X The Divine Wings of Tragedy 1997

Symphony X play progressive metal with symphonic tendencies. The band members excell in their chosen instruments and the vocalist Russell Allen has a powerful voice which perfectly compliments the instrumental pyrotechnics. "The Divine Wings of Tragedy” is an epic with 20 minutes duration and seven parts. It starts off with a choir followed with riffs that create a kind like war situation. The music turns fast and it comes back to quieter mood with guitar fills reminiscent of neo progressive vein. The voice line enters during this passage. The composition is made in a way that blend the fast and moderate tempo, high and low voice, quiet and noisy segment. The interlude demonstrates excellent keyboard and guitar solos. 'The Divine Wings of Tragedy' is an excellent song which is very representative of their power/operatic sound.