Metal Injection — Symphony X and Iced Earth are both celebrating the releases of new albums, Iconoclast and Dystopia respectively. So they decided why not team up for a mega tour with mega-high pitched vocals (amIright?). Both bands will be hitting the road together e... more info

Metalsucks — I am definitely one of those media people who Vince complains show Iced Earth no love. In all fairness to me, though, I can’t help how disinterested I am in that band; my brain literally will not allow them to make any impression on me. Case in poi... more info

Metalsucks — Adrenaline Mob, the new band featuring ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portony, Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen, and Stuck Mojo/Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward, are now streaming their debut EP in full (below). And, as we have suspected since the project w... more info

Totally Fuzzy — SYMPHONY X - The End of Innocence by Nuclear Blast Records From the SYMPHONY X album, Iconoclast (2011) Symphony X are an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey. Founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Romeo, their albums The ... more info

Metalsucks — I’ve been lucky enough to know Jason McMaster for nearly a quarter century. For those of you not in the know, McMaster was the seminal progressive thrash frontman for the legendary Austin, Texas band Watchtower. While respected worldwide, Watchtowe... more info

Metal Injection — Well this is lame. Late yesterday we got a note from Century Media that Nevermore have officially withdrawn from the upcoming Symphony X tour. No official reasoning was given, although a full statement from the band was promised soon. What's wor... more info

Altsounds — It is with great regret that we notify NEVERMORE fans that the band has withdrawn from their upcoming North American tour. The tour will continue as planned with Symphony X, Powerglove and Blackguard. An official statement from the band will be i... more info

Metalsucks — UPDATE: It’s official. Nevermore are off this tour. WHAT A BUMMER. Well, here’s a potentially sucky situation. We just got the following e-mail from reader Glenn Pillsbury: “Just got a canned email from the promoter of the May 8 Symphony X conc... more info

Metalsucks — Oh noes! Soilwork have been forced to drop off their Spring North American tour with Nevermore and Symphony X because guitarist Peter Wichers has a herniated disc in his back. Ouch. I feel your pain, Peter. Literally… because I have a herniated dis... more info

Metal Injection — Oh noes! Peter Wichers is having issues with some herniated discs in his back. This means he can't tour. This has resulted in the band pulling out of their scheduled U.S. tour with Symphony X, Nevermore, Blackguard and Powerglove (dates here). T... more info