A distinct murmur went around the world in 1994 when a certain six-string guitarist from New Jersey named Michael Romeo of the prog band Gemini recorded THE DARK CHAPTER demo and sent it out to record labels.  It seemed the new guitar messiah of the coming 21st Century had made himself known to the world and he’d soon launch a new band that would stir up the prog genre! With an innovative mixture of Heavy Metal, Progressive Rock and (Neo)Classical hard sounds… that’s how started Romeo and his men in SYMPHONY X… They are: Russell Allen – vocals, Michael Romeo – guitar, Michael Pinnella – keyboards, Michael Lepond – bass guitar, Jason Rullo – drums.

Some weeks ago I had a long nice chat with Michael Romeo, and this is what we talked about…

Hi Michael, I’m Tarja, you’re very welcome to Metal Shock! How are you today?

Thanks Tarja, I’m very fine!

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